Plymouth Patriots Beat The LDN Lions
The London Lions have finally been defeated! The underdogs, Plymouth Patriots, put on an outstanding performance Friday evening and beat the undefeated London Lions. It was a special moment for the Patriots as they also got their coach Paul James his historic 500th...
Arteta Fumes At Decision
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is fuming with the referees and VAR’s decision that led to them conceding against Newcastle in the heated premier League clash on Saturday evening. United’s Anthony Gordon scored the controversial opener in the sixty-fourth minute of the...
Plymouth Argyle draw in six goal thriller against Middlesborough
Plymouth Argyle drew to Middlesborough in a six goal thriller. Managers Steven Schumacher and Michael Carrick shared their thoughts on the ‘outstanding’ performance of their players The Greens started strong in the first 20 minutes, until an own goal from Lewis Gibson...
Emma Watson and Gabby George are on the latest ACL list at Manchester United
Manchester United have suffered the latest ACL injuries with Emma Watson and Gabby George both being forced off the pitch by the medical staff in two different fixtures. Just days before the WSL was due to start on the 1st October, Scotland and Man United midfielder...
Duane Davis arrested on suspicion of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur
Former gang leader Duane Keith “Keefe D” Davis has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Tupac Shakur. The murder took place 7th September 1996, a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas that resulted in the 25-year-old later dying in hospital on the 13th September that same...
Not a Laughing Matter!
New laws that will see users and suppliers of ‘laughing gas’ fined or potentially imprisoned for up to 14 years officially came into effect today. The new legislation that brands the substance a Class C drug enforces an ‘unlimited fine’ on those who are found in...
‘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...
Suella Braverman accuses police of double standards
Suella Braverman has been condemned for accusing the Metropolitan Police of applying “double standards” to protests. The Home Secretary, writing a brazen article in The Times, claimed aggressive right-wing protestors were “rightly met with a stern response”, while...
Plymouth City Patriots vs Caledonia Gladiators
Unfortunate Friday For The Plymouth City Patriots Plymouth City Patriots took on the Caledonia Gladiators Friday night at Plymouth Pavilion stadium however weren’t Plymouths night. The Gladiators were able to take the win in a 10-point game, ending at 82-72. This was...
Will Netflix’s live action One Piece adaptation live up to expectations?
Tomorrow, Netflix’s much anticipated live action One Piece adaptation will be released. One Piece is the best selling manga series of all time written by Eiichiro Oda. The most important part of any live action series is making sure the cast can encapsulate...
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...
England Squad Announced for Women’s World Cup 2023
The Story England Women’s manager Sarina Weigman has named her 23 player squad for the 2023 World Cup. The squad sees Lauren James and Katie Robinson selected for their first major tournament. It sees the return of Bethany England, who has scored 13 goals in seven...
My Premier League Team of the Season
The 2022/2023 Premier League season has been one of the most exciting in recent times. With an intense relegation battle which could see some of the big names in the league facing the drop. To seeing the likes of Newcastle, Brighton and Aston Villa fighting amongst...
A red signal for Great British Railways: the biggest reform to UK rail in 30 years axed by PM
The largest reform of the UK’s railways since privatisation in the 1990s has been shelved by the government, The Times reports. The plans were announced by the former Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, in 2021, with the intention of fixing the fragmented nature of the...
Family Tree at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
★★★★ I will admit, before entering The Drum theatre to see Family Tree; I had no idea who Henrietta Lacks was, nor the legacy that she’s passed on through years of medicinal science. Left uncredited in our history books, her cells form the basis of the most important...
Stop Trying To Be Fantastic
STOP TRYING TO BE FANTASTIC – MOLLY NAYLOR – DRUM THEATRE 5th May 2023 Produced in association with Inn Crowd Co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre Supported with funding from Arts Council England Norwich Theatre 19th May 2023 2Northdown, London King’s...
Faun At Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
★★★★ ½ Meet Ace, 22, trans, queer and currently sofa surfing. When we meet them, they’ve just sorted out sofa number 13. Commissioned by Cardboard Citizens, Faun takes the shape of a beautifully constructed play that explores themes of homelessness affecting the...
The Story of Argyle’s Promotion
by Dan Bowen https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/doughnut/files/2023/05/PAFC-Promotion-Audio-Story-FINAL.mp3 PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 1-0 BURTON ALBION Featuring the likes of Bali Mumba, Niall Ennis, Jay Matete, Adrian Durham and John Acres, this audio package brings the story of...
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: Plymouth Street Food Festival
The first ever Plymouth Street Food Festival took place last bank holiday weekend and saw 20 top street food venders from across the country at Central Park – and apart from the inevitable queuing, it was an unmissable event in the area. The hosts also run Cornwall...
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...
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...
Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
★★ ½ The setting is Brandenburg, Germany in 1933 and in the streets nobody is safe as the Nazisare burning books and suspending civil rights; with many desperately searching for a methodof escape. They’ve persecuted the Jews and are now setting their sights on...
We Are The Land & Wampanoag Takeover Review
The Mayflower ship has become an iconic symbol of Plymouth’s history since it set sail in 1620, with our ocean city having large-scale plans to celebrate the Mayflower 400 that were halted, just as the world was during the pandemic in 2020. But what’s come of this is...
TikTok’s most recent “Overstimulation” trend is a testament to its impact on media
If you’ve found yourself scrolling through the rabbit hole that is TikTok’s for you page in the last month, you may have come to find a new type of video that has been making its rounds on the platform. This new content, commonly referred to by those on...
Who attacked the Nord Stream pipeline?
The Nord Stream pipeline is a vast network of offshore natural gas pipelines that run from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea. It supplies Western Europe with natural gas to heat our homes and feed our families. The project funded by a consortium of companies...
Mobile network ‘Three’ suffers issues with UK Emergency Alert test
The alert sent to mobile devices. Note the Welsh translation sent to devices in Wales. Customers of the UK’s fourth largest mobile operator, Three, have complained they didn’t receive the UK Government’s Emergency Alerts test notification, or that it was delayed by...
BBC loses Twitter verification badge and is spared of “Publicly-funded media” label
The BBC, and thousands of other Twitter accounts, have lost their verification badges as the social media giant removes “legacy verified checkmarks.” Individuals have to pay £8 per month to stay verified through a subscription to Twitter Blue, with businesses having...
Last Minute winner keeps Plymouth at the top of the table whilst Broadhead leads Ipswich to a comeback against Port Vale: League One Round Up
Shrewsbury 1-2 Plymouth Another away win for Plymouth sees the Pilgrims stay one point clear at the top of League One ahead of Ipswich Town. The green army faced Mid table Shrewsbury Town, who had not one in five before the meeting on Tuesday night. However,...
How can you use your mobile phone to become a better journalist
Mobile phones have become an indispensable tool for journalists in the modern age. With the advent of smartphones, journalists have access to a powerful toolkit that allows them to gather, record, edit, and publish news stories from almost anywhere. In this article,...
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...
UNITED STING THE BEES AND CLIMB BACK INTO TOP FOUR
Manchester United beat Brentford 1-0 at Old Trafford in a game that saw Marcus Rashford return to scoring ways in the Premier League. The only goal of the game came in the 27th minute when the red devil’s top scorer volleyed past David Raya from close range. Eric ten...
The Origins of April’s ‘Pink’ Moon and the Other Months Unique Full Moons
April’s “pink” moon will appear on Wednesday night. It will reach its fullest at 5:34 a.m. Thursday morning. The “pink” moon is the common name for April’s full moon. Despite its name, this doesn’t mean the moon will actually appear to be pink. Each month’s full...
PLWR: NO HAALAND, NO PROBLEM FOR CITY, MAGPIES HUNT DOWN TOP FOUR AND PALACE LEAVE IT LATE ON ROY’S RETURN
Last week in the Premier League we returned from the international break with all 20 teams back in action. Manchester City welcomed a familiar foe in the form of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in a five-goal thriller at the Etihad. This week was all about the bottom of the...
Arsenal win a massive 3 points to keep them in the WSL Title race.
Arsenal near ever closer to a first league title for four years. They have beaten Manchester City 2-1 at Meadow Park. A wonder goal from Katie McCabe sealed the result for the Gunners, who are vying for both domestic and European success. In what could be a...
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...
EMILIANO SALA – FOUR YEARS ON
Just over four years on from the tragic death of footballer Emiliano Sala, the story still continues. Sala was a passenger on a flight between Nantes and Cardiff which crashed into the English Channel near Guernsey on the 21st of January 2019. Both Sala and pilot...
Plymouth City council to install controversial parking meters on the Plympton Ridgeway
Plymouth City Council has installed new parking meters on the Ridgeway in Plympton. The meters will charge people who park in the two main car parks on the Ridgeway £2 if they are to stay for over two hours with the cost increasing the longer a visitor stays. The...
The locations of all traffic enforcement cameras in Plymouth
Have you been driving in Plymouth and accidentally ended up in a bus lane? Well, you wouldn’t be the only one, as in the last five years Plymouth City Council has fined over 107,000 motorists for bus lane and keep-clear offences. However, since 2017, the amount of...
England Women Squad Announcement April 2023
The Story Sarina Weigman has named her 25 player squad for the upcoming matches in April. The squad sees the return of both Hannah Hampton and Jordan Nobbs after their successful recent performance for Aston Villa. It also sees the exclusion of Ebony Salmon and Emily...
How a South African Daisy Imitates Female Flies to attract Males
Scientists have discovered how a daisy native to South Africa imitates female flies to attract males for pollination. The daisy known as Gorteria diffusa is the only one of its kind known to do this. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found three sets...
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
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)...
Plymouth Argyle Wembley Invasion – Third Time’s A Charm?
The News: This Sunday sees Plymouth Argyle in only their third ever Wembley Final, with this being the first ever in a domestic cup final. The Pilgrims, currently 1st in League One, are taking on fellow promotion rivals Bolton Wanderers who sit 5th in League One. ...
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...
THE ITALIAN JOB: KANE BREAKS SCORING RECORD AS ENGLAND CLAIM ALL THREE POINTS
Ten-man England beat Italy 1-2 as Gareth Southgate’s side kick-started their Euro 2024 qualification campaign by beating the defending European Champions. Two first half goals saw England over the line with Harry Kane becoming England’s all-time top goalscorer when he...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: CONTE LOSES IT, SIMMS EVERTON HERO AND SENSATIONAL SAKA
The past weekend in the premier league was jammed packed full of goals. There were two six-goal thrillers at both Elland Road and St Mary’s as well as a five-goal cracker at The Emirates. Relegation candidates staked their claim for survival and the top four race took...
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...
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...