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Jury Clears City Tailor Accused of Businessman Course of Justice Is ; Tailor Accused of Perverting Course of Justice Is Acquitted

A PLYMOUTH businessman accused of trying to mislead a civil court with forged letters has been acquitted at a trial in the city's Crown court. The jury took just 50 minutes to find bespoke tailor John Kingdom unanimously not guilty of doing an act tending and intended to pervert the course of public justice.

'We're Still so Proud of Joshua's Achievements'

THE STEPMOTHER of a Plymstock soldier killed in Afghanistan says the family continues to be proud of his achievements. Leigh Hammond made her comments as military chiefs claimed victory in the operation against the Taliban in which stepson Joshua died along with nine others.

Injured Soldier Defends Pay-Outs ; Mod Battle to Reduce Long-Term Compensation Blasted As 'Appalling'

A FORMER soldier from Plymouth seriously wounded in action has blasted the Government's attempt to cut the level of compensation for injured personnel. Ben Dillon, who sustained horrific injuries and nearly died during an explosion in Bosnia in 1999, says he is disgusted that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is trying to reduce its liability to include only the initial injuries suffered.

Well, Fancy That!

STAVROS FLATLY, the Hulk and Upsy Daisy were just a few characters who appeared at an end-of-term fancy-dress party at a Plymouth pre-school. Staff and pupils of Stoke Damerel Pre-school wore exotic costumes to celebrate the end of the school year.

Plymouth Kittybus? I Prefer Furst... ; Carefree Commuter Casper Is a Regular Passenger

MEET Casper, the commuting cat who's fast becoming a celebrity on Plymouth buses. Regular users of First's number 3 service may recognise the fluffy feline, who has been driving his owner up the wall with his constant trips to the city centre.

Speight Earns Wilson Win to Mark Cosmo Trainer's Card

COSMO Gym's unbeaten boxer Jamie Speight claimed a notable scalp in only his second pro outing with an emphatic points win over highly-rated fellow super-flyweight Asamoah Wilson. And the city club's bantamweight Lewis Browning caught the eye and took the verdict on his pro bow, against Anwar Alfadi, on the same show at Swindon's Oasis Leisure Centre.

Steps Towards a Different World

THE city centre was given a burst of colour and music during a Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend. The aim of the fun event, which featured music, drama and dance, was to stimulate the formation of an intercultural music and dance company for the city, and showcase its young talent in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics.

Man Faces Court After Accident

A MAN is expected to appear in court today charged with drink- driving after a three-car accident in Plymstock. Steven Allen, aged 26, is due to face Plymouth magistrates following the crash at Turnquay, in Oreston, at around 11.10pm on Monday. Police said that a Vauxhall Astra had collided with a blue Renault Megane and a white Vauxhall Vivaro.

Work Begins On Warship Overhaul

DEVONPORT Dockyard's workforce has received a welcome boost with the start of an Pounds 11 million frigate refit project. Work on the major overhaul of the Portsmouth-based warship, HMS Westminster, began yesterday in Plymouth.

Deaths

BARKER Jane A lovely lady, a special friend. Some wonderful times together. We shall miss you dear Jane. Rest in peace.

Land Purchase Depends On Consent

Victims of the Slump

A PLYMOUTH animal shelter says it is being inundated with abandoned pets because of the recession. City families are being evicted because they can no longer afford to pay mortgages or rent - and animals are ending up on the streets, says Woodside Animal Sanctuary.

Annie Is On for One Night Only

A CITY dance school is all set to bring its version of the classic musical Annie to Plymstock - but for one night only. Fifty young actors from the Plymstock School of Dance have been involved in the production, which went down a storm at the city- centre Athenaeum Theatre earlier this month.

Pilgrims' Disability Squad Rewrite the History Books

PLYMOUTH Argyle Disability Squad have every reason to be proud of themselves after becoming the first team to win back-to-back national titles at the FA's Ability Counts tournament in London. The Pilgrims rewrote the competition's history books after successfully defending their Premier League title in sweltering temperatures at the David Beckham Centre in Greenwich.

New Book Relives Shilton's Torrid Argyle Reign

MORE than 17 years have passed since England legend Peter Shilton walked through the Home Park gates as the surprise new manager of Plymouth Argyle. Pilgrims fans will remember all too well how the goalkeeper's reign ended in farce and failure. His rows with then chairman Dan McCauley were dragged into the national tabloids and the club were relegated to the fourth tier of English football for the first time in their history.

Leander Crush National Opposition at Age Championships in Sheffield

TOP Plymouth coach Jon Rudd has vowed to put local youngsters at the pinnacle of UK swimming - if the city gets its long-awaited Life Centre. The centre, planned for land at Central Park, would include an Olympic-sized pool.

Leonard Demands More of the Same After Dawlish Are Upset

Dawlish Town...1 Plymouth Parkway...3 FOOTBALL: This was only Parkway's second pre-season friendly of the season, but Dave Leonard's side did not look ring rusty as they triumphed away to one of the top sides in the Toolstation Premier. The travelling Parkway faithful will have been delighted with this display and were celebrating a goal as early as the 10th minute when Gavin Cockman crashed home an unstoppable shot from the edge of the area. Dawlish levelled, almost from the restart, when Ju...

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Warship has Completed Major Refit ; Albion Rejoins Fleet After Overhaul Costing Pounds 30million

AMPHIBIOUS assault ship HMS Albion has rejoined the fleet after an 18-month refit which has cost Pounds 30million. The work, done by Babcock Marine at Devonport Dockyard, has seen the ship's hull and underwater fittings overhauled.

Play Park has Been Given a Facelift

A NEW Pounds 60,000 play park is set of be officially unveiled in Liskeard next month. An evening of childrens' entertainment is planned in the town to celebrate the major facelift which has been carried out at Thorn Park.