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.
Britain faces a major freeze as Storm Goretti hits, causing travel chaos and an unexploded bomb discovery. Plus, Trump's Greenland ambitions and a tracked Russian tanker.
An unexploded wartime bomb discovered near a Birmingham railway line caused major train cancellations and a 100m exclusion zone. Bomb disposal teams made the device safe. Read the full story on the disruption.
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.
Major disruption hits Birmingham New Street after a historic mortar device is discovered near the railway. A 100m exclusion zone is in place. Read the latest travel updates.
A wartime mortar device discovered near Birmingham's railway has caused major disruption, with a 100m exclusion zone and bomb squad deployed. Stay updated on travel delays.
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.
A powerful 'bomb cyclone' is racing towards the UK, bringing severe weather warnings for wind, rain, and fog just days before Christmas. Stay updated with the latest Met Office alerts.
A Florida man's claim of a 'dirty bomb' during a traffic stop sparked a major emergency response. Police found weapons and a soil-testing device, leading to serious charges. Read the full story.
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.
Scottish cave diver and bomb disposal expert Andy Torbet reveals how complacency almost killed him in an underwater mine. Discover his terrifying approach to one of the world's most dangerous jobs.