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Why is there no Winter break for the Premier League?
Once again, the Premier League is not having a Winter break this year and are preparing for a very busy schedule, whilst all other major leagues are getting the chance to relax and have some time off. This time round, there is one fixture on Christmas Eve and five...
Super Sub Toone Saves England Once Again
Ella Toone scored yet another massive goal for England, in a goal that secured them a vital three points. The Lionesses won 3-2 in dramatic fashion as the substitute scored in injury time. The hosts were 2-0 down at the break England manager Sarina Weigman came under...
England vs Netherlands Women’s Nations League Pre Match
England face the Netherlands in their decisive match at Wembley tonight, where they hope they can still qualify for the Olympics, next summer They need to beat the Netherlands today better than 2-1, and beat Scotland on Tuesday to have any hope of qualifying Team GB...
Student Union Updates 1
Entertainments Officer: Autumn is in contact with Comic Relief, hoping to do a student event in December. The Entertainments committee is looking at getting a mix of students to put on varied and regular activities in Barjon and other spaces around campus. ...
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Why is Overconsumption normalised?
Overconsumption can take many forms, from food waste to population to resources and more recently technology and trends. As life expectancy has grown over the last 100 years food waste, population and resources have had to grow to accommodate our worlds aging...
2021 Spanish Grand Prix Preview: What should we expect?
The Formula One circus has arrived in Spain, just a week after the Portuguese Grand Prix, that saw Lewis Hamilton extend his championship lead over Red Bull rival, Max Verstappen. But what can we expect from this weekend? Here are the headlines you should expect to...
French fishermen protest at Jersey’s main port amidst post-Brexit dispute
Around 60 fishing boats, from France, staged a peaceful protest at St Helier. The protesting had come from a disagreement surrounding a post-Brexit agreement that had only given the French 41 licenses, or permits, that would allow them to operate in Jersey’s waters....
Plymouth Power Cuts: 200 Properties Powerless
An overnight power cut left roughly 200 properties in Plymouth without power, including The Range’s Headquarters and the Plymouth Pet Hospital. Image Credit: WDP (Image displays areas affected by previous power cut) Western Power Distribution (WPD) were made aware of...
Marjon’s Latest Campus Attraction
Following the continuous lifting of lockdown restrictions, Marjon campus has a new addition: A beach! An instagram story teased the new arrival less than a week ago on Marjon’s official account (@marjonuni), and yesterday the page posted a series of photos to...
Propaganda Balloons Cause Controversy
Despite new laws banning the use of anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets being sent across the border from South Korea, an activist group called Fighters for Free North Korea (FFNK) have launched 10 huge balloons filled with 500,000 leaflets, $5,000, and 500 small...
Here is what your fashion sense says about your personality
Did you know that you really are what you wear? You don’t have to be a vogue model to know that our fashion choices personify our social status and reputation. There is a lot more psychology behind picking out an item of clothing than you think; and here is why....
‘Hot girl Summer’ are women feeling more confident?
As the weather starts to get warmer, it is a given that many women will be showing more skin and more of their real body shape, which may have been hidden away in the Winter months. During 2020 and 2021, the UK has been stuck in various national lockdowns, forcing us...
Young Peruvian bear usurps media mogul
Three days before its 80th Anniversary on May 1st, ‘Citizen Kane’ has been toppled by ‘Paddington 2’ after being dethroned of its status on Rotten Tomatoes ‘100 Club’ following the addition of a review published in The Chicago...
“Rejoicing became mourning“- 44 killed after tens of thousands attend religious bonfire festival in Israel
It is believed that dozens more were hurt at the Lag B’Omer event at Mount Meron in Northern Israeal, where the Jewish annual commemorations included all-night prayers and dancing. Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has described the stampede as a “heavy...
Extinction Rebellion Strike Back
The Climate Change activist group Extinction Rebellion have blockaded the North gate of HMNB Clyde (known as Faslane). Police were alerted to their presence at 06:20am this morning, and have been on the scene ever since. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence told...
The Public’s Reaction to Zero Derriford Hospital COVID-19 Cases
Derriford Hospital is one of four hospitals in Devon that is now able to declare itself as ‘COVID-19-free’, with their last case ending on April 23rd, according to Plymouth Live. In hospitals all across the country, there have been many people that have...
Exmoor Rangers vs. Bridgwater Albion
Bridgwater Albion’s clinical attacking display was too much for Exmoor Rangers as they were thumped 1-5. A number of chances fell for both teams, but it was the away side who fashioned the chances into goals and walked away unquestioned winners from the game....
Unity, expanding gymnastics within the city
Unity Gymnastics Academy is a Brand New Community interest company affiliated to a national governing body UK gymnastics. The academy is run by qualified coaches with up to 14 years of coaching experience who have taught gymnasts competing at a national level. Their...
VAR IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE – YAY OR NAY?
What effect has VAR had on the game since its introduction to the Premier League in the 2019/20 season? An in-depth look. “VAR is NOT there to get the correct decision”. These the words of former Premier League referee Peter Walton on BT Sport...
2021 Bahrain Formula One Race Review
The chequered flag has fallen on the first round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship, and what a phenomenal race it fell on. Lewis Hamilton drove superbly to beat Max Verstappen by only a mere 0.745 seconds. Valtteri Bottas completed the podium, scoring the...
Formula One – Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Back in Bahrain again and a lot of questions were flying around coming into qualifying. Testing had been a mixed bag for the teams with Mercedes, the turbo-era top dogs looking like they have been usurped by Red Bull. But most of these questions have now been answered...
The truth behind Turkey’s invasion into Syria.
Kurdish militias the YPG and the female-led YPJ have been fighting tirelessly for years now to eradicate ISIS forces in the north-eastern region of Syria. The US has backed them with on-the-ground training, drone, and airstrikes. In 2015 Kurdish and non-Kurdish...
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Covid Testing – A Major Success [Opinion]
Testing, coupled with the impressive vaccination rollout across the UK has so far proven to be the best combatant against Covid-19. The deadly virus has not only taken over 2 million lives worldwide, but it’s also changed our everyday lives. So, as a university...