Armed Police at Plymouth Schools After Knife Report
Armed officers and riot vans responded to two schools in Plymouth after reports of a person with a knife. Pupils were told to remain on site as police secured the area.
Armed officers and riot vans responded to two schools in Plymouth after reports of a person with a knife. Pupils were told to remain on site as police secured the area.
Armed officers and riot vans responded to two schools in Plymouth after reports of a person with a knife. Pupils were told to remain on site as police secured the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to combat misogyny in English schools. Discover the key measures and what they mean for students and educators.
The government announces a new strategy, including mandatory lessons and teacher training, to tackle misogyny and halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
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.
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet tops the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover the leading state, comprehensive, independent and primary schools ranked across every UK region.
London and South East schools top The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Queen Elizabeth's School named best state secondary. Discover the full rankings and regional winners.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals the UK's top-performing state and private schools. Find out which schools topped the national and regional rankings for GCSE and A-Level results.
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
Plymouth, Massachusetts faces an affordable housing shortage as prices soar to $749,500 average. Discover how state programmes struggle to help locals in this coastal enclave.