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Fans question Ben Waine’s resolve
Plymouth Argyle fans are demanding Ben Waine steps up and earns his spot in the team after his comments in a recent interview. Waine stated in a post-match interview on Saturday that he’s “just being patient and waiting for a chance to come along.” This sparked...
The Death of the Community Pharmacy
Pharmacies are the pillar of the community, providing medicine and support to the most vulnerable. Pharmacies offer a host of NHS services; prescriptions, treatment, advice, emergency support, and more. 72% of us have used a community pharmacy in the last three...
“I have been told by a player once that if I send him off he will go to his car and get a gun” – The Untold Story of Referees
The referee has been a mainstay in football since 1842 when the position was first introduced in a match between the Bodyguards club and the Fearnought Club in Rochdale. Way back in 1581, educator Richard Mulcaster described the need for a “judge over the parties in...
How the free to play game Genshin Impact made $2 billion in its first year with Gacha
There are tons of stories out there talking about how people have spent copious amounts of money on video game gambling and whenever you do it’s easy to disregard it as a lack of self-control. When you look at these problems with an outside perspective its easy to say...
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What are the allegations against Gregg Wallace?
The presenter of the well-known Tv show Master chef is facing multiple allegations of being inappropriate towards women across a range of him shows over a 17-year-old period. His lawyer has since spoke out about the accusation saying there “entirely false that...
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...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKLY TRANSFER ROUND-UP
Premier League clubs haven’t been that active in the January transfer market so far, although some deals have been made. Let’s have a look at all of the latest deals made in the last week… Chelsea have been the busiest out of the Premier League clubs...
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...
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...
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...
Planned anti-strike legislation could see unions sued by employers
Planned legislation could see unions sued if they fail to provide a minimum level of service in key industries while they are taking industrial action. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to detail the planned legislation in a report as soon as tomorrow....
Donald Trump 2024 no more? Former President Trump accused of a “multi-part conspiracy” over January 6th Capitol attack.
On January 6th, 2021, the world saw an unprecedented siege take place on the US Capitol. A beacon of democracy across the western world was under attack; since then there has been multiple allegations made towards former President Donald Trump regarding his part to...
Plymouth Penalty Heroics Sends Them Through To Papa John’s Quarter Final
Plymouth Argyle completed a stunning second half comeback to knock out AFC Wimbledon from the Papa John’s Trophy (EFL Trophy). Argyle came from 3 down to take the game to penalties where they eventually beat the Wombles 4-3. Both managers rotated their sides for this...
Will wild camping become a thing of the past for Dartmoor’s nature lovers?
Last Sunday on a family outing, we ventured from sleepy Saltash to the highest peaks of Dartmoor, in search of the snow, clearly visible from our kitchen window. On driving through the small village of Princetown, we were surprised to pass a mass of people gathered...
Is Your Food Shop More Expensive Than Normal? This Could Be Why!
I spend a lot of my time in Tesco – which isn’t as sad as it sounds; I’m just a student on a tight budget doing a weekly food shop. As inflation rises and the cost of living goes up, I find myself caring more and more about what I buy and where my money is going,...
England’s North East Heroes
The North East has produced many great footballing talents down the years. Alan Shearer, Paul Gascoigne, Peter Beardsley, Bryan Robson, Chris Waddle. All featured for England during the World Cups of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. That memorable image of Gascoigne...
Inside The Hidden Menagerie of Kooky Castle
Plymouth’s Barbican is best known for its cobbled streets, specialist shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants, regarded as the perfect place to buy souvenirs from our hometown. Southside Street is known for being one of the most iconic streets; housing a building...
Plymouth Learning Partnership Relocate In Order To Be Accessible To The Future of Supply Teachers
In late November, Plymouth Learning Partnership (PLP) opened a new premises, located at 1 Lower Compton Road. This is the first time ever the company has had a building of their own; having previously rented offices, once even being housed on campus within Marjon. ...
Sister Act at Theatre Royal Plymouth
You’ve probably heard of the original 1992 comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg, but it was in 2006when lyricist Alan Menken first brought this superior narrative to the stage; turning it into a productionbrimming with comedy. Director Bill Buckhurst can be credited...
All the strikes this December- mapped
With an ever-increasing number of strikes being announced for the coming weeks, it’s hard to keep up. The strikes will have far-reaching consequences for everyone, so we’ve put together an easy to read calendar for all the strikes coming up. Click here for a high...
Further train strikes announced in December, with next week’s walkouts set to go ahead
Rail union RMT has announced that Network Rail staff will walk out from 6pm on Christmas Eve until 27 December. Network Rail staff make up about half of those involved in the ongoing pay dispute. Their jobs include signalling staff, and engineering and maintenance...
How to survive a long-distance relationship whilst at university, coming from Marjon students
Students will be returning home for Christmas to see friends, family, and partners in just a few weeks. However, according to a recent poll conducted by ‘TheTab’ posing the question “Since starting university, are you and your significant...
Strikes continue to batter the UK with Royal Mail workers walking out over pay
Royal Mail workers are the latest group to strike over pay, with over 115,000 members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walking out. The strikes, announced earlier last month, are expected to impact the sorting and distribution of letters and parcels for up to...