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Buyer selected to restore Merchant’s House in Plymouth

A buyer has been selected to restore a 16th-century building in Plymouth, the city council has confirmed. Plymouth City Council said four offers were received for the Grade II*-listed Merchant’s House on Palace Street, which closed as a museum about…

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Forensic markers to deter Devon and Cornwall sports club thefts

BBC James Ewan said thieves “cleared out” Bridestow Cricket Club before the start of the summer Sports clubs are being offered forensic markers to help protect equipment, following a rise in thefts. Devon and Cornwall Police said tractors, mowers and…

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Plan to reduce Plymouth A38 Parkway speed limit after 157 crashes

There are plans to reduce the speed limit on the A38 Plymouth Parkway after a review found the area’s crash rate was “double the national average”. National Highways said it wanted to reduce the speed limit between the Marsh Mills…

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Ceremony marks new £22m diagnostics centre in Plymouth

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust The facility will open in summer 2026 A ceremony has been held to mark the structural completion of a £22m diagnostic centre in Plymouth. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre…