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Two police officers stand at scene of a cordon during a murder investigation.

Murder arrest after man found in wheelie bin

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.

Two police officers are seen talking to one another behind a police cordon. A row of houses can be seen behind them.

Murder investigation after 'suspicious' death

A man was found seriously injured in a service lane and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tim Peake is standing close to the camera, centred in the frame, wearing a light blue button-up shirt. Behind the person is a large body of water with a shoreline and buildings visible in the distance, while the sky is bright with a mix of blue patches and thick white-grey clouds.

Astronaut surprise video leaves pupils starstruck

The surprise came after a teacher's father met Peake while working on a cruise ship.

A man in a red and white checkered shirt standing with his arms behind his back beside a muddy pool of water in the grass. The Soapbox Theatre building is in the background.

Leaks 'unfixed for months' during drought

South West Water says it's repaired more than 26,700 leaks across the region in the past 12 months.

Nigel Farage standing at a podium with Reform UK on it and a crowd in the background

Farage vows to scrap tax on armed forces reserves

A large group of protesters turned up outside the Reform UK rally in Plymouth with Nigel Farage.

A picture of Plymouth City Council Tudor Evans. He is wearing a blue and white shirt and glasses and looking away from the camera. He is smiling and there are trees and buildings behind him.

Council leader to stand down after health scares

Labour's Tudor Evans said it was time to "put health and family first" after 38 years in politics.

A brown teddy bear with a card that says "Hello, my name is Freddy. The bear on the card is my Uncle Paddington, but he lives a long way away in deepest, darkest Peru. I told him that I am lonely and would love someone to hug and cuddle me. He said that I should come to you because you are looking for bears to be friends with children who are also looking for someone to love."

Teddy bear appeal has 'exceeded' expectations

Plymouth City Council says it has received about 300 bears and hopes to beat a target of 550.

A forensic scientist wears a face mask, hair covering, lab coat and gloves as they prepare to photograph evidence. The picture has low level blue light.

Unease over move of rape victims' forensic centre

Concern sexual assault victims will be reluctant to travel to St Austell for forensic tests.

The image shows an orange and blue RNLI Severn-class lifeboat powering through rough water, throwing up a large spray of white foam as it travels at speed. The boat's name, RNLB Sybil Mullen Glover, is visible on the cabin side, along with the identification number 17-35, while a lighthouse stands in the background on the left and a cloudy grey sky hangs over the sea.

Council leader criticises 'bonkers' lifeboat plans

Tudor Evans was responding to the RNLI's plans to replace the city's all-weather boat by 2030.