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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...
Tory Defeat as Labour Sweeps Plymouth Elections
The Conservative Party have lost 13 seats overnight in the 2024 Local Election, in what follows a national trend, as voters turn their backs on the party. Labour has seen gains of 10 seats, which brings their overall majority to 42. Independent candidates also gained...
Rebuilding Plymouth: 80 Years On
Bedford Street, Plymouth, c. 1882 World War II left Plymouth reeling. A major port city that bore the brunt of the Luftwaffe’s attacks on the nights of 1941. With over 18,000 houses damaged, and nearly 4,000 destroyed, a plan was needed to help stitch back together...
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What Is The Best Christmas Film?
Everyone has a favourite Christmas film, weather you’re into action thriller, fantasy or a warm family comedy there’s a film for everyone at Christmas. Of course, the best Christmas film is a completely personal preference, you may love ‘Elf’ as that’s what you grew...
PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND ROUNDUP: TITLE RACE TAKES ANOTHER TURN, POTTER UNDER PRESSURE AND SHOCK AT THE CITY GROUND
Last weekend in the premier league the title race took yet another turn with a late winner for Arsenal and City frustrated by Nottingham Forest. Pressure continued to grow on Graham Potters future as Chelsea manager after yet another defeat. Sunday featured a fiery...
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
Adapted from Neil Gaiman’s 2013 best-selling novel; this stage adaptation of The Ocean At The End Of The Lane brings jaw-dropping special effects, illusions and spine-chilling performances and adapts the imagination of readers into a spellbinding phenomenon, that any...
Tunisian unrest: Protests in Tunis
The streets of Tunis have been filled with thousands of anti-government protesters over the past week in protest against the Tunisian President, Kais Saied. Tunisia is the home of the Arab Spring; known for being the sole success story from a series of uprisings that...
Strictly Ballroom at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
Transformed from Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 romantic comedy; this musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom brings toe-tapping jukebox classics and combines these with a talented crew of cast and creatives, that any fan of Strictly Come Dancing will truly adore. Directed by...
Plymouth Laureate of Words, Laura Horton launches brand new project; Hidden By Things, looking at how possessions shape us.
Today (Saturday 28th January 2023), Plymouth’s own Laureate of Words, Laura Horton launched a new interactive, community campaign entitled Hidden By Things; encouraging individuals to donate items of clothing that have a story connected to them. By using digital...
West Ham Complete Signing of Danny Ings
West Ham United have confirmed the signing of Danny Ings from Aston Villa, in a deal thought to be around £15m. Ings, a senior England international, has penned a contract that will see him stay with the Hammers until Summer 2025. The former Liverpool man who will...
Last Week in the Premier League
Last week in the premier league we saw the end of gameweek 19 as well as welcoming gameweek 20. Fulham and Chelsea both had two fixtures in gameweek 19 meaning their second fixture of gameweek 19 took place midweek on Thursday night. We were treated to two derbies in...
Marjon Form Partnership With Plymouth Patriots
Plymouth Marjon University & Plymouth City Patriots Basketball Club have formed a new partnership. They will work together in order to improve the student basketball offer. Being the only professional basketball team in Devon & Cornwall, the City Patriots are...
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,...