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Panto with Twists and Turns

REHEARSALS are taking place for the Plymouth Musical Theatre Company's next production -Dick Whittington. Once again, writer Scott Wieprecht brings this age-old pantomime fairy tale to life full of brand new twists, turns and characters.

Morley Feel Drop Zone Chill After Marjon Loss ; P&Wd Saturday Football League

THE weather was once again the ultimate winner as just two games survived in the Plymouth and West Devon Combination League. And the only reason these two fixtures were played is because both were at Plymstock Community College's 3G pitch.

Bluebird Sink Navy in Seven-Goal Clash

DEVON SUNDAY SENIOR CUP ROUND THREE Bluebird United...4 Navy Inn...3 AET BLUEBIRD United came from behind to reach the fourth round after sinking Plymouth and West Devon Combination League rivals Navy Inn after extra-time in a thrilling tie at Tothill. Navy took the lead courtesy of Sam Hughes, but Bluebird equalised through Sam Stevens, before John Allen's side regained the lead when Craig Roberts scored from the penalty spot after the United keeper was penalised.

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Firms Unite to Give Alice a Run

TWO Plymouth training companies are getting ready for a Christmas Carroll. The Barbican Theatre's Strange Youngens and Plymouth Dance Company unite to present Lewis Carroll's Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Man Hunted After Phone Stolen in 'Nasty' Attack

POLICE are hunting for a robber who mugged a man on his own doorstep in the early hours of yesterday. The man pushed his 27-year-old victim up against a wall and forced him to hand over his mobile phone on the Barbican just after 4am.

Sci-Fi Fans Are Out in Force to Meet Heroes

SCI-FI fans felt the force when Storm Troopers and Jedi Knights invaded the city . The annual Plymouth Sci-Fi Day took place on Cornwall Street yesterday as part of the Christmas West End Carnival. It included robots, people dressed up as their favourite characters from Star Wars and Doctor Who - and actor David Church, who played a Storm Trooper in The Empire Strikes Back and a rebel pilot in Return of the Jedi.

Man Admits a String of Child Sex Offences

A 65-YEAR-OLD man has admitted a string of sexual offences against children. Barry Davis, pictured far right, of Saltash Road in Keyham, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court charged with six counts of sexually touching girls younger than 13. The court heard that he was cautioned for a similar offence in 2009, and he describes it as a "compulsion that he cannot stop".

Gas Leak Sparks Emergency in the City Centre

A MAJOR gas leak sparked an emergency operation which saw part of Plymouth city centre evacuated. Engineers called in police and firefighters to help seal off and clear an area round Millbay Road due to a fractured mains gas pipe.

Red Diesel Rules Are Waived

FARMERS are being allowed to use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has waived the rules because of the extremely cold weather conditions.

City's Marine Science Sector Is World Force

THREE MPs were among guests who spent a day learning about Plymouth's Pounds 30million a year marine science sector. Alison Seabeck, Labour MP for Plymouth Moor View, joined Tories Sheryll Murray, MP for South East Cornwall, and Oliver Colvile, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, on the trip to meet representatives of Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP): the Marine Biological Association (MBA), the Diving Diseases Research Centre, the University of Plymouth, the Royal Navy's Flag Of...

Brighter Jobs Hope for South West Area

EMPLOYERS in the South West have reported the strongest hiring intentions in the country for the second consecutive quarter. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, is based on responses from 2,100 UK employers and shows that South West employers intend to increase staffing levels during the first three months of 2011 with a Seasonally Adjusted Net Employment Outlook of +13 per cent reported.

City to Celebrate Best in Business

PLYMOUTH businesses will be praised for their achievements at a glittering awards ceremony to be held next year. The Herald Business & Abercrombie Awards 2011 will be held at Boringdon Park, Plympton, on April 14.

Solicitor Joins City Law Firm

SOLICITOR Kirsty Thyer has joined the family department at Plymouth law firm Gill Akaster LLP. Ms Thyer previously worked for two local authorities. She has experience and specialist skills in cases involving children, and is able to represent clients in court.

Electrical Fire at Students' House

TEN students had to leave a Mutley house after a fire in an electrical cupboard. Firefighters from Greenbank and the aerial ladder platform from Crownhill were called to Houndiscombe Road at 1am on Saturday.

Cancer Support Group's Meeting

A CHARITY is encouraging people who have been affected by lymphatic cancer to attend a support group meeting. The Plymouth Lymphoma Association support group will hold the meeting on Thursday, December 9 from 3pm at the Derriford Health and Leisure Centre, Derriford Hospital.

Heroin Addict Burgled House to Feed Habit

A HEROIN addict broke into a house amid a string of crimes to feed his habit, a court heard. Tony Stewart, aged 25, is to face sentence at Crown Court after he admitted breaking into a boarded-up home.

Festive Fair at Mount Edgcumbe

FESTIVE food and gifts will be on offer at a Christmas fair next weekend. Mount Edgcumbe House will play host to the event which will include choral singers, culinary displays by some of the region's top chefs and more than 50 stalls offering a selection of locally produced food, craftwork and gifts. This is the seventh year the fair has been held at the South East Cornwall venue, where Santa will also be putting in an appearance.

Long-Serving Kenneth Bows Out As Chairman

ONE of Plymouth's longest-serving singers is handing over his job as choir chairman after 40 years. Kenneth Worth has been singing tenor with the Devonport Apollo Choir for 62 years - and he has no plans to stop singing now, even though it's getting harder to hit the high notes.