University Hospitals Plymouth declares ‘Critical Incident’
Image: Graham Richardson University Hospitals Plymouth, which manages Derriford Hospital, declared the incident on Tuesday morning because of “significant and rising demand for hospital care.” It follows a string of other ‘Critical Incidents’ being declared at NHS...
How big is the Spiking issue in the UK?
Government stats show since the start of this year there has been an increase in reports of spiking in the UK despite the fact awareness of spiking campaigns have increased. Crime Stoppers have warned students, “always keep your drinks in view and avoid accepting...
New AI Traffic Camera appears on Tavistock Road, Plymouth
The AI camera on Tavistock Road (Picture: Louie Rowe) Tavistock Road, in Plymouth, is the home of a new AI Traffic enforcement camera, used to detect a range of motoring offences. The camera, located south of the junction with Runway Road on the A386, captures images...
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...
The Death of the Community Pharmacy
Pharmacies are the pillar of the community, providing medicine and support to the most vulnerable. Pharmacies offer a host of NHS services; prescriptions, treatment, advice, emergency support, and more. 72% of us have used a community pharmacy in the last three...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Government axes new smart motorways after safety concerns.
An all lane-running section of the M23 in Surrey, UK. (Image: Google Street View) The building of new ‘smart motorways’ has been cancelled by Downing Street, owing to safety concerns and a lack of public trust. Fourteen planned smart motorways – including 11...
Government crackdown on anti-social behaviour
The story: The sale of laughing gas to the public will be banned as part of a wider crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Levelling up Secretary Michael Gove said the “scourge” of nitrous oxide is turning public places into “drug taking areas” and is helping fuel...
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...