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Ships and yachts on a busy weekend in the Sound

Ships and yachts on a busy weekend in the Sound

And still they come to join the French, Admiral RAdm Bossu’s, forces for Exercise Catamaran. This morning’s arrival was the French ship Tonnere – to join her sister ship FS Dixmude (presently alongside in Devonport). FS Tonnere is anchored south of the Breakwater (seen in the photo, above, from

Remember the Cold War years? Are we returning to large multi-national exercises seen off Plymouth?

Remember the Cold War years? Are we returning to large multi-national exercises seen off Plymouth?

By The Captain, maritime correspondent, The Beagle As The Beagle noted yesterday, Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu’s Flagship ship Dixmude arrived in Plymouth yesterday. RAdm Bossu is DCOM FRSTRIKEFOR (in NATO-speak). This means that he is Deputy Commander of the French (naval) Strike Force. As such, he is presently in

Former Plymouth MP and Lady Mayoress Nancy Astor's Cartier tiara is for sale

Former Plymouth MP and Lady Mayoress Nancy Astor's Cartier tiara is for sale

Society magazine Tatler is asking whether the imminent sale of Nancy Astor’s tiara is the high society sale of the year? Only they know the answer. However what is clear is that Cartier turquoise and diamond item is turning heads. The American-born Viscountess made history when she was elected

Bomb site for sale - development could be a challenge!

Bomb site for sale - development could be a challenge!

Several hidden plots of brownfield land overlooking Millbay docks are going up for auction on June 12th - with Plymouth Council admitting redeveloping the land will be “a challenge”. The vacant parcels of land on the south side of Caroline Place are believed to be remnants of bombed properties and

Council “sorry” for controversial Armada Way tree felling episode - it commits to an action plan to improve how it delivers major projects.

Council “sorry” for controversial Armada Way tree felling episode - it commits to an action plan to improve how it delivers major projects.

A major report into the night-time felling of 110 trees in Armada Way in March 2023 says the episode left “wounds still to be healed,” and has set out a raft of recommendations and improvements. And it has revealed that the total cost of the Armada Way re-landcsaping project has

Mods, rockers and pirouettes as the classic Quadrophenia takes to the stage in Plymouth for a world premiere

Mods, rockers and pirouettes as the classic Quadrophenia takes to the stage in Plymouth for a world premiere

In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote Quadrophenia. Recorded by The Who it became an iconic, multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it’s back – this time as an explosive dance production. Quadrophenia,

Plymouth Gin is hoping to cause a buzz

Plymouth Gin is hoping to cause a buzz

Plymouth Gin is launching a new honey flavour for “those wanting to explore different tastes”. Distilled at the Black Friars distillery, the gin is made with a natural honey flavour and uses the brand’s original recipe from 1793. Bottled at 41.2% ABV, it is described as a ‘delicate