Take the plunge at Britain’s best lidos, from Plymouth to the Peak District 

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the leg-work so you don’t have to. This week: Britain’s best outdoor pools. The turnstiles at England’s outdoor swimming pools will – hopefully – spin again from March 29 as lockdown rules ease. Pools in the rest … Read more

Plymouth council is not racist for planning to rename square after black footballer, says judge

Jack Leslie (pictured) played for Plymouth Argyle between 1921 and 1934 Jack Leslie was the only professional black player in England between 1921 and 1934 while he played for Plymouth Argyle. He formed a legendary partnership with outside left player Sammy Black. In 1925 the talented Leslie was poised to become the first ever black … Read more

Fast food giant Smashburger demands Plymouth pub changes name

An American burger chain has demanded a Plymouth pub stops serving its ‘smashed’ burgers – because they say it infringes on their trademark rights. Smashburger, an American fast-food chain with over 300 restaurants, say people may confuse their brand with the ‘Howey’s Smashed Burgers’ menu item at The Colebrook Inn in Plympton. Management at independently-owned pub … Read more

Plymouth knifeman injures three in attack outside pub before hitting two in car

Knifeman stabs three men in attack outside a pub in Plymouth leaving one with ‘life changing injuries’ before colliding with two women in his car as police quiz man, 50, on suspicion of attempted murder Three men stabbed at Railway Inn in central Plymouth on Saturday night Devon and Cornwall Police attended scene on Albert … Read more

Four people rushed to hospital with serious injuries after ‘multiple stabbing’ attack in Plymouth

Four people rushed to hospital with serious injuries after ‘multiple stabbing’ attack in Plymouth, as police arrest man, 50, on suspicion of attempted murder Devon and Cornwall Police attended scene on Albert Road at 10pm on Saturday The suspect initially fled the scene but 50-year-old man has since been arrested  He was also taken to … Read more

Coronavirus UK: 11 Plymouth teenagers infected on Greek holiday

Up to 30 teenagers in Plymouth could be infected with coronavirus after returning from a holiday in Greece, the city’s council confirmed. Plymouth’s public health team is dealing with a coronavirus outbreak that could involve up to 30 young people who returned from the Greek island Zante last week. At least 11 members of the group, … Read more

Up to 30 Plymouth teenagers may have brought Covid-19 from Greek holiday after 11 tested positive

Up to 30 teenagers in Plymouth could have brought back coronavirus from a holiday in Greece, local health officials said. Plymouth’s public health team is dealing with a coronavirus outbreak that could involve up to 30 young people, who returned from the Greek island Zante last week. At least 11 members of the group, all … Read more

Mayflower II sails into Plymouth, Massachusetts after restoration

A replica of the original Mayflower ship that brought the Pilgrims to America 400 years ago this year has returning home following extensive renovations. The Mayflower II completed the final leg of its journey on Monday when it sailed into Plymouth, Massachusetts and docked at the Pilgrim Memorial State Park in front of waiting crowds.   … Read more