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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.

Police boat launch in Plymouth to deter OC and people smugglers

Police boat launch in Plymouth to deter OC and people smugglers

A powerful new police boat has been launched this week in Plymouth to help the Devon force tackle organised crime and attend incidents on the water. The Marine Policing and Underwater Search team government-funded boat, named Neptune, is a significant upgrade to the force’s current marine capability. It will

Merchants House buyer has been found

Merchants House buyer has been found

A buyer for the historic 16th century Merchants House has been found. Details will be revealed by Plymouth Council once the legals have been completed. The Grade II* listed 16th property on Palace Street was put on the market in January after the council was unable to find a use

"422-year wait for beach hut" at Tinside!

"422-year wait for beach hut" at Tinside!

People wanting one of Plymouth Council's 21 brightly coloured beach huts overlooking The Sound at Tinside might be disappointed. There is a typical wait of up to 422 years to take possession of a waterfront haven, according to an analysis of official council figures. New stats obtained by

Hoe Memorial to be restored

Hoe Memorial to be restored

The memorial dedicated to a grandson of Queen Victoria is to get some TLC as part of the Council’s ongoing review of its assets. The Prince Christian Victor Memorial was erected in 1902 to commemorate the death of Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein, one of Queen Victoria's

Petition Gains Momentum to Protect Mountbatten Beach

Petition Gains Momentum to Protect Mountbatten Beach

wild swimmer and sea‑lover Grace Stickland has launched a Change.org petition asking Plymouth City Council to designate Mountbatten Beach as a bathing area, and it’s already drawing a healthy response: with more than 490 verified signatures and counting. Despite its popularity, the beach remains unofficial and thus

Big wheel wins council approval

Big wheel wins council approval

There will be a big wheel on Plymouth Hoe in peak season for the next four years, after an application won approval from Plymouth Council. The observation wheel will run from March until September, despite concerns from heritage experts and the Hoe Neighbourhood Forum that it will impact on the

The Ghost in the Machine: Why Is Plymouth Being Left Off the UK Musical Map?

The Ghost in the Machine: Why Is Plymouth Being Left Off the UK Musical Map?

A Beagle long-read. There’s a familiar ache that reverberates through Plymouth’s music-loving heart every time a major UK tour is announced. A quick scan of the dates reveals the usual suspects: London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol… and then, a gaping, frustrating void where our city should be. It’