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A close-up of a classic double-barrel shotgun with break-action being held by a man wearing a black suit with a white shirt cuff visible. The firearm has a wooden stock, metal components and features two triggers. The shotgun is open, revealing the breech, and appears to be unloaded.

Will new gun licence fees make Britain safer?

As gun licence costs rise, Devon and Cornwall Police consider if applications pay for themselves.

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 man stands with his wife in front of an archway at Buckingham Palace, holding a medal, held in a box, in his right hand. He is dressed in formal police uniform, while she is wearing a flowery dress and a black hat, with a black jacket

Officer who confronted gunman given medal by King

Zach Printer confronted Jake Davison minutes after he had shot and killed five people in Keyham.

Close-up of a street sign, Biddick Drive, near the scene of the Keyham shootings. The horizontal sign on two metal legs is in front of an Armco safety barrier with grass in the background. At the foot of the sign, running along the kerb, are two teddy bears, numerous bouquets of flowers in plastic wrappings, and a small plaque headed "RIP".

Gun controls tighten after Plymouth shooting

New mandatory training for firearms licensing is due to be introduced nationally this month.

Kate Shepherd

Son of shooting victim feels 'indescribable upset'

The son of one of the Plymouth shooting victims says there has been a lack of change.

Zach Printer, left, with his commendation and acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell

PC honoured for bravery during Keyham shootings

The former Royal Marine was unarmed when he approached the gunman in the street.

Tributes left in Biddick Drive in the Keyham area of Plymouth

'Drastic' cut in number of temporary gun permits

The number of temporary permits issued has been reduced since the Plymouth mass shooting in 2021.

Therese Coffey

Coffey speech sparks row over Keyham gun crackdown

Plymouth MP Luke Pollard accuses Environment Secretary Therese Coffey of boasting about gun laws.

Tributes to the Plymouth shooting victims

Sunak defends response to call for firearms reforms

Labour MP Luke Pollard tells Rishi Sunak proposed reforms are being "watered down".