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Man jailed after failing to reveal name of Olympic footage burglar

A CAREER thief was today condemned by a judge for refusing to disclose the identity of a burglar who stole a camera containing a mother’s footage of her son winning Olympic gold.
Andrew Dearth, 43, from Plymouth was jailed for 20 months for handling stolen goods and stealing two football shirts from a shop.
Dearth, who has more than...

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Anger at gypsy site plan

RESIDENTS CONCERNED: The proposed sites (marked in red) at Coypool (left) and St Budeaux (right)

PLYMPTON councillor Patrick Nicholson, the Conservative councillor for St Mary, has reacted with anger to yesterday's news that the...

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Failed asylum seeker in court on passport charge

A FAILED asylum seeker has appeared in court accused of possessing a false passport. Shekuna Kamara, aged 32, from Alma Road, Plymouth, did not enter a plea yesterday at Plymouth Magistrates...

Car crashes into nursing home

“ONE second from death!” That’s how a Saltash man has described his lucky escape after a car skidded off the road,...

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Council apology after rotting leftovers fill alley for a week

RUBBISH: Top, Frederick Street <B>resident June Minchinton next to the rubbish bags (also pictured above) outside the rear of her house. Right, recycling left uncollected at Higher Compton</B>

PLYMOUTH City Council has vowed to sort out the city's rubbish problems after rotting Christmas leftovers, dozens of smelly nappies...

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Fine for three-time benefit fraud man

A MAN has been fined for fraudulently claiming hundreds of pounds of benefits. Michael Whitcher, aged 55, of Melrose Avenue, Pennycross...

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Investor buys landmark hotel

INVESTMENT: The Royal Fleet Club in Devonport has been bought by Midlands-based entrepreneur Kailash Suri

ONE of Plymouth's most historic hotels looks on course for a bright future after being sold to a multi-millionaire businessman in a...

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Rebels' bid over fields rejected

THREE Tory rebels failed to overturn a decision by Plymouth City Council to hand over playing fields in Southway to a school trust. The decision, made last month, was "called in" by Tom...

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Cancer patient's desperate plea for cash for German treatment

A CANCER patient given only months to live has issued a desperate plea for funds to help her receive treatment in Germany. Stephanie Chouette, aged 35, of Plymstock, was first diagnosed with...

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Brave Julia died in my arms

'LOVE FOR LIFE': Cancer sufferer Julia Gillespie, above, and in a portrait held by her mother Victoria, left

CANCER sufferer Julia Gillespie has died in her mother's arms after 'selflessly' battling the disease for four years. Victoria Gillespi...

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'Gay index' award for NHS health staff

PLYMOUTH'S lead NHS authority has been ranked among the country's top 100 gay-friendly employers. NHS Plymouth has been named as one of Britain's best places to work in 2009 for lesbian and...

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Argyle need to kick on now

MANAGER Paul Sturrock knows Plymouth Argyle are entering a crucial stage of the 2008/09 Championship campaign.

The Pilgrims are 15th in the table, with one win in their last eight league games, as they prepare to take on Crystal Palace at Home Park tomorrow (3pm).

Argyle are still within sight of a top-six spot, despite their poor...

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Albion's game gets go-ahead

PLYMOUTH Albion's National Division One match against London Welsh at Old Deer Park is set to go-ahead following a pitch inspection...

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Marin hits out at Sturrock after signing for French side

FRENCH winger Nicolas Marin has aimed a parting shot at Argyle manager Paul Sturrock following his departure from Home Park. Marin was...

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Greens have made me a better player – Cathcart

LOAN signing Craig Cathcart believes he has become a much better defender in his five months at Argyle. Cathcart, 19, was borrowed from...

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Raiders bid to make Trophy semi-finals

AIRWAVES Plymouth Raiders aim to reach the semi-finals of the BBL Trophy this weekend. Raiders visit Worthing Thunder tomorrow (7pm)...

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In-form Griffiths gutted to be out

GEOFF GRIFFITHS is gutted to be missing tomorrow's trip to London Welsh because of injury. Albion's full-back has been in good form of...

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Black handed first start as Albion bid for Exiles victory

CALLUM BLACK will be handed his first Plymouth Albion start as Graham Dawe's side travel to Old Deer Park to take on London Welsh (2pm)...

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Win a family ticket to see Cinderella at the Theatre Royal

Due to popular demand, the Theatre Royal Plymouth is offering What's On South West's registered users another chance to win a family ticket to see Cinderella.

The £500,000 panto, starring Lesley Joseph, Laura Evans and Matt Slack, features a £50,000 flying horse and effects to rival West End musical.

Lesley, pictured, who plays the...

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