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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
Holiday homes in Cornwall… are locals being pushed out for good, and what affect is this having?
Most people think of Cornwall as a rich county, full of life and beautiful scenery. But is this really all it is? Many towns in Cornwall are upmarket, with newly built houses and popular shops… However, there is also another side to Cornwall if you look past the...
More than 450 admitted to hospital in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
Over the weekend mystery has swept through the city of Eluru In Southern India, hundreds of people collapsed and experienced nausea and epilepsy-like behaviour, there have been reports of people loosing consciousness and foaming at the mouth. Andhra Pradesh is already...
The Monolith on Monarch Marl
First, odd metallic Monolith were seen in Utah, California, the Netherlands and Romania, and now, the Isle of Wight. The First case: November 18th, the Red Rock Desert Monolith. (12ft Tall) Removed 27th November, by an unidentified group, supposedly including Andy...