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Portland, Scott and USVs

Portland, Scott and USVs

Scene on the Sound, Friday July 31 2026 Plenty of activity on and around the Sound this week, but not much that has been newsworthy on the naval front. HMS Ships Portland and Scott are still around and, probably, conducting a mix of trials and training in the local areas.

Plans submitted to knock down the former Register Office

Plans submitted to knock down the former Register Office

The owners of the former Register Office in Lockyer Street are seeking permission to demolish it, clear and flatten the site, and erect security fencing. They concede in their application to Plymouth Council what we all know: that the vacant building is "subject to ongoing unauthorised access, anti-social

Dauntless, Neustrashimy and Aurora

Dauntless, Neustrashimy and Aurora

Scene on the Sound, Friday July 24, 2026 There has been quite a bit of naval activity this week – even if one ignores the Russians! HMS Dauntless sailed from Devonport, back to the local areas, on Monday morning - and that evening the German frigate FGS Sachsen returned (she was last

Traffic disruption warning as hundreds set to protest on Tamar Bridge over tolls

Traffic disruption warning as hundreds set to protest on Tamar Bridge over tolls

By Alison Stephenson, Local Democracy Service Hundreds of people are set to join a protest march on the Tamar Bridge tomorrow (Saturday July 25) aimed at putting pressure on the government to scrap tolls. Motorists are being warned to allow extra time for journeys or consider alternative arrangements as the

Carnival, jazz festival and Elizabethan Christmas among new waterfront event plans

Carnival, jazz festival and Elizabethan Christmas among new waterfront event plans

By Andy Towcester and Alison Stephenson (Local Democracy Service) A carnival, a jazz and blues festival and an Elizabethan Christmas weekend could all be coming to the waterfront under ambitious plans unveiled by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership. The events form part of a new five-year vision that also includes

Consultation starting on Hoe Blue Badge parking; extra money for Devonport; and why Janners should be prouder of Plymouth

Consultation starting on Hoe Blue Badge parking; extra money for Devonport; and why Janners should be prouder of Plymouth

It's The Beagle on Friday July 17, 2026 A public consultation is starting on Plymouth Council's proposal to start charging for Blue Badge parking on the Hoe. As first reported in The Beagle earlier this year, the move was one of a raft of new parking

The Mongols come calling

The Mongols come calling

The Mongol bike gang has been visiting Plymouth. More than 60 members visited the Hoe and Royal William Yard, while many stayed at The Future Inn having travelled from as far away as California, Virginia, Germany and Australia. If you Google the Mongols you'll read they are an