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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.

Scott, wonky lighthouses, and repairs to West Hoe Pier - SOTS Saturday July 11 2026

Scott, wonky lighthouses, and repairs to West Hoe Pier - SOTS Saturday July 11 2026

The Captain has been in Europe since late May, but hopefully normal service will now be resumed. Plymouth Sound certainly looks wonderful at the moment and one does have to wonder why anyone bothers to brave the European Entry/Exit System - ‘though if you do decide to go, Roscoff may

Who, exactly, has the power to save the Palace Theatre?

Who, exactly, has the power to save the Palace Theatre?

A Beagle Opinion It's been on the At Risk register for twenty years and little has changed. Twenty years. Not twenty months, or twenty weeks. Twenty years of warnings. Twenty years of reports. Twenty years of politicians declaring the building important. Twenty years of heritage experts urging action.

Exclusive: Campaign launched for a new Plymouth Hoe memorial

Exclusive: Campaign launched for a new Plymouth Hoe memorial

A retired Royal Navy Field Gunner is leading a campaign to create a permanent memorial on Plymouth Hoe celebrating one of the city's most famous naval traditions. Barrington Sowden, on behalf of the Devonport Field Gun Association, has submitted a business case calling for Plymouth City Council to

From yacht club to wedding venue: new vision unveiled for historic Hoe landmark

From yacht club to wedding venue: new vision unveiled for historic Hoe landmark

A prominent Plymouth waterfront building with more than a century of maritime history could be transformed into a major wedding and hospitality destination under plans submitted to Plymouth City Council. The Corinthian, perched on rocks below Plymouth Hoe, was once home to the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club and remains

Arcade is full at the Royal William Yard

Arcade is full at the Royal William Yard

Arcade, the collection of independent retailers within the Grade I-listed Brewhouse building at the Royal William Yard, is now full, after a new wave of businesses joined the waterfront destination. The Tipple Cellar and Natural Source are the new additions, and the popular Pop-up Market is now a

Waterside history, the Gansey Gathering, the Rumba, and more

Waterside history, the Gansey Gathering, the Rumba, and more

It's The Beagle: Saturday June 20 2026 Catch a coffee, a view - and a glimpse into waterside history The Liner Lookout must have witnessed many sights in its 150-year history. But did you know that a visit to the Lookout Café also allows you a glimpse into

Unmanned boats in The Sound; West Hoe pier calamity; flags on The Hoe; radiation incident test... and more!

Unmanned boats in The Sound; West Hoe pier calamity; flags on The Hoe; radiation incident test... and more!

Friday June 12 2026 Government launches new approval scheme for autonomous vessels in Plymouth waters By Andy Towcester Plymouth's role as a national centre for autonomous maritime technology has taken another step forward following the launch of a new government scheme designed to help experimental vessels prove they