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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

The Plymouth Blitz 75th anniversary cross

The Plymouth Blitz 75th anniversary cross

A Remembrance - by The Captain Today marks the 81st anniversary of the end of the major period of the Plymouth Blitz, which lasted from 6th July 1940 to 30th April 1944. Plymouth was bombed 59 times, and the air raid sirens sounded their warnings 602 times. The worst raids

The Azure residents are still waiting for release of funds - as former Management Company is reported to Trading Standards

The Azure residents are still waiting for release of funds - as former Management Company is reported to Trading Standards

Residents living in The Azure apartments on Plymouth Hoe are still waiting for funds to be released by their former management company, nearly one month after serving notice and ten weeks after solicitors said money should be forthcoming within days. Cleaning, maintenance and general insurance are all on hold as

Parking meter mixup

Parking meter mixup

Parking meters in and around The Hoe were recently updated with Plymouth City Council’s increased charges - sparking an immediate outcry. The meters in the 16995 / Zone 3 area around the waterfront appeared to suggest drivers could spend £2.40 to park for "one hour", with no

Royal Canadian Navy returns to Sound

Royal Canadian Navy returns to Sound

By The Captain This week we saw an unusual sight – the Royal Canadian Navy returning to Plymouth. HMCS Ville de Quebec arrived on Sunday morning, from her home port in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She will be away for several months as she is joining the Royal Navy’s 8-month deployment