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Police appeal after "XL bully" dog attacked chihuahua, and owner "assaulted"

Police appeal after "XL bully" dog attacked chihuahua, and owner "assaulted"

Police are appealing for witnesses and relevant CCTV, dash-cam or other footage following a dog attack and an assault in Millbay. On Tuesday 3 June a woman called 999 on Millbay Road stating that her chihuahua dog had been attacked by an out-of-control XL bully type dog some time prior

Longest Yarn has visitors in stitches

Longest Yarn has visitors in stitches

A brilliant exhibition has just opened in the Devonport Market Hall (NOT the Guildhall, as some sources may say). This is The Longest Yarn 2 and it runs until 28th June, writes The Captain. Some will remember the ‘knitted D-Day’ which travelled the country last year and is now over

FOST and OST as ships and a sub arrive in the Sound

FOST and OST as ships and a sub arrive in the Sound

By The Captain, maritime correspondent, The Beagle Another busy few days in the Sound for naval shipping. This week, the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN) Frigate Otto Sverdrup arrived, almost certainly for Operational Sea Training (OST) with Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST). I assume she will be here for a week

Time for Action? When Will Plymouth Council Enforce a Ban on Disposable Barbecues on The Hoe?

Time for Action? When Will Plymouth Council Enforce a Ban on Disposable Barbecues on The Hoe?

Waterfront councillor and former MP Alison Raynsford has promised Plymouth City Council will look at a range of options to tackle the damage being caused to The Hoe by disposable barbecues. Local residents have voiced their concerns, highlighting the environmental damage and fire risks associated with the single-use grills. One

Terrific new street art taking shape at former Quality Hotel site

Terrific new street art taking shape at former Quality Hotel site

Renowned Plymouth street artist Jon Lilly, known as Chops, has brought his brushes and aerosols to the hoardings around the former Quality Hotel site. His “yellow submarine” design was inspired by the historic visit of The Beatles to the Hoe on 12 September 1967, when the Fab Four posed for

Teenager arrested on Hoe and weapon seized

Teenager arrested on Hoe and weapon seized

An 18-year-old was arrested on Plymouth Hoe this morning (Monday) and police located and seized what appeared to be a very large bladed weapon. Two officers were seen on foot patrol near to the Belvedere terrace at around 11am carrying out a "stop and search". Devon and Cornwall

Gateway entrance to Elliot Terrace damaged by vehicle

Gateway entrance to Elliot Terrace damaged by vehicle

The gateway entrance to Elliot Terrace near Plymouth Hoe was damaged earlier today (Monday) by a vehicle. The heavy stone pillar toppled onto the pavement, and the large stone topping was knocked into the road. Workmen later moved the damage away from the street and piled it behind a wall.