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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...
UK Border Chaos as nationwide “IT Glitch” hits border systems
Image: PA A “nationwide issue” with Border Force e-gates has caused significant disruption at airports across the country. Images and footage shared on social media on Tuesday evening appeared to show long queues forming at the gates, which scan passports, in London’s...
State involvement in MoD cyber attack cannot be ruled out, Grant Shapps says
Image: PA The Defence Secretary said there is evidence of ‘potential failings’ of the contractor behind the hacked payroll system, named as SSCL in Parliament. Grant Shapps has said that “state involvement” in the large-scale cyber-attack on the Ministry of Defence...
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...
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June Tarot Reading For Each Zodiac Sign
Aries (March 21–April 19) Three of Wands, Two of Wands reversed, Page of Swords reversed, Death There is something you are meant to be focusing your efforts and attention towards. It’s most likely a task, personal endeavour, or work related. However, you may feel...
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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...
Are home testing kits the way of the future?
Weekly testing for students in the UK has become part of their routine with school children now starting to receive home testing kits, but when will this become more widespread? At Plymouth Marjon University, they started up an asymptomatic test centre at the...
Student COVID-19 Testing: The best way of returning to normal?
Following the introduction of Boris Johnson’s COVID-19 roadmap that is designed to ease the UK out of national lockdown, students find themselves returning to in-person teaching almost three months into 2021. While primary school and secondary school students...
Plymouth Marjon University receives £1.8million in order to reduce their environmental impact
In a tweet, released on the 18th March 2021, Plymouth Marjon University have claimed that they have had a successful application resulting them receiving £1.8 million so that they can decarbonise their campus. Not only will they be reducing their carbon footprint, but...
Women in Plymouth come forward surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents
After the news about Sarah Everard, more and more women have come forward to talk about sexual harassment, sexual assault or even times they have felt uncomfortable in the presence of men. Here in Plymouth, with the presence of two Universities, it means there is a...
Bake off – It’s back!
With the new series nowhere in sight, last night saw the return of Stand Up To Cancer Celebrity Bake Off, which for most Bake Off fans (like me) will definitely do, while we’re waiting for the real thing. Who knew that geeky Rob Beckett would be good at doing...
Has Cornwall become a playground for the rich?
Cornwall’s affordability crisis is being noticed more and more by locals, as the younger generation struggle to get on the housing ladder. Local business owner Helen Morton, speaks out about her housing situation and what she thinks her children’s future...
Justice: Bieber Releases Number 6!
Its official! Justin Bieber has announced that his sixth studio album is on its way. Beliebers get ready, March 19 is the day that many have been waiting for. Justin Bieber’s sixth album Justice is almost here. Every time Bieber releases a new album a new relatable...
Leaders, who needs them?
Technology and the internet have allowed the idea of the masses to govern themselves. With the arrival of significant data and crowdsourcing, control can be maintained within the population without the government leading. So, what is the democratic future looking like...
Tamar Bridge suicides – can anything be done?
Last weekend, local news reported another suicide on the Tamar Bridge. This highlighted an issue which, as a resident of Saltash myself, we rarely ever hear about. In my experience of living in the town for 23 years; bridge suicides are something people rarely discuss...
How catastrophic will the post covid-19 fallout be for apprenticeships in Plymouth?
As lockdowns and restrictions continue, job training and opportunities lessen. In April 2020 it was reported that there was an 80% reduction for apprenticeship starts in the UK. The focus has become heavily reliant on the theory and learning of the training, rather...
Mentality Monsters to Mentality Minnows: What Is Going Wrong With Liverpool?
It was only two months ago when Liverpool had qualified for the Champions League round of 16 with a game in hand and lead the premier league by three points (End of Gameweek 13). From there, the Red men on Merseyside have slumped heavily, especially against teams in...
‘We’ve got Magic to do’ – Unlimited: The Music of Stephen Schwartz Concert (online) Review
Stephen Schwartz is one of the best loved composers and lyricists in the world, famous for his role in many much-loved musicals including Wicked, Pippin, Godspell and The Prince of Egypt. His music is famous all over the world and thanks to Thespie, a new theatre...
‘We See The Same Thing’ – The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk Live Stream Review
A couple of months on from when Wise Children wowed us with their live stream of ‘Romantics Anonymous’, the team led by Emma Rice are back at the Bristol Old Vic in partnership with Kneehigh, live streaming ‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’ into our homes. This is the...
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...
Schools days can potentially be extended by the Government in England after reopening on March 8th
Plans to extend the school days, either through holidays or extra hours added on, are currently being debated and discussed within the government and the education board. The goal is to allow children to catch up after all the lockdowns they have faced that has...
‘The places it’s been, the things that it’s seen’ – Fiver (Livestream) Review
A five pound note, a simple piece of paper with some monetary value attached to it. We fold them up, shove them into our pockets, hand them over in exchange for something with very little thought of what happens to that humble five pound note after you hand it over....
Cuphead Review
Cuphead Review A game so gorgeous in it’s animation, I never wanted it to end. Studio MDHR have crafted a unique experience which feels like it’s pulled straight from the imagination of a 1930’s animator. A Smashing Time Cuphead’s story is simple: Cuphead and...