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Thirty years after Dunblane school shooting, the UK’s gun laws can still be improved

On March 13 1996, a man walked into a primary school in Dunblane, Scotland, armed with four handguns and several hundred rounds of ammunition. In the school gymnasium, he killed 16 young children and their teacher, and injured many others. This horrific tragedy prompted significant gun control reforms, including a…

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How sailing voyages can inspire the next generation of ocean scientists and advocates

Setting sail from the busy port of Plymouth in Devon, the tall ship Pelican of London takes young people to sea, often for the first time.

The Conversation

Police appeal for hero witness after woman sexually assaulted in Plymouth

Victim was dragged to the ground by male suspect after he tried to pull her top down

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‘Radical and joyous’: Beryl Cook show aims to prove she was a serious artist

Major retrospective in Plymouth, her adopted city, presents her as a skilful chronicler of social transformation

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Thousands still unable to return home as WW2 bombs found in Devon

Two unlinked incidents in Devon have led to evacuations while specialists work at the scenes

The Independent UK

Mapped: UK’s property value hotspots for buyers

New data reveals where home values climbed the most in 2025 – and where saw the steepest drops

The Independent UK

Plymouth had UK’s steepest rise in house prices in 2025

Average property price in city rose by 12.6%, while Stafford and Wigan also had double-digit growth

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UK’s biggest property value hotspots of 2025 revealed by Lloyds

The bank said that most parts of the UK recorded growth in the value of homes in 2025.

Evening Standard

How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind

Nine in 10 Americans gather around a table to share food on Thanksgiving. At this polarizing moment, anything that promises to bring Americans together warrants our attention.

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The unstoppable rise of Steven Bartlett: from expelled state school boy to multi-millionaire

From feeling out of place as a young first-generation immigrant in Plymouth to becoming one of the world’s most influential podcasters, the story of the London-based CEO and founder is something to behold

Evening Standard

Serial rapist who ran Plymouth teeth-whitening salon jailed for 26 years

Ricky Stubberfield, 31, guilty of 23 sexual offences including attacking some of his own customers

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to former Tory MP Oliver Colvile who has died

Parliament heard Mr Colvile, who served Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport between 2010 and 2017, died on Monday evening.

Evening Standard

The South West Coast Path’s ‘forgotten section’: the quiet pleasures of south-east Cornwall

The Rame peninsula, just west of Plymouth, is often bypassed by tourists these days, which makes its hidden coves and fine walking even more appealing

The Guardian - UK

Carbliss: Building a Clean and Flavorful Wellness Cocktail Enterprise

Carbliss is a clean, full-flavor cocktail brand based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, and its low calorie concepts are gaining national attention.

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Sewage spills and sea winds may send microplastics into coastal cities – study

Scientists analysed existing records on two years of combined sewer overflows into Plymouth Sound.

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‘Ordinary people enjoying themselves’: Beryl Cook exhibition to open in Plymouth

Exclusive: Show at The Box in artist’s home town spans entire career and includes previously unseen works

The Independent UK

Warning after mystery blue pills linked to three deaths in Devon

Three men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were found dead at properties in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall Police say

Evening Standard

Building materials firm Lords Group buys rival CMO in rescue deal

The deal will secure the future of around 120 workers at Plymouth-based CMO, who will join the wider Lords group.

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Six people remanded over alleged acid attack murder

Danny Cahalane, 38, suffered fatal injuries following the incident at a property in Lipson Road, Plymouth in the early hours of February 21 this year

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Five ways to inspire ocean connection: reflections from my 40-year marine ecology career

For 40 years, I’ve worked as a marine ecologist and, since 1992, I’ve been based in Plymouth, Devon – a global hub for coastal marine research and teaching. As I think back to how our understanding of life in our oceans has changed over that time, here are five lessons…

The Guardian - UK

‘Bittersweet’: plaque unveiled for black footballer whose England call-up was rescinded

It will be a day of mixed emotions for family of late, great Jack Leslie when ceremony is held in Plymouth

The Independent UK

Blue plaque honour for first black footballer called up by England

Jack Leslie, who scored 137 goals in 400 appearances for Plymouth between 1921 and 1934, was called up to the national team in 1925.

Evening Standard

Nine charged over fatal alleged acid attack on man in own home

Danny Cahalane, 38, was allegedly attacked in Lipson Road, Plymouth, on February 21 this year.

The Guardian - UK

Labour ‘throwing trans people under the bus’, says transgender councillor

Dylan Tippetts of Plymouth resigns from party ‘that does not support my fundamental rights’

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Man jailed for life for murdering his estranged wife in Plymouth

Paul Butler stabbed Claire Chick 23 times after she repeatedly reported to police he was stalking and harassing her

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