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Luke Pollard, a man with grey hair in a dark suit, white shirt and red tie stands in front of a small lectern microphone.

Keyham MP welcomes firearms licensing legislation

The change comes following recommendations from a coroner after the Keyham shootings in 2021.

A white National Express coach has been severely damaged by a fire. The vehicle is badly burnt and charred with a number of its windows and pieces of panelling destroyed. A firefighter in a high-vis jacket and helmet is standing next to the coach.

Fire severely damages National Express coach

Firefighters from six stations tackled the flames, which also damaged two other nearby vehicles.

Aldo Vanucci is smiling, wearing a black T-shirt that reads 'Steinski, Norman, Tim, Matt' and holding a brown paper bag and bowls of takeaway food.

DJ raises £4k in world record attempt

Aldo Vanucci is waiting to hear whether his attempt will be verified as a Guinness World Record.

A net with many trapped fish in it on a black RIB at sea.

Illegal nets teeming with fish seized in river

The nets were deployed undercover from a small craft at night says a harbour authority.

A Google maps image shows Channel Park Avenue in Plymouth with cars parked along one side and an area of grass and trees on the other

Police investigate anti-social moped reports

Police say they received reports relating to anti-social driving by moped riders in the city.

A sign on a bus shelters explains why it is being removed, whilst a bus is seen driving by.

Bus shelters to be removed but new ones delayed

There will be a delay in replacing the removed bus shelters while an improvement project is agreed.

A parked police vehicle in Plymouth City Centre. There are buildings in the background as well as trees.

Police committed to making Plymouth 'safer'

Ch Supt Scott Bradley says he hopes to see a reduction in crime by the end of 2025.

A police mugshot of Dominic Scribbins. He is wearing a black hooded jacket and standing against a grey background. He has short dark hair, a short beard and blue-grey eyes. He is looking directly into the camera.

Paedophile jailed for sex abuse spanning 16 years

Dominic Scribbins showed "no remorse" for what his victims, aged between four and 14, experienced.

A white road sign that indicates a 20mph zone with a 20 written in black which has been encased in a red circle. Houses can be seen to the left of the sign.

Areas of Plymouth to get new 20mph speed limit

More than 360 people responded to the public consultation about reducing the speed limit.