Plymouth news

• Deteriorating care puts home in special measures

  09-10-2026 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The home's management says it is working very hard to rectify the issues and make improvements.
  
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• Baxter hopes to bring Exeter fans back to Sandy Park

  13-10-2026 08:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he will do what he can to create a side that can bring crowds back to Sandy Park.
  
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• Former church to become new home to circus

  13-10-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paulo's Circus recently bought Sidwell Street Methodist Church.
  
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• Bus changes 'inexcusable' as children left behind

  13-10-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stagecoach says it understands parents' "frustration" and is working to find a way to meet demand.
  
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• Scheme to reopen road after six years to go ahead

  12-10-2026 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners are preparing a legal challenge against the plans for Exeter's Dryden Road.
  
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• Race Around the UK pits wits of competitors

  12-10-2026 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charity Race Across the UK winners found travel plans the biggest challenge to get to finish first.
  
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• Air ambulance launches appeal after £1.1m deficit

  12-10-2026 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The charity says it can weather the deficit for now but warns finances must improve.
  
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• Appeal for major energy storage system rejected

  12-10-2026 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for the battery system site near the Devon-Dorset border have again been dismissed.
  
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• Plymouth's win gives Cleverley an all-time feeling

  12-10-2026 10:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Cleverley says Plymouth Argyle's last-gasp win over AFC Wimbledon is one of the best feelings he had has since retiring from playing.
  
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• Exeter examine extent of Feyi-Waboso injury

  12-10-2026 09:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will have a scan on a hamstring injury he suffered in Exeter's win over Newcastle.
  
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• Eye care centre offering free appointments opens

  12-10-2026 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  University of Plymouth optometry students are treating patients under supervision.
  
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• Wade scores 100th Prem try as Newcastle lose to Exeter

  11-10-2026 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christian Wade becomes just the second player to score 100 Prem Rugby tries after getting a hat-trick in Newcastle Red Bulls' 34-28 loss at Exeter.
  
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• Sea harvest service celebrates fishing industry

  11-10-2026 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National Harvest of the Sea service is held at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday evening.
  
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• Cox helps Exeter get rare away win

  11-10-2026 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter City striker Sonny Cox hopes he can move on after illness as he gets his first goal in more than a year.
  
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• Forecaster helps filmmakers re-tell story of D-Day

  11-10-2026 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Retired meteorologist is one of the technical advisers asked to keep wartime film authentic.
  
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• Ball proud as Torquay come back to beat Slough

  11-10-2026 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Torquay United boss Jimmy Ball is proud of his side as they come from a goal down to beat 10-man Slough Town 5-1.
  
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• Care board merger postponed until 2028

  09-10-2026 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of Cornwall's MPs said he was "very hopeful" the plans would be scrapped permanently.
  
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• Swimmers hit with second sewage warning in a week

  09-10-2026 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials advise against bathing in Plymouth Hoe just days after a previous sewage incident cleared.
  
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• Man charged with murder after woman's death

  09-10-2026 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of a woman in Dartmouth.
  
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• Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told

  09-10-2026 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.
  
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• Sign error directs drivers to city 70 miles away

  09-10-2026 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cornwall Council says the Plymouth Marina sign has since been removed from Falmouth.
  
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• Moore 'full of confidence' after international goals

  09-10-2026 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Torquay United striker Deon Moore has returned from international duty "full of confidence" according to manager Jimmy Ball.
  
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• Sorinola set to play 100th Plymouth Argyle game

  09-10-2026 10:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle defender Matthew Sorinola is set to make his 100th appearance in all competitions for the club.
  
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• No slowing down: Skater off to world games aged 60

  09-10-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Darren Miles, who has skateboarded all his life, says the sport "matches his personality".
  
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• Farmers angry over funding application system

  09-10-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A farmer from Cornwall says the most recent funding problems are symptomatic of a huge lack of cash.
  
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• Lake too shallow for water sports as levels drop

  09-10-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 250,000 people in south and west Cornwall get their water from the reservoir.
  
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• Police donate drones to search and rescue teams

  08-10-2026 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The donated drones had been with the police force for three years and can be used in bad weather.
  
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• Viral US TikToker praises South West takeaways

  08-10-2026 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Food venues report a surge in sales following visit from Kalani Ghost Hunter.
  
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• Plymouth boss 'thrilled' to have MacKenzie fully fit

  08-10-2026 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley is "thrilled" that defender Jack MacKenzie has returned to full fitness.
  
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• Drought permit issued in bid to secure supply

  08-10-2026 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Urgent measures are being introduced as one of South West Water's strategic reservoirs runs low.
  
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