The Herald - February 04, 2025

The Herald - February 04, 2025

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February 04, 2025
Tugboat crews being balloted in jobs row
AROUND 300 Royal Navy tugboat and marine services crews, many with decades of experience, are being balloted this week for strike action, due to being locked out of consultations over the services they provide, according to their union.
2 mins
Carer Nicky rewarded for 'decade of service'
A PLYMOUTH care assistant has been rewarded for 10 years of 'exemplary service' with flowers and a £100 gift voucher.

1 min
Dementia risk rises with lack of good sleep
NOT getting enough sleep or experiencing poor-quality rest affects how we feel in the morning.
1 min
It's a 'privilege' to take on vital role saving lives
NIGEL GRAY HAS ALWAYS HAD A DEEP CONNECTION TO THE SEA

2 mins
Funeral costs rise by 3.5% report claims
THE cost of a funeral has risen by another 3.5% in a year to £4,285, according to the SunLife Cost of Dying Report.
1 min
University's £7.7m bid for new eyecare centre
FACILITY WILL TEACH OPTOMETRY AND WELCOME PATIENTS

2 mins
Delays as gas pipes replaced in city area
DRIVERS using a main roundabout in Plymouth have been warned they will face delays for a month in Pennycomequick as Wales & West Utilities is carrying out upgrade work on gas pipes.
1 min
Plymouth is hotspot for Dickensian superbug
PLYMOUTH has been revealed as a hotspot for cases of a Dickensian superbug, as cases soar in 2025.

2 mins
Extra support for forces families
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING WILL BE ENHANCED BY COUNCIL SCHEME
2 mins
Revamped warship back at sea
HMS SUTHERLAND RETURNS TO SERVICE AFTER MAJOR REFIT

2 mins
Mutley Plain cafe to become artisan bakery
IT WILL ALSO BE A HUB FOR ALL THEIR OUTLETS AND POP-UPS

2 mins
Man jailed over sexual offences
HE HAD INDECENT IMAGES OF CHILDREN

1 min
USAid staff locked out
STAFF at the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) have been instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington DC headquarters, after the influential billionaire Elon Musk announced that US President Donald Trump had agreed with him that the body should close.
1 min
Boy dies in school stabbing
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has died after he was stabbed at a school in Sheffield.
1 min
14 years in prison for Khalife
THE \"dangerous fool\" Daniel Khalife was yesterday sentenced to 14 years and three months behind bars, after spying for Iran and escaping from prison.

1 min
UK trade with States is 'fair and balanced'
THE UK's trading relationship with the US is \"fair and balanced\", Downing Street insisted after Donald Trump said that the UK was \"out of line\".

1 min
Ofsted inspection changes defended
THE Education Secretary has rejected criticism of plans to revamp Ofsted's grading system for schools with a new \"report card\" scale.
1 min
'Refugees need safe and legal way to get to UK'
IMPROVING safe and legal routes for refugees to come to the UK is work the Government should be undertaking alongside its efforts to tackle smuggling gangs, a report has stated.
1 min
Should our city have its own elected mayor?
THE question of whether Plymouth should have its own elected Mayor is an important issue for the city, that deserves a full exploration of the issues involved.
3 mins
We need to think very carefully over use of AI
APPARENTLY the future is AI! Prime Minister Keir Starmer says so, pledging to devote billions in tax money to the bloated Big Technology Corporations to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) rather than spending our taxes on real people's health and welfare, emotional and physical.

2 mins
Best lead roles
TRANSFORMING the lives of unlucky pups, this show is all about remarkable mutts that are given a new lease of life.

1 min
Pupils cooking up healthy eating habits
Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools campaign is moving forward - thanks to a new ingredient in the classroom. ZOE CHAMBERLAIN reports...

3 mins
Lung haul
HOW TO SPOT THE SYMPTOMS OF EMPHYSEMA AND WHEN TO SEEK HELP.

2 mins
Raiders earn the bragging rights with victory over their city rivals
PLYMOUTH Raiders took local bragging rights for the second time this season, when they completed a National Division Three league double over the Plymouth Marjon Patriots.

3 mins
Whitmore and Wilson on target as Argyle Women pick up a win
PLYMOUTH Argyle earned a vital three points after defeating 10-player Lewes 2-1 in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier at Home Park, writes Lexie Sanders.

2 mins
Katic has a desire to be a Pilgrim
MIRON Muslic has declared that Bosnia and Herzegovina international defender Nikola Katic showed 'a real desire' to be a part of Plymouth Argyle for the rest of the season.
1 min
Hardie takes frustrations out on West Brom and earns Argyle three huge points in fight to avoid the drop
BY Chris Errington Ryan Hardie admitted he had been# annoyed to be left out of Plymouth Argyle's team against West Bromwich Albion at Home Park on Saturday but the striker responded in the best possible way by scoring twice as a second half substitute to clinch a 2-1 win.

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Boateng bound for Argyle?
PLYMOUTH Argyle were last night closing in on the signing of defensive midfielder Malachi Boateng on a permanent deal from Scottish Premiership side Hearts, as the transfer window slammed shut until the summer.

1 min
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