Port city on Devon’s south coast, with a naval heritage and active civic life.
Families across the UK face delayed discharges as care packages, funding and staffing bottlenecks trigger long hospital stays for patients with complex neurological conditions, including glioblastoma, PSP and Leigh’s disease. Reports highlight funding mismatches, last‑minute pauses and mounting pressure on NHS and social care systems.
The Russian frigate Neustrashimy has conducted a 30-minute live-fire drill in international waters about 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth, after signaling the Royal Navy to reposition. UK authorities say they monitored the exercise and are prepared to defend national security as tensions with Russia persist.
Military experts concluded the ordnance was too unstable to be moved
John McMonigle, 45, has been found dead at a property on Glenhove Road, Cumbernauld. Police say he sustained serious injuries and have launched a murder inquiry. A 37-year-old man has been arrested; inquiries are ongoing as officers appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage.