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• WMNJBayley published Posh restaurant was once site of pub named after Brunel

  17-01-2017 23:20
  
  Having a bit of a clear up this week I came across a wonderful old ledger from Plymouth Breweries – 'Houses Under Management: Profit and Expenses.' A charming period piece dating back to the times when information was entered weekly by hand, it gives us the cash flow of a number of local pubs. Reading through the entries that are all from 1937 it reveals that a typical Plymouth pub had expenses of something in the region of £5 to £10 a week and that occasionally that figure...
  
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• WMNJBayley commented Posh restaurant was once site of pub named after Brunel

  17-01-2017 23:20
  
  Having a bit of a clear up this week I came across a wonderful old ledger from Plymouth Breweries – 'Houses Under Management: Profit and Expenses.' A charming period piece dating back to the times when information was entered weekly by hand, it gives us the cash flow of a number of local pubs. Reading through the entries that are all from 1937 it reveals that a typical Plymouth pub had expenses of something in the region of £5 to £10 a week and that occasionally that figure...
  
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• CturnerHerald published Access road closed until May for £3.5 million student flat...

  17-01-2017 22:37
  
  A Plymouth access road has been closed off while work on a new set of luxury student flats gets underway.The city's old Comet store on Market Way was torn down to be replaced by swanky apartments, shops and restaurants which will total £3.5 million after the rebuild.The ugly old block has been demolished and a huge steel skeleton has been put in its place.The transformation makes way for a new six-storey tower housing plush apartments aimed at foreign students.As previously revealed by The
  
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• CturnerHerald commented City centre road closed until May for £3.5 million flats...

  17-01-2017 22:37
  
  A Plymouth access road has been closed off while work on a new set of luxury student flats gets underway.The city's old Comet store on Market Way was torn down to be replaced by swanky apartments, shops and restaurants which will total £3.5 million after the rebuild.The ugly old block has been demolished and a huge steel skeleton has been put in its place.The transformation makes way for a new six-storey tower housing plush apartments aimed at international students.As previously revealed.
  
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• CturnerHerald commented Access road closed until May for £3.5 million student flat...

  17-01-2017 22:37
  
  A Plymouth access road has been closed off while work on a new set of luxury student flats gets underway.The city's old Comet store on Market Way was torn down to be replaced by swanky apartments, shops and restaurants which will total £3.5 million after the rebuild.The ugly old block has been demolished and a huge steel skeleton has been put in its place.The transformation makes way for a new six-storey tower housing plush apartments aimed at foreign students.As previously revealed by The
  
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• CturnerHerald published Woodside dog left blind from puppy farm needs new eyes

  17-01-2017 21:35
  
  A dog who was brought to a Plymouth animal sanctuary after spending her life at a puppy farm needs urgent surgery to save her blinded eyes.Ailsa was used as a breeding dog and as a result her body is bedraggled; the toll of being repeatedly pregnant has left her blind in one eye, with the other deteriorating rapidly.The female King Charles has been described as a "real sweetheart" by Woodside Animal Shelter staff, who fell in love with Ailsa.Two months on from her arrival, the...
  
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• Carl_Eve published Chagstock announces its first headline act - Soul II Soul

  17-01-2017 20:57
  
  Chagstock Festival will be getting funky when it returns to its idyllic location Dartmoor home this summer.Organisers have announced the first night headliner for Friday, July 21, with British dance/R&B outfit Soul II Soul. Led by producer/vocalist/songwriter Jazzie B., Soul II Soul was one of the most innovative bands of the 1980s, creating a seductive, deep sound which borrowed from Philly soul, disco, reggae, and '80s hip-hop. Jazzie B said he remembers the lengths he and a school friend.
  
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• Taxidermist sold pickled lizards and monkey heads on eBay

  17-01-2017 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A taxidermist who sold pickled lizards and monkey heads on eBay is jailed.
  
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• CturnerHerald published Art studio to help with mental health difficulties launched by...

  17-01-2017 20:44
  
  A Plymouth mum who used to be confined to her house because of mental health problems is using her own experience and passion to help others.Debbie Seldon has pursued her lifelong dream to set up an art studio, and its purpose is to help those with mental health issues and learning difficulties.But 10 years ago, life for Debbie was extremely different."I was very poorly with agoraphobia – I couldn't go outside of my house and sometimes I couldn't leave my bedroom," said the...
  
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• Plymouth Herald published Broken-hearted Plymouth dad will take Liverpool fans' tribute...

  17-01-2017 20:23
  
  An Argyle fan says he will display the banner kind-hearted Liverpool FC supporters have created in tribute to his late son at his funeral after being "overwhelmed" by the gesture.Broken-hearted dad Kevin May spoke to the Liverpool Echo about the "emotional and moving" moment he found out fans were creating a banner to raise at the FA Cup replay between the two sides tomorrow.The 53-year-old travelled to see his side play at Anfield on Sunday, January 8, only to learn his son,...
  
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• Plymouth 'shouldn't apologise for FA Cup bus parking at Liverpool — it was genius when Jose Mourinho did it' - Mirror.co.uk

  17-01-2017 20:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  Plymouth 'shouldn't apologise for FA Cup bus parking at Liverpool — it was genius when Jose Mourinho did it'
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  Peter Reid says Plymouth manager Derek Adams deserved his rub of the green for parking the armada at Anfield - because Jose Mourinho was hailed as a genius for doing the same thing. Argyle legend Reid, who paid the fuel bill and even sold his 1986 FA ...
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• Carl_Eve published Police keen to trace two men after Stoke shop burgled

  17-01-2017 20:10
  
  Police want to identify these men following a suspected burglary at a Stoke village store.The Stoke News shop in Devonport Road was targeted by thieves over two hours in the early part of November 9. A window was smashed and suspects entered the store before fleeing. Police hope the two men shown in these CCTV stills can assist them with their ongoing inquiries.If you recognise either man contact police on 101, email [email protected] or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting...
  
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• Plymouth's Jake Jervis: 'We've done the tough part in getting Liverpool here' - The Guardian

  17-01-2017 20:02 via theguardian.com
  
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  Plymouth's Jake Jervis: 'We've done the tough part in getting Liverpool here'
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  Jake Jervis gets a rare shot on goal in at Anfield. The 25-year-old is confident Plymouth can threaten more in the replay at Home Park. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA. Paul Doyle · @Paul_Doyle. Tuesday 17 January 2017 14.02 EST. Share on Facebook ...
  
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• CturnerHerald published Parents warned after 'men in black van try to grab teen girls' in...

  17-01-2017 19:28
  
  Three men tried to grab two teenage girls as they walked down a street, a mother has warned.The girls managed to run off from the men, who are said to have been driving a large black van, before the harrowing incident was reported to police.The two 14-year-olds were approached by the men who are described as being dressed in black during the incident on Yellowmead Road, North Prospect, at about 8pm on Monday night, January 16.Police confirmed that officers are on the hunt for three suspects who.
  
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• Win tickets to meet Jack Whitehall at Plymouth Pavilions this weekend - Plymouth Herald

  17-01-2017 19:02 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Win tickets to meet Jack Whitehall at Plymouth Pavilions this weekend
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  Plymouth Herald readers can win a pair of tickets to watch Jack Whitehall's Matinee performance on Saturday, January 21. Whitehall added another show to his Plymouth date, meaning that he will be performing twice on Saturday, with the 4pm matinee ...
  
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• RA_Herald published Winners of the Plymouth City Centre Christmas Nutcraker Trail...

  17-01-2017 18:48
  
  The winners of Plymouth's Nutcracker Trail were revealed at the Theatre Royal this evening.There were 12 lucky winners in total, all of whom received an iPad for locating the 20, 8ft high toy soldiers that were hidden around the city.Nearly 1,000 people took part in the popular competition, with the lucky dozen receiving their prizes that were kindly donated by Citybus.Luke Richards, 8, said: "When I won I was so happy, I didn't believe my mum at first but then I was jumping up and down for...
  
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• RA_Herald published Winners of the Plymouth City Centre Christmas Nutcracker Trail...

  17-01-2017 18:48
  
  The winners of Plymouth's Nutcracker Trail were revealed at the Theatre Royal this evening.There were 12 lucky winners in total, all of whom received an iPad for locating the 20, 8ft high toy soldiers that were hidden around the city.Nearly 1,000 people took part in the popular competition, with the lucky dozen receiving their prizes that were kindly donated by Citybus.Luke Richards, 8, said: "When I won I was so happy, I didn't believe my mum at first but then I was jumping up and down for...
  
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• HeraldSport published How Plymouth Argyle can get a dream result against Liverpool in...

  17-01-2017 18:48
  
  IT'S TIME for blood and snorters. With Liverpool turning out at Argyle tonight, it's time to get their sleeves rolled up and in their faces.Liverpool have said they are going to be close to the same team that played against Plymouth up there.I honestly believe that Argyle will have to be up and at them and get balls into the box and long throws, corners and work on their set pieces. If they do that then there's a real chance of getting a result.READ MORE: Argyle fans can be our 12th man says...
  
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• Carl_Eve published Racial abuse victim urged to come forward by police

  17-01-2017 18:37
  
  Police want help tracing this man as they believe he suffered a torrent of racial abuse from another passenger.Investigators from Plymouth police's Diverse Communities Team say were contacted by Citybus staff who witnessed the behaviour of one of the passengers on the 42C route on January 7 at 1pm.The man pictured was the victim of what police have described "sustained racial abuse" and police are urging him to come forward and make a statement about the incident. A police spokesman...
  
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• Carl_Eve commented Racial abuse victim urged to come forward by police

  17-01-2017 18:37
  
  Police want help tracing this man as they believe he suffered a torrent of racial abuse from another passenger.Investigators from Plymouth police's Diverse Communities Team say were contacted by Citybus staff who witnessed the behaviour of one of the passengers on the 42C route on January 7 at 1pm.The man pictured was the victim of what police have described "sustained racial abuse" and police are urging him to come forward and make a statement about the incident. A police spokesman...
  
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• RA_Herald published Win tickets to meet Jack Whitehall at Plymouth Pavilions this...

  17-01-2017 18:20
  
  Plymouth Herald readers can win a pair of tickets to watch Jack Whitehall's Matinee performance on Saturday, January 21.
  Whitehall added another show to his Plymouth date, meaning that he will be performing twice on Saturday, with the 4pm matinee followed by the main show at 8pm.In addition to winning the tickets to the show at the Plymouth Pavilions, the lucky recipients will also be able to meet Whitehall personally backstage. To win all you need to do is answer the following...
  
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• samblackledge published These two legends have been helping the homeless in Plymouth

  17-01-2017 18:16
  
  A pair of kind-hearted friends who spend every Saturday night helping the homeless say they are "shocked and saddened" at the scale of the problem.Labourer Jay Haxby, 24, and window cleaner Robert Taylor, 48, thought more should be done to help rough sleepers in Plymouth and decided to take matters into their own hands.Once a week for the last three months Jay and Robert have been packing a van with food and warm clothing, and driving around the city in search of anyone who needs...
  
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• samblackledge commented These two legends have been helping the homeless in Plymouth

  17-01-2017 18:16
  
  A pair of kind-hearted friends who spend every Saturday night helping the homeless say they are "shocked and saddened" at the scale of the problem.Labourer Jay Haxby, 24, and window cleaner Robert Taylor, 48, thought more should be done to help rough sleepers in Plymouth and decided to take matters into their own hands.Once a week for the last three months Jay and Robert have been packing a van with food and warm clothing, and driving around the city in search of anyone who needs...
  
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• CErrington published The Green Army will be our 12th player, says Plymouth Argyle's...

  17-01-2017 18:15
  
  FANPOWER can inspire Plymouth Argyle to an incredible FA Cup upset win against Liverpool at Home Park on Wednesday night (7.45pm).That is according to centre-back Yann Songo'o, who cannot wait to play in front of nearly 17,500 supporters at a packed Home Park.The third round replay follows an unlikely 0-0 draw for the Pilgrims against the seven-time FA Cup winners at Anfield earlier this month.There is worldwide interest in the rematch, which will be broadcast live by BT Sport, and Songo'o...
  
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• CErrington commented The Green Army will be our 12th player, says Plymouth Argyle's...

  17-01-2017 18:15
  
  FANPOWER can inspire Plymouth Argyle to an incredible FA Cup upset win against Liverpool at Home Park on Wednesday night (7.45pm).That is according to centre-back Yann Songo'o, who cannot wait to play in front of nearly 17,500 supporters at a packed Home Park.The third round replay follows an unlikely 0-0 draw for the Pilgrims against the seven-time FA Cup winners at Anfield earlier this month.There is worldwide interest in the rematch, which will be broadcast live by BT Sport, and Songo'o...
  
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• Businessman sold endangered monkey heads on eBay from Devon home - Plymouth Herald

  17-01-2017 18:03 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Businessman sold endangered monkey heads on eBay from Devon home
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  A businessman who illegally sold pickled lizards and the heads of endangered monkeys on eBay has been jailed. Daniel Stocks, 42, was described as a "prolific" trader in illegal animal specimens, including birds and big cats as well as primates.and more »
  
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• Plymouth v Liverpool preview: Loris Karius to replace Simon Mignolet - SkySports

  17-01-2017 17:56 via skysports.com
  
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  Plymouth v Liverpool preview: Loris Karius to replace Simon Mignolet
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  Loris Karius is set to return in goal in place of Simon Mignolet for Liverpool's FA Cup third-round replay at Plymouth. Having deputised for Mignolet in the initial third-round tie at Anfield, which finished goalless, and subsequent EFL Cup semi-final ...
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• WMNDavidWells published Businessman sold endangered monkey heads on eBay from Devon home

  17-01-2017 17:55
  
  A businessman who illegally sold pickled lizards and the heads of endangered monkeys on eBay has been jailed.Daniel Stocks, 42, was described as a "prolific" trader in illegal animal specimens, including birds and big cats as well as primates.READ NEXT: Campaigner Jill Saward's 'life-saving' work hailed at her funeralHe ran the trade from his home in Devon. Stocks ran a legitimate website selling artificial shrunken heads to try and cover his tracks. But he used eBay to sell...
  
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• Footballers Goodwillie and Robertson ruled as rapists

  17-01-2017 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former Scotland international footballer and his ex-teammate are ruled to be rapists and ordered to pay £100,000 damages in a civil action.
  
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• Were undercover cops involved in the firebombing of Dingles? - Plymouth Herald

  17-01-2017 17:52 via plymouthherald.co.uk
  
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  Were undercover cops involved in the firebombing of Dingles?
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  Reports of an investigation into claims that a police spy set fire to a Debenhams store in the 1980s has raised the spectre of who was truly responsible for Plymouth's Dingles department store blaze. For nearly 20 years it has been supposed that animal ...
  
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• samblackledge published Mums 'gutted' over plans to close 'lifeline' libraries in...

  17-01-2017 17:44
  
  Plymouth City Council has revealed plans to shut up to ten libraries in the city as part of 'modernisation' proposals. Sam Blackledge spoke to the disappointed people who use the libraries targeted for closureIn the kids' corner of Peverell library, Jenny Hobbs and 18-month-old Theo are reading 'Sugarlump and the Dinosaur' by Julia Donaldson. Jenny, aged 32, is a primary school teacher and says the library was a lifesaver during the tricky early months of parenthood. "When I was on...
  
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• samblackledge commented Mums 'gutted' over plans to close 'lifeline' libraries in...

  17-01-2017 17:44
  
  Plymouth City Council has revealed plans to shut up to ten libraries in the city as part of 'modernisation' proposals. Sam Blackledge spoke to the disappointed people who use the libraries targeted for closureIn the kids' corner of Peverell library, Jenny Hobbs and 18-month-old Theo are reading 'Sugarlump and the Dinosaur' by Julia Donaldson. Jenny, aged 32, is a primary school teacher and says the library was a lifesaver during the tricky early months of parenthood. "When I was on...
  
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• APyle_Herald published ​New Year property boom for Plymouth estate agent after...

  17-01-2017 17:43
  
  A Plymstock-based estate agency has enjoyed an excellent start to the New Year, carrying on from its highly-successful end to 2016.In November and December alone, Julian Marks sold six stunning homes for more than £400,000 each, along with a number of other properties in Plymouth and the surrounding area.READ NEXT: New Year, new home? Here's what's new on the Plymouth market this weekJulian Partridge, director at Julian Marks, says: "Our results for 2016 were our best yet and we...
  
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• StuartJames published No more wet willies for Emre Can in Liverpool's FA Cup replay at...

  17-01-2017 17:36
  
  EMRE Can can sleep easy tonight. If the German international had any worries over a repeat of the now infanmous 'wet willy' he received in Argyle's FA Cup third round clash with Liverpool nine days ago, the man that administered it has promised he will go easy on him at Home Park in the replay. Argyle defender Sonny Bradley was pictured rubbing his hand under Can's armpit before then sticking a finger in the German's ear shortly before half-time in the first game at Anfield. But on the eve of...
  
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• StuartJames commented No more wet willies for Emre Can in Liverpool's FA Cup replay at...

  17-01-2017 17:36
  
  EMRE Can can sleep easy tonight. If the German international had any worries over a repeat of the now infanmous 'wet willy' he received in Argyle's FA Cup third round clash with Liverpool nine days ago, the man that administered it has promised he will go easy on him at Home Park in the replay. Argyle defender Sonny Bradley was pictured rubbing his hand under Can's armpit before then sticking a finger in the German's ear shortly before half-time in the first game at Anfield. But on the eve of...
  
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• sabel published Plymouth adventurer completes epic paddleboard trip down mighty...

  17-01-2017 17:33
  
  A Plymouth-born adventurer has become one of the first men to paddleboard 1,500 miles down the length of the River Ganges – dodging snakes, crocodiles and sharks.Mike "Spike" Reid, aged 34, spent 98 days on a stand-up board, much to the amazement of Indian onlookers.Spike and his colleagues spent seven or eight hours a day paddling and camped on the banks of the holy Hindu river.The river is plagued by pollution and is not used for recreation despite its importance.Spike and...
  
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• Why was the Queen's helicopter flying over Plymouth today? - Plymouth Herald

  17-01-2017 17:26 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Why was the Queen's helicopter flying over Plymouth today?
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  A Royal visit to a Plymouth charity was delayed today due to a fault with the original helicopter planned for the journey. Luckily, with connections in high places, HRH the Princess Royal, used a replacement - the Queen's helicopter. Princess Anne was ...and more »
  
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• Gayle_Herald published No sign of missing man after three-day search at Burrator...

  17-01-2017 17:24
  
  Police say there have been no signs of a missing man following a three-day search at Burrator Reservoir. The search for the 30-year-old from Plympton, who has not been named, was launched on Sunday afternoon after his push bike was found at the reservoir on Dartmoor.Police said they were concerned for the man's welfare and fear that he may have intended to take his own life.Both yesterday and today police dive teams have been searching in the water and in nearby areas. This afternoon a spokesman
  
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• sabel published 'Drunken idiot' was caught with knuckle duster

  17-01-2017 17:22
  
  A 'drunken idiot' who collapsed in the street after drinking a bottle of vodka claimed he never knew he had a knuckle duster in his pocket.Connor Van Deijl, aged 21, was spotted handing the weapon to a friend by two police officers, Plymouth Crown Court heard.But he told a jury that the first he knew of the knuckle duster was when he was told in his cell the next morning – as he filled three buckets with vomit.Judge Ian Lawrie sent him to the cells for about an hour while he was seen by a.
  
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• Chris Adaway, Ben Owen pitted against each other in Plymouth - WBN - World Boxing News

  17-01-2017 17:15 via worldboxingnews.net
  
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  Chris Adaway, Ben Owen pitted against each other in Plymouth
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  Chris Adaway goes head-to-head with Devons's undefeated Ben Owen in a local showdown on Errol Johnson's 'No Love Lost: War of the Roses' show in his hometown of Plymouth next month, writes James Eley. Article continues below. World Boxing News.and more »
  
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• School that teaches on Saturdays is rated outstanding by Ofsted - Plymouth Herald

  17-01-2017 17:12 via plymouthherald.co.uk
  
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  School that teaches on Saturdays is rated outstanding by Ofsted
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  A primary school which teaches children on Saturdays and only formed a few years ago has been rated as outstanding by inspectors. Mayflower Primary in North Prospect became Mayflower Community Academy in September 2013 - nine months after being ...and more »
  
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• RDoddHerald published Remembering the Napoli disaster, 10 years on

  17-01-2017 16:58
  
  Disaster struck near Sidmouth in 2007 when a ship spilt oil and containers into the sea after suffering catastrophic storm damage.This year marks the tenth anniversary of the incident which sparked a massive salvage operation and drew looters from miles around looking to take advantage of the washed up cargo.The container ship MSC Napoli, measuring 275 metres long, was caught in stormy weather in the English channel a decade ago on January 18.Cracks began to appear in her engine room and the...
  
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• WMNDavidWells published Campaigner Jill Saward's 'life-saving' work hailed at her funeral

  17-01-2017 16:47
  
  Victims' rights campaigner Jill Saward's twin sister has told hundreds of funeral mourners her sibling's tireless work saved many lives.In an at-times tearful tribute at the packed Lichfield Cathedral service, Sue Lancaster said while "the silly things" had bound the sisters together, her sibling's courage and compassion had kept people alive.Her grieving husband Gavin Drake had spoken of the "aching" loss of his wife, saying "my Jilly has gone" before the funeral...
  
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• Herald_NTapp commented Why was the Queen's helicopter flying over Plymouth today?

  17-01-2017 16:46
  
  A Royal visit to a Plymouth charity was delayed today due to a fault with the original helicopter planned for the journey.Luckily, with connections in high places, HRH the Princess Royal, used a replacement - the Queen's helicopter.Princess Anne was set to visit Plymouth Highbury Trust with an expected arrival time of 10.45am.Read next: Plymouth dad guilty of £200,000 crime spreeThe Trust were advised that due to a "problem with the original helicopter", Princess Anne's re-scheduled...
  
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• Plymouth Herald published School that teaches on Saturdays is rated outstanding by Ofsted

  17-01-2017 16:34
  
  A primary school which teaches children on Saturdays and only formed a few years ago has been rated as outstanding by inspectors.Mayflower Primary in North Prospect became Mayflower Community Academy in September 2013 - nine months after being told by Ofsted that it needed to improve.But Ofsted inspectors now rate the school as outstanding - and have praised school leaders for turning it around.Headteacher David Sammels say his staff work extremely hard and that pupils "love to...
  
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• Does new £10m apartment block have the best views in Plymouth? - Plymouth Herald

  17-01-2017 16:30 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Does new £10m apartment block have the best views in Plymouth?
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  It will have one of the finest views in Plymouth and when the £10 million Leeward House is completed in autumn 2017 the entire high-end waterside development at Mount Wise will be nearly done. Leeward House represents Phase Three of the multi-million ...
  
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• 'Born again Christian' guilty of £200k crime spree - Plymouth Herald

  17-01-2017 16:28 via plymouthherald.co.uk
  
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  'Born again Christian' guilty of £200k crime spree
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  A father from Plymouth has been found guilty of at the hub of a family-run theft ring which targeted farms and small businesses all over Devon and Cornwall. Daniel Small was a key link between his two sons Daniel and James and other members of the gang ...and more »
  
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• WMNAGreenwood published 'Born again Christian' guilty of £200k crime spree

  17-01-2017 16:11
  
  A father from Plymouth has been found guilty of at the hub of a family-run theft ring which targeted farms and small businesses all over Devon and Cornwall.Daniel Small was a key link between his two sons Daniel and James and other members of the gang who helped dispose of the Land Rovers and other farm vehicles which they stole in 28 raids.He used a farm near his home in Plympton to store some of the stolen property so nothing incriminating was found at his own yard, where he bought and sold...
  
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• Herald_NTapp published Princess Royal drops in on charity's 60th anniversary party

  17-01-2017 16:00
  
  Plymouth charity commemorating their diamond anniversary, has received a Royal seal of approval.HRH the Princess Royal visited Plymouth Highbury Trust, who provide services for people with a learning disability living in the city.Service users, trustees, staff and guests, eagerly awaited the arrival of Princess Anne, with the room full of smiles when she arrived at Highbury House on Outland Road.Dressed in an olive green two-piece tweed checked suit with red detailing, and wearing black leather.
  
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• HeraldSport published Liverpool goalkeeper Karius confident ahead of match against...

  17-01-2017 15:58
  
  Loris Karius has revealed he never lost confidence in his abilities despite a torrid start to his Liverpool career.Karius made a string of high-profile blunders having been introduced into the first team in September after his debut was delayed by a broken hand suffered during pre-season.The 23-year-old, signed from Mainz in the summer, subsequently lost his place to Simon Mignolet last month and has since been restricted to outings in the cup competitions.Karius produced his best performance...
  
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