Formula 3 Driver Sophia Floersch Returns Home After 11 Hour Surgery
17-year-old Formula 3 driver Sophia Floersch has returned home to Germany after undergoing spinal surgery following her high speed crash in the Macau Grand Prix. The 11 hour surgery was the result of a horrifying crash that saw her car take flight before crashing into...
Marjon Fire Demonstration
A controlled fire was set this morning in car park 5 to assist Criminology and Forensic Criminology students at Marjon to learn more about fire assessment. The event took place at 09:30 this morning and many students have already given lots of positive feedback about...
A brave step forward for Golf yet the foundations will always remain the same
The day was the 26th November of this year that Golf’s new vision was seen by the world, although we say world, the world had to pay a $19.99 pay-per-view charge to watch it. Normally pay-per-view is reserved for such sports as Boxing, UFC and even the sports...
Tyson Fury Confident For Victory Over Wilder
Tyson Fury is feeling extremely confident ahead of his fight with Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder tomorrow night. The highly anticipated fight will see the return of the British boxer after having his titles stripped from him and spending time in rehab. The...
FA Vase takes centre stage on a busy weekend of non-league football
The last time a team from the South West tasted FA Vase glory was over 10 years ago when Dave Leonard led Truro City to cup success, as they defeated AFC Totten 3-1 at Wembley. This weekend, the competition moves into the 3rd round, with a strong South West contingent...
Luis Costa: Why Jose Mourinho will always be The Special One
Criticise him all you want, call for his sacking all you want, Jose Mourinho is the Special One. He’s never been knocked out in the group stage in the Champions League and the two times he hasn’t been in it, he’s won the Europa League but he gets...
The Day is Done: I’m Feeling A Bit Grouchy
I am Richelids Cain and thank you for joining us for today! Here is a round up of anything you might have missed: Brexit … Again You may think that politicians are incapable of agreeing to anything and you might just be right. Theresa May announced this morning...
Vegans lacking in nutrients?
Veganism has been around for decades; since the mid 1940’s to be precise, I bet you didn’t know that? But it isn’t until now that it is more popular than ever before. This new way to eat has been a huge mainstream lifestyle change. With over 600,000 people...
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...
Design to sell
You can hear the music before you walk in. Classic 80’s hits accompanies the sights of smiling students offering to gift wrap your purchases and there are people everywhere. Each room holds a different gift. A quiet place for socialising with friends, a friendly...
Its Beginning to Look a Lot More Festive
It is almost that time of the year again: the air is cold, December in looming and your Aunty Janice has already decorated her house from top to bottom. That’s right! It’s the end of November and Plymouth is starting to look a little more festive with the addition of...
Top 5 News Stories of Today … So Far
Theresa May agrees to Brexit debate – Theresa May has agreed to take part in a BBC debate on the 9th of December – two days before MPs vote on the deal. Labour are yet to confirm any participation in the tv broadcast while the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru...
What’s coming up at BARJON?
Stuck for something to do this Friday? Under the Pre’s is a charity event at BARJON on 30 November 2018, raising money for Varsity 2019. The underwater themed event will feature face painting, under the sea tattoos and a fancy-dress competition. Drinks promotions...
That’s a wrap for sport – your daily roundup
Hello, good evening, and welcome to today’s sport roundup from us here at the Doughnut! So, if you’re on the commute home, engage your brain and forget tonight’s miserable weather as I guide you through some of the day’s top sporting news events. Robbie Keane...
Teatime news round-up
Good afternoon everyone, and congratulations on making it to the end of yet another day, here on Planet Earth. But realistically who cares about Earth these days? On Monday, after a seven month long journey hurtling through space at unfathomable speeds, Nasa’s...
A Plymouth institution fights for survival
With a fresh round of Brexit voting threatening the horizon, another local success story faces a tough bought of trouble in trying to stay afloat the rough funding waters. The Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club (PARC) has been based on the river Plym since 1947 and has been...
University Basketball: A Clash Of Old Rivals
Excitement is mounting as the Plymouth Marjon University Basketball team prepare to take on their old rivals, The University of Plymouth. James Noble, chair of the Marjon Basketball team said. “It’s one of our big rivalry games, the first of the year with Plymouth...
Student’s dismay, over no Q&A
The last open day of 2018 hasn’t been met with the beautiful weather Plymouth is known and loved for. Instead, Storm Diana has swept the campus, leaving many of the courses Q&A sessions low on attendees. I caught up with third year Harry Richardson, a...
Storm Diana Hits the South West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-qvSw8Cx-U&feature=youtu.be Strong winds on Plymouth Marjon open...
Midday News Roundup
Sydney has had its average monthly rainfall in just two hours on Wednesday, according to meteorologists. Authorities said at least 11 people have so far been rescued from vehicles trapped in flood waters and one man has reportedly died in a car accident linked to the...
What is the Best Thing About Marjon?
“I’ve never found a more welcoming community. I can walk through Marjon or Plymouth City Centre and see someone I know, and can have a chat with.” That’s according to Marjon SU president Rhys Roberts when he was asked, what makes Marjon different? He was taking part...
Plymouth Marjon University and Citizens Advice Plymouth announce their joint partnership
Citizens Advice Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon University today announce their joint media partnership, providing BA (Hons) Journalism students the opportunity to contribute to and strengthen the Plymouth community. Citizens Advice Plymouth is one of a network of...
Ben Howard: Revert to enjoyed comforts or continue to go against the grain?
2018 marks the 10th anniversary since 31 year-old English singer/songwriter Ben Howard released his first set of original music. Out of this has come, two BRIT awards, Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello nominations all off the back of his debut album Every Kingdom (2011)....
Three on the bounce as Toon triumph at Turf Moor
Rafa Benitez’ Newcastle side claimed their third victory in succession this time against Sean Dyche and Burnley at Turf Moor 2-1. Coming into the game Newcastle had not won in 12 attempts at a Monday night fixture and had never won a game against Sean Dyche. So...
Bethesda investigated over Fallout 76 release
Games company Bethesda could be hit with a pretty sizable lawsuit after the recent release of their new MMO game Fallout 76. The 8thgame in the much loved Fallout Series 76 was the first time that the series was to be taken to the online market. Bethesda...
Brexit Burnout
Brexit, Brexit, Brexit and more Brexit. Since the 23rd of June 2016 I don’t think there has been a single day that’s gone by that I haven’t those two syllables that have caused so much continued conflict and consternation in this country; and if political...
Wildlife Trust Educates Devon’s Lost Generation
“Back in my day, children were playing outside all day everyday”. Wait, wait, wait! I promise this is not a passive-aggressive monolog. Before you decide you can’t handle a depressing read about how young people have lost touch with nature, how they all prefer playing...
Santa Coming to Marjon, Not Plym Uni
Recent and regular sightings of reindeer across Plymouth Marjon University’s campus has caused speculation that most of the students in attendance are, for once, on the nice list. While the snobs at The University of Plymouth boast student numbers,...
Dutch delight, but referee despair.
Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan was consoled by Virgil van Dijk after the Netherlands 2-2 draw with Germany on Monday. It is understood the 38-year-old official had discovered his mother had died in the build-up to the match. And the Liverpool defender showed his...
Christmas Job Adverts – What They Really Mean
To help you in your job search here are some commonly used phrases in Christmas job adverts, and the definition. Competitive hourly rates = Minimum wage. Market rate = Minimum wage. A good team player = Somebody who turns up on time and does what they are told....
New Vegan Cake Store,Treat Yourself Has Just Opened in Plymouth Market
Plymouth Market has just opened a new cake store ‘Treat Yourself’, where everything is vegan. Treat Yourself opens every Saturday serving a range of incredibly tasty cakes. To this day, now 1 in 8 people are vegetarian or vegan which is why this store are...
Brexit and Northern Ireland: “There is no way Brexit can happen without breaking the laws of the peace treaty”
With news of Brexit looming over us, there are many things people in the UK are worrying about. One of which is what will happen with the situation in Northern Ireland and how a hard border would affect that. I spoke to my friend and Marjon student, Caitlin...
The Rickshaw Challenge 2018- Harry’s story
The inspirational Plymouth school boy, Harry, is taking part in the ‘The Rickshaw Challenge’ 2018, from the 9th -15th November , cycling from the Eurotunnel in Calais all the way to Manchester for BBC’s Children in Need. Harry suffers with a Cerebral...
“There was nothing they could do, I would die in a couple of hours”
It was on an unspectacular day in December, 2008, in which Sheila Connolly’s life would take a sharp u-turn. She had collapsed and was rushed into intensive care, the signs were dire. An hour later Sheila’s husband, Stephen, arrived and after being...
Proud first victory for MARJON 7-3
It was a long time coming, but finally after three consecutive defeats MARJON’s woman lacrosse team delivered a winning home performance against University of the West of England during this week’s BUCS game. Both teams were evenly matched having lost all three of...
Marjon 2s back to winning ways after beating Bournemouth 3s
Marjon 2s overcame injuries and illnesses to take the first points since mid October away to Bournemouth (3-2). Illnesses and injury as well as a match ban hit Ross Richardson’s men hard, who had to go to Bournemouth with a bare 11-man squad, including Patrick...
Remembrance Day: one-hundred years on
Remembrance Sunday On this day 100 years ago, the guns across western Europe fell silent for the final time. Germany surrendered and the ‘war to end all wars’ was finally over. And thus the signing of the armistice became a catalyst for remembrance...
More Mourinho Mischief…
It was only two weeks ago when Chelsea assistant coach Marco Ianni’s celebration aggravated Jose Mourinho following the Blue’s stoppage time equaliser. Following this the United boss accepted Ianni’s apology saying “I also made mistakes in...
Sterling shocker
Raheem sterling won an embarrassing penalty for manchester city against Shakhtar Donetsk. In the 23rd minute Sterling latched on to a pass from silva and was seemed to be trip from a defender but actually ended up kicking the floor and without getting a touch....
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...
Bomber Bellew to bring “blood and pain” upon Usyk
Journeyman British boxer Tony Bellew has stated: “I want a war,” in the build up to his career-defining bout against unified cruiserweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk. The 35-year-old is coming into this fight off the back of two dominant displays against former...
How much of an influence do celebrities really have on our choices?
Celebrities do have an influence on fans when it comes to the clothes they wear and the food they buy, but, how much of an input do they really have when it comes to the way people decide to vote? There are many stars who made sure they had their say when it came to...
On average which university in the United Kingdom spends the most money?
Student website that allows support and guidance for people studying at university has revealed which university’s spend the most money and what they have been indulging on as well as who spends the least. Over 3100 students were asked in a survey how much they spend...
Drowning (in plastic) at MVV Devonport Energy from Waste
The mindful reduce, reuse, recycle phrase is well known in the UK and environmentally sensitive packaging is becoming increasingly more accessible; especially for independent businesses determined to promote minimizing single use waste. However, for those of us who...
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...
The most memorable day of your life
Rays Of Sunshine are a children’s charity made to brighten the lives of young people who have serious or life-limiting illnesses. They grant wishes for thousands of kids, helping them live the most memorable day of their lives. Whilst also breaking their daily...
Paddington station deserted after test run failure
Innovative bullet train Hitachi investment tears through overhead cables on first official test run bringing one of London’s busiest train stations to a standstill. The new £500 million eco-oriented investment tore through around 500 meters of overhead wires...
Insigne strikes late to deny lacklustre Liverpool
The Italian winger hit a 90-minute winner to brake Liverpool hearts. Lorenzo insigne tapped the ball into an empty net to take all 3 points in Naples and leave Liverpool empty handed. There was more bad news for Liverpool as Keita was stretchered when he left the...
Canelo Alvarez signs ‘historic’ deal with new streaming service DAZN
WBC and WBA Middleweight world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has signed an 11 fight contract with American streaming service DAZN with estimated earnings of £278m over five years. The Mexican, who recently won his belts against former world champion...
Klay Thompson breaks NBA Three-point record, as Warriors annihilate Chicago Bulls
Golden State Warriors all-star shooting guard Klay Thompson has broken the NBA record for the most amount of three-pointers scored in a single game with 14, in a 52 point performance, against the Chicago Bulls. Thompson showed a lights out display of shooting on the...
MARJON defeats Southampton in emphatic fashion 5-0
I went down to watch the woman’s football match where MARJON played Southampton and spoke to Head Coach Ryan Yeoman and Captain Hayley...
Freddie Ladapo double gets vital 3 points
Derek Adam men got there second win of the season against a struggling Gillingham side. After Saturday’s disappointing performance and Adams criticising the fans “Yobbish” behaviour. They needed a big response and the players delivered to lift them off the bottom of...
Keeping Recyclable Materials Out Of The Fire
Plymouth’s MVV Energy from Waste facility urge that incineration of plastic should not be an alternative to recycling when dealing with the UK’s overflow of recyclable waste. After China announced a ban on surplus plastic exports from the UK in January, some councils...
Fined for being late is not fine
Manchester United, the most profitable football club in the world, fined for being late to a Champions League football match versus Valencia at Old Trafford. After an abysmal start to the season for a club with the stature like Utd, it has just got worse, as they have...
Derulo sings from balcony in Prague as concert gets called off due to safety concerns
Jason Derulo’s concert at the Tipsport arena, Prague, gets called off due to safety concerns hours before the start of the show, so he resorts to singing to fans on the arenas outside balcony instead. Despite the concert supposed to be taking place on 27th...
Plymouth’s Mark Ormrod is set to retire as an Invictus Games athlete
Triple amputee Mark Ormrod has announced his retirement as an Invictus games athlete shortly after winning his seventh medal in the shot put event at the games in Sydney this afternoon. Mark’s participance in his second Invictus Games this year has brought him...
Do not Play Russian Roulette With Your Life. Go Get Your Free Flu Jab Today
Over 5 million Britons with asthma are eligible for a free flu jab every winter. It has been reported that 23 percent of that group of people are not getting the vaccination and from recent surveys patients suffering are playing ‘Russian Roulette with their life. Most...
Ditching Diet Words
Slimming World member, Fay Marshall, has explained how she lost over eight stone in two years, making people aware that diet words can be harmful however being overweight can have huge consequences. Phrases, such as ‘strong not skinny’ have been reworded to award body...
Four criminals released in error within three weeks
Four prisoners from several jails across England have been mistakenly released in the past three weeks. The error occurred in HMP Norwich, HMP Onnley, HMP Styal and HMP Isis, between 9 and 28 August, which let four different criminals roam free. The inmates were...
The Weeknd $100,000, Ben Stiller a ten million campaign and Kanye West… Yeezy’s.
Kanye West, (or Ye) visited Uganda alongside Kim Kardashian West on Monday 15th October primarily to visit the president and shoot a music video. After visiting the president, Ye made a donation of his own range of signature Yeezy Boost trainers to a selection of...
One Man Traveling the Globe with Three Senses
Totally blind and severely deaf in both ears, Tony Giles has visited all 7 world continents on his solo venture to experience every country on earth. Eighteen years into his remarkable escapade, 40-year-old Tony has visited 131 countries so far. Only 115 of the...
Majorca tourists swept away in flood flash
A British couple in their seventies were swept away in their taxi whilst on holiday in Majorca; Tuesday 9 October around 8pm. Whilst Majorca is known for its city of sunshine, disaster struck as eight inches of rain fell that evening with it resulting in the river...
Canada legalises recreational cannabis
Canada has officially become the worlds second nation, following Uruguay in 2013, to legalise the possession and recreational use of cannabis. Back in 2015, Liberal party leader Justin Trudeau made the campaign promise of legalising the recreational use of cannabis....
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Get the frack outta here…
Three protesters jailed for blocking access to a fracking site walked free on Wednesday after the court of appeal quashed their sentences, calling them “manifestly excessive”. The activists, Simon Blevins, 26, Richard Roberts, 36, and Rich Loizou, 31, had been jailed...
Tracey Beaker is back
For people in their 20s Tracey Beaker is an iconic characters from their childhood. Whether they discovered here through Jacqueline Wilson’s books, or the hit CBBC TV series, Tracey’s misadventures as a feisty 10-year old in the care home she referred to...
News headlines are important
Tens of thousands of people on sickness benefits will receive backdated payments averaging £5,000 following government errors. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed it is paying more than £1.5bn owing to the mistakes. Some people have already...
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The BBC is reportedly planning to reduce its online services in an attempt to make its content easier to find, as it tries to fight competition from US streaming services. The BBC Earth and BBC Arts sections of the website will be removed and there will be fewer...
News Story
The BBC is reportedly planning to reduce its online services in an attempt to make its content easier to find, as it tries to fight competition from US streaming services. The BBC Earth and BBC Arts sections of the website will be removed and there will be fewer...