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...
Women in Plymouth come forward surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents
After the news about Sarah Everard, more and more women have come forward to talk about sexual harassment, sexual assault or even times they have felt uncomfortable in the presence of men. Here in Plymouth, with the presence of two Universities, it means there is a...
Racism: Is The UK Just As Guilty As The US?
Racial injustice has been around since before the slave trade in the 15th century and has recently started a wave of protests all over the world. Racism is quite prevalent in America where viral clips are spread to other countries for us all to see. There have been...
Noise complaints reach a high at Plymouth Marjon University
According to crime statistics in the area, Plymouth Marjon University and surrounding areas have had over 100 noise complaints in the past six months. This is presumably due to the national lockdown. As students are unable to leave the campus, they are often forced...
UK terrorism threat level raised to “severe” amidst global pandemic
Home Secretary Priti Patel has released a statement as of today, addressing the new terrorism threat level within the UK. Patel has now told the public that the “Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has changed the terrorism threat level across the UK from...
1 million cash and guns seized in police raid on ‘illegal casino’ at mansion in Canada
More than C$1 million (£584,000) in cash and 11 guns with ammunition have been seized by police who raided an alleged illegal casino at a mansion in Ontario, Canada. York Regional Police have just released video of the July raid, which was part of an ongoing...
Sara-Jane Vanstone – JAMC06 Media Law Portfolio
Piece to Camera Scrip: Pre-trial –A man was arrested today outside his home in Taunton on suspicion of fraud amounting to £1million say Avon and Somerset police. Committal –Exeter Crown Court heard this morning that 63 years old Jon Andrews of Flood Street, Taunton...
A Fire at Marjon? Don’t Worry Its Planned.
The Criminology and Forensic Criminology department at Marjon will be holding a fire on the car park tomorrow! Yes you heard that right. The event which will take place tomorrow morning is open to all first and second year students studying in these areas and is...
Gunman slaughters 12 suspected students at California bar
Yet another American mass shooting has taken the lives of 12 young people including a police officer at a college music night. The suspect reportedly walked straight through the front door – armed and extremely dangerous- and opened fire on the 200 people packed...
Professional footballer Bendtner sentenced to 50 days in prison
Ex- Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has been convicted of physically assaulting a taxi driver by punching him in the face and kicking the man. Currently playing for Rosenborg, Bendtner walked free from the Copenhagen City Courtroom pending an appeal at a higher...