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PLYMOUTH’S FRONT SEAT TO THE SPANISH ARMADA

‘1588’ by Plymouth producer, director, and award-winning playwright Chris Savery’s latest show – is scheduled at the Theatre Royal’s Drum Theatre from the 27th to

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ROCKHOPPAS IN THE BEAGLE

Plymouth’s most famous penguins are back, after public demand on social media. A Rockhoppas show reel is teasing some of the much-loved characters that were

November 14, 2026 No Comments

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A GOOD YEAR FOR PLYMOUTH’S CRUISE VISITORS

Plymouth’s cruise season recorded 11,000 visitors at the Barbican Landing Stage and generated an estimated £1 Million spend that was pumped into the local economy

November 7, 2026 No Comments

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13 Nov 2121336071829229754

THE ROCKHOPPAS FEATURE IN THE BEAGLE.

Rockhoppas Return! A peak inside The Royal. The concluding part of our look at Plymouth Boat Tours....

The Beagle on Friday November 13 2026 Plymouth’s most famous penguins are back, after public demand on social me...

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13 Nov 2121199067585724815

PLYMOUTH’S FRONT SEAT TO THE SPANISH ARMADA

‘1588’ by Plymouth producer, director, and award-winning playwright Chris Savery’s latest show - is scheduled at the Theatre Royal’s Drum Theatre from the 27th to 30th January 2027.

The amateur production is being staged by the

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9 Nov 2119730895976538503

Denmark's most advanced warship HDMS PETER WILLEMOES outbound in the Sound this morning.
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

8 Nov 2119422889615135117

Denmark's most advanced warship HDMS PETER WILLEMOES was spotted in the mist that blanketed the Sound early this morning - and inbound @HMNBDevonport on a port visit.
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

8 Nov 2119406744619098258

A tiny island of mystery covered in a blanket of mist this morning when I waved to the Rockhoppas from my kitchen window. The derelict buildings looked eerily beautiful and underlines this Sound landmark needs a purpose and exciting future. One can only hope, but in the meantime,

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8 Nov 2119430586846572979

The Sound'sCrown Jewel covered in mist.

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8 Nov 2119372220216783325

PLYMOUTH REMEMBERS THE FALLEN
A beautiful and crisp morning and the crowds are getting ready for the city's Remembrance ceremony at the Hoe War Memorial.

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8 Nov 2119388568451694775

PLYMOUTH REMEMBERS THE FALLEN
A beautiful and crisp morning and the crowds are getting ready for the city's Remembrance ceremony at the Hoe War Memorial.

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7 Nov 2119185136277422178

A GOOD YEAR FOR PLYMOUTH'S CRUISE VISITORS

Plymouth’s cruise season recorded 11,000 visitors at the Barbican Landing Stage and generated an estimated £1 Million spend that was pumped into the local economy in 2026, says the Cattewater Harbour Commissoners, online website.

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

7 Nov 2119112992159596585

The latest shipping image of @AWShips and MoD's (Ro-Ro) cargo ship the Hurst Point at anchor outside the Plymouth breakwater this evening.
The ship was built in 2002 and part of the 4 Point-class sealift ships that transport military vehicles and equipment for the UK Military.

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7 Nov 2119114178136854768

The sun setting over the ship at anchor

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

7 Nov 2119032228885717226

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY ON THE PROMENADE

Getting ready for tomorrow's memorial event and the city's homage to the brave men & women that made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.

Like other years the service will start around 10:35am, with the Band of HM Royal Marines, standard

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