The Cuban sandwich
Here is my recipe for a really tasty ham sandwich that you can make yourself at home, this recipe comes from a loose adaptation of the Cuban sandwich which usually involves generous helpings of ham, roast pork, cheese and gherkins (or pickles) put between a sandwich...
Hope…
HOPE… it’s all we have This morning, as usual, I ventured out on my morning walk so the dog and I could both have our daily exercise. Once again it’s yet another dull, dank and drizzly February day, with nothing much to look forward...
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov – Recap
Alexander Volkov def Alistair Overeem via TKO (Main Event) The power and precision of Alexander Volkov proved too much for the Dutch veteran to handle, with the outright favourite getting the victory at the UFC Apex. With the two originally supposed to fight a...
Word of the day…
Dreck Definition: noun – slang 1 excrement; dung 2 worthless trash; junk My favourite word which I have stumbled across so far today is dreck. Once again, it perfectly describes it’s meaning, and is an apt word for much of what you may find online these...
Does N’Golo Kante have a future at Chelsea? ‘The battle for the central midfield spot”
Since Thomas Tuchel’s arrival at Chelsea Football Club a couple of weeks ago, the philosophy of the club has changed quite dramatically since the departure of Chelsea legend Frank Lampard who despite only being at the club for 18 months left the club in 9th...
Covid vaccination passports may be the only way for us to travel again
It’s been nearly two years since a lot of us have been on a covid free holiday and the idea of being able to hop on a plane and travel somewhere warm seems unimaginable. That was until British Officials announced that they are planning a system in which travellers may...
Graham Potter – The New Manager Of The Month?
Is Graham Potter to be the new Premier League Manger of the Month? It has not been an easy ride for the Seagulls with the teams first win of this year against Leeds in early January. Potter is up against Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Manchester City’s Pep...
Lowe and Schumacher Sign Long-Term
Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe, along with his assistant manager and right-hand man Steven Schumacher, have both committed their future to the Pilgrims, signing new contracts that will keep them at the club until 2024. Lowe, who has seemingly become a popular...
Kit4Kids Crowdfunder campaign started to supply over 375 laptops for Cornish schools.
The Kit4Kids campaign has been started to provide Cornish schools with much-needed laptops and data dongles. There are currently over 1800 children in Cornwall without access to a computer or affordable data connection which can negatively impact on their education,...
Thinking of getting a dog? Read this first…..
So, you think you like dogs? They’re cute fluffy bundles of endless fun, aren’t they? Well, read on and you may change your mind… It is often said ‘a dog is for life not just for Christmas’ and this is absolutely true. But there are many...
Why Can’t My Grandad Play For Athletic Bilbao?
My Grandad would love to play for Bilbao, especially as my grandmother loves the shirt, unchanged since creation all the way back in 1903. But when someone asks you to name a Spanish football club you almost instantly think of one of the ‘big three’, being Barcelona,...
Kevin Hart agrees to play Roland in upcoming Borderlands movie
American comedian Kevin Hart has agreed to play the role of Roland in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular RPG/looter-shooter, after long negotiations. The news was revealed on the official Borderlands Facebook account, with the company behind the popular...
Covid-19 VS Mental Health
So far, the pandemic has taken the lives of nearly 100,000 British citizens. Due to covid, there has been an increase in another huge problem amongst our communities. Mental health. We have all spent the past year in isolation, unable to see or talk to our loved ones...
What’s going on Microsoft?
The latest next-gen consoles are out but most of us may have to wait a little while longer until we can get our hands on one. Some of you may have noticed retail outlets raising the price of Microsoft’s Xbox live gold membership in the months leading up to the...
Players to Managers
In recent years, scores and scores of ex professional players have made the leap to management, the likes of Steven Gerrard at Rangers, Frank Lampard at Derby County and Chelsea, Ole Gunnar Solskær at Manchester United and Scott Parker at Fulham are just a few...
Frank Lampard – The Complete Package?
‘Super Frankie Lampard’ is undoubtably one of Chelsea’s greatest ever players to grace the pitch at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder player 648 games for the Blues and is their all time record goal scorer, hitting the back of the net a cool 211 times. He won all there...
Did Sir Alex Ferguson’s Influence on Officials Effect How Successful He Was?
The hairdryer. A term most football fans know is synonymous with Manchester United and more specifically Sir Alex Ferguson. A brief explanation of the term would be ‘the heat generated from perhaps the Premier League’s most successful ever manager’s mouth as he towers...
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Protected: Sports Mental Health Pod – Ep.26
The reality of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
With months of hard work, trials and dedication the medical scientists are now distributing batches of the vaccination out to healthcare workers, the elderly and the vulnerable. Margaret Keenan was the first person to get this jab, 91 years of age in the next week and...
Aston Villa vs Everton Called off Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
On Sunday 17th January 2021, Aston Villa was set to host Everton for a Premier League match but unfortunately due to Villa’s training ground staying closed due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the game had to be postponed. This isn’t the first time Aston Villa have...
Are the rumours of Donald Trump true?
As more progress is made, trials continue and doses being given out- conspiracy theories begin to arise. It was not too long ago that it was announced that Donald trump and his wife, Melania Trump, had tested positive for Covid-19. From then on they were admitted to a...
Manchester United draw Liverpool in Huge FA Cup Game
On Monday 11th January 2021, the FA Cup round 4 draw was held, and saw many big games made, but not as big as Manchester United taking on Liverpool at Old Trafford. This match is considered one of the best rivalries in football that stems back to 1894 when the two...
The True Effects Of Social Media On Society
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The Siege at the Capitol – and the White Privilege it shows (audio)
https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/doughnut/files/2021/01/US-Capitol-Siege-White-privilege.m4a TRANSCRIPT: At around 2pm yesterday, January 6th, Trump supporters entered the US Capitol building, rioting about the election vote. The building was locked down, with some workers...
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The effect of video games on mental health
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Brockhampton: A Comeback From Controversy
To detail Brockhampton’s anticipated return in 2021, I, Ryan McCabe, discuss how the band’s history could affect the success of their new album on release: https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/doughnut/files/2021/01/Brockhampton.m4a...
2021: The end of the Tampon Tax
While 2020 mainly brought us hardships and struggles, many hoped 2021 would be a better year for all, and we seem to be off on a better foot. As of the 1st January 2021, the so-called ‘Tampon Tax’ is being abolished in England. About bloody time. Sanitary...
What Formula One can Learn from the 2020 Season
Formula One is officially over for 2020 – and what a year it has been. With COVID-19 shaking up the entire calendar, we were treated to an unforgettable season at some of the world’s greatest tracks. F1, this year, has been one of the most action-packed...
Discrimination within the Uk’s acting industry
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Devon to Join Tier 3 Following Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Plymouth and the rest of Devon have been moved to the Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions following a revision to the tier system by the Government this evening. The changes are due to take place at 12:00am on 31st December 2020, following a rise in COVID-19 cases over the...
The joys and the agony….
Ask anyone who’s become a mum what it’s like, and I can guarantee they’ll never be able to describe the magnitude of how it feels. Firstly, please don’t misunderstand, I realise how lucky I am to have had the good fortune to bear three healthy children, and I will...
Nightmare In New York
New York is the city most people think of when they hear the phrase The American Dream, the national ethos of the United States. Based on the principles of freedom, prosperity, and success. However, the Big Apple has been subject to a drastic decline in recent years,...
Sergio Perez to replace Alexander Albon at Red Bull in 2021
Racing Point’s Sergio Perez officially revealed to the world yesterday morning that he has signed for Red Bull Racing, replacing Alexander Albon to partner Max Verstappen for the 2021 season. The Mexican signed a one-year contract with Red Bull after being...
Dota 2’s 7.28 update has launched with new hero “Hoodwinked”
Dota 2 has just received its latest update, adding a new furry-fiend and multiple hero changes. Steams most popular MOBA Dota 2, has just unveiled its 120th hero; a squirrel wielding a crossbow named “Hoodwink” along with many new game-play changes,...
COVID-19: How will it affect our 2021?
2020 has been a year to forget after the discovery of an unknown virus in Wuhan, Eastern China now known as COVID-19. The virus came and swept all of us by storm with what started as a few reports from the Chinese city turning into a worldwide pandemic in mid-March...
Swift vs Scooter: The story so far
Taylor Swift had responded to the recent news that Scooter Braun has sold her masters for $300 million. With Swift in an ongoing battle to own the rights to her own music, let’s take a look back at the story so far, and how this only emphasises the feminist icon she...
Riches to “Rags”: The story of Team Fortress 2
“Welcome to Team Fortress 2. After nine years in development, hopefully it would’ve been worth the wait.” When gamers around the world heard Gabe Newell speak those now iconic words in a simple in-game tutorial message on October 10th, 2007, few could predict what...
Holiday homes in Cornwall… are locals being pushed out for good, and what affect is this having?
Most people think of Cornwall as a rich county, full of life and beautiful scenery. But is this really all it is? Many towns in Cornwall are upmarket, with newly built houses and popular shops… However, there is also another side to Cornwall if you look past the...
Protecting black bees in the south-west
George Mitchell is a 24-year-old insect enthusiast who recently embarked on an apprenticeship in the Rame Peninsula looking after Cornwall’s very own black bees. Mitchell is interested in all types of insects, but is primarily concerned about the decline of bees. He...
The Undertaker Retires After 30 Long Years of Hard Work and Dedication to the Sport
“In the last 28 years, I’d say conservatively I’ve had 15, 16, 17 surgeries.” “The human body isn’t made to take what we do to it”. “My time has come to let The Undertaker rest in peace.” The final bell tolls... #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/4TXao9floB...
James Cleverly – The Potential of a Smooth Brexit
Cleverly has claimed that a “deal can still be done” between Britain and the EU. Brexit has been a major story in UK news since the referendum in June 2016. Surrounding Brexit there has been a lot of uncertainty, especially around trade deals with both the EU and...
More than 450 admitted to hospital in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
Over the weekend mystery has swept through the city of Eluru In Southern India, hundreds of people collapsed and experienced nausea and epilepsy-like behaviour, there have been reports of people loosing consciousness and foaming at the mouth. Andhra Pradesh is already...
September 11th, 2001: A Day that Changed the World Forever
Picture it. 8:45am. Tuesday 11th September 2001. You sit at your desk on an average Tuesday morning, sipping your coffee and checking your emails. Though, it wasn’t your average Tuesday morning. All of a sudden you are knocked out of your seat from the sound of what...
The Monolith on Monarch Marl
First, odd metallic Monolith were seen in Utah, California, the Netherlands and Romania, and now, the Isle of Wight. The First case: November 18th, the Red Rock Desert Monolith. (12ft Tall) Removed 27th November, by an unidentified group, supposedly including Andy...
Harry’s Style (The Story, the Support, and the Sarcasm)
Vogue released its December 2020 cover, and it got a lot of support and backlash due to it featuring their first solo male cover star – Harry Styles. Not only that, but Styles was wearing a dress and a blazer in the shoot, which caused some controversy regarding...
Fans back, Trent back, Liverpool back?
A feeling of delight was felt across the red half of Merseyside on Sunday evening as 2000 Liverpool fans returned to Anfield and watched their side complete a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves, and with Trent Alexander-Arnold back in the squad, there was definitely a...
Are snowy winters in the UK becoming a thing of the past?
After Met Office analysis, climate change in the UK could start to affect the cold weather we experience in the winter months. The average coldest day across the past three decades in the UK has been -4.3 Celsius, but if emissions keep rising, the coldest day in the...
Brexit trade agreement: Final push in attempt for trade deal
Fishing and competition appear to be at the forefront of the latest deadlock between No10 and the EU, but the UK government maintain there “still time to reach an agreement. European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen is to meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson on...
OPINION: Trump’s presidential denial
Donald Trump is a man consumed by wealth, power, and lust for winning. But what happens when that winning streak comes to an end, when the ego of the world’s most egotistical leader is dented. We are bearing witness to the downfall of a US President almost in...
Mumma G has the last word on this year’s I’m a Celeb…
Sadly, I’m a Celebrity Get Me out Here has finished for another year. The Queen of the Castle crown was taken for the very first time by Mumma G – otherwise known as Giovanna Fletcher, wife of Tom McFly Fletcher and mother of 3 bundles of boy-joy –...
Sergio Perez wins drama-filled Sakhir Grand Prix following Heartbreak for Russell
Racing Point Formula One Team’s Sergio Perez has won his first ever Formula One race after 190 starts in the sport. The Mexican now holds the record for the most race starts before his maiden victory, which he took at last night’s Sakhir Grand Prix. This...
Unus Annus: A look back at the literal once in a lifetime adventure.
November 14th, 2019.A YouTube channel named Unus Annus was created by famous Youtubers Markiplier (Mark Fishbach) and CrankGameplays (Ethan Nestor-Darling).The premise was simple. Once a day, a new video would be uploaded onto this new channel, but after one year, not...
Caoimhin Kelleher: The New Liverpool Number 2?
On Tuesday 1st December 2020, Liverpool faced Ajax in the Champions League, their first team goalkeeper Alisson Becker was not fit enough to start the match. To most Liverpool fans, this meant Adrián would step up to replace him, but not this time. This time it was a...
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After we introduced you to the world of magazine covers, this post will give you some general tips about cover design and headline writing. Of course you will have to be the judge if these concepts will work for your audience and we would like to point out that these...
Plymouth reveals the truth behind closed doors over family poverty: Poverty in the pandemic
The person who is quoted various times in this article wanted to be left anonymous; the name used instead for him is ‘Charlie’ With some areas of England already struggling to support their families, coronavirus has turned the lives of many people upside down. Jobs...
The Call of Cthulhu – a life-changing tabletop experience (Artefact Piece).
H.P Lovecraft was a prolific American writer, of whom is known for the creation of the Cthuhlu Mythos and his Cosmic Horror. Lovecraft himself wasn’t well known in his time, and his work was often pushed aside and highly criticized. Lovecraft passed away in...
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...
Should Established relationships be allowed to see each other?
With the UK pandemic continuing and more restrictions coming into place, the vast majority of the public are becoming more frustrated with what is actually “right” and “wrong”. In tier 2, you must not meet socially indoors with people who live...
The duchess warns of lockdown loneliness for parents
Research from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Foundation shows loneliness among parents of young children has “dramatically increased” during the Covid-19 pandemic. People who are in more deprived areas of the UK have felt the most cut off...
Huawei 5G Ban: UK to bring forward end of 5G kit
The government has announced that telecom companies must remove Huawei equipment from its 5G networks by September, marking a significant U-turn from the decision made in January. This move comes after the July announcement that no new kit from Chinese firm Huawei...
Edison Cavani : Hero by day , Villain by night
Manchester United striker Edison Cavani is expected to be investigated by the FA after a social media post incident that took place after United’s game against Southampton on Sunday afternoon. The former PSG man shared a fan’s story to his Instagram which featured a...
Donald’s Drama crisis
Donald Trump’s right-hand man and personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani was once one of the most respected individuals in the United States. Following the September 11th attacks, as the mayor of New York, he galvanized a broken city and gave hope to millions. Now, however,...
What is going on in the Premier League?
For most people it’s been a strange year full of lockdowns, masks & tiers. But as we edge closer to 2021 and a potential light at the end of this tunnel, it’s finally time for fans to return to stadiums, allbeit a small amount, but it’s a step in the right...
The Miracle of Bahrain
Frenetic Grand Prix held in Bahrain where we witnessed one of the biggest accidents in recent years. Thanks to all the safety measures offered by the FIA, Romain Grosjean emerged “unscathed” from a spectacular accident that 10 years ago would have ended in...
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...
Southampton 2-3 Man United: Fernandes Having a Big Impact on Manchester United Just like Ronaldo Did
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has recently stated that Bruno Fernandes has had a positive impact on Manchester United since joining the Red Devils back in January 2020. The Portuguese attacking midfielder has made 36 appearances and scored 22 goals in total for United in all...
I’m a celebrity and the effects it could have on the wildlife of Wales.
Concerns have been raised as to whether ITV show I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is safe for the environment. Conservatives have warned that the welsh countryside, where the show is filmed, could be permanently damaged should any of the live animals used...
A race full of emotion: F1 2020 Season Review – Bahrain
Disclaimer – this article contains a detailed description of an upsetting accident that occurred during today’s race. There were no fatalities during the race and the article has been written in the most respectful way possible; but if this topic is...
How Coronavirus has impacted the already struggling High Street
Following the closure of non-essential shops following the start of the second and most recent lockdown, which was on the 5th November, many retail industries are facing a possible collapse. The biggest names that have been suffering come under Sir Philip...
Peppytones – how are they keeping busy?
The low-down on Toby before Peppytones….. As a small boy Toby loved music and, born into a family of musicians, you could say music has always been his destiny. Once he’d passed through a Thomas the Tank engine obsession, I remember him singing along in the car...
Descender’s Review
Summary Descender’s feels like a truly polished and well thought out rogue-bike title, that excels in blending the highly intense world of extreme mountain biking, with the hardcore style of rogue games. With more than enough features to make the game a steal at...
Christmas covid rules
The leaders of the four UK nations had an emergency meeting to discuss how the people of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland can celebrate Christmas with the looming cloud of coronavirus above us all. The emergency meetings, which by the way are aptly code...
Great British Bake Off – the Final
Sadly, we’ve reached the Final of 2020’s Great British Bake Off. A slightly subdued undertone was apparent with the lack of usual family and friends in the beautiful gardens surrounding the tent, awaiting the outcome. This year the guests comprised of a combination of...
The Apian question: Are bee numbers still dropping?
Everyone has heard the cry: “Save the bees!” But have bee numbers increased since the start of the movement? Have our efforts really paid off? Bees are one of the most important insects in the world. They do a vital job: Pollination. But, since the early 1990s, the...
Fresher 5 – Izzie, Zhara and Georgia
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Covid 19 and the cost of PPE to the planet
I can’t be the only person to have noticed discarded disposable (or not) masks littering our streets and outside spaces over the last few months. This has become an increasing worry, so even though I knew I would be horrified by what I found; I decided the time had to...
Hector Back Home – OpTic Gaming back under ownership of Hector ‘H3cz’ Rodriguez.
After just over a year, Hector ‘H3cz’ Rodriguez has once again taken ownership of OpTic Gaming from Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) after having been acquired by Infinite Esports & Entertainment [OpTic Gaming’s Parent Company] in a takeover by IGC in...
Melania Trump ‘counting down the minutes’ to divorce husband
Donald Trump has not only lost the election, but he might have also lost his wife as well. Trump’s ex-political adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman, said the couple’s relationship was over and Melania was simply waiting for the President to lose power before...
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Study shows Covid-19 vaccine prevents 90% of infection
Hopeful developments for a vaccine against COVID-19 are taking place, after Pfizer and BioNTech SE announced interim results showing their vaccine prevented more than 90% of infections in a volunteer study. The company says there have been no serious side effects and...
“No one understands how bad it is when you’re mentally ill” Bru-C reveals heartbreaking struggle with mental health
Up and coming EDM/D&B rapper Bru-C has came back from a prolonged social media silence with an update about his mental health and future album release. One of Nottingham’s finest stars of the revolutionary urban music movements, Bru-C, has put out a plea to...
Living Wage increases to £9.50 an hour
The real living wage is set to increase by 20p for over 250,000 people in the UK. The increase of the real living wage has been designed to help benefit both workers and families during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the wage increasing by 20p for the majority of people...
US voters question Joe Biden’s temper after interview with Nick Clegg resurfaces
During an interview with Nick Clegg, Joe Biden claimed he was not an angry person. However, recently, certain things about the ex-Vice President have surfaced recently, throwing that claim into new light. According to this interview, Biden and Clegg worked together...
We’re Off to See the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard in Blue
The arrival of Hakim Ziyech at Chelsea wasn’t exactly that of a fairy tale at first. Picking up an injury in the Blues’ first pre season fixture against Graham Potter’s Brighton and Hove Albion sparked questions as to how long it would be until the Moroccan Winger...
How “quick-turnaround” Covid tests will change lockdown and self-isolation
New ‘quick-turnaround’ COVID tests are being trialled in Liverpool as of now and have potential to be a “major breakthrough” against the severity of lockdown and in the battle against coronavirus claims George Eustice. Faster testing, if successful, would be a major...
Dana White: Adesanya will “move up to 205 and fight Jan”
UFC head honcho Dana White has fast tracked Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya and Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz for a Light Heavyweight bout, after Adesanya’s Number 1 Middleweight contender Robert Whittaker stated he has no interest in fighting...
Klopp happy with Liverpool draw after De Bruyne’s missed opportunity
Liverpool FC manager, Jürgen Klopp, was happy with his team’s performance on Sunday night’s match against Manchester City despite a draw in the City of Manchester Stadium. The score at full time was 1-1 for the red and light-blue-themed teams, though the...
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners: The Highs & Lows
The international break couldn’t come at a better time for Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal men. After the dominating win at Old Trafford, The Gunners were looking to push on with a comfortable home fixture against Aston Villa, not quite. Within his first year of...
Chocolate expert reveals how to eat yours and reap the health benefits
Have you been eating your chocolate in the wrong way? UK chocolate expert Jennifer Earle from Ecstasy Tours has explained how we should be munching our chocolate in a completely different way than we have done for years. Instead of just chucking it in and chomping,...
Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola Join Forces to Urge the Premier league to Allow Five Substitutions
Following Manchester City vs Liverpool 1-1 draw, questions were raised by Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola about the five substitution rule. Pep Guardiola told the BBC, “Around the world, five subs are key, but here it’s totally the opposite. We’ve...
BIDEN 2020: President-elect on plans to overturn Trump’s term as President
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris [to be the first female US Vice President] upon their first national address announced that they had been working on putting together a group of scientists and experts to help combat the Coronavirus...
Ethiopian crisis: A civil war waiting to happen
Ethiopian crisis: A civil war waiting to happen Bombing in the northern region of Tigray has resulted in aid agencies calling on world leaders to intervene as the week-long conflict in Ethiopia intensifies. Prime minister Abiy Ahmed has ordered air strikes on various...
Nature’s little helper
With the approaching onset of winter, light levels are now lessening, and depression and low mood can become an increasing problem for many people. This, combined with a second lockdown in progress, means it’s never been more important for us to connect...
Beach walks found to have positive mental health impacts
As the UK enter a second lockdown, many people find themselves wanting some time out of the house for some fresh air. For those living in Cornwall, there are many scenic routes, coastal paths and beaches to explore for some daily exercise. With PM Boris Johnson asking...