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• Ransomware cyber-hero Marcus Hutchins' family 'have faith' in US judiciary

  16-08-2017 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Marcus Hutchins faces trial in America after being arrested by the FBI on hacking charges.
  
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• WMNJBayley published Car hits central reservation on A38 in Plymouth

  16-08-2017 23:01
  
  The A38 in Plymouth is blocked for the second time this evening after a car struck the central reservation.One lane is blocked and heavy traffic is being reported on the A38 Parkway, westbound.The crash has blocked the slip road at the A386 Outland Road junction.Lane two is blocked and traffic is backing up.
  
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• WMNJBayley commented Car hits central reservation on A38 in Plymouth

  16-08-2017 23:01
  
  The A38 in Plymouth is blocked for the second time this evening after a car struck the central reservation.One lane is blocked and heavy traffic is being reported on the A38 Parkway, westbound.The crash has blocked the slip road at the A386 Outland Road junction.Lane two is blocked and traffic is backing up.
  
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• Lauren_Herald published A-Level results: What to do if they're not what you wanted

  16-08-2017 22:26
  
  A-levels results day can be extremely stressful – it's the day where two years of extremely hard work culminate.In anticipation, many of you will be hoping to secure a place on the University course you've picked, starting in a few weeks' time and in bid to spread your wings.But what happens if you don't get the result you were hoping for? Don't worry, there are plenty of options and the most important thing is to not panic.Your chances of you still being able to head to University this...
  
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• WMNJBayley commented 'It was great, but it's time to flatten the Palace Theatre'

  16-08-2017 22:18
  
  Continued uncertainty over one of Plymouth's oldest treasures has prompted one Herald reader to tell it like it is."Palace Theatre make use of the frontage, elsewhere, maybe some of the interior where possible but blow up the rest!"How many more times are we going to have 'petitions' to Plymouth City Council (PCC) to "save the Palace" and letters to Your Say.READ MORE Council says there's still no cash for crumbling Palace TheatreThe place is a wreck and an...
  
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• WMNJBayley published A-level results day 2017 - what is UCAS Track and when is it...

  16-08-2017 22:11
  
  UCAS Track is an online service that allows students to check the progress of their application to university.What happens to UCAS Track in the run up to A Level results day?Track is usually 'frozen' in the days immediately before A Level results day(August 17) while UCAS process everyone's results.This means that applicants will not be able to alter any details on their application during these times, reports the Manchester Evening News.Track records will also not be updated to show any...
  
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• Plymouth Seafood Festival is coming to the Barbican - Plymouth Herald

  16-08-2017 21:57 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Plymouth Seafood Festival is coming to the Barbican
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  Plymouth Seafood Festival is set to make its mouth-watering return to the city waterfront this year. Served with a slice of lemon and a side order of top, local chefs - the festival is a celebration of locally-sourced and sustainably-caught, high ...
  
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• RDoddHerald published Open air cinema returns and this is what you can see

  16-08-2017 21:56
  
  A programme of open air cinema screenings have been announced for Plymouth this summer.For the fifth year running, Plymouth Arts Centre is taking its cinema on tour with a series of blockbusters and crowd-pleasers.Three waterside venues have been revealed for this year's tour.With a mix of blockbusters, cult classics and good old sing-alongs, the films are carefully chosen to suit their location, and dressing up is encouraged.Summer lovin' is guaranteed as the events start at Mount Edgcumbe with
  
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• RDoddHerald published Plymouth Seafood Festival is coming to the Barbican

  16-08-2017 21:39
  
  Plymouth Seafood Festival is set to make its mouth-watering return to the city waterfront this year.Served with a slice of lemon and a side order of top, local chefs - the festival is a celebration of locally-sourced and sustainably-caught, high quality seafood.Councillor Glenn Jordan, Cabinet Member for Culture said: "Plymouth City Council are delighted to be supporting the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership by delivering a spectacular weekend."It is great to see this event growing each...
  
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• CGOSLING published Plymouth's biggest Elvis fans to mark 40 years since his death...

  16-08-2017 21:26
  
  A super-fan father and daughter duo have organised a party for the city's Elvis Presley fans in celebration and reflection of his death 40 years ago today.Gary Cooke, 36, and his 10-year-old daughter Marisa have kitted out their home in St Judes with wall to wall memorabilia devoted to the King of Rock and Roll.With Gary's love for the Blue Suede Shoe's performer stemming from his childhood and Marisa's love and idolisation of him growing by the day - the pair decided to put on a massive party..
  
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• CGOSLING commented Plymouth's biggest Elvis fans to mark 40 years since his death...

  16-08-2017 21:26
  
  A super-fan father and daughter duo have organised a party for the city's Elvis Presley fans in celebration and reflection of his death 40 years ago today.Gary Cooke, 36, and his 10-year-old daughter Marisa have kitted out their home in St Judes with wall to wall memorabilia devoted to the King of Rock and Roll.With Gary's love for the Blue Suede Shoe's performer stemming from his childhood and Marisa's love and idolisation of him growing by the day - the pair decided to put on a massive party..
  
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• CErrington published Autistic boy who bought hundreds of Kinder Eggs IS going to get...

  16-08-2017 21:15
  
  A six-year old boy's dream is about to come true as chocolate bosses say they are doing everything they can to find him the special toy he has spent hundreds of pounds looking for.Jayden Lakey, who has autism and has been searching Britain and abroad for a shark toy in Kinder Eggs for the last eight months, has today heard the news he's been waiting for - he will be sent an egg with a shark inside.The adorable lad and parents Vicky and Richard had been buying the eggs purely in the hope a shark.
  
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• CErrington commented Autistic boy who bought hundreds of Kinder Eggs IS going to get...

  16-08-2017 21:15
  
  A six-year old boy's dream is about to come true as chocolate bosses say they are doing everything they can to find him the special toy he has spent hundreds of pounds looking for.Jayden Lakey, who has autism and has been searching Britain and abroad for a shark toy in Kinder Eggs for the last eight months, has today heard the news he's been waiting for - he will be sent an egg with a shark inside.The adorable lad and parents Vicky and Richard had been buying the eggs purely in the hope a shark.
  
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• RDoddHerald commented Woman battles army of maggots living in her bin

  16-08-2017 21:02
  
  A woman from Ham has resorted to hosing her garden with water every night in a bid to stop an invasion of maggots entering her home.Kayleigh Manuell has reportedly been battling the onslaught of larva for weeks and believes the cause is the change from weekly to fortnightly bin collections."The bin isn't big enough for me," Kayleigh said."It fills up in a week and then it won't close and that's when the maggots come in."They end up in my hallway and my kitchen."It's...
  
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• RDoddHerald published Man admits having over 300 images of people having sex with...

  16-08-2017 20:53
  
  A man has admitted making indecent images depicting child abuse as well as owning pictures of adults having sex with animals.Gary Rendle, aged 34, appeared at Plymouth Crown Court having changed his plea from not guilty in April 2017 to guilty on all counts.READ MORE Bus driver who murdered Plymouth mum sentenced to life with a minimum of 17-and-a-half yearsBetween March 19, 2015 and March 5, 2016, Rendle admitted to making 20 moving images and four still images of adults abusing children and a.
  
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• WMNJBayley published Do you still have to pay council tax if you're a student?

  16-08-2017 20:44
  
  The big has arrived for students across Plymouth - and many Plymothians aged between 17 and 18 will be nervously tearing open their A-Level results this week.Hundreds of students will be packing for university life - with many asking the question: do students have to pay council tax?Council tax is a local tax on residential properties.READ MORE School uniform, yearbook and mountain of beer left at 'trashed' MothecombeThere are certain exemptions from paying the tax which are based on the type of
  
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• WMNJBayley commented Do you still have to pay council tax if you're a student?

  16-08-2017 20:44
  
  The big has arrived for students across Plymouth - and many Plymothians aged between 17 and 18 will be nervously tearing open their A-Level results this week.Hundreds of students will be packing for university life - with many asking the question: do students have to pay council tax?Council tax is a local tax on residential properties.READ MORE School uniform, yearbook and mountain of beer left at 'trashed' MothecombeThere are certain exemptions from paying the tax which are based on the type of
  
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• RA_Herald published The dates for Plymouth's Christmas market have been revealed

  16-08-2017 20:29
  
  It may only be August but the planning for Christmas in Plymouth has already begun.The weather is a little on the iffy side right now, so people are already looking forward to seeing the little wooden chalets, the smell of roasted chestnuts, gifts and trinkets to buy.READ MORE Meet DJ Dolphin, the autistic rapper breaking down barriers in PlymouthWhich can only lead to the good news...Plymouth's Christmas Market is coming back for 2017!When does the Plymouth Christmas Market open?This year, it..
  
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• WT_Herald published Meet the Plymouth woman who started a business in her attic and...

  16-08-2017 20:10
  
  A woman who started her marketing business in her attic is now opening new branches and has seen turnover grow by a staggering 71 per cent in less than a year.Michelle Roberts began The Creative Marketing Agency in her house before shifting to premises at Plymouth Science Park.Now she is advising more than a dozen businesses, recruiting staff and opening an office in Torbay.She works with clients to produce a structured marketing plan, which includes content marketing, website development and...
  
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• RDoddHerald published Bear Grylls is filming a new TV show on Dartmoor

  16-08-2017 20:03
  
  A film crew for Bear Grylls has been spotted at a beauty spot in Dartmoor National Park.Cars reportedly bearing the logo for the famous survivalist's children's programme Bear Grylls Survival School were spotted at Foggintor Quarry.The show features Bear challenging ten children from diverse backgrounds to forget their gadgets, leap off the sofa and head into the wild for an epic adventure.The children, between the ages of 12 to 15, are called on to abandon their much-loved technology and follow
  
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• CGOSLING published Steel anti-terror defences at Drake Circus are nearly complete

  16-08-2017 19:30
  
  Steel defences aimed at preventing ram raiders or terrorists driving bomb-laden vehicles into Drake Circus Shopping Centre are nearly finished.The defence barriers which will cover the parameter of the mall are in the process of being installed and will protect all three entrances of the mall when they are completed.With city-dwellers anxious about security following tragic terror-related events in main cities across the world in recent months - the barriers will be there in a bid to protect the
  
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• Lauren_Herald published A super rare fungus has been found in woods in Plymouth

  16-08-2017 19:20
  
  An extremely rare fungus has been found in Plymouth.The unusual fungus – known as orange ping-pong bats - has only ever been identified in the UK three times before.The discovery was made by Sam and Sid Rammer in Tulgey Woods, near Trefusis Park in Mannamead, on Saturday while they were working to preserve the woodland.Sam told The Herald: "It's extremely distinctive, we originally thought it was a piece of rubbish then we realised it was fungus.READ MORE Teen who fell ill with...
  
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• WMNJBayley published Sir Francis Drake blessed Plymouth with first municipal water...

  16-08-2017 19:04
  
  It's said to be one of the oldest annual secular celebrations in the world.Certainly the event it commemorates predates the colonisation of the New World for it harks back to the late sixteenth century and one of the area's most celebrated sons – Sir Francis Drake.We're talking about the Plymouth Fyshing Feaste held annually in the summer to give thanks for the water supply coming into the town.It was in 1584 that Royal Assent was received to divert part of the river Meavy and create a...
  
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• WMNJBayley published Crash blocks lane of A38 in Plymouth

  16-08-2017 18:59
  
  A crash on the A38 in Plymouth caused delays in both directions of the Parkway this evening.A Ford Mondeo spun into the central lane of the Parkway heading eastbound after one if its tyres blew out.Police say two other vehicles thought to be involved were actually witnesses to the crash.The incident caused delays on the opposite side of the carriageway as drivers 'rubber necked' and watched the incident unfold.Police say no injuries were reported and at 5.35pm debris was being cleared...
  
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• RA_Herald published It's official: This Plymouth fish fryer is one of the best in...

  16-08-2017 18:46
  
  A Plymouth chippy worker has been named as one of the best fish fryers in Britain.Andy Hillier, 24, from Harbourside Fish & Chips, ranked in the top 10 of the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award as part of the 2018 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.The award was developed to encourage the fish and chip industry's younger generation to nurture and expand their skills to become expert fryers and positive role models for the next generation.READ MORE The great...
  
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• WMNJBayley published Amusing BBC news report shows what it was like driving through...

  16-08-2017 18:29
  
  A humorous video clip from 1973 shows how the region reacted to the influx of thousands of tourists to the South West. BBC reporter Keith Blackler takes a light-hearted glance at the Bank Holiday traffic chaos over Easter in 1973, describing "the migration of the grockles", reports Devon Live. The footage also shows some of the cars of the time, with not an SUV in sight. The driving conditions, described by Mr Blackler as "detours and bottle necks galore", are also a...
  
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• Plymouth Herald published View from the boardroom: Martyn Starnes on Plymouth Argyle's...

  16-08-2017 18:15
  
  The defeat in the Carabao Cup at Bristol City aside, it's been a really bright and positive start to the season. The performance at Peterborough United was extremely good and even Barry Fry admitted the Posh were fortunate to take all three points. The fact their keeper was named man of the match speaks volumes. Our first home game last Saturday in front of a magnificent crowd of over 11,000 also saw the players provide a great performance against a side well-fancied for...
  
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• CErrington published Derek Adams: Two-goal Plymouth Argyle striker Alex Fletcher still...

  16-08-2017 18:00
  
  Eighteen-year-old striker Alex Fletcher is not ready to play for Plymouth Argyle in League One, according to manager Derek Adams. Fletcher scored two late goals on his full debut for the Pilgrims in their 2-2 Checkatrade Trophy draw with Chelsea Under-21s at Home Park on Tuesday night. The second one was a superbly-executed volley which sent the tie into a penalty shoot-out. Fletcher scored one of the spot kicks as the Pilgrims came out on top 5-4 to pick up two points from their opening...
  
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• JLewis_Herald published What is meningitis and what are the symptoms?

  16-08-2017 17:54
  
  The devastated family of an 18-year-old who became seriously ill with meningitis at Cornwall's Boardmasters festival, have confirmed that he died at lunchtime.George Zographou, who attended St Brendan's Sixth Form College in Bristol, fell ill at the weekend. His sister revealed that he died in hospital at 1.30pm.Public Health England is investigating the source of the infection that killed the youngster.Only last month it was warning parents in Plymouth to get their teenagers vaccinated against.
  
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• JLewis_Herald published Teen who fell ill with meningitis at Boardmasters has died

  16-08-2017 17:35
  
  The teenager who fell ill with meningitis while at Boardmasters has died, his sister has confirmed.George Zographou attended St Brendan's Sixth Form College in Bristol, which saw two cases of meningococcal infection last spring.Public Health England (PHE) revealed earlier today that it was investigating a confirmed case of meningococcal disease after the youth showed symptoms of the illness during the Newquay festival. And George's sister Nicole has now confirmed on Facebook that he had died,...
  
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• CGOSLING published Plymouth's amazing new Barbican crab shack opens this weekend and...

  16-08-2017 17:23
  
  A fishing family who have had the sea running through their veins for five generations will be opening their very own fresh fish shack this weekend.Owners Claire, 46 and Brian Tapper, 44, who have been working tirelessly over the last month to get the derelict boathouse up to scratch in a bid to bring fresh fish back to the Barbican, will be putting on an array of activities as a start to their brand new venture.A ribbon at the entrance will be cut at 2.30pm on Saturday followed by an afternoon.
  
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• CturnerHerald commented Restaurant under investigation after animal DNA found in vegan...

  16-08-2017 17:15
  
  Animal DNA has been found in a Plymouth restaurant's vegan takeaway meal.Two Imperial Garden dishes were sent to environmental health officers by a customer who was concerned that meat had somehow made its way into the meals - which are meant to be completely animal product free.But the Imperial Garden, where the dishes were made, insists that to their knowledge no meat came in contact with the food.And they have since invited the environment health officer back to the restaurant to take further
  
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• Plymouth Herald published Family of teenager who fell ill with meningitis at Boardmasters...

  16-08-2017 17:10
  
  A teenager who fell ill with meningitis at the Boardmasters festival is tragically not expected to survive.Public Health England (PHE) revealed earlier today that it was investigating a confirmed case of meningococcal disease, reports Cornwall Live .The young man attends St Brendan's Sixth Form College in Bristol, which saw two cases of the infection last spring.His sister has written in a public post on Facebook: "We as a family have an update. I'm sorry to tell everyone in this way that...
  
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• Herald_Jak published Blackpool spend to land Premier League striker but lose another...

  16-08-2017 17:05
  
  A number of League One teams are splashing the cash to land their targets and Blackpool are the latest club to part with money.They have spent £35,000 on forward Scott Quigley, who joins the club from Welsh Premier League champions The New Saints.The deal for the 24-year-old, who scored eight goals last season, could rise to £50,000.Quigley has signed a two-year contract with the Seasiders, with the option of a further year.Speaking about his move, Quigley said: "I'm really...
  
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• Herald_Beren commented Is Alex Fletcher ready for Plymouth Argyle's League One campaign?

  16-08-2017 16:05
  
  Plymouth Argyle's transfer saga of the summer took a new twist on Tuesday night. Since the Pilgrims took in their most recent recruit of the summer on June 28, all the transfer talk has been about a new striker with the club's number nine shirt hanging empty on the dressing room wall. Manager Derek Adams has himself admitted he wants to bring in two new players, including at least one striker, and that was before Ryan Taylor broke his ankle. However, as that search drags on into...
  
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• My life married to a Plymouth Argyle footballer - Plymouth Herald

  16-08-2017 11:25 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Here we are at the beginning of a new season. A new house and a new life awaits in a quaint little village just outside of Plymouth. First reaction was 'we're going to have to downsize our car, to some sort of ride-on animal or off road vehicle!' We're ...
  
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• Plymouth MP 'feared election wouldn't be valid' due to voting shambles - Plymouth Herald

  16-08-2017 10:22 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Plymouth MP 'feared election wouldn't be valid' due to voting shambles
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  A Plymouth MP says he does not have confidence in the council's ability to run another election, accusing bosses of "reputation management" and calling for an independent report to be published as soon as possible. Around 1,500 postal vote packs were ...
  
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• Jo Pavey aims to regain European Championship title in 2018

  16-08-2017 10:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Jo Pavey says she aims to regain her 10,000m title at the 2018 European Championships - a month before her 45th birthday.
  
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• This marine engineer is officially the fittest man in Plymouth - Plymouth Herald

  16-08-2017 09:06 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  This marine engineer is officially the fittest man in Plymouth
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  This marine engineer is the most ripped man in Plymouth, and now he has got his eye on taking the British title too. Lewis Fedrick, from Saltash took home two medals last weekend after competing in the UK Ultimate Physique (UKUP) competitions in South ...
  
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• Derek Adams reflects on striker Alex Fletcher's excellent first start for Plymouth Argyle - Plymouth Herald

  16-08-2017 08:32 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Derek Adams reflects on striker Alex Fletcher's excellent first start for Plymouth Argyle
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  DEREK ADAMS praised 18-year-old striker Alex Fletcher for his finishing prowess after Plymouth Argyle's Checkatrade Trophy triumph over Chelsea Under-21s. The Southern Group D game ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes as Fletcher grabbed two late ...
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• Young Plymouth mums are angry that their homes aren't being knocked down - Plymouth Herald

  16-08-2017 08:21 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Young Plymouth mums are angry that their homes aren't being knocked down
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  Barne Barton mums living in flats overlooking a worn-down estate that is due for demolition say they are jealous - because they want to see their homes bulldozed too. It was announced last week a crumbling post-war housing estate is to be brought down ...
  
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• What the £27million revamp of Plymouth city centre could actually mean - Plymouth Herald

  16-08-2017 08:21 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  What the £27million revamp of Plymouth city centre could actually mean
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  Consultants are to be appointed to come up with a plan on how and where £27million will be spent to spruce up and improve Plymouth city centre during the next five years. The consultants have not been named by Plymouth City Council yet, and it is not ...
  
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• Plymouth Raiders make Brandon Norfleet their fourth addition - Plymouth Herald

  16-08-2017 07:03 via plymouthherald.co.uk
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  Plymouth Raiders make Brandon Norfleet their fourth addition
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  Gavin Love has continued to add pieces to his Plymouth Raiders team with the signing of shooting guard Brandon Norfleet. The 6ft5 American is the fourth addition to the 2017/18 roster, joining Louis Sayers, Craig Osaikhwuwuomwan and Neil Watson.
  
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