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HMS SEVERN SHADOWS RUSSIAN WARSHIPS

The Royal Navy’s patrol vessel HMS Severn has been shadowing two Russian warships in the English Channel. The Portsmouth-based HMS Severn intercepted the RFN Stoikiy

November 24, 2025 No Comments

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PLYMOUTH COUNTDOWN FOR HMS RICHMOND

The countdown of the homecoming @HMS_Richmond to Plymouth next month with some excellent pictures courtesy of @HMNBDevonport on its global deployment. The Type 23 frigate

November 19, 2025 No Comments

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GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT ON WESTWARD

Westward Shipping NewsDorcas Media are proud to be showcased in the 2025 global LE100 online and printed magazine for winning International PR Agency of the

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During the first UK Covid-19 lockdown of 2020, we first noticed the deep fascination for images and news about Plymouth and the South West of England’s maritime shipping movements and sectors.

Throughout the lockdown and since, we have continued to build on the thousands of followers that enjoy our shipping images, blogs, and short videos that are shared across many platforms online.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR SUZANNE SPARROW

The crew at Westward Shipping News/Dorcas Media wish Dr Suzanne Sparrow, a very happy 101st birthday, and the leading businesswoman of her generation.

I have been lucky to work with Suzanne over the years and nominated her for two Plymouth…

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21 Nov 1991977249739042929

Look Back Gallery dated 21 November 2023 and the French Navy ship FS Auvergne on a scheduled port visit to Plymouth. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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21 Nov 1991825068372980134

WESTWARD FEATURES IN THE IE100 MAGAZINE

The global online edition of IE100 is out now, and Westward Shipping News/Dorcas Media is on page 30. And we appear in the printed version early next month.

Once again, always great to be recognised in business for excellence of our…

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20 Nov 1991598567312748744

Look Back Headline dated 20 November 2024, and the Labour Government announces Britain is scrapping HMS Albion, HMS Bulwark, HMS Northumberland, and two tankers, RFA Wave Knight and RFA Wave Ruler by saving £500 million, despite warnings the UK was facing global threats.

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19 Nov 1991144217498792166

PLYMOUTH COUNTDOWN FOR HMS RICHMOND

The countdown of the homecoming @HMS_Richmond to Plymouth next month with some excellent pictures courtesy of @HMNBDevonport on its global deployment.

The Type 23 frigate will be back in time for Christmas after an eight-month mission…

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19 Nov 1991145016505327797

@HMS_Richmond outbound in the spring of 2025 leaving the Sound to join the UK Carrier Group.

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19 Nov 1991105676131684732

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY
A day to celebrate all the positive contributions of men everywhere and raising awareness of men's health and well being. My Rockhoppas influencer Ebeneezer Hunk got me back in the gym after 5 years, and I can't say how much it has improved my well…

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18 Nov 1990720429099549005

HMS RICHMOND ON FINAL LEG HOME

A fantastic image of the ship's company in the Mediterranean of @HMS_Richmond on its homeward leg to @HMNBDevonport and homeport of Plymouth.

We captured the ship leaving the sound earlier this year on its way to join the UK's carrier group on a…

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18 Nov 1990711909532807258

GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT ON WESTWARD SHIPPING NEWS

Westward Shipping News Dorcas Media are proud to be showcased in the 2025 global LE100 online and printed magazine for winning International PR Agency of the Year-Plymouth-UK.

Kevin Kelway, said: "Westward Shipping News is celebrating…

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17 Nov 1990360023374176330

@HMSDragon sailing across Plymouth Hoe seafront this morning outbound from @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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17 Nov 1990360766361337998

A busy morning for @HMNBDevonport @SercoGroup tug crews in the Sound.

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