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'This is Plymouth's big chance' - race host
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Maritime Reporter
THE host of the Artemis Transat is urging Plymouth to "rise to
the occasion" and maximise the event's potential.
Nigel Godefroy, chief executive of the Sutton Harbour Group, said
Plymouth stands the chance of "making a real name for itself" on the
international map but stressed it will only be possible if people
take hold of the spectacular occasion.
For the first time, the historic transatlantic yacht race, which
started from Plymouth in 1960, is being c...
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Dynamic driving force behind City's renaissance
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
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Topping out ceremony at new city landmark
Plymouth Evening Herald, The
; A landmark waterfront office building in Plymouth has reached a milestone. Business leaders gathered yesterday for a topping-out ceremony on Salt Quay House at Sutton Harbour. The seven-storey building, due for occupation in Spring 2009, has reached its highest point - a traditional point for the
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Stylish fish restaurant draws national interest
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
; A n acclaimed fish restaurant on Plymouth's Sutton Harbour has been sold amid strong interest. Joined Up Whiting was marketed on behalf of restaurateurs David and Alex Ashen by the Exeter office of Christie and Co. Established as one of the city's more stylish dining experiences, Joined Up Whiting
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Plan for airport is worthy of support
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
; I write in support of the partnership approach by Plymouth City Council and Sutton Harbour Holdings to ensure that Plymouth retains the air services it needs in the medium and long term, and thought it appropriate to remind people of a few facts. When the airport lease became available in 2000, the
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Sunk without trace ; A city archaeologist has resigned from a top committee, claiming it is doing nothing to record or protect Plymouth's maritime heritage.
Plymouth Evening Herald, The
; A city archaeologist has resigned from a top committee, claiming it is doing nothing to record or protect Plymouth's maritime heritage. Martin Read, a lecturer at the University of Plymouth, said he believed Plymouth City Council was allowing developers to build on sites in Plymouth without
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BBC plan for harbour site
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
; ... leave its current Seymour Road home - home of the Spotlight TV news programme - and move to the waterside site. It is believed the ... Plymouth has been rumoured for some time. The Western Morning news reported this time last year that the BBC was considering moving ...
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Dame Ellen says Plymouth is the 'perfect venue' for Transat race
Plymouth Evening Herald, The
; World-famous sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur has described Plymouth as being the "perfect" venue to host the Transat yacht race. Speaking at the glitzy national launch of The Artemis Transat - which will start from Sutton Harbour - in Piccadilly, London, Dame Ellen reminisced about her experiences with
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Historic frigate set for permanent city berth
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
; The historic vessel HMS Plymouth could be given a permanent home in the Westcountry after all - attracting a possible 90,000 visitors a year. It is likely that the Royal Navy frigate, a veteran of the Falklands conflict, would be based in Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, between the city's picturesque
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Maritime heritage 'at risk' ; An archaeologist has resigned from an influential committee claiming it is doing nothing to record or protect Plymouth's maritime heritage.
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
; An archaeologist has resigned from an influential committee claiming it is doing nothing to record or protect Plymouth's maritime heritage. Martin Read, a lecturer at the University of Plymouth, said he believed Plymouth City Council was allowing developers to build on sites in Plymouth without
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Restaurant boss snaps up his fifth harbour site ; Restaurateur Edmond Davari has snapped up a fifth eaterie in Sutton Harbour.
Plymouth Evening Herald, The
; Restaurateur Edmond Davari has snapped up a fifth eaterie in Sutton Harbour. Mr Davari has bought the fish restaurant Joined Up Whiting which he plans to reopen on Saturday as The Fish Market. The restaurant will remain focused on fish and will also have a policy of, where possible, buying food
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