Plymouth

Live: A38 delays after lorry overturns in Plymouth

Motorists face long delays on the A38 and around Marsh Mills after a crash was reported in the area. According to Plymouth Highways, a “traffic incident” has taken place on the slip road between the Leigham Interchange roundabout and Marsh Mills rounda…

Plymouth Freeport ‘safe’ despite Government change

The much-vaunted Plymouth Freeport project is expected to forge ahead despite the change of government. Freeports were set up around the country under the previous Conservative administration, to encourage trade in key areas including Plymouth and the …

Plymouth Freeport ‘safe’ despite change in government

Plymouth and South Devon Freeport
‘I see no reason why there should be any about-turn’
The much-vaunted Plymouth Freeport project is expected to forge ahead despite the change of government.
Freeports were set up around the country under the previous …

Freeport is ‘not a silver bullet for Plymouth’s economy’

The tax-busting Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is not a “silver bullet” for the area’s economy, a number of parliamentary candidates have declared at a business hustings in the city.
The much flagged private/public partnership, which offers tax brea…

Freeport isn’t ‘silver bullet’ for Devon

Lib Dem, Reform UK, Conservatives and Labour addressed a Devon Chamber business hustings (image: Radio Exe)
But candidates agree it’s a good idea
The tax-busting Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is not a “silver bullet” for the area’s economy, a numb…

Time to dig out the diaries and start planning

It is almost time for Swansea fans to start plotting journeys up and down the UK’s motorway network as Luke Williams prepares for his first full season in charge.The road ahead for the 2024-25 English Football League (EFL) season will become clear when…

The ultimate guide to driving to Europe this summer

A holiday promises freedom. The reality is delayed flights, forking out for luggage (we’re looking at you, Ryanair) and car hire rip-offs[1]. That’s before we mention the impossibility of using your wine allowance on the return.That may explain wh…

Dartmoor will be “protected” in Freeport zone

Mrs Ward, who has 35 years’ experience in the energy industry and was awarded the CBE in 2015 for her services to business, said it is a heavy responsibility to make the right decision with public money, but the process was “rigorous” and under scrutin…

Dartmoor “will be protected” in Freeport zone

Mrs Ward, who has 35 years experience in the energy industry and was awarded the CBE in 2015 for her services to business, said it is a heavy responsibility to make the right decision with public money, but the process was “rigorous” and under scrutiny…