Student Accommodation Prices…
Prices Of Accommodation In the past few years, the cost of student accommodation has become a massive concern for a plethora of university students. With rent increasing by almost 30% in the past five years, students are finding it increasingly harder to afford to...
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 has the cost-of-living crisis been affecting students?
The cost-of-living crisis has affected everyone around the UK as we see prices of almost everything shotting up over the last year. This has particularly impacted people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The House of Commons Library posted on their website that...
The Impact of Clubs and Societies
It’s estimated there are over 8,000 university clubs and societies in the UK, and whilst these give students a sense of belonging to find their way around university life they can also leave them feeling isolated. Accenture (2021) surveyed over 12,000 students...
Andre Gray stings his former Hornets!
Plymouth Argyle fought back from a goal down not once but twice as they gained a hard earned point against high flying Watford. The Yellows opened the scoring in the eighth minute with an effort bundled over the line by inform Yakoun Issouf Bayo, and the reaction...
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...
Theatre review : Delicate
We are all one, and we all have this in common: we are all delicate. Our delicacy, pain and growth unites us, and we share it not only with each other but with our most precious possession, planet earth. Extraordinary Bodies portray this relationship beautifully and...
Armed forces personnel bank data compromised in Ministry of Defence hack
Image: PA The Ministry of Defence has been the target of a large-scale data breach, it is understood. Sky News has reported that China was behind the cyberattack. A third-party payroll system has been hacked, potentially compromising the bank details of all serving...
Tory Defeat as Labour Sweeps Plymouth Elections
The Conservative Party have lost 13 seats overnight in the 2024 Local Election, in what follows a national trend, as voters turn their backs on the party. Labour has seen gains of 10 seats, which brings their overall majority to 42. Independent candidates also gained...
Rebuilding Plymouth: 80 Years On
Bedford Street, Plymouth, c. 1882 World War II left Plymouth reeling. A major port city that bore the brunt of the Luftwaffe’s attacks on the nights of 1941. With over 18,000 houses damaged, and nearly 4,000 destroyed, a plan was needed to help stitch back together...
Ian foster relieved of managerial duties at Plymouth Argyle
Last night, Plymouth Argyle announced that Ian Foster would be leaving the club with immediate effect. For many Argyle fans, this was no surprise after suffering a fifth consecutive home loss against Bristol City – a club record albeit a bad one. The atmosphere...
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...