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'Kink dungeon' plans for Plymouth private members club
"The concept is to create a friendly social hub for people of alternative sexual identification and lifestyle, to meet like minded people and socialize in a way they wouldn't be able to do in a mainstream bar."
Plymouth funeral notices: Tributes to 23 lost loved ones
Obituaries
In total 26 death and memoriam notices were placed into the funeral notices section of PlymouthLive's sister title, The Herald
Inside stunning Plymouth cottage that's now a modern family home
property news
This semi-detached property in Venton has undergone a programme of modernisation and extension works to create the fabulous home it is today
Plymouth nursing apprentices who broke down barriers to achieve their career dreams
Health
'I wanted to show my son that hard work can lead you to great things'
Beautiful UK city 'is never crowded' and one of the nation's best places
Doctor Who
Wells in Somerset is a medieval gem that has been named the UK's best non-seaside town, even though technically, it's not a town at all
Former Strictly judge Darcey Bussell's husband launches elected-mayor campaign for Plymouth
Politics
Angus Forbes is public face for group aiming to trigger a referendum and change city's system of government
UK's rudest restaurant Karen's Diner is returning to Plymouth
Food
The unique experience of Karen's Diner is heading back to the city - but best you don't risk clicking your fingers and shouting "garcon"
A38 blocked in Devon after vehicle overturns - live updates
Plymouth News
There is said to be queueing traffic in the area
Plymouth court list includes 23 men and women in trouble
Courts
A week of court hearings have included a swathe of local men and woman who were dealt with by magistrates
Plymouth's Drake Circus store getting new homeware range
Drake Circus
Great news if you are looking to find pretty bedding, lighting and storage for your home
LIVE: Hundreds of sewage activists to take to water at Plymouth Hoe
Plymouth Hoe
The 'Paddle Out Protest' begins at 11am on May 18
£2.99 cider festival is coming to Plymouth for 10 days
Pubs
A selection of up to 15 craft ciders will be on offer at five Wetherspoons pubs
Tackle our daily online crosswords, sudoku and codeword puzzles
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There's two Crosswords, two Sudokus and a Codeword
Shoppers can't get over 'game-changing' teeth whitening powder you can get for less in money saving deal
Shopping
MySweetSmile's teeth whitening powder is its best-selling product which is included in the three-for-two mix-and-match deal from the brand
'Severe' mortgage warning for tens of thousands of people
UK & World News
Mortgage rates have risen substantially over the past two years, adding hundreds to monthly bills
Dad who thought he had sciatica died eight days later
Health
Paul Kinloch had been feeling unwell, but thought it was related to his dialysis and sciatica
Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
Shopping
It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head tonight on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
Nine key symptoms of cancer that kills thousands every year
Health
Early detection will lead to a better outcome
Schools in England to be told not to teach sex education to children under 9
UK & World News
New guidance will be published on Thursday
UK & World News
Four rare 50p coins that have massive values – with one worth £150
Check down the back of the sofa for these four rare 50p coins that would fetch a pretty penny if you put them on eBay – here's everything you need to know
New Plymouth restaurant that's 'like a holiday' rated the best in the city
Plymouth Market
Diners have been raving about the giant wraps at the Plymouth Market venue which is in top spot on TripAdvisor just six months after opening
Northern Lights alert, display may be visible in UK again on Saturday
UK & World News
A new red alert has been issued for May 18 with displays visible anywhere in the UK
Invaluable new cancer treatment approved for use on the NHS
Health
The treatment involves injecting millions of tiny radioactive beads called microspheres – smaller than the width of a human hair – into the blood supply
Nine key symptoms of cancer that kills thousands every year
Health
Early detection will lead to a better outcome
DWP update on Access to Work assessments as backlog soars for £66,000 help
UK & World News
The scheme supports disabled people to get work and critics have asked why delays getting worse as the government tries to force the disabled off benefits
'I'm a gran who wears shorts with pride – older women shouldn't be embarrassed'
London Marathon
Jacqueline Hooton, 61, from West Sussex, is a personal trainer who can lift double her body weight – but trolls still tell her to cover up and not wear shorts in public
'My childbirth destroyed everything good in my life' Louise Thompson opens up on motherhood
Celebs & TV
Former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson has bravely opened up on the 'traumatic' birth of her son
Full list of 10 cheapest and most expensive cars to insure in 2024
Motoring
Car insurance can be costly, varying by by almost £1,000, depending on the make and model of the vehicle
Woman cries for help after hair tangles in electric whisk when making pizza
NHS
Natalie was left in quite a tangle after making a pizza for her neighbour – only to get her hair stuck in the electric whisk. She ended up calling the NHS for advice
Talks underway in bid to keep Plymouth fish market open
Food
As Plymouth Trawler Agents prepares for last auction future of fish market is uncertain
New Look praised for 'super flattering' midi dress perfect for work and casual wear
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The shirt dress is available in five colours
Take our UK theory test quiz as 'Plymouth drivers found most likely to fail' exam
Traffic and Travel
The Highway Code has been updated 24 times since 2015, but more than half of drivers admit they have not read it since passing their driving test. See how you would do in our quiz
15 Plymouth dogs looking for their forever homes right now
Animals
They all need new owners - can you help?
Inside the award-winning converted station house on the market for £800k
Tavistock
The three-bedroom family home with a two-bedroom annexe in Tavistock has 'breathtaking views' of the surrounding Devonshire countryside
Five staycation spots where great weather is almost guaranteed
What's On News
From a ground-floor apartment in the centre of Bournemouth to a cottage opposite Eastbourne’s stunning beaches
Stonehouse
Plymouth school celebrates glowing Ofsted report after years of being told to improve
The education watchdog has now deemed St Peter’s CofE Primary School a 'good' school
Marks and Spencer's summer beauty bag is worth £170 but costs only £30
Marks & Spencer
mirror.co.uk
Review: Stylish Cath Kidson earbuds have the wow factor and won't sting your pocket
Shopping
A funky set of designs await you with this Cath Kidson and VQ link-up
Luxury boat-maker Princess Yachts confirms it is making redundancies
Princess Yachts
The company said the restructure will ensure it remains sustainable after it was hit by industry-wide supply issues
Detached Plymouth home has a gorgeous ‘summer ready’ garden with its own hot tub
property news
The owners have carefully designed both inside and out to maximise the space available. The garden is a stunning space and a sun trap that has been beautifully landscaped
Alison Hernandez
These are my priorities as your police and crime commissioner
Emma Slee
New plush seafront hotel an hour from Plymouth is a modern breath of fresh air
Chris Errington
Plymouth Argyle right to take their time over next head coach appointment
Fred Thomas
People have sent a clear message it's time for Tories to go
Inside stunning £1.25m Plymouth home that looks like it could be abroad
property news
The property has gone on the market
Ivybridge Donkey sanctuary now under threat of closure
Ivybridge
Huge worldwide charity considers closing four sanctuaries but global HQ in Sidmouth remains open
Plymouth fishing community will 'battle on' despite auction closure
Fishing industry
The final Plymouth Trawler Agents fish auction took place today, but the city’s fish merchants located at the fisheries in Sutton Harbour are still trading despite the “massive blow” to the industry
Amazon's best-selling anti chafing shorts that save your thighs from chub rub
Amazon
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Sickening Plymouth man jailed for 'campaign of rape'
Courts
Judge described Stephen Gibbeson as a 'manipulative, devious, cunning man' before jailing him for 25 years
DWP tests bank account checks and finds 63,000 benefit claimants breaking the rules
UK & World News
The DWP asked two high street banks to check accounts to see if the proposals were viable and the results are astonishing
New plush seafront hotel an hour from Plymouth is a modern breath of fresh air
Tourism
We checked into the 121-room hotel that's only been open since January
Plymouth Argyle fined £5,000 after mass confrontation during Stoke City match
Plymouth Argyle
Stoke were fined £24,000 as a result of the incident, with an Independent Regulatory Commission highlighting their 'utterly dreadful record for offences of this type'
Met Office issues seven-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for Plymouth
Weather
The weather experts have issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms across the region
Four rare 50p coins that have massive values – with one worth £150
UK & World News
Check down the back of the sofa for these four rare 50p coins that would fetch a pretty penny if you put them on eBay – here's everything you need to know
Plymouth Parkway appoint their new manager
Football
Chris McPhee leaves his role as a coach within the Academy at Exeter City to succeed Lee Hobbs
Former British Army soldier asks Plymouth judge to jail her for as long as he could
Courts
Court heard how Jessica Meehan believed mental health support in prison would benefit her more than on the outside
Royal Navy surgeon suspended after rogue operation on boy at Derriford Hospital
Derriford Hospital
Surgeon Commander Anthony Lambert is a decorated military surgeon but a Medical Practitioners Tribunal suspended him for six months for his 'deplorable' actions - eight years ago at Derriford Hospital
Plymouth pub closes as landlord steps down after 25 years
Pubs
A popular Plymouth pub has closed and a big transformation project has begun as new owners take on the building
Marsh Mills crash sparks traffic chaos in Plymouth
Traffic and Travel
There was extremely heavy traffic around Marsh Mills following a crash this morning (Thursday, May 16)
A38 lane reopens after crash near Tamar Bridge
Traffic and Travel
There were delays heading westbound this afternoon (May 16)
Busy Plymouth roads to close for up to a month during gas pipe repairs
North Hill
The works start later this month and are due to finish in July
Courts
Former British Army soldier asks Plymouth judge to jail her for as long as he could
Court heard how Jessica Meehan believed mental health support in prison would benefit her more than on the outside
Plymouth rescuers are helping to save the humble honey bee
Environment
Beekeepers, such as Plymouth's Black Dog Honey Bees Ltd, are among the many volunteers across the nation who are doing their best to protect this vital insect
Nostalgic flashback to when cinema in Plymouth was at its peak
Nostalgia
Chris Robinson studies the time when picture houses were prolific
The most popular places to move to in Plymouth
property news
The city saw a 110% increase in movers between 2022 and 2023
Northern lights 'red alert' as experts say they could be visible across UK tonight
Plymouth News
Aurorawatch UK has issued a red alert for Friday, May 17 due to intense geomagnetic activity from the Sun
'Game changing' new NHS dental practice planned for Plymouth city centre
The University of Plymouth
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise to fund £4m facility where students will treat the most pain-wracked patients
Derriford Hospital opens new children's surgery unit
NHS
NHS bosses say it means more children will be able to have operations in Plymouth instead of travelling to Bristol
Education
Plymouth's best and worst secondary schools for pupil progression
As pupils prepare to take their GCSEs, here are the council's secondary schools with the top and bottom scores for pupil progression
Driver hospitalised after two-vehicle rush hour crash
Traffic and Travel
A two-vehicle crash near Roborough sparked a road closure and major traffic delays. One of the cars involved appears to be a Jaguar XF.
The Range owner Chris Dawson sees wealth surge to £2.5bn
The Range
Retail magnate and his wife leap up the Sunday Times Rich List as she moves to tax haven of Monaco
Plymouth hero helps save man from house fire
Devon & Somerset Fire Rescue
Josh Walton spotted the smoke on his way to work and jumped into action, using a saw in his van to cut open a window so the elderly man inside could breathe.
Part of Plymouth mansion will become year-round homeless shelter
Devonport
Plymouth City Council ’s planning committee approved the proposal for for an annexe of Hamoaze House due to a growing rise in homelessness.
Argyle
property news
The most popular places to move to in Plymouth
The city saw a 110% increase in movers between 2022 and 2023
Plymouth Argyle have Michael Cooper issue to deal with this summer
Plymouth Argyle
The highly-rated goalkeeper finished the 2023/24 season in fine form after overcoming two knee injuries in the past 15 months
Plymouth Argyle fined £5,000 after mass confrontation during Stoke City match
Plymouth Argyle
Stoke were fined £24,000 as a result of the incident, with an Independent Regulatory Commission highlighting their 'utterly dreadful record for offences of this type'
Liam Rosenior reported to have ruled himself out for Plymouth Argyle job
Plymouth Argyle
The 39-year-old was surprisingly sacked by Hull City earlier this month and has been a popular choice among the Green Army to become the Pilgrims' next boss
Plymouth Argyle quartet facing career-defining 2024/25 season
Plymouth Argyle
Saxon Earley, Ben Waine, Callum Wright and Tyreik Wright all joined the Pilgrims in a flurry of permanent deals at the start of the 2023 January transfer window
Plymouth Visitor Guide
Doctor Who
Beautiful UK city 'is never crowded' and one of the nation's best places
Wells in Somerset is a medieval gem that has been named the UK's best non-seaside town, even though technically, it's not a town at all
New plush seafront hotel an hour from Plymouth is a modern breath of fresh air
Tourism
We checked into the 121-room hotel that's only been open since January
Top 10 most commonly mispronounced places in the South West - and how to say them
Tourism
The South West is home to some of the most beautiful towns and villages in the UK - but many of them have names that are difficult to pronounce for those not from the area
Tourists could be charged to visit Cornwall as 'Cornish tax' backed by major figure
Tourism
Malcolm Bell, the Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, says a "Cornish tax" could work - and he believes other parts of the region should do the same
Quaint Devon village named one of the poshest places to live in Britain
Tourism
South Pool, near Kingsbridge, has been named one of the most beautiful locations in the UK and one of the prettiest parts of the county, as well as one of the best parts of the UK to live
UK & World News
UK & World News
DWP reviewing thousands of benefits claims after releasing 'evidence'
Fraudsters have been using fake images in a bid to claim money from the DWP
Nutrion expert says eating banana at right time can cut cancer risk
UK & World News
Eaten at the right time the bananas contain the same key nutrient as oats, peas, lentils and potatoes
Northern Lights alert, display may be visible in UK again on Saturday
UK & World News
A new red alert has been issued for May 18 with displays visible anywhere in the UK
UK Government says 'do not go to work' amid virus outbreak
UK & World News
Cases are 75% higher than the average, with advice on what to do if you catch it
'Severe' mortgage warning for tens of thousands of people
UK & World News
Mortgage rates have risen substantially over the past two years, adding hundreds to monthly bills
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'Kink dungeon' plans for Plymouth private members club
"The concept is to create a friendly social hub for people of alternative sexual identification and lifestyle, to meet like minded people and socialize in a way they wouldn't be able to do in a mainstream bar."
Beautiful UK city 'is never crowded' and one of the nation's best places
Doctor Who
Wells in Somerset is a medieval gem that has been named the UK's best non-seaside town, even though technically, it's not a town at all
Plymouth funeral notices: Tributes to 23 lost loved ones
Obituaries
In total 26 death and memoriam notices were placed into the funeral notices section of PlymouthLive's sister title, The Herald
Former Strictly judge Darcey Bussell's husband launches elected-mayor campaign for Plymouth
Politics
Angus Forbes is public face for group aiming to trigger a referendum and change city's system of government
Inside stunning Plymouth cottage that's now a modern family home
property news
This semi-detached property in Venton has undergone a programme of modernisation and extension works to create the fabulous home it is today
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Most Recent
UK & World News
DWP tests bank account checks and finds 63,000 benefit claimants breaking the rules
The DWP asked two high street banks to check accounts to see if the proposals were viable and the results are astonishing
Spanish island limits number of holiday beds saying 'we are suffering a tourist collapse'
UK & World News
The crackdown comes as authoities increased curbs on street drinking amid widespread anger over tourist numbers in the Balearic and Canary islands
Surreal scenes as 'biblical rain' sparks floods near Plymouth
Weather
Rain has lashed the region as the Met Office warns of thunder and flooding across the region
Famous Plymouth pub set to reopen with a new look
Plympton
The Grade II listed hostelry The George is to undergo a refit but be ready in time for summer
Katie Price slapped with Mucky Mansion eviction notice and must leave within days
Katie Price
Katie Price has been served an eviction notice at her infamous 'Mucky Mansion' home, with the troubled star being told she must leave the property within days
Plymouth City Council
'Kink dungeon' plans for Plymouth private members club
"The concept is to create a friendly social hub for people of alternative sexual identification and lifestyle, to meet like minded people and socialize in a way they wouldn't be able to do in a mainstream bar."
Beautiful UK city 'is never crowded' and one of the nation's best places
Doctor Who
Wells in Somerset is a medieval gem that has been named the UK's best non-seaside town, even though technically, it's not a town at all
Plymouth funeral notices: Tributes to 23 lost loved ones
Obituaries
In total 26 death and memoriam notices were placed into the funeral notices section of PlymouthLive's sister title, The Herald
Former Strictly judge Darcey Bussell's husband launches elected-mayor campaign for Plymouth
Politics
Angus Forbes is public face for group aiming to trigger a referendum and change city's system of government
Inside stunning Plymouth cottage that's now a modern family home
property news
This semi-detached property in Venton has undergone a programme of modernisation and extension works to create the fabulous home it is today