Tuesday 7th February 2012
Plymouth
Wednesday 3rd March 2010 16:12
Michael Foot:"inspirational figure"
People across the South-west are mourning the death of Plymouth-born Michael Foot.
The former Labour Party leader has died, aged 96. Mr Foot died this morning at his home in Hampstead, North London.
He was born in the Westcountry, the son of a former Liberal MP. He entered Parliament in 1945 as MP for Plymouth, and became leader in 1980 - inheriting a defeated and divided party.
He will be remembered as one of the great orators, a Labour leader and a Plymouth Argyle fan.
Tributes
Tudor Evans, Labour shadow leader of Plymouth Council, remembers Michael Foot
Wednesday 4th March 2009 14:10
There are fears that Devonport Docks is being turned into a nuclear scrap yard, as a nuclear submarine’s reactor is cut up at the naval base in Plymouth.
The dismantling of HMS Vanguard’s nuclear reactor at Plymouth began two weeks ago.
Campaigners say it could lead to other British submarines being broken up at the docks.
They have accused the Ministry of Defence of ignoring public opposition. The MoD deny these claims.
The Environment Agency has insisted the disposal work is safe, but this has not stopped a public outcry.
Wednesday 4th March 2009 14:07
Fears that Devonport Docks are being turned into a nuclear scrap yard, as a nuclear submarine’s reactor is cut up at the naval base in Plymouth.
The dismantling of HMS Vanguard’s nuclear reactor at Plymouth begun two weeks ago.
Campaigners say it could lead to other British submarines being broken up at the docks; accusing the Ministry of Defence of ignoring public opposition. The MoD deny these claims.
Wednesday 4th March 2009 14:04
Fears that Devonport Docks are being turned into a nuclear scrap yard, as a nuclear submarine’s reactor is cut up at the naval base in Plymouth.
The dismantling of HMS Vanguard’s nuclear reactor at Plymouth begun two weeks ago.
Campaigners say it could lead to other British submarines being broken up at the docks; accusing the Ministry of Defence of ignoring public opposition. The MoD deny these claims.
Wednesday 18th February 2009 15:39
Two squadrons from Culdrose are leaving Cornwall as part of the biggest naval round-the-world deployment in more than a decade.
The Taurus 09 task force will work in two phases and includes both the French and US Navy.
The operation has taken more than 18 months to organise. Around 3,300 personnel are taking part.
The squadrons from Culdrose will be providing air support for carriers, and helping marines with amphibious exercises.
Submarines
