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Royal Navy's HMS Albion: A look back at life on board ahead of 2025 decommissioning
Royal Navy
In 2017, Albion's Captain said she would run for another 20 years, but that wasn't to be
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Royal Navy personnel recognised on King's New Year's Honours list
Armed Forces
Sailors who faced down missile and drone attacks in the Middle East are among those recognised for their service
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MP's New Year message to Plymouth after whirlwind 2024
Politics
'The last six months have been a whirlwind of activity and learning to ensure that the trust and confidence you placed in me is repaid with actions rather than words'
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New Royal Navy flagship is launched as Plymouth mourns loss of warships
Royal Navy
It comes following the government’s decision to scrap amphibious assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark and the Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland
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Man charged after Barbican collision to face judge next year
Courts
Jordan Blackmore was arrested following an incident in Southside Street on November 21
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Defence Secretary refuses to confirm missile reports and says Ukraine faces serious moment
Defence
Russia’s military said it has shot down two British-made Storm Shadow missiles, following reports that debris from the weapons had been discovered in the country’s Kursk region
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Fighter jets scrambled as Russian plane approaches UK airspace
Defence
The incident comes after HMS Iron Duke and RFA Tideforce shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel
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Three men face trial over claims they supplied cocaine
Courts
Trio were arrested in Plymouth and London after police carried out simultaneous raids - including on a Plymouth convenience store
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UK sends 700 troops to Cyprus as Lebanon evacuation plans ramp up
Armed Forces
The Royal Air Force has planes and transport helicopters on standby to provide support if necessary
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Royal Navy's nuclear submarine support facility in Plymouth reopens after major upgrade
Royal Navy
The biggest dry dock in Devonport has reopened
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Royal Navy diver makes history after gruelling course
Royal Navy
Well done Bethany
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Royal Navy engineering contract extended in South West
Royal Navy
This award will see Serco continue to provide the services until March 31, 2026
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Johnny Mercer agrees to assist Afghan Inquiry after jail threat
Armed Forces
The former MP previously accused the inquiry chair of 'assassinating' his character
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Afghan inquiry is preparing to hold 'closed hearings' to protect identity of witnesses
Afghanistan
The hearing - which has become headline news following the threats of jail aimed at former Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer by the chair of the inquiry - has confirmed that key evidence will be heard in a closed room to safeguard witnesses
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Tesco offering Plymouth Armed Forces personnel a free breakfast this weekend
Armed Forces
Those who are serving will be able to redeem a free breakast as a thank you from Tesco
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Royal Navy's HMS Tamar working with US 'hunter-killer' sub teams
Royal Navy
Dubbed the "greenest ship in the Royal Navy" HMS Tamar has been linking up with US Navy in an experiment to enhance joint operations
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Young Plymouth woman hid magic mushrooms in Innocent smoothie bottle at Creamfields
Courts
Maria Boribon attempted to smuggle the class A drugs into a dance music festival
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Plymouth-based Royal Marines mark D-Day with visit to historic battleground
Defence
The anniversary was also marked with a 12 mile yomp
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Election campaigning stopped to honour D-Day heroes
Armed Forces
Sombre ceremony to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings took place, close to where brave men headed off to free Europe from Nazi control
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Luke Pollard's message to Plymouth as he announces MP bid
Labour Party
Politician outlines key battlegrounds in election fight as he aims to retain seat won in 2017
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Johnny Mercer Afghanistan inquiry decision postponed until after Election Day
Afghanistan
The Plymouth MP had previously refused to give names as part of the public inquiry - but was ordered to or risk prison
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Royal Navy's HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster will be retired, defence secretary confirms
Royal Navy
Type 23 frigates HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster are being retired and details yet to emerge over HMS Albion and Bulwark
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Royal Navy uses virtual reality to train sailors guiding warships
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy has been using digital bridge simulators for training for nearly 30 years
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Defence spending will be transformative for Devonport Dockyard
Johnny Mercer MP
Devonport dockyard now has a programme of work providing skilled employment on a scale not seen for a generation. Investment in equipment, munitions and technology will boost our troops at the Citadel, Stonehouse and Devonport.
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