School's £3,000 boost for charities
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for charity by staff and pupils at a city school. A Christmas fair was held at Plymstock School...
Man killed on A38
A 42-YEAR-OLD man has been killed after being hit by a car while wandering around one of the Westcountry’s busiest roads.T...
'The proudest day of my life'
THE first woman in the Royal Navy to be awarded the Military Cross said that collecting her bravery medal at Buckingham Palace was "the...
Welcome to Newquay, 'Hawaii of Europe'
NEWQUAY could become "the Hawaii of Europe" if plans to turn the Cornish resort into a year-round destination for tourists across the...
Sailor swindled £156,000 from MoD
A ROYAL Navy rating fleeced more than £150,000 from the Ministry of Defence and splashed out on a house and luxury car, writes the...
Rural adviser fears urban focus
GOVERNMENT belt-tightening could see public funds redirected to urban areas while the countryside bears the brunt of cuts, the PM's top...
Why our green and pleasant land is vital
Farmer-bashing is back in fashion and this time it’s the livestock producers, for rearing cows and sheep that allegedly contribut...
Biker killed in crash with ambulance car
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after he was involved in an accident with an ambulance vehicle. Police are investigating the fatal incident...
PE teacher jailed for affair with pupil, 16
A MARRIED physical education teacher has been jailed for 10 months for having an affair with one of his pupils. Marc Grim, 36, was a...
Navy chief defends hostage rescue bid
THE head of the Royal Navy angrily hit back at criticism of his sailors' attempts to rescue a British couple kidnapped by pirates....
