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THE MUSCLE HELICOPTER ARRIVES

The dramatic arrival of the flying steed of the Royal Navy MK4 helicopter arriving on the Hoe Esplanade for Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day tomorrow dated

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WELCOME HOME, HMS SCOTT

Welcome back home to Plymouth this morning and the largest survey vessel in Western Europe HMS Scott. The fifth largest vessel in the Royal Navy

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WESTWARD SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW, ADAM LIARDET

MANAGING DIRECTOR & FOUNDER OF AUDAX Westward Shipping News is sharing a spotlight on Plymouth’s Waterfront business leaders and owners, who are giving their views,

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RAISING THE FLAG FOR THE FALKLANDS

Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the Argentine invaders surrendering to British forces on the 14 June, 1982. The day is celebrated in the Falklands

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ST ALBANS BACK FROM D-DAY EVENTS

HMS St Albans was spotted on our live webcam on its way into Devonport this afternoon following its participation in the UK’s #DDay80 events. The

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THE MARINERS BEST FRIEND – SERCO

FOR over 28 years, global maritime specialist Serco has been supporting the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and is the nation’s third-largest employer of

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THE RETURN OF THE GUNILLA TALL SHIP

The Swedish Tall Ship SV GUNILLA was greeted by Plymouth mist and rain this morning, and now berthed near Mount Batten. The 3 masted barque