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NORWEGIAN SHIPS TO JOIN UK CARRIER GROUP

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup and the replenishment ship HNoMS Maud will be participating in the Royal

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THE ULYSSES SUPERYACHT ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

ONE of the world’s most stunning superyachts arrived in Plymouth Sound yesterday evening and was captured on our live webcam. For several hours the 103-meter

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EX-FORCES IN BUSINESS AWARDS NOW OPEN

The Forces in Business Awards is the world’s largest celebration of ex-military in second careers—recognising the value veterans add to businesses as well as the

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THE FIGHTING CLAN IS BACK

The Royal Navy’s final Type 23 frigate, HMS Sutherland, was spotted on our live webcam in the Sound returning to sea after a 4-year life

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STRIKE ACTION BY SERCO WORKERS

Some of Serco’s marine workforce are looking to walk out for a day in February over concerns about replacing a £1.2 billion, 10-year contract with

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COUNTDOWN TO OCEAN LINER VISITS 2025

The countdown for another great season in Plymouth starts in March and finishes in September 2025. 10 cruise ships are now expected to call on

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A SUCCESSFUL PLYMOUTH TOURISM CONFERENCE

A major conference showcasing Plymouth’s varied leisure and hospitality sectors at Argyle’s Home Park Stadium this week, was hailed a great success by the Chief Executive