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New DWP measures to stop fraudulent PIP claims
DWP
DWP is introducing new measures to crack down on fraud in the benefits system
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Millions of pensioners told way to be paid DWP State Pension weekly
State pension
Thousands of older people who receive the New or Basic State Pension may be able to change how often they receive their payments - but there is a key thing to watch out for
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Plymouth court backlog leaves mother screaming and crying
Courts
Man accused of sexually abusing children has been told his trial must be adjourned until next year due to 'simple lack of resources'
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Pedestrianisation of Plymouth city centre streets hailed as 'common sense and a good move'
Plymouth City Centre
The move comes after the area's £18million revamp
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Jeremy Corbyn tells Plymouth MP to 'delete this immediately'
Politics
Fred Thomas came in for scathing criticism after posting an AI generated image
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Government dashes tax break hopes for millions of workers and pensioners
Your Money
The UK Government has issued an update on Personal Allowance and ruled out a change before 2028
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DWP benefit rule to put another 300,000 children in poverty
DWP
The Government is set to make an announcement on changes to the system
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Campaign for extended bathing season at Devil’s Point
Politics
An extension to bathing water status would mean that water quality was tested all year round
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Bid to save historic Plymouth buildings from 'rotting away'
Union Street
Your chance to name the buildings you most want saved
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PIP shake-up to affect 1.3 million claimants - how you could be impacted
PIP
Labour has announced plans to tighten the eligibility rules and point system for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - here's everything you need to know about the changes
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Elected mayor campaigner urges council to take over Millbay docks
Plymouth City Council
'Angus Forbes is not a property developer'
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People due to retire can increase annual State Pension payments by up to £694
Your Money
The official age of retirement is 66 for men and women, but is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028 under current UK Government plans - so here are some tips for those looking to maximise their income
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'Hidden' speed camera complainers told it's 'nothing to worry about'
Plymouth City Council
'Observant, responsible drivers will have nothing to worry about'
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Fears Plymouth City Council could go bust over skyrocketing special educational needs bill
Plymouth City Council
Local authority joins others lobbying Government for a solution
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Date set for vital vote on how Plymouth will be run
Plymouth City Council
People need to register to vote in referendum
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Chunk of Plymouth city centre pedestrianised to stage more events
Plymouth City Centre
Stringent restrictions on vehicles are about to come into force
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'Shocking' drainage system forces popular pub to shut after flooding
South West Water
It is not the first time the pub has flooded
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Concerns raised over Plymouth’s ‘hidden’ speed cameras
Stoke
'Cameras’ location, infrastructure and signage meet relevant requirements'
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Coronation Street star says ‘it’s annoying’ as he hits out at Jack P Shepherd ‘narrative’
Celebrity Big Brother
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd faces eviction for the second time, prompting an angry response from former soapstar and close friend Colson Smith
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Plymouth's latest planning list includes more housing plans
Plymouth City Council
Two former school sites would be turned into 19 homes
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DWP to ask PIP claimants how they spend their benefit payments
PIP
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it will be carrying out research into the disability expenses that PIP is expected to cover
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Police Federation say chiefs need to review release of information after riot report
Crime
Police's response to Stockport murder and the subsequent riots has been subject of cross-party Government report
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Government steps in to rescue British Steel - have your say
Politics
The last producer of steel of its kind in England could be nationalised
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Questions raised over Plymouth elected mayor campaign’s political donations
Luke Pollard MP
'It’s important that people get the facts'
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