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MILLBAY DOCKS OPEN FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS

The official opening of £23 million of upgraded investments at Plymouth’s Associated British Ports (ABP) in Millbay Docks is an exciting new chapter for the

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THE LIGHTING OF HOPE & REFLECTION

Plymouth marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with events that began with a flag-raising ceremony in the morning to musical shows

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VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY ON PLYMOUTH HOE

Plymouth’s show window to the world will be centre stage to mark the 80th anniversary of VE DAY, or Victory in Europe Day, on Thursday,

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF DR SUZANNE SPARROW

The crew at Westward Shipping News and Dorcas Media would like to wish Dr. Suzanne Sparrow a happy 100th birthday and celebrate one of Plymouth’s famous business

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RAISING THE FLAG, FOR MERCHANT NAVY DAY

THE annual Fly The Red Ensign campaign is today and ‘Merchant Navy Day’, to honour and remember the sacrifices of the often forgotten and invisible,

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A TOUCH OF CRYSTAL SERENITY

Our webcam spotted the luxury cruise liner the Crystal Serenity at the tip of Bovisand very early this morning when the ship made its way

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A TOUCH OF SAILING CLASS

The Tall Ships visited Falmouth for the sixth time that was a melody of parades, music, receptions, and where thousands of people visited the town