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Police appeal after disturbance on The Hoe sees four arrested

Police appeal after disturbance on The Hoe sees four arrested

Police have asked for witnesses and dashcam footage after yobs fought in the sunshine on Plymouth's waterfront. Emergency services piled into Madeira Road last Friday evening after people called 999 reporting a man using a broken bottle as a weapon. Several people were involved in a brawl, and

Angus Forbes

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,