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Syrian man charged with West Hoe murder

Syrian man charged with West Hoe murder

A 36-year-old suspect has been charged with the murder of a man whose body was found in the Hoe area. Mohamed Abotaka, of Grand Parade, is now due to appear in court accused of the murder of 52 -year-old Ali Barzai. Mr Barzai was found partially within

Businesses back the Waterfront; we find out about buoys; the latest on the West Hoe "murder"; Nigel comes to town; and things to do this weekend

Businesses back the Waterfront; we find out about buoys; the latest on the West Hoe "murder"; Nigel comes to town; and things to do this weekend

Murder investigation launched after man’s death in West Hoe

Murder investigation launched after man’s death in West Hoe

Hoe residents to go to the polls; complaints about "shambles" bus service; and it's time to discover what's great about seafood in the Ocean City

Hoe residents to go to the polls; complaints about "shambles" bus service; and it's time to discover what's great about seafood in the Ocean City

Scene on the Sound: October 16 2026 - a very international week

Scene on the Sound: October 16 2026 - a very international week

'Disgraceful' attack on Mayflower Memorial; beach asbestos mystery continues as £4.2m pontoon nears completion; and how big is it, asks The Captain!

'Disgraceful' attack on Mayflower Memorial; beach asbestos mystery continues as £4.2m pontoon nears completion; and how big is it, asks The Captain!

October 9, 2026: INS Trishul, an Indian Krivak III, Dauntless, and a Portuguese submarine

October 9, 2026: INS Trishul, an Indian Krivak III, Dauntless, and a Portuguese submarine

News

No swim advice at Hoe bathing spots after sewage alert

No swim advice at Hoe bathing spots after sewage alert

A "don't swim" message has been issued for waters around The Hoe because of sewage discharges. The Environment Agency (EA) found operational issues at South West Water’s wastewater treatment plant at Cattedown during an inspection yesterday (October 1) following reports of pollution. It has issued

Plans submitted to knock down the former Register Office

Plans submitted to knock down the former Register Office

The Mongols come calling

The Mongols come calling

Transforming the Athenaeum

Transforming the Athenaeum

Exclusive: Campaign launched for a new Plymouth Hoe memorial

Exclusive: Campaign launched for a new Plymouth Hoe memorial

From yacht club to wedding venue: new vision unveiled for historic Hoe landmark

From yacht club to wedding venue: new vision unveiled for historic Hoe landmark

Arcade is full at the Royal William Yard

Arcade is full at the Royal William Yard

Scene on the Sound

Scene on the Sound: October 16 2026 - a very international week

Scene on the Sound: October 16 2026 - a very international week

By The Captain Firstly, an apology – last week I was wrong about the RN’s Type 45 being briefly in the Sound on last Thursday (Oct 8). It was, in fact, HMS Dragon, just returned from 7 months on operations in the Med (prompted by the Iranian drone attack on

October 9, 2026: INS Trishul, an Indian Krivak III, Dauntless, and a Portuguese submarine

October 9, 2026: INS Trishul, an Indian Krivak III, Dauntless, and a Portuguese submarine

October 2, 2026: FGS Hessen, all about SINKEX, and more on Aviva

October 2, 2026: FGS Hessen, all about SINKEX, and more on Aviva

Scene on the Sound

The Captain's guide to what the Beagle Editor calls "ship hooters"

The Captain's guide to what the Beagle Editor calls "ship hooters"

Scene on the Sound: w/e Aug 28 2026

Scene on the Sound: w/e Aug 28 2026

Jet pig, Yellow pig: spotting and identifying the various autonomous vessels in Plymouth Sound

Jet pig, Yellow pig: spotting and identifying the various autonomous vessels in Plymouth Sound

The Captain

Exploring Plymouth's naval museum: Devonport Naval Heritage Centre

Exploring Plymouth's naval museum: Devonport Naval Heritage Centre

By The Captain (our maritime correspondent) Unknown to many, Plymouth does actually have a naval museum, ‘though for historical reasons, it’s called the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre (DNHC). Many of us will not have ventured into what used to be South Yard – but as well as the Devonport Market

Work continues on West Hoe harbour

Work continues on West Hoe harbour

Summer scene in the dock

Summer scene in the dock

What’s the future for the “dead” nuclear subs at Devonport?

What’s the future for the “dead” nuclear subs at Devonport?

Future surface warship work in Devonport dockyard

Future surface warship work in Devonport dockyard

Sunset cruise to Calstock

Sunset cruise to Calstock

Longest Yarn has visitors in stitches

Longest Yarn has visitors in stitches

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