How has the cost-of-living crisis been affecting students?
The cost-of-living crisis has affected everyone around the UK as we see prices of almost everything shotting up over the last year. This has particularly impacted people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The House of Commons Library posted on their website that...
Christmas Comfort Reads
As December rolls around once again, it brings with it the beloved festive season, and whilst Christmas can bring peace and calm for some, for others it is a period of time that is overloaded with stress and anxiety. However, there are ways of combating this and...
Why is Overconsumption normalised?
Overconsumption can take many forms, from food waste to population to resources and more recently technology and trends. As life expectancy has grown over the last 100 years food waste, population and resources have had to grow to accommodate our worlds aging...
Old country vs new country
By Caitlin Kerswill With the 2024 country music awards, we have seen a change in the country’s style. As country stars are now disposing of the stereotypical western fashion and turning on their cowboy boots for classy heels. Country stars seem to be going for...
The Impact of Clubs and Societies
It’s estimated there are over 8,000 university clubs and societies in the UK, and whilst these give students a sense of belonging to find their way around university life they can also leave them feeling isolated. Accenture (2021) surveyed over 12,000 students...
Is child behaviour better or worse with technology?
In the last 10 years there’s no doubt that technology has come on leaps and bounds. People are now very comfortable with electronics, so much that it has now began to trickle down into the younger generations. Parents of young children are now opting to introduce...
Theatre review : Delicate
We are all one, and we all have this in common: we are all delicate. Our delicacy, pain and growth unites us, and we share it not only with each other but with our most precious possession, planet earth. Extraordinary Bodies portray this relationship beautifully and...
Coastal beauty in Plymouth
Welcome to “Coastal Beauty in Plymouth,” a photo essay that captures the essence of Plymouth’s stunning maritime landscape. From the historic lighthouses that guide seafarers home to the tranquil harbors and vibrant coastal life, these images offer a...
BUCS PROMOTION GAME – Plymouth Marjon vs Surrey
On Wednesday, Plymouth Marjon University took on the University of Surrey in a high anticipated Basketball game. Going into overtime, Surrey managed to upset Marjon University and get promoted to the highest BUCS league. End score being 90-86. Marjon’s squad...
NBA ALL-STAR GAME
On Sunday night, the NBA All-star game took place in Indiana, the home of Basketball. Although there were many negative comments from fans circulating around the competitiveness of the All-star game, they did raise a lot of money and done a plethora of good deeds for...
Increase in ‘binned’ vapes brings greater fire risks
There are now nearly 5 million single-use vapes discarded or thrown away each week, causing increased fire risks across the UK. This number has quadrupled in the most recent data gathered by Material Focus (MF) who conducted the latest calculations for YouGov...
Christmas is cancelled in major cities across the UK
This comes as festive markets and light switch-ons have been scrapped in popular areas such as Brighton, Sheffield and Lincoln. Brighton and Hove City Council have stated they couldn’t afford the £70,000 needed for the event to go ahead. Meanwhile in Lincoln,...
No Pigs In Blankets
Christmas dinner might not be the same this year for some households, due to a pigs in blankets shortage, that is sweeping the nation. It is reported that, The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA); in which that represents the meat processing industry,...
Plymouth Marjon Christmas Break
Students are starting to pack their belongings to go back home, as the first term is coming to an end. What will campus be like? At Marjon University, the campus is always lively with lots of exciting events and activities going on, however, over the Christmas break...
12 Days of Christmas?
New polls around the actual beginning of Christmas have revealed that opinions on the start date of the holiday are not quite shared by Plymouth’s public. Everyone knows the classic ‘12 days of Christmas’ expectation but few people agree with this time length for...
BUCS FIXTURES PREDICTIONS – 29/11/23
Another exciting Wednesday with plenty of thrilling games to be won. Plymouth Marjon aim to go undefeated this week as they take on opposing BUCS teams, most that take place at Marjon’s home ground. To start off the day at 13:00pm, we have the men’s Volleyball vs...
UK’s first illegal drugs consumption room given green light
The UK’s first consumption room for illegal drugs is set to be opened in Glasgow sometime next year after being approved by the local authorities. The project comes from Scotland’s worrying drug related deaths statistics, with over 1,300 deaths in 2020. It...
Cost of Living Crisis: How is it effecting students?
Many students here at Plymouth Marjon University are struggling on a day to day basis due to the cost of living crisis. Bella Davis, a first year who has newly moved away from home, explained the effects and difficulties she has experienced. Bella said:...
Transport Troubles at Marjon
Plymouth Marjon University has been criticized by its students for its lack of support for students hoping to reach the town centre. They feel it’s impacting their mental wellbeing and the distance of the university from Plymouth’s high streets is being...
Marjon BUCS Program…
Plymouth Marjon University is a great place for sports and their BUCS team aim to play at the highest level. With great facilities and coaching staff, the sporting programs play a big part in Marjon’s pride for their university. Some sports have better programs than...
Joshua Wants Title Fight
Antony Joshua is set to fight Otto Wallen in Riyadh next month, but speculation has arisen of a potential fight with Deontay Wilder, who fights Joseph Parker in the same event, if the two both win on December 23rd. A victory against Wilder could put Joshua at the...
Plymouth Patriots Beat The LDN Lions
The London Lions have finally been defeated! The underdogs, Plymouth Patriots, put on an outstanding performance Friday evening and beat the undefeated London Lions. It was a special moment for the Patriots as they also got their coach Paul James his historic 500th...
‘Despicable’ con artist couple left elderly parents with just 28p in their bank account after son stole £117,000 to fund luxury lifestyle.
‘Greedy’ son Gary Mansell and his wife Diane Mansell have been jailed for defrauding their elderly parents out of £117,000 to splurge on expensive holidays, cosmetic dental work and home improvements. The pair were arrested and placed on bail before being sentenced on...
It’s not Just a Trend- White Dresses are Popular Right Now for a Reason
White dresses have been a typical summer outfit for a while now but haven’t been a full blown trend until this year. They’ve become a popular option to throw on for a casual outing like to the beach, but have especially become popular for fancier affairs. When going...
A red signal for Great British Railways: the biggest reform to UK rail in 30 years axed by PM
The largest reform of the UK’s railways since privatisation in the 1990s has been shelved by the government, The Times reports. The plans were announced by the former Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, in 2021, with the intention of fixing the fragmented nature of the...
Is clothes swapping the future of fashion buying? Big Sister Swap think they have they have an answer useful for both the consumer and the planet
Ever wanted new clothes but you’re worried about the impact it will have on the environment? Ever wanted new clothes but feel like you already have enough clothes? Then ‘Big Sister Swap’ is for you! In a society ever-more conscious about the environment, the buying of...
Review: Plymouth Street Food Festival
The first ever Plymouth Street Food Festival took place last bank holiday weekend and saw 20 top street food venders from across the country at Central Park – and apart from the inevitable queuing, it was an unmissable event in the area. The hosts also run Cornwall...
I tried the meal kit delivery service Gousto- here’s how it turned out
You may have seen the barrage of advertising for meal kit delivery services like Hello Fresh, and Gousto. The initial deals are tempting, with Gousto offering 65% off the first box, and then 25% off the two subsequent boxes. I caved, only paying £17.20 for the first...
Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
★★ ½ The setting is Brandenburg, Germany in 1933 and in the streets nobody is safe as the Nazisare burning books and suspending civil rights; with many desperately searching for a methodof escape. They’ve persecuted the Jews and are now setting their sights on...
We Are The Land & Wampanoag Takeover Review
The Mayflower ship has become an iconic symbol of Plymouth’s history since it set sail in 1620, with our ocean city having large-scale plans to celebrate the Mayflower 400 that were halted, just as the world was during the pandemic in 2020. But what’s come of this is...
The locations of all traffic enforcement cameras in Plymouth
Have you been driving in Plymouth and accidentally ended up in a bus lane? Well, you wouldn’t be the only one, as in the last five years Plymouth City Council has fined over 107,000 motorists for bus lane and keep-clear offences. However, since 2017, the amount of...
Food price inflation
The story The environmental minister Mark Spencer has told MPs that there are signs recent rises in the cost of food have reached their peak. The context His comments came after inflation unexpectedly increased in February, with Office for National Statistics (ONS)...
Women’s Football Weekend 2023
Friday 24th March – Sunday 26th March marks the biggest weekend in the calendar for the women’s game. Women’s Football Weekend first started in 2019, during an international break in the men’s game, as a way of attracting more fans to the women’s game and...
Are Southern students drinking too much?
Plymouth is a city with two unis, meaning over 20,000 students descend on the city every year with a majority of those going on night’s out every weekend. Studies show that around 90% of students admit to binge drinking whilst at Uni, with 80% of Uni students...
On Track at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
March 2020. A world plunged into self-isolation; where society has been forced to quarantine in order to remain safe from a deadly new infection–COVID-19. This is exactly where On Track, a 60 minute co-production from RedCape Theatre and South Street Arts opens;...
Getting to Know Your Plymouth Marjon Patriots – #24 Will White
At Marjon, Will is completing a degree in Sports Therapy whilst pursuing a career in the BBL with the Plymouth City Patriots. But how did he get here? Last Summer, whilst playing in 3×3 tournaments Will caught the eye of fan favourite Elvisi Dusha, who he’s known...
Fanboy at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
Following a successful run at 2022’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Fanboy is the newest piece of work from actor and playwright Joe Sellman-Leava, with this wonderfully geeky 65 minute piece of theatre being inspired by his own life experiences as a fanboy, exploring...
Strictly Ballroom at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
Transformed from Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 romantic comedy; this musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom brings toe-tapping jukebox classics and combines these with a talented crew of cast and creatives, that any fan of Strictly Come Dancing will truly adore. Directed by...
Plymouth Laureate of Words, Laura Horton launches brand new project; Hidden By Things, looking at how possessions shape us.
Today (Saturday 28th January 2023), Plymouth’s own Laureate of Words, Laura Horton launched a new interactive, community campaign entitled Hidden By Things; encouraging individuals to donate items of clothing that have a story connected to them. By using digital...
Record levels of animals being abandoned due to rising costs
With the cost-of-living crisis affecting many households across the UK, figures produced by animal charities and welfare organisations have shown a rise in the number of pets being abandoned. Many shelters within the South East are reportedly witnessing an increase in...
What is there to see in Plymouth as a student?
Plymouth is a vibrant and exciting city that offers a wide range of activities and events for local university students. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out, a cultural experience, or a chance to explore the great outdoors, Plymouth has something for...
Cost-of-living crisis: How can you save money this year?
After the Christmas season, many of us are finding it hard to budget our finances alongside sharp rises in the prices of household goods and the cost of energy. So what are the best ways for us to save money where we can? By now, it is likely that the majority of us...
caught on camera
Police in Devon and Cornwall have described the amount of people caught on camera for not wearing a seatbelt or texting at the wheel as ‘alarming’. Over 600 people have been caught in the area since September when the Aecom cameras were first installed, which use...
Introduction of Charges at Park and Ride
Parking charges may be introduced at the George Park and Ride site near Marjon University, if plans backed by Plymouth City Council go ahead. The council’s cabinet, who unanimously approved a 21-day statutory consultation period for the introduction of a 24-hour fee...
Fast Fashion Brand ‘Shein’ makes a Controversial Collaboration with the Frida Kahlo Corporation despite Family and Fans Dismay
The fast fashion brand Shein has launched a collection of clothing and accessories inspired by Frida Kahlo and her artworks. The line has been met with controversy because the collaboration was made with the licensing company Frida Kahlo Corporation, who have been...
Are Smart Meters Really a Smart Idea?
Great Britain is in the midst of a cost of living crisis. Food shopping prices have risen, as have fuel prices, public transport, utility bills and almost anything else that can be purchased from a store. As a result, people are understandably stressed about their...
Planned anti-strike legislation could see unions sued by employers
Planned legislation could see unions sued if they fail to provide a minimum level of service in key industries while they are taking industrial action. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to detail the planned legislation in a report as soon as tomorrow....
Will wild camping become a thing of the past for Dartmoor’s nature lovers?
Last Sunday on a family outing, we ventured from sleepy Saltash to the highest peaks of Dartmoor, in search of the snow, clearly visible from our kitchen window. On driving through the small village of Princetown, we were surprised to pass a mass of people gathered...
Is Your Food Shop More Expensive Than Normal? This Could Be Why!
I spend a lot of my time in Tesco – which isn’t as sad as it sounds; I’m just a student on a tight budget doing a weekly food shop. As inflation rises and the cost of living goes up, I find myself caring more and more about what I buy and where my money is going,...
All the strikes this December- mapped
With an ever-increasing number of strikes being announced for the coming weeks, it’s hard to keep up. The strikes will have far-reaching consequences for everyone, so we’ve put together an easy to read calendar for all the strikes coming up. Click here for a high...
Further train strikes announced in December, with next week’s walkouts set to go ahead
Rail union RMT has announced that Network Rail staff will walk out from 6pm on Christmas Eve until 27 December. Network Rail staff make up about half of those involved in the ongoing pay dispute. Their jobs include signalling staff, and engineering and maintenance...
How to survive a long-distance relationship whilst at university, coming from Marjon students
Students will be returning home for Christmas to see friends, family, and partners in just a few weeks. However, according to a recent poll conducted by ‘TheTab’ posing the question “Since starting university, are you and your significant...
Less than half of people identify as Christian, Census 2021 shows
Census 2021 data has revealed that only 46.2% of people in England and Wales identify as Christian, down from 59.3% in 2011. People who said they had no religion rose 12% to 37.2% in the previous 10 years. It marks the highest number of non-religious believers ever,...
Cooking tips for students
Use more food seasoning One of the most basic and easiest cooking tips for students is to add a bit of spice to your meals, weather you’re making an Indian curry or even just to make something like a can of beans or a pack of noodles more flavorful, a bit of...
Luxury brand Balenciaga ‘CANCELLED’ for recent AD campaign which includes children and teddy bears wearing ‘bondage gear’
The luxury brand Balenciaga have come under fire this week after a Twitter user uncovered photos from a holiday campaign with child models holding teddy bear bags dressed in bondage gear. The bear handbags could be seen wearing fishnet tops, collars with locks...
Chameleons Hair Salon lead the way with their new pay-it-forward scheme
Acts of kindness are trending throughout Plymouth and a local hairdresser business in Plymstock is leading the way with its new pay-it-forwards scheme. Chameleons Hair and scalp Trichology clinic is a professional salon based in Plymstock. With Qualified stylists,...
UCU university strikes – how it is affecting students
More than 70,000 university staff have gone on strike this week over pay and pensions, causing disruption to up to 2.5 million students across the UK. Staff going on strike include lecturers, librarians and researchers, as well as administrators, security cleaners and...
Tesco is the latest supermarket to ration eggs as supply chain issues hit stock levels
Tesco is the latest supermarket to announce the rationing of eggs to customers after issues in the supply chain. It follows Morrisons, Asda, Lidl, and M&S already having limited the number of eggs customers can buy, with shortages affecting the whole of the UK....
“System Change Not Climate Change” – How Bristol are actively combatting the climate crisis
Saturday 12th November saw the latest in several protests for Climate Justice and hundreds of protesters descended onto the streets of Bristol to raise awareness of various climate issues. Protests were planned across the UK to coincide with COP27 in Egypt and the...
The main current environmental issues and what we can do to help
While Climate change is the biggest environmental issue that we’ve been facing, there are also many others that humanity will face over the next decade — from water shortages and loss of biodiversity to waste management — here’s what you can do to help our planet. ...
The Underdog Fairy tale: Kevin Magnussen takes pole position in Sao Paulo GP Qualifying
Kevin Magnussen was understandably cheerful after securing a spectacular first pole position for himself and the underdog Haas team in a dramatic qualifying session hampered by rain at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Friday, the Danish driver was nearly at a loss for...
Women are saying ‘enough is enough’ to ‘harmful’ body type trends
A viral Instagram post by Jameela Jamil slammed the New York Post for stating that ‘heroin chic’ bodies were back and curvy bodies are out, but women are speaking up by declaring that women’s body types are not fashion trends. On Wednesday, the official Twitter...
Plymouth Marjon leads the way and becomes one of the greenest universities in the country.
Plymouth Marjon university exceeds the vision and becomes one of the greenest universities in the country. Doing their bit to protect the planet, Marjon's is committed to zero carbon by 2030. With the ground source heat pumps being installed, final checks completed...
When lucy met the Bluetits
https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/doughnut/files/2022/04/Bluetits-AUDIO-CLIP-NO.-2-MP3.mp3 On Tuesday 12th April I went down to the white steps of Tinside on Plymouth Hoe, where I had arranged to meet Claire Cassidy of the Plymouth Ladies Bluetits group. Tinside is where...
How much do Apple slow iPhones down?
Joe McCormick investigates one of the biggest controversies in Apple’s history. Apple are the pioneers of the smartphone world. When the iPhone was first announced in 2007, the keynote’s audience laughed at Steve Jobs when he said that the primary method...
Ella Sampson Newsroom Radio Interview
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The truth behind touch therapy for dementia patients.
Around 5 million adults, at least age 65, have dementia. On the 18th March 2018 my Grandma, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It wasn’t sudden, I always knew that things were not quite right as she was slowly forgetting what would have...
The fight goes on to save five Cornish leisure centres from closure
Saltash Leisure Centre is one of five Cornish leisure centres, currently under the threat of imminent closure. Centres at Saltash, Wadebridge, Falmouth, Launceston, and the hydrotherapy pool at St Austell, could all face closure as early as March 2022. In Saltash, the...
Goodbye Great British Bake off 2021
Sadly, we’ve reached the final of the Great British Bake Off 2021 Can it be so? Surely this year’s Great British Bake Off can’t be over already? The last 10 weeks have whipped by, and we’re now so familiar with the bakers in the tent, they...
GBBO – free from week and goodbye Lizzie
We’ve now reached week 8 of 2021’s Great British Bake Off, and this week the bakers were asked to make a range of free from recipes. The first signature challenge saw the contestants asked to create dairy free ice cream sandwich biscuits. Lizzie’s...
GBBO Goodbye George – It’s been sweet
What’s been happining in the world of The Great British Bake off? Since I last reported our GBBO goings on, much has happened. We’ve had pastry week, where the contestants had to produce chouxnuts – yep, you guessed it, yet another delicacy nobody...
Food waste – what is the real cost?
Do we know the real cost of the food that the world wastes? Approximately 14% of all fresh fruit and vegetables produced worldwide is lost, between the time it’s harvested and when it reaches the supermarket shelf. Fact. Billions of litres of water are used in...
GBBO – Is Jurgen really Winnie the pooh?
This week saw the Great British Bake Off’s first ever German week, and the show was opened with Noel and Matt, dressed and singing in the style of 80”s German electropop band Kraftwerk. I guess this shows the age demographic the producers of the show are...
Bake off 2021 the story so far……
We’re now heading into week five of this year’s Great British Bake Off and we’ve seen some unlikely faces leave the famous tent already. Namely, the loveable Maggie, who stole everyone’s hearts in week one, with her infectious girly giggle and...
The Great British bake Off is back!
And we’re off! Tuesday saw the first of this year’s Great British Bake Off and, as always, it started with a bang. I’m slightly stumped by the Bake-Off team’s decision to open this year with the 30-year-old Billy-Ray Cyrus song (that nobody under 30 will even...
The elephant in the room
It’s back – the monster topic that is obesity, has raised it’s ugly head yet again. According to a recent independent review by Henry Dimbleby “there have been 14 government strategies aimed at reducing obesity in the UK since 1992. None have succeeded. The UK is...
Does the Tavistock Viaduct need more Mental Health signs?
Earlier this week, I went for a late-night walk to the Tavistock viaduct, located above Bannawell Street, to appreciate the views of Tavistock. While I was up there, one of my friends pointed something out to me that I have never noticed in the many times I have...
How to Use Traditional Media to Destress Your Life In 650 Words or Less
Imagine this: you have just sat down in front of the TV with your dinner, and you’re searching through Netflix, but you can’t seem to find anything you want to watch – and now, your food is cold. Traditional media such as radio and TV used to be a regular part of most...
Three things’ parents should NOT talk to their children about
How much ‘right’ do parents have to intervene in their children’s personal life? Most relationship and family professionals advise parents to discuss topics that are critical to bringing up with their children as they grow and mature. However, a major downhill...
Do you feel comfortable with restrictions being eased?
On Monday May 17th, the UK will be entering the next stage of lockdown restrictions being eased, despite the PM feeling concerned over the new Indian Covid-19 variant. As we approach this date, some people are feeling more anxious than others over the relaxation, with...
The Demise of Debenhams: Helping highlight the worker strike
The last Debenhams stores will close as of this Friday and Saturday, after it was announced the brand was moving online on April 9th, 2020. Since then, stores around the country have been slowly shutting down, and this weekend marks the end of a high street era....
Do teenagers and children chat openly with their parents?
The question around whether teenagers and children actually feel able to communicate openly with their parents, is one which will always prove difficult to answer. Over time, there has been many changes in society, in terms of family dynamics and job roles which...
2021 Spanish Grand Prix Preview: What should we expect?
The Formula One circus has arrived in Spain, just a week after the Portuguese Grand Prix, that saw Lewis Hamilton extend his championship lead over Red Bull rival, Max Verstappen. But what can we expect from this weekend? Here are the headlines you should expect to...
Marjon’s Latest Campus Attraction
Following the continuous lifting of lockdown restrictions, Marjon campus has a new addition: A beach! An instagram story teased the new arrival less than a week ago on Marjon’s official account (@marjonuni), and yesterday the page posted a series of photos to...
Here is what your fashion sense says about your personality
Did you know that you really are what you wear? You don’t have to be a vogue model to know that our fashion choices personify our social status and reputation. There is a lot more psychology behind picking out an item of clothing than you think; and here is why....
‘Hot girl Summer’ are women feeling more confident?
As the weather starts to get warmer, it is a given that many women will be showing more skin and more of their real body shape, which may have been hidden away in the Winter months. During 2020 and 2021, the UK has been stuck in various national lockdowns, forcing us...
Couples expecting babies spent the duration of their pregnancy feeling lonely, anxious and depressed due to coronavirus restrictions
In 2020 lockdown left parents expecting the arrival of their babies feeling extremely lonely, anxious and depressed during pregnancy due to restrictions which were put in place following the coronavirus pandemic. Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time surrounded by...
Young Peruvian bear usurps media mogul
Three days before its 80th Anniversary on May 1st, ‘Citizen Kane’ has been toppled by ‘Paddington 2’ after being dethroned of its status on Rotten Tomatoes ‘100 Club’ following the addition of a review published in The Chicago...
The Public’s Reaction to Zero Derriford Hospital COVID-19 Cases
Derriford Hospital is one of four hospitals in Devon that is now able to declare itself as ‘COVID-19-free’, with their last case ending on April 23rd, according to Plymouth Live. In hospitals all across the country, there have been many people that have...
Celebrity Bake of SU2C final week
Last night saw the final Celebrity Bake off su2C of 2021, opening with Prue appearing to be dressed ready for an appearance in Dee-Lite’s Groove Is In the Heart 1990 video, and Matt Lucas now officially as round as a weeble. The contestants participating this...
Celebrity BAke Off SU2C week 4
This week’s Bake Off tent saw the arrival of 4 new celebrities, all ready to show us their baking skills (or lack of them), and to participate in the nation’s favourite baking show in aid of Channel 4’s Stand Up 2 Cancer charity. Strictly winner and...
Celebrity Bake off su2c 2021 Week 3
We’ve now reached the third and penultimate week of Celebrity Bake Off su2c. The celebrities competing for the coveted star baker pinny this week were Nick Grimshaw, Dizzee Rascal, Reece Shearsmith and Phillipa Perry (more widely known for being the wife of...
Returning to school – a student’s perspective
Students have been attending lessons in-person for a week now, following the slow ease of national lockdown restrictions from the UK Government. The UK’s third national lockdown started on the 4th January 2021 after a Christmas of relaxed COVID-19 rules. Boris...
Sufc Bake Off Week 2
We’ve already reached week 2 of Celebrity Bake off Stand Up For Cancer and another round of celebrities purporting to have never baked before, eagerly took their places in the tent. This week we saw Professor X himself – James McAvoy, comedy has-been and...
Bake off – It’s back!
With the new series nowhere in sight, last night saw the return of Stand Up To Cancer Celebrity Bake Off, which for most Bake Off fans (like me) will definitely do, while we’re waiting for the real thing. Who knew that geeky Rob Beckett would be good at doing...
Has Cornwall become a playground for the rich?
Cornwall’s affordability crisis is being noticed more and more by locals, as the younger generation struggle to get on the housing ladder. Local business owner Helen Morton, speaks out about her housing situation and what she thinks her children’s future...
Schools days can potentially be extended by the Government in England after reopening on March 8th
Plans to extend the school days, either through holidays or extra hours added on, are currently being debated and discussed within the government and the education board. The goal is to allow children to catch up after all the lockdowns they have faced that has...
Covid vaccination passports may be the only way for us to travel again
It’s been nearly two years since a lot of us have been on a covid free holiday and the idea of being able to hop on a plane and travel somewhere warm seems unimaginable. That was until British Officials announced that they are planning a system in which travellers may...
Graham Potter – The New Manager Of The Month?
Is Graham Potter to be the new Premier League Manger of the Month? It has not been an easy ride for the Seagulls with the teams first win of this year against Leeds in early January. Potter is up against Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Manchester City’s Pep...
Thinking of getting a dog? Read this first…..
So, you think you like dogs? They’re cute fluffy bundles of endless fun, aren’t they? Well, read on and you may change your mind… It is often said ‘a dog is for life not just for Christmas’ and this is absolutely true. But there are many...