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The picture shows a small sea slug, the species Hermaea variopicta, photographed close up on a flat rocky seabed.

Beautiful and rare fire tip sea slug spotted

A vividly coloured sea slug usually found in the Mediterranean is discovered on the Devon coast.

The image shows a person standing in the foreground behind red and white temporary road barriers. The person is wearing a dark padded gilet over a long‑sleeved top and has a red lanyard around their neck. A small microphone is clipped to their clothing, suggesting they are being interviewed on camera.

'We need to evacuate you' shock as flats condemned

Residents are told to leave immediately because of fears a block of flats could collapse.

Fishing boats moored up in Brixham as the sun rises. The water is calm and the ski is turning pink. There are yachts tied up the other side of the harbour.

Fishermen 'putting lives at risk' over fuel costs

Fishermen say the cost of diesel has doubled in the last six weeks.

The exterior of the Theatre Royal Plymouth. There are steps leading up to the buildings which has glass doors which are reflecting the building opposite. There is a tree to the side.

Single-punch play highlights restorative justice

The play Punch was inspired by a young man who throws a single punch which results in a death.

Waves crash in at the coast near Gunwalloe, Cornwall. The sea is white with the foam with sand in the foreground and two headlands in the background - on the further away one are buildings - white or cream with dark roofs

Wetter winter and warmer summer hit marine life

Experts from Plymouth Marine Laboratory test Devon and Cornwall waters and analyse algae blooms.

The exterior of Theatre Royal Plymouth. There is a grey statue standing outside.

Plymouth theatre lands £8m funding boost

The government funding was a part of a nationwide pot for "cultural infrastructure projects".

A woman wearing sunglasses smiles at the camera, there is a big thumbs up emoji in front of her

Plymouth City Council elections: What do people want?

We asked the public what the priorities should be for the people in charge of Plymouth.

The back of a woman in silhouette sitting on a hotel bed looking out of the window.

Guests expose hotel safety failings beyond Travelodge

MPs and worried guests call for "all hotels" to enforce "robust" security procedures.

A row of flagpoles on Plymouth Hoe on the left with Smeaton's Tower, a red and white striped lighthouse on the right with the Hoe falling away to the sea.

May elections: What does Plymouth City Council do?

There are 19 seats up for grabs at the city council elections on 7 May.

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