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🔴 LIVE – News stories from around the world

Follow our live blog for all the new and developing stories from around the world. Edited by: Louie Rowe. Contributors: Isobella-Skye Taylor, Ben Harrison-Smith, Lola Fettis, Christine Griffin, Lizzy Paige, George Harp. 13:05 – Israel Boycott Lola Fettis Israel...

Devon Live Sport Blog

Devon Live Sport Blog

Good Morning Devon, the Doughnut is the go-to place for sports news all across the region and today is no different. Across the day we will have live updates from the county’s teams ahead of this weekend’s live sporting action. 13:14 – IN FULL: Read...

‘Merry Christmas , ya filthy animals!’ – Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star and reunites with his on-screen mum Catherine O’Hara

‘Merry Christmas , ya filthy animals!’ – Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star and reunites with his on-screen mum Catherine O’Hara

    In a seriously sweet reunion, our favourite Home Alone duo, Macaulay Culkin (43) and Catherine O’Hara (69), got together to celebrate Culkin’s Hollywood Walk of Fame unveiling and a whopping 33 years since their unforgettable roles as Kevin and Kate...

No Pigs In Blankets

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

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...

Marjon’s Disability Support Slowing?

Marjon’s Disability Support Slowing?

Plymouth Marjon University is renowned for it’s second to none support for its students. This support however, in the Disability and Inclusion Advice Service (DIAS) segment of Marjon has come under scrutiny from certain students who suffer with disabilities – claiming...

Womens Rugby At Marjon

Womens Rugby At Marjon

Marjon Women Rugby side play in BUCS in the Women’s Western Tier 2, also in the Western Conference Cup. In the last University year, the team finished mid-table after a difficult start to the year. The Uni hold a partnership with Plymouth Albion RFC this year to...

Rico Lewis Makes International Debut

England Manager Gareth Southgate explained that Rico Lewis, “Should be really proud, because we are”, In England’s 1-1 draw against North Macedonia on Monday. Rico conceded a penalty in the first-half but Southgate described that, “Rico showed great resilience”,...

Parking Mad!

Parking Mad!

Parking on campus at Marjon can add up to be quite an expensive ordeal, but is it unreasonable to ask students of the university to pay?   I caught up with Louie Bradford, a student who lives on campus who believes it is unfair to be charged. He said: “if you are...

Marjon’s brand new newsletter

Marjon’s brand new newsletter is set to be released in the next few weeks. The newsletter is being headed by Isabella Taylor in connection to the student union and will be sent to every students email. The organisers are hopeful that the newsletter will be...

‘Despicable’ con artist couple left elderly parents with just 28p in their bank account after son stole £117,000 to fund luxury lifestyle.

‘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

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...

Project Parkway

Project Parkway

Plymouth Parkway are a local non-league football team playing in the Southern League Premier Division.  In February of this year, I got the chance to work with the club and become a member of their media team. After learning invaluable lessons this season about...

Review of new Foo Fighters song “Rescued”

A review of “Rescued” The new Foo Fighters single “Rescued” releases ahead of their new album “But here we are”. This is the first release to come since the tragic passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins last March, and the first album...

New Orchard and Park in Ivybridge

New Orchard and Park in Ivybridge

A new Ivybridge orchard and play park has recently been opened in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, providing a new space for children and young people to play and explore. The project was funded by a combination of local government and private donations, and features a...

Humza Yousaf elected SNP leader

Humza Yousaf elected SNP leader

Humza Yousaf has been elected as the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland. Yousaf had a narrow victory over his opponent Kate Forbes, winning 52.1% of the vote. Yousaf has become the first person of colour to hold these titles as well as coming the...

Food price inflation

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)...

National Marine Aquarium free tickets o-fish-ally sell out

National Marine Aquarium free tickets o-fish-ally sell out

Over the weekend of 18th and 19th March, National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth opened its doors for free Funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, allowed the weekend to go ahead. The ticketed event provided the opportunity for thousands families to learn about...

Figurehead II statue unveiling

Figurehead II statue unveiling

It’s here! Tomorrow is the day that the Figurehead II statue will be unveiled. It has been installed next to the Marjon Arts centre in a striking display. Here’s what the Dean of Arts, Humanities and social Sciences Sarah Mcadam has to say about the importance of art...

World Forest Day

World Forest Day

March 21st is World Forest Day. The day is a UN initiative that aims to promote the importance of forests and trees in the lives of everyone. With Climate change posing a threat to the earth it is important and more relevant than ever to remember how important trees...

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