Sam Blackledge

Inspectors found the A&E department at Derriford Hospital was 'particularly crowded', with some patients cared for on trolleys in corridors and said it ‘requires improvement.’ The chief executive of the hospital says more people need to be treated in the community and unless people’s behaviour changes the NHS will continue to struggle. Read more: itv.com/news/westcount…

Plymouth drug dealer who died after 'horrific' acid attack was targeted over debt, court told itv.com/news/westcount…

🚨 Millbay update: The operation is complete and everyone can now return to their homes. The device was safely removed and detonated at sea. 
Thank you for your patience tonight. 👇  plymouth.gov.uk/news/unexplode…

Latest update from Devon & Cornwall Police after an unexploded World War Two bomb was found in Plymouth yesterday. We are awaiting the arrival of 'specialist X-Ray equipment' from Oxfordshire before the device can be made safe.

ℹ️ Moxy Hotel update
The hotel remains closed until the WWII device is made safe. Guests who left items can collect them – approach the cordon and Police will escort you in and out. 👇 plymouth.gov.uk/news/unexplode…

No change overnight on the unexploded WWII device in Millbay. Navy experts await specialist equipment. Timings for the next stage are currently unknown. However, no further evacuations at the moment. See our website for the current cordon map. plymouth.gov.uk/news/unexplode…

Bomb disposal work paused overnight due to low light & equipment needs. Resumes tomorrow.   Tonight:
✅ Millbay Rd residents can return home   Tomorrow:
✅ Possible short evacuation TBC
✅ Millbay Academy, Ballard House, Moxy closed
 Updates👇 plymouth.gov.uk/news/unexplode…

A 100m cordon remains inplace. Police have added a 400m ‘line of sight’ cordon affecting some homes on Millbay Rd. Impacted residents have been strongly advised to evacuate. Support available at Plymouth Cathedral 👇 plymouth.gov.uk/news/unexplode…

@WillMarshall15 Underrated tweet

You know what they say. If you don’t like the Melbourne Weatherald, just wait 45 minutes.

Volunteers from Plymouth have been delivering Christmas gifts and aid to people in Ukraine Watch full piece on ITVX: tinyurl.com/5n8hfmkc

The patients who've had successful surgery to remove brain tumours who welcome new funding for pioneering research in Plymouth. itv.com/news/westcount…

A charity in the South West is warning of a crisis for horses after finding a colt in Cornwall ‘dangerously underweight’ and showing signs of neglect. itv.com/news/westcount…

Devon man paralysed in drink-drive crash has forgiven friend who was behind the wheel itv.com/news/westcount…

An Army veteran from Bridgwater whose wife lives with dementia is calling for changes to taxes affecting home care services. Michael and Avril Staunton are supported by The Filo Project, a non-for-profit organisation providing group care days. Michael says the help it offers is a lifeline for Avril, but users are charged 20% extra in VAT because of a tax anomaly. Watch the full report: tinyurl.com/5fc6f47k

@tickerscricket Do the TinTin meme

Ashes predictions: I think they’ll pick Jacks. And I think this is the ball that’ll swing it. Joe Root bowled through the gate. Mark Wood almost definitely n/a. Do you go with five quicks? Or four plus an extra batter who bombs it and can bowl balls like this?

@tickerscricket Feels like you are already reaching peak Rattled. Pace yourself. It’s a long winter.

Genuinely freaks my nut out the way our entire sport is pretending not to understand what a "moral victory" is.

Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly PCC Alison Hernandez has said she is "shocked" by today’s announcement but assures she and her office will continue to hold the police to account on the public's behalf for the next two and a half years.

Plymouth is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of a horrific homophobic attack on two gay men in the city. itv.com/news/westcount…