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Meeting the mayor maker? The Beagle sits down with Angus Forbes to hear why he is leading the campaign for democratic change in Plymouth

He’s a former City banker, environmental campaigner, published author, and – he hopes – the reason Plymouth politics gets a dramatic makeover. Angus Forbes is the cheerleader and organiser of the campaign for Plymouth to become the next city or region of England to have an elected mayor. He’s recently

Wood you believe it - Plymouth gets Tree City of the World status

Wood you believe it - Plymouth gets Tree City of the World status

Two years ago Plymouth’s Chainsaw Massacre was making front page news around the world. The city council cut down dozens of city centre trees in the dead of night as part of its plan to revitalise Armada Way. Now in a remarkable turn of events, Plymouth has been recognised

Firkin pub plan

Firkin pub plan

A planning enquiry has been submitted asking for guidance on turning the Grade 2* listed Famous Firkin pub in Stonehouse into residential accommodation. The pub, in Adelaide Place, forms part of a planned mid-19th-century terrace designed by renowned architect and planner John Foulston and is in a conservation area. The

As we mark VE80 in Plymouth, a great pity that a Polish delegation does not seem to have been invited to join us

As we mark VE80 in Plymouth, a great pity that a Polish delegation does not seem to have been invited to join us

By The Captain On 8th June 1946, Plymouth saw the largest (and unlikely ever to be exceeded) march through the city when the Allied forces celebrated the end of WWII (VJ Day having been declared on 15th August 1945). The parade was over three miles long and started with the

I saw three ships come sailing in

I saw three ships come sailing in

Yesterday and today see two very different cruise ships anchored in the Sound, and an Antarctic visitor. Yesterday, we had the 987 passenger Saga Spirit of Adventure and today we have the 2394 passenger Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Pearl. These two ships illustrate some of the differences in the cruise

Full details of Plymouth Hoe events for VE Day 80, Thursday May 8 2025

Full details of Plymouth Hoe events for VE Day 80, Thursday May 8 2025

Eighty years ago, The Hoe was crowded with relieved city residents coming together to celebrate the end of five gruelling years of war in Europe. On Thursday (8 May) The Hoe will again be the scene of celebrations commemorating the VE Day anniversary. Activities throughout the day will include picnics,

Controversial rap group is coming to Plymouth

Controversial rap group is coming to Plymouth

Rap group Kneecap have announced they will perform in Plymouth after cancelling a scheduled concert at Cornwall's Eden Project in a storm of controversy after appearing to call for Conservative MPs to be killed. Video emerged this week from a November 2023 gig which seemed to show one