Plymouth

A 25-year-old man from Plymouth has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

The man was arrested at an address in the city yesterday afternoon (8 July). The arrest follows police investigations into a car fire on Sunday evening.

The incident occurred at some time just before 11.30pm on Sunday 7 July. A grey Ford Focus was set alight and destroyed while...

Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman in connection with an incident that left a man needing hospital treatment for a suspected stab wound to the chest.

Police in Plymouth were called shortly before 7.30pm last night (Monday 8 July) to a house in the Efford area of the city.

Upon arrival officers found a 39-year-old local man with a suspected stab wound to the chest. The man...

Police are appealing for witnesses to what they describe as an unprovoked assault after a man was set upon by a group of men in Plymouth.

The victim was walking on Exeter Street around 3.30am on Saturday (29 June) when he was approached from behind by a group of men.

He was punched on the back of the head and knocked to the ground before being set upon by the group who kicked...

Hundreds of children from primary schools across Plymouth will hear stories in unusual and interesting locations as part of Plymouth City Council’s Stories in the City event this week.

Pupils aged four to 11 from reception to year six are set to hear culinary tales at the River Cottage Canteen, swimming tales at the Life Centre and travel tales at Plym Valley Railway.

To help...

A team of local representatives from Plymouth, including members of the Culture Board, City Council, Chamber and City College recently travelled to Plymouth, Massachusetts (MA) to meet with delegates to establish a partnership in a bid to strengthen links between the two cities in the lead up to the Mayflower 400th anniversary celebrations in 2020.

In addition to the anniversary of the...

Parents looking for activities for their children to get involved with this summer can take advantage of ‘Bikeability’, the cycling proficiency training for the 21st century.

Children aged six years and over can learn valuable new bike skills with courses running throughout the summer holidays.

Bikeability gives young people the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads....

Police are treating a car fire in the Southway area of Plymouth as "arson with intent to endanger life".

At some time just before 11.30pm on Sunday 7 July a grey Ford Focus was set alight and destroyed while parked on a driveway on Southway Lane in the city.

A police spokesman said: “We would like to hear from anyone who saw the fire to contact us. It was a warm evening so...

Police in Plymouth are investigating a robbery at knifepoint which took place in the city over the weekend.

The incident took place in Furse Park Road, Barne Barton between 12.30 am and 12.45am on Sunday 7 July.

While making a takeaway delivery in the area a man was approached by three men and threatened with a knife. The takeaway food was stolen. The victim was driving a red...

People in Plymouth will soon be able to benefit from cheaper energy bills as the City Council officially launches the Plymouth Energy Community.

Marking the end of International Co-operatives Fortnight members of the Plymouth Energy Community are celebrating as the co-operative is now a fully registered organisation.

The co-operative has been established after Plymouth City...

Devonport residents will be able to meet their neighbourhood policing team at the Festival of Fun day this Sunday.

From 12-6pm the police team will be running a stand with the police cadets at the Stonehouse Creek Social Club.

There will be kids’ fingerprinting and police dressing up as well as some handouts. Officers will also be taking a police car and a community bus to the...