Plymouth news

• Vehicle thefts rise to highest level in a decade

  14-10-2026 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say organised crime groups are responsible for a significant proportion of vehicle thefts.
  
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• Plymouth Parkway reach round one of FA Cup for first time

  17-10-2026 20:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several teams earn their spots in Monday's first round draw for the first time in their history.
  
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• Ofsted a major factor in school choices, report

  17-10-2026 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Research reveals how Ofsted rankings influence parents' choices as well as house prices.
  
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• Blind woman urges PM to ban floating bus stops

  17-10-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marilyn Lant says floating bus stops are dangerous as she does not know when cyclists are coming.
  
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• Saving water must be year-round not just summer

  17-10-2026 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Measures people can take include shorter showers, shallower baths and reusing rain water.
  
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• Unease over move of rape victims' forensic centre

  16-10-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Concern sexual assault victims will be reluctant to travel to St Austell for forensic tests.
  
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• South West drought blamed on water firm's 'neglect'

  16-10-2026 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Council leader Julian Brazil says the severe drought has been "decades in the making".
  
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• 'Frustration' as £5m market remains shuttered

  16-10-2026 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shoppers want the market reopened, but the council says checks need to be done to ensure its future.
  
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• We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister

  16-10-2026 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
  
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• Ball hopes for lucrative Torquay United FA Cup run

  16-10-2026 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball hopes a good FA Cup run can help the club financially.
  
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• Plymouth Parkway ready for their 'FA Cup final'

  16-10-2026 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth's lesser known team, Plymouth Parkway, are bidding to reach round one of the FA Cup for the first time.
  
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• How we got to severe drought and what is next

  16-10-2026 11:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Months of below average rainfall means reservoir levels are continuing to fall.
  
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• Argyle's Irow wins League One goal of the month award

  16-10-2026 11:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle forward Oli Irow wins the League One goal of the month award for September.
  
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• EFL preview: Shining lights and dark nights

  16-10-2026 09:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport picks out five things across the EFL that you should be keeping your eyes on this weekend.
  
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• Adders tracked with GPS in bid to protect species

  16-10-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Forestry England says the research project has provided "valuable insights" on the reptile's habits.
  
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• Old buildings across South West to get £5m boost

  16-10-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Churches and other places of worship are set to receive a funding boost.
  
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• Exeter’s Nye to retire to focus in RAF career

  15-10-2026 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter scrum-half Lucy Nye is to retire from professional rugby to concentrate on her career with the Royal Air Force.
  
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• Everything we know about Torbay Hospital fire risk

  15-10-2026 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Torbay Hospital is told it must make changes "immediately" to improve its fire safety measures.
  
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• Severe drought declared in parts of South West

  15-10-2026 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
  
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• Hospital must make immediate fire safety changes

  15-10-2026 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The necessary changes must be made to the top five floors of Torbay Hospital's Tower Block.
  
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• Adams' new Plymouth role huge news - Cleverley

  15-10-2026 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says Derek Adams' new role is "huge news" for the club.
  
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• Adams becomes Plymouth Argyle sporting director

  15-10-2026 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle appoint Derek Adams as the League One club's sporting director.
  
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• Defensively sound Exeter need more goals - Taylor

  15-10-2026 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter City boss Matt Taylor says his side still has to improve their attacking output, despite their defensive strength.
  
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• Wales players in Prem can help Welsh game - Jenkins

  15-10-2026 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter Chiefs' Dafydd Jenkins says the influx of Wales players into the English Prem can help improve the game in his homeland.
  
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• Photographer's 'awe' at rare albino stag encounter

  15-10-2026 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The British Deer Society confirms the photograph is of an albino red deer seen in Devon.
  
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• Campaigners await platform extension study verdict

  15-10-2026 07:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Network Rail are conducting a feasibility survey looking into extending the Ivybridge platforms.
  
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• Visually impaired man at ease flying a plane

  15-10-2026 07:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Cornwall Flying Scholarship is offering disabled people the chance to fly a small aircraft.
  
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• MP raises concern over 'reservoirs running dry'

  15-10-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reservoir levels have continued to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
  
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• Taylor wants Exeter to build on upturn in form

  14-10-2026 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter City manager Matt Taylor urges his side to build on their good recent form which has brought them back-to-back wins.
  
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• Winger Feyi-Waboso should be fit for England

  14-10-2026 11:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to feature in next month's Nations Championship matches.
  
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