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The Latest Breaking News from Plymouth

Wilko shops to return to high street by Christmas, says new brand owner

CDS Superstores said the first two standalone Wilko ‘concept stores’ will be opened in Plymouth and Exeter.

The Independent UK

Coast to coast on Cornwall’s newest walking trail, through landscapes most tourists skip

Most visitors journey west to Cornwall’s coastal towns and villages, but a new walking route encourages people to explore inland along the border with Devon. Tom Mulvihill treks north through unsung beauty (and Plymouth)

The Independent UK

Plymouth to replace felled trees that helped bring down Tory council

Exclusive: Plans to plant 202 new trees and create ‘play village’ for children in salvaged city centre scheme

The Guardian - UK

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The traffic lights that leave you seeing red

Letters: Darren Miles says the worst pedestrian crossing is in Plymouth, while Martin Cook recalls a set that never actually stopped the traffic

The Guardian - UK

Russell Brand shows postponed after allegations of sexual assault

Promoters cancel comedian’s one-man theatre shows in Windsor, Plymouth and Wolverhampton

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s most beautiful ugly cities where post-war architecture deserves a second look

Lucy Shrimpton goes walkabout in four survivor cities, where urban ‘eyesore’ buildings demand a relook

The Independent UK

Do not bow down to gun lobby on safety reforms, Keyham MP tells Sunak

Luke Pollard raised concerns that ‘sensible measures’ could be watered down

The Independent UK

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UK gun lobby accused of helping to ‘skew’ consultation on tightening laws

BASC and Countryside Alliance advising supporters how to answer consultation launched after Plymouth mass killings

The Guardian - UK

Ex-marine chosen by Labour to stand against Johnny Mercer in Plymouth

Fred Thomas hopes his time in elite commando force will boost campaign to unseat veterans minister

The Guardian - UK

In Darwin’s footsteps: sailing ship to retrace round-the-world voyage of the Beagle

On Monday, a three-masted schooner will set sail from Plymouth, taking outstanding young naturalists on a two-year educational trip. Crew members still needed …

The Guardian - UK

Coast to coast: snapshots of Cornwall’s new Tamar valley walk

Our photojournalist samples short walks along the new 87-mile route which hugs the border of Cornwall and Devon

The Guardian - UK

Keyham families speak of ‘disappointment’ at watchdog findings

Jake Davison killed his mother Maxine, and then shot dead Sophie Martyn, her father Lee, Stephen Washington and Kate Shepherd in Plymouth in 2021.

The Independent UK

Keyham police force’s firearms licensing still needs improvement, says watchdog

Devon and Cornwall Police has made significant progress on firearms licensing but still requires improvement, a watchdog has said.

The Independent UK

Village two hours from Bristol that is equal parts Devon and Cornwall

Turnchapel boasts a marina, two pubs, a cafe and even a few holiday lets

Bristol Post

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Birmingham Post

Devon healthcare firm Express Diagnostics acquired

Plymouth business specialises in providing analysis of heart conditions, as well as hearing and health screening

Birmingham Post

Plymouth City Council plans £15.6m investment in Freeport

The council has announced two multi-million pound investments in the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport

Birmingham Post

Devon spa hotel unveils plans for new £3m wellness development

Boringdon Hall in Plymouth will open 12 wellness rooms and two wellness suites

The Independent UK

Fears grow for missing Transatlantic sailor in his 60s as his yacht is found drifting with nobody on board

Duncan Lougee, from Essex, went missing after setting sail from Plymouth at midday on 18 June

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Daily Mirror

Missing sailor on solo challenge 'may have drifted into shipping lane while asleep'

Sailor Duncan Lougee was taking part in the Jester Challenge between Plymouth and Baltimore, Ireland, when he went missing - with fellow competitor Kris Matuszewski saying there are multiple possible scenarios

The Guardian - UK

Home Office criticised over failure to tighten shotgun laws after Plymouth shooting

Minister says weapon is important for rural work and pursuits, and that UK already has tough gun laws

Manchester Evening News

Ministers decide against stricter controls on shotguns following Plymouth mass shooting

Coroner called for immediate response after 2021 tragedy - but Home Office says it will launch another review

Wales Online

UK Government won't back tougher shotgun rules after six killed in mass shooting

In just eight minutes, Jake Davison, 22, killed his mother, a three-year-old girl, her father, two other people and then himself

The Independent UK

Ministers decline to back stricter shotgun controls after Plymouth mass shootings

Birmingham Post

Plymouth-based fashion brand launches garment traceability technology

Sustainable clothing brand BAM will pilot new technology giving consumers access to the whole story behind their clothes

Daily Mirror

Rod Stewart's feud with Plymouth's Lord Mayor after concert finishes early

Rod Stewart was performing at Plymouth's Home Park at the weekend but wasn't able to perform one of fan's favourite songs

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