Teenager died of cold water shock after Plymouth swim
Michael Oppong-Yeboah, 18, succumbed to cold water shock during a night swim with friends at East Hoe beach. A coroner warns of the dangers of entering cold, rough seas.
Michael Oppong-Yeboah, 18, succumbed to cold water shock during a night swim with friends at East Hoe beach. A coroner warns of the dangers of entering cold, rough seas.
Michael Oppong-Yeboah, 18, died from cold water shock after a night swim with friends off Plymouth's East Hoe beach. The coroner warns of the dangers of entering cold, rough seas.
An 18-year-old university student drowned from cold water shock during a night swim in turbulent seas off Plymouth Hoe, a coroner's inquest has heard. The tragedy prompts urgent warnings about the dangers of open water swimming.
A Warwickshire police constable with 21 years' service pleads not guilty to stealing cash and property while on duty. His trial is delayed until May 2028 due to court backlogs. Read the full story.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney opens up on his future, detailing the specific terms needed for a return to football management after his Plymouth sacking. Discover his candid thoughts here.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney opens up on his future in football management, stating key conditions must be met for a return to the dugout. Read his full interview insights.
Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, plans to sell 43 acres of public land to a spirits giant for a new Crown Royal facility. Critics call it a 'sweetheart deal'. Read the full investigation.
A 500kg unexploded WWII bomb discovered in a Plymouth garden prompts a 100-metre cordon, evacuations, and major travel disruption. Key transport hubs are affected. Read the latest updates.
Alex Lambert-Lea, 31, lost over 4 stone without weight loss injections after a secret binge at a bus stop was his wake-up call. Discover his journey from emotional eating to marathon training.
An 18-year-old man arrested after a two-month-old baby was found injured in Plymouth. The infant is being treated at Bristol Children's Hospital. Police investigation ongoing.
An 18-year-old man arrested after a two-month-old baby was found injured in Plymouth. The infant is being treated at Bristol Children's Hospital. Police investigation ongoing.
Ashley Partington, 33, stole £5,000 from his elderly grandparents' pensions, leaving them reliant on food banks. He was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his 'appalling' coercive behaviour.
Ashley Partington, 33, left his grandparents destitute after stealing their pension money. He was sentenced to two and a half years for coercive control. Read the shocking details.
A man was sexually assaulted then repeatedly punched at The Union Rooms Wetherspoons in Plymouth. Police have released a CCTV image and appeal for information.
Police are hunting a man after a sexual assault and violent attack at The Union Rooms Wetherspoons in Plymouth. The victim was punched repeatedly and suffered a facial injury.
Police in Plymouth have released a CCTV image after a man was sexually assaulted and then punched on a Wetherspoons dance floor. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
House of Fraser confirms closure of its Plymouth department store in March 2026. The building is now on the market for £3 million, leaving shoppers devastated. Read more on the UK's changing retail landscape.
House of Fraser is shutting its Plymouth department store in March 2026. The building is now for sale for £3m, leaving shoppers 'genuinely gutted'. Read more on the UK's retail changes.
Plymouth recorded the UK's steepest house price rise in 2025, up 12.6%. Discover the hotspots, London's slump, and the latest property market trends.
Wayne Rooney faced the axe at Plymouth Argyle alone as wife Coleen watched Everton instead. We examine the snub that summed up his coaching crisis and their family's priorities.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to two new women. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest details.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with an additional count of rape and sexual assault. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest developments.
A 14-year-old boy is in hospital after a serious stabbing incident in Plymouth city centre. Police are investigating the attack which occurred on 23 December 2025.
Small businesses in Plymouth say they 'can't afford to trade' at the city's Christmas market due to high pitch costs. Read how organisers defend their pricing.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant after her pulmonary fibrosis deteriorated. The palace confirms preparations are underway. Read the latest on her health and royal duties.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe and will stand trial next June. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking court case.
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
With a backlog of 80,000 cases, the UK's justice system is in crisis. New government reforms aim to prioritise victims and deliver swifter justice. Read the analysis from a former prosecutor.
Emergency services respond to a chemical leak at the University of Plymouth's Davy Building. The site is evacuated and roads are closed. Follow for live updates.