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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,

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

Anti-terror measures proposed for The Hoe and Barbican in Plymouth

Anti-terror measures proposed for The Hoe and Barbican in Plymouth

Anti-terrorism measures are being considered for The Hoe and The Barbican. A so-called Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) has been requested by police. The ATTRO would allow emergency services to close off or restrict access to roads and designated areas to improve safety and the response to potential threats. While

Apartments plan for former language college

Apartments plan for former language college

Plans are afoot to convert a former language school building in Millbay to flats. An application has been submitted to Plymouth Council to convert Mayflower College on the junction of Radford Road and Great Western Road into 13 apartments. The building occupies a historic building that was likely built as

Exclusive: Questions for Devon Block Management as solicitors appointed by Azure residents

Exclusive: Questions for Devon Block Management as solicitors appointed by Azure residents

Hundreds of people living in the luxury Azure apartments on Plymouth Hoe are potentially thousands of pounds out of pocket and have serious questions to ask about their former managing agency