HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 | History Defined

Thieves reportedly steal £250,000 of fuel from Royal Navy base

It is believed diesel was unlawfully taken from HMNB Devonport in Plymouth over the course of several weeks

Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022

Navy 'furious' as £250,000 of fuel allegedly stolen from warship by brazen thieves

The diesel was meant for HMS Bulwark, but was reportedly stolen from HMNB Devonport in Plymouth

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Devonport's 'breadarchitect' Chris Stafferton 'invents' gluten-free bread products and DIY kits

Chris Stafferton wrote a book about his adventures in alternative breadmaking and now he's making DIY baking kits.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

ATSB callout for videos of Devonport shipping crash after tug boats sunk

Crash investigators are calling for the public to send them videos of a crash between a ship and tugboats in Devonport, as early estimates indicate the damage bill could run into millions of dollars

ABC News · Jan 28, 2022

Watchdog extends probe into PwC audit of defence giant Babcock

Financial Reporting Council wants to see accounts for 2019 and 2020 as part of investigation into audit of operator of Devonport and Rosyth dockyards

Birmingham Post · Jan 17, 2022

Plymouth ship repairer SMS Group busy with £5m pipeline of work

Company which operates in Devonport and in other ports recorded busiest 12 months in 64-year history during 2021

Birmingham Post · Jan 17, 2022