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...
We’re taking our greenspace for granted
It’s no surprise to anyone living in Plymouth that litter is very much common place, primarily within the city centre. However those eagle eyed individuals may have noticed just how much litter has accumulated around the Marjon campus, especially within our...
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...
Figurehead II statue to be unveiled tomorrow at its new home Marjon
The figurehead II statue, which was originally an exhibit at The Box in Plymouth, will be unveiled tomorrow at the Marjon Art centre. The change of location is due to the ‘Plymouth Public Art Plan’, a strategy created to attempt a reconnection between Plymouth and its...
Celebrating Marjon wonderful scenery on National Forest Day
Today marks International Day of Forests and Marjon University has a wonderful forest with amazing wildlife. The back entrance of the University is a little forest with some huge trees and a little lake. Also at the University it is not out of the ordinary to see...
RONALDO REMAINS: ROBERTO MARTINEZ’S FIRST SELECTION
Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected by new manager Roberto Martinez in his first squad selection ahead of the upcoming European Championship qualifiers. This comes after uncertainty about the Al Nassr stars future having moved to the Saudi Pro League at the end of...
International Forest Day
Today Marjon University along with other universities are celebrating International Forest Day. The International Forest Day was established on March 21st, by the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012. It was created celebrate and help raise awareness...
450% increase in student mental health declarations over last decade
There has been a 450% increase in mental health declarations over the last decade, according to a UCAS report. The number of UK university applicants that shared a mental health condition has risen dramatically, but despite this growth, the report also shows that...
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...
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...
Amount of UK students drinking alcohol is decreasing.
The effects of the cost-of-living crisis, and societies changing relationship with health means younger people are staying away from drinking. From 2005 to 2015, the percentage of 16-24-year-olds in England who do not drink alcohol increased from 18% to 29%. Sales of...
Lazio win Rome Derby over Roma whilst Inter beaten by Juventus: Italian Football Round Up!!!
Lazio 1-0 Roma: Second win in the Derby delle Capitale for I Biancocelesti this season Lazio return to winning ways after a win in a fiery encounter versus Roma. The first chance of the derby fell to the home side in the 4th minute. Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto sent...
Crew-5 from NASA’s SpaceX Mission Returns to Earth After Five Months in Space
The four members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission came back to Earth last weekend after five months in the International Space Station (ISS). The purpose for Crew-5 was to ‘perform scientific investigations and technology demonstrations.’ They were in Space for over...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: CHERRIES STUN LIVERPOOL, ARSENAL IN CRUISE CONTROL AND POTTER POWERS ON
The Premier League served up yet another treat. A David vs Goliath esque upset conducted by Bournemouth shocked everyone. Both the top two keep on winning and are starting to look unstoppable. As well as this there was plenty of goals with four goal thrillers at The...
Full Serie A roundup :Roma lose thriller at home and Inter lose to Spezia whilst Napoli and Juventus return to winning ways!!!
Spezia 2-1 Inter: Martinez missed pentalty costly for I Nerazzurri Inter fail to close the gap on Napoli after a loss at the Stadio Alberto Picco. In the 12th minute of the match Inter were awarded a penalty. Lautaro Martinez found Danilo D’Ambrosio who got the wrong...
HSBC rescues UK arm of failed Silicon Valley Bank
HSBC has purchased the UK arm of failed US Silicon Valley Bank, which collapsed on Friday. It held over $175bn in customer deposits, including an estimated £10bn from UK companies, in its UK subsidiary. Many UK-based tech companies urged they could go bust without...
Leaders Napoli beaten by Lazio at home whilst Roma beat Juventus: Italian Football round up
Napoli lose their second match of the season and first in two months. Napoli, however, are still 15 points clear at the top of the table. Lazio sit in 3rd position with a focus on Champions League football for next season. The first chance of the match in the 5th...
Breaking News – Hamburg Shooting – At least six people killed at Jehovah’s Witnesses centre
Multiple people killed and several injured in Hamburg. At least six people have been killed in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness centre in the northern German city of Hamburg. Local police believe the gunman is among the dead. Reports from German Media outlets suggest...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: LIVERPOOL DECIMATE RED DEVILS, ARSENAL LEAVE IT LATE AND POTTER SAVES HIS JOB
What a weekend in the Premier League. From a seven-goal slaughtering at Anfield by Liverpool to last gasp winners that could be vitally important come May, this weekend the Premier League had it all. Not only was there action at the top of the table but there were...
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...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: VAR RED CARD CHAOS IN LONDON DERBY, CITY IN CRUISE CONTROL AND WEST HAM HAMMER FOREST
Last weekend in the premier league was a big one for teams down the bottom of the table. West Ham finally showed what they’re capable off with a showstopping performance at the London Stadium. Leeds got off the mark under their new manager securing a much-needed...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: TITLE RACE TAKES ANOTHER TURN, POTTER UNDER PRESSURE AND SHOCK AT THE CITY GROUND
Last weekend in the premier league the title race took yet another turn with a late winner for Arsenal and City frustrated by Nottingham Forest. Pressure continued to grow on Graham Potters future as Chelsea manager after yet another defeat. Sunday featured a fiery...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: PRESSURE ON ARSENAL, LEICESTER SHOCK SPURS, AND ARE LIVERPOOL BACK?
Last weekend in the Premier League we were treated to three derbies, a shock upset result and a last-minute comeback from a team that were down to ten men. With things tight at the top of the table MW23 could prove pivotal come May when one team lifts the Premier...
Napoli breeze past Spezia and Martinez the difference in Milan Derby: Italian football round up
Napoli continued their winning streak with a comfortable 0-3 away win at Spezia. The Gli Azzuri are now on a five-game winning streak and look to be champions elect. In the 9th minute Napoli were close to taking the lead. A cross from Napoli’s Portuguese left-back...
Tunisian unrest: Protests in Tunis
The streets of Tunis have been filled with thousands of anti-government protesters over the past week in protest against the Tunisian President, Kais Saied. Tunisia is the home of the Arab Spring; known for being the sole success story from a series of uprisings that...
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...
Juventus play out an entertaining draw with Atalanta following points deduction whilst Napoli win at Salernitana: Italian Football Round Up
Juventus given 15 point deduction! Big news came out in Serie A this week as it was confirmed that Juventus had been deducted 15 Serie A points for alleged financial irregularities and false accounting. The Italian National football federation’s (FIGC) decisions of...
Last Week in the Premier League
Last week in the premier league we saw the end of gameweek 19 as well as welcoming gameweek 20. Fulham and Chelsea both had two fixtures in gameweek 19 meaning their second fixture of gameweek 19 took place midweek on Thursday night. We were treated to two derbies in...
Marjon Form Partnership With Plymouth Patriots
Plymouth Marjon University & Plymouth City Patriots Basketball Club have formed a new partnership. They will work together in order to improve the student basketball offer. Being the only professional basketball team in Devon & Cornwall, the City Patriots are...
Plymouth one win away from Wembley: Fans talk about how important it will be for the to club play at the hallowed turf
Plymouth’s win on Tuesday Night in the Papa John’s Trophy means the club is only one win from Wembley. Argyle beat Bristol Rovers 0-2 in the quarter final of the competition, thanks to goals from New Zealand international and new signing Ben Waine and the club’s...
Plymouth DJ aims to break Guinness World Record by attempting a 72-hour set for charity
Plymouth-based DJ Aldo Vanucci is attempting to break a Guinness World Record for charity by live-streaming a 72-hour set from the popular club The Depo, known for their house and techno events. Vanucci began the live stream DJ set on Thursday just after midnight...
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...
Vinland Saga Season 2 begins airing
Makoto Yukimura’s highly acclaimed manga series Vinland Saga is finally having its second season air after 3 and half years of waiting. This season will be adapting the “Farmland arc” which is regarded as one of the best arcs in the history of manga. Vinland Saga is...
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...
Gin There, Done That – England’s Oldest Distillery
Located near the waterfront in the Barbican, the historic Plymouth Gin Distillery has been producing premium gin for over 250 years. It is England’s oldest operating gin distillery and was established in 1793. It was built in the early 1400s and is today...
Photo ID Needed for Elections
Voters will now have to produce photo ID before casting their votes at elections. The Electoral Commission has launched a public awareness campaign urging voters across England to ensure they are ready for the changes now in place for voting. This comes into force...
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...
Andrew Tate: His dangerous behaviour to society
TW: Mentions off sexual abuse and rape. Andrew Tate has been all over the news and social media in recent weeks, the online misogynist was arrested on the 29th of December 2022 alongside his brother, on account for being part of an organised crime group, human...
Do university students feel safe on a night out?
TW: The following article contains the discussion of spiking, sexual abuse and harassment. There will always be an increasing concern for the well-being and safety of students on a night out, whether they feel unsafe during the transport, the venue or even where they...
Andrew Tate: His influence in schools
A senior teacher from Cornwall has issued a warning about the effects of social media influencer Andrew Tate on young male pupils, especially those who are more vulnerable. Tate, 36, been idolised by many, but there is no doubt he has split a generation, with some...
70,000 university staff to strike for 18 days in February and March
The University and College Union (UCU) have announced they will be striking for 18 days over February and March, in their ongoing dispute over pay, conditions, and pensions. The strikes follow three days of industrial action in November last year. Over 70,000 members...
Kayne West “Going death con 3 ON JEWISH PEOPLE”
45 year old, Kayne West now named Ye has been ditched from numerous companies after his prejudice comments against jews. Before making the controversial comment ye alleged he wasn’t “antisemitic because black people are actually jew also” But this isn’t the first time...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: San Diego Regionals results and more.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s competitive season is in full swing, with the first regional tournament being played recently. Players from all across the world descended upon San Diego, with hopes of claiming the first regional win of the Ninth Generation of Pokemon....
Protest in Sport: a Brief History
In light of the recent controversy surrounding the Qatar World Cup, I wanted to look back at the history of protests across different sports over the years, and the impact they’ve had, both in their time and the resulting effect on society today. Sport plays such a...
Ipswich Town vs Plymouth Argyle Preview – Can the Pilgrims neutralise the Tractor Boys?
This Saturday Argyle make the 12-hour round-trip to fellow promotion chasers Ipswich Town in what is being billed as an early League One title decider. Argyle sits atop the League One table, 57 points from their 26 games, whereas Ipswich are in third place with 50...
Students finally get repairs after claims of living nearly 2 weeks without hot water
Resident students living at Peninsula accommodation (specifically students living within Block A) have made multiple complaints about their hot water not working since about January 2nd after a temporary repair had been done before Christmas. After these complaints...
Ben Trigger Looking at a Tough Season After Signing for Plymouth Gladiators
Ben Trigger has signed and been confirmed as one of the two reserve drivers for Plymouth Gladiators before Christmas, but with the fixtures being released for the upcoming season, he will be preparing for what his dad, Lee Trigger, describes as a tough season ahead. ...
Homelessness in England
Homelessness has been on the rise in England with at least 271,000 people now officially recognised as homeless, according to charity Shelter. Chief executive of Shelter Polly Neate said: “The new year should be a time of hope, but this isn’t the case for the 271,000...
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...
Napoli’s victory puts them seven points clear at the top of Serie A: Italian Football Round Up
Napoli cruised to victory on Sunday beating struggling Sampdoria 0-2. Goals from talisman Victor Oshimhen, his 10th in Serie A this season, and a penalty from North Macedonia midfielder Eljif Elmas wrapped up the victory. Napoli were awarded a penalty in the 5th...
The Drama Continues-The FA Cup Fourth Round Draw
The FA Cup has once again shown that it is one of the best club competitions in the world. 32 matches were played between the 6th and 9th of January to decide who will take one step closer to the FA Cup final at Wembley in June Manchester United kicked-off the...
The World Darts Championships round-up
Full of upsets, controversy, big scores and a spectacular final, what else do we expect from the World Championships. Northern Ireland’s young upcoming star, Josh Rock has had an incredible year and some amazing clashes with some of the big stars including Michael Van...
Five EFL players you probably didn’t know play for these countries
Many EFL players lit up the recent winter World Cup in Qatar, for example Watford’s Ismaila Sarr and Sheffield United’s Iliman Ndiaye for Senegal. Reading’s Junior Hoilett for Canada and Swansea’s Joe Allen for Wales. All of these players prior are...
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....
Donald Trump 2024 no more? Former President Trump accused of a “multi-part conspiracy” over January 6th Capitol attack.
On January 6th, 2021, the world saw an unprecedented siege take place on the US Capitol. A beacon of democracy across the western world was under attack; since then there has been multiple allegations made towards former President Donald Trump regarding his part to...
Plymouth Penalty Heroics Sends Them Through To Papa John’s Quarter Final
Plymouth Argyle completed a stunning second half comeback to knock out AFC Wimbledon from the Papa John’s Trophy (EFL Trophy). Argyle came from 3 down to take the game to penalties where they eventually beat the Wombles 4-3. Both managers rotated their sides for this...
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...
Woodside Animal Sanctuary appeal for help paying heating costs
The Woodside Animal Sanctuary have been hit with increased costs recently saying they have to work even harder to try and tackle the additional pressure of raising additional funds to be able to pay raising energy bills with upkeep also increasing with the animal...
Stonehouse charity gig this Friday for a good cause
Stonehouse has a community fridge built around the ethos of mutual aid, those in the community taking or sharing food that might otherwise to go waste. They would like you to come to a concert to help fund the charity that will help feed hundreds over the Christmas...
Inside The Hidden Menagerie of Kooky Castle
Plymouth’s Barbican is best known for its cobbled streets, specialist shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants, regarded as the perfect place to buy souvenirs from our hometown. Southside Street is known for being one of the most iconic streets; housing a building...
Plymouth Marjon takes the next step in becoming the most sustainable university with a brand new shopping store.
After being granted planning permission, Plymouth Marjon university has taken another big step toward becoming a greener environment and reaching that goal of the 2030 carbon zero aim. Following their ground source heat pump scheme, Marjon university has now...
Plymouth Learning Partnership Relocate In Order To Be Accessible To The Future of Supply Teachers
In late November, Plymouth Learning Partnership (PLP) opened a new premises, located at 1 Lower Compton Road. This is the first time ever the company has had a building of their own; having previously rented offices, once even being housed on campus within Marjon. ...
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...
Strikes continue to batter the UK with Royal Mail workers walking out over pay
Royal Mail workers are the latest group to strike over pay, with over 115,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walking out. The strikes, announced earlier last month, are expected to impact the sorting and distribution of letters and parcels for up to...
Australia through to World Cup Last 16 for first time in 16 years
Australia have reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in 16 years. A single goal was enough for the Socceroo’s to seal their place in the Round of 16, a historic moment with this being for the second time they’ve ever achieved that feat. The...
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,...
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...
UPSET OF THE TOURNAMENT? ARGENTINA STUNNED BY SAUDI ARABIA IN GROUP C OPENER
Saudi Arabia, the second lowest ranked team competing in the FIFA World Cup, pulled of a shock comeback against tournament favourites Argentina in the opening game of Group C. 88,000 fans were inside the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar to see one of the most unexpected...
Fullkrug earns Germany 1-1 draw with Spain but they remain bottom of Group E
Germany gained their first point of the 2022 World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Spain in what was a tight affair at Al Bayt Stadium. Both goals came from substitutes in the second half, in a game in which Spain dominated possession but Germany had the more chances. The...
The Controversy Encompassing the Qatar World Cup
As soon as Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 World Cup back in 2010, questions were raised as to how this could have happened. To start with, the Middle Eastern country has never been an attractive prospect for such a prestigious event due to it’s desert climate, but...
Canada Crash out of World Cup but score first ever goal in tournament versus Croatia
Alphonso Davies scores first World Cup goal for Canada but it not enough to stop them heading out of the tournament following a 4-1 lost to Croatia. A double from Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramaric sent the 2018 World Cup finalist top of the group. Following...
Herve Renard: From Cambridge United to leading Saudi Arabia to the biggest World Cup upset over Argentina
The World Cup in Qatar is well underway, we have seen upsets but none bigger than Lionel Messi’s Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia. The victory has been labelled as the biggest upset in World Cup history. The manager leading Saudi Arabia to this victory was Frenchmen...
Princesses take on Saint Agnes coastal walk for Children in Need
Elsa and Rapunzel (or more commonly known as Vicky and I) from Just4kids parties UK walked the round route of Saint Agnes’ coastal path to raise money for Children in need. Vicky Nagy as Elsa and Isobella-Skye Taylor as Rapunzel during the charity walk in Saint Agnes....
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,...
“We’re just planning for a tough game”
Wales take on Iran tomorrow in their penultimate game of group B, which will be a massive game with both sides eager to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Wales fought back for a well-earned point against the USA, with starman Gareth Bale scoring from the spot to...
Youtuber Thogden on track to complete “The Impossible Challenge” to attend every World Cup Game
Youtuber Thogden, who is 21-years old has over 1 million subscribers on YouTube, is currently on Day Five of this challenge. Currently the Bolton Wanderers supporter, is on his way to the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium to watch Portugal vs Ghana after already watching...
Protesters attacked by police following disputes over conditions in Apple’s primary Chinese manufacturer
Footage and images have appeared online depicting violence between police and protestors in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou. These protests come as a result of staff working at Foxconn, Apple’s largest hardware manufacturer producing an estimate of 70% of...
Sin Kiske revealed for Guilty Gear Strive dlc – and is immediately available
Arc Systems current hit game Guilty Gear Strive has announced its new character to be added to its roster today, despite the reveal only being done earlier this week. The response from the community however has been mixed, with audiences expecting a more popular...
Presidential candidate Kanye West is seen together with far-right commentator Nick Fuentes.
Kanye West went to Mar-A- Lago for a meeting with Former President Donald Trump. West recently announced that he will be running for U.S president again after a failed attempt in 2020. West has also announced that he asked Trump to be his running mate for his next...
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...
German legend Lothar Matthaus criticizes Germany Boss’ tactics after shock loss to Japan
Japan have followed Saudi Arabia’s shock win with one of their own coming back from 1-0 down at half time to beat Germany 2-1 and have put Germany in a tough position in their group with Spain to play in their next game who have just beat Costa Rica 7-0 in their...
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....
Harry Kane Fit To Captain Against America
Gareth Southgate has announced today that England captain Harry Kane will be fit to play in England’s 2nd World Cup group match against USA. This comes after the forward suffered a suspected ankle injury in England’s 6-2 win over Iran on Monday and was later...
Access All Areas! – My Experience In The Plymouth Argyle Press Box
Yesterday evening saw my first venture into the world of professional sports media at the Plymouth Argyle vs Charlton Athletic Papa John’s Trophy game. My course-mate Xander and I made our way up to Home Park at roughly quarter past 6 and collected our ‘Access All...
New TikTok function set to Challenge with BeReal
BeReal has truly taken social media by storm, so much so, TikTok have released a similar version known as ‘TikTok Now’. In 2022, BeReal became hugely popular, each user takes one picture a day (front and back camera) of what they are doing in that exact...
More UK rail strikes announced across December and January
The RMT Union has announced four new 48h strike dates, two in December, and two in the new year. After months of travel chaos, passengers are expected to face more disruption across the winter months, after RMT bosses announced further strikes earlier today. Over...
Joe Lycett reveals he did not shred £10k in protest of Beckham’s Qatar deal
Video courtesy of Joe Lycett Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed he did not actually shred £10,000 in protest of David Beckham’s £10m deal to be the ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Lycett had set the former England footballer an ultimatum to withdraw from the...
England Open World Cup Campaign with 6-2 Thrashing of Iran
England comfortably brushed aside Iran in their opening fixture of the 2022 World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. The match was marred somewhat by more controversy as England abandoned plans to wear the OneLove armband in support of inclusivity...
Plans of fee charges for Mount Wise Swimming Pool come to light.
There is a potential risk of the public being made to pay for future swimming sessions at one of Plymouth’s most popular pools. Mount wise is a sought-after, family-friendly waterfront location deemed as “one of the best outdoor swimming pool complexes in the...
How the cost of living crisis will effect your Christmas
Christmas is almost upon us and for most it is a time for celebrations, a big family get together, Christmas dinner and loads of presents. Unfortunately for some, the cost of living will change how their Christmas goes ahead with nearly a fifth of families considering...
“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...
Train or Chinook?
Train or Chinook? Home Secretary Suella Braverman was transported 19 miles from Dover to Manston on Thursday 5th November by a military Chinook helicopter when visiting the overcrowded Manston migrant centre. Suella Braverman being transported via Chinook....
Pereira Scores Stunning Victory Over Adesanya at UFC 281 to Become Middleweight Champion
Alex Pereira secured a monumental comeback win by knocking out defending champion Israel Adesanya in the fifth round of their championship bout to claim the middleweight title at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. MSG witnessed a classic card. It was a fantastic...
Biggest ever university strike to hit UK higher-education institutions
Over 70,000 University staff at 150 universities are set to strike later this month, over pay, conditions, and pensions. The University and College Union (UCU) announced that members had voted overwhelmingly to strike, as the cost-of-living crisis squeezes pay and...
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. ...