Britain’s flagship fended off waves of air attacks as French fast jets honed their skills. Eight French Rafale strike fighters pounced on Plymouth-based HMS Albion just a day after leaving home waters, as her task group passed the Brittany peninsula, allowing pilots to practise tactics – and the Brits to practise their response to being buzzed by fourth-generation combat … [Read more...] about Rafale prize for HMS Albion as flagship fends off French jets
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Navy’s new torpedo on cusp of front-line service after trials in Scotland
The world’s most advanced torpedo is on the cusp of entering service with the Royal Navy after extensive trials in Scotland. The upgraded Spearfish – the principal weapon of the UK’s Submarine Flotilla against enemy ships and submarines – was ‘fired’ repeatedly at frigate HMS Sutherland as scientists, engineers and sailors study its performance. Over four days on special … [Read more...] about Navy’s new torpedo on cusp of front-line service after trials in Scotland
HMS Albion leads UK task group for three-month Med deployment
More than 1,000 sailors and Royal Marines have sailed on a three-month mission to the Mediterranean to forge the commando forces of tomorrow. UK flagship HMS Albion has left the UK, heading a force which will visit numerous partner nations across the Mediterranean and Black Sea as the UK’s Armed Forces nurtures new friendships and cements traditional alliances. As … [Read more...] about HMS Albion leads UK task group for three-month Med deployment
New £42,000 fund launched for cultural innovators who can change Plymouth for the better
A new fund has been launched designed to help creative individuals and organisations start cultural initiatives that will create long-lasting positive change in Plymouth. The Cultural Investment Fund will give creatives the power to test new ideas and develop new concepts that will have profound effects on the city as it begins its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...] about New £42,000 fund launched for cultural innovators who can change Plymouth for the better
WonderZoo September Performances
Plymouth’s unique performance and spoken word group WonderZoo are creating a garden party with a difference for this year’s Plymouth Art Weekender. Artist Chi Bennett will be creating a mural in Adelaide Lane, Stonehouse, on the back gates of the garden, which will be accompanied by a small exhibition of work by visual artists Chi, Gabi Marcellus-Temple, Peter Davey and Matt … [Read more...] about WonderZoo September Performances
Royal Navy monitor heightened Russian activity in waters close the UK
The Royal Navy and NATO allies have escorted nine Russian Navy warships during heightened levels of activity in the waters close to the UK. Offshore Patrol Vessels HMS Mersey and HMS Tyne joined Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster in an operation that saw allied ships monitor every movement of three Steregushchiy-class corvettes, three Ropucha-class landing ships and the same … [Read more...] about Royal Navy monitor heightened Russian activity in waters close the UK
Navy Officers and ratings make history at unique parade
For the first time in the history of the Royal Navy sailors and officers today passed out side-by-side. The parade ground at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth – the spiritual home of the officer cadre for the past 115 years – witnessed a unique ceremony as 34 ratings and 130 officers completed their training. Britain’s most senior sailor, First Sea Lord Admiral … [Read more...] about Navy Officers and ratings make history at unique parade
KARST appoints curator Ben Borthwick as Head of Creative Programme
Ben starts the newly created role immediately and will lead the development of the exhibition and studio programmes, working with KARST’s co-founder and Executive Director Donna Howard to deliver the organisation’s ambitions in Plymouth and at national and international levels. KARST is one of the South West’s leading independent visual arts gallery and studio complexes and … [Read more...] about KARST appoints curator Ben Borthwick as Head of Creative Programme
WonderZoo August Performances
Once again, Plymouth’s expressive performance group WonderZoo has an amazing selection of events to enjoy this month. On 15th August, in conjunction with Nudge Community Builders, artists Chi Bennett and Slain McGough Davey will bring songs and poems of peace to Union Street on the anniversary of VJ Day. Our reading group is expanding to an online film event, beginning with … [Read more...] about WonderZoo August Performances
Royal Marines Commando unit created to shape the Future Commando Force
A select group of commandos will form a new Vanguard Strike Company to shape how the Royal Marines Commandos of the future will operate around the globe. These trailblazers will have access to game-changing technology and weaponry as they head on their first deployment next year. The Royal Marines are currently undergoing a bold modernisation project – known as the Future … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Commando unit created to shape the Future Commando Force
