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Hyper-local community news, information, reviews, culture, food and wine for Plymouth's waterside communities around The Hoe, The Barbican, Royal William Yard, Cattedown, Stonehouse and more.

Armed Forces Day, Gogmagog and Plymouth visitors

Armed Forces Day, Gogmagog and Plymouth visitors

By The Captain, maritime correspondent, The Beagle As usual, Armed Forces Day was very popular and Plymouth is clearly well to the fore nationally in enthusiastic attendance: The Hoe was a hive of activity all day on Saturday and the crowds were estimated at 45000 strong. There were the usual

Another tree saga in Plymouth!

Another tree saga in Plymouth!

Plymouth Tree People were urgently asked for help when workmen cut down trees and bushes at the former Register Office site in Lockyer Street. The plot has of course been recently sold, and an outline proposal to develop it has been submitted to Plymouth Council. But the felling of trees

Residents Fume Over Soaring Hoe Parking Fees

Residents Fume Over Soaring Hoe Parking Fees

A new petition is rapidly gaining traction as residents and local businesses voice their outrage over a recent significant increase in parking charges in and around The Hoe. The hike, which saw the removal of a popular early morning discounted rate, is already being blamed for deterring visitors and threatening

Malcom Miller and Astute? This week in the Sound

Malcom Miller and Astute? This week in the Sound

By The Captain, maritime correspondent, The Beagle Many of you will have noticed the three masted schooner tied up alongside the pontoon in the middle of the Cattewater. This is the Malcolm Miller. She was ordered in 1968 from the Aberdeen yard of John Lewis and Sons to a Camper

High Court Challenge Looms Over Plymouth Mayoral Referendum

High Court Challenge Looms Over Plymouth Mayoral Referendum

The campaign for a directly elected Mayor for Plymouth has declared its intention to challenge the Government in the High Court, following an announcement that appears to thwart the city's aspirations for a directly elected leader. The dispute centres on a referendum scheduled for Thursday, July 17th, in

Plymouth's Mayoral Dream Shattered as Government Plans Halt to New Directly Elected Mayors

Plymouth's Mayoral Dream Shattered as Government Plans Halt to New Directly Elected Mayors

Aspirations for a directly elected mayor in Plymouth have been dealt a severe and potentially fatal blow following a pivotal government announcement this evening from Jim McMahon, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution. The statement outlines ambitious plans to simplify local governance arrangements across England, but critically

Hoe Giants return to Citadel hill

Hoe Giants return to Citadel hill

Gog and Magog are being brought back to the slopes of the Citadel by renowned local historian Chris Robinson. A temporary installation will be celebrated on the afternoon of June 28 when players from Plymouth Albion Rugby Club will be helping with the installation. The story of Gog and Magog