The Herald - March 19, 2025

The Herald - March 19, 2025

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March 19, 2025
Jet of water seen as main bursts
A huge torrent of water was unleashed after a water main burst in Plymouth. The large spout erupted on Silver Hill Close, just off Tamerton Foliot Road, on Monday.

1 min
McDonald's worker in manager attack claim
A MCDONALD's worker in Plymouth claimed she was attacked by her senior manager when she was just 17. Every chain in the UK of the global fast food chain has been warned of legal action after young staff members made sexual harassment claims across the country more than a year ago.
2 mins
A carpet of pink magnolia...
SPECTACULAR DISPLAY OF BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS ON 90-YEAR-OLD TREE

1 min
Fears Palace Theatre could 'go up in smoke'
THERE are fears that Plymouth’s historic Palace Theatre is at risk of being destroyed by fire. MP Luke Pollard said the recent blaze at the Nations Club, a stone’s throw away in Union Street, highlights the risk to the Grade II-listed Victorian former music hall.

2 mins
Police in 'urgent review' of stalking after murder
DEVON and Cornwall Police has launched an 'urgent review' of the force's stalking cases, following the murder of Claire Chick, writes Carl Eve.
1 min
Butler pleads guilty to murder of Claire Chick
'BELOVED MUM AND CARING LECTURER'

1 min
'Good' primary school praised by Ofsted
A PLYMOUTH primary school has received 'widespread praise' following a recent inspection.
1 min
Buildings torn down for a new 'culture quarter'
'EYESORE' STRUCTURES DEMOLISHED

1 min
Push to drive down testing backlog
LEARNER drivers in Britain will need to give more notice if they want to cancel or postpone a practical test as part of efforts to reduce the backlog for slots.
1 min
Tom Daley to star in new TV film about his life
DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES STAR'S HIGHS AND LOWS

2 mins
Plea over stranded sea turtles
RESIDENTS ASKED NOT TO RETURN THEM BACK TO THE SEA

1 min
Employers are urged to support local magistrates
THE government is calling for employers in Plymouth to promote and support the voluntary role of magistrates within their workforce as part of a UK-wide recruitment drive.

2 mins
Air strikes on Gaza resume
ISRAEL launched air strikes across the Gaza Strip yesterday, killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials in Gaza.

1 min
More ceasefire talks
UNITED States President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin spoke in a highly anticipated telephone call yesterday as the US administration looks to persuade the Russian leader to sign off on a 30-day ceasefire proposal as a possible pathway to end the war in Ukraine, the White House said.
1 min
Prisoners in police cells again
POLICE cells will be used again to hold prisoners as jails are running at \"close to critical capacity\" of more than 99%, the Justice Secretary said.
1 min
William pays tribute to the last of 'The Few'
THE Prince of Wales yesterday paid tribute to the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John \"Paddy\" Hemingway, following his death at the age of 105.

1 min
Shooting at school was killer's aim
A 19-YEAR-OLD man who murdered his family and was plotting a school shooting wanted to be the worst mass school killer the UK has seen, a court has heard.
1 min
Time to 'get real on net zero', Badenoch urges
KEMI Badenoch says she will ask shadow ministers to find \"achievable solutions\" to delivering cheap, clean energy.

1 min
Disabled group calls Labour's benefits overhaul 'cruel cuts'
AN OVERHAUL of the welfare system will see the assessment process for some health benefits scrapped in a plan expected to save billions by the end of the decade.

2 mins
Please stop meddling with our favourites
TRYING to conjure up music in the confines of a newspaper page rarely works, so, while I won't try and transcribe the notes of Match of the Day, I expect anyone with an interest in football will know what I’m talking about and be capable of humming it in their heads.

2 mins
Charity's plea for help for over-60s
A THIRD of people aged over 60 say life is harder than it was five years ago because more services are online, according to a survey.
1 min
Saltash cafe reopens with a new name
A POPULAR cafe in Saltash has reopened under a new name and new management.

1 min
Airport talks ongoing a year after 'last chance'
COUNCIL SCOTCHES IDEA IT HAS ALREADY GONE TO A TRIBUNAL
2 mins
It's 2025, young people can get into any chosen career ... they just have to pick up their phone
RAPPER AND TV CHEF BIG ZUU TELLS LISA SALMON HOW TEENAGERS NEED TO FOLLOW THEIR PASSIONS LIKE HE DID

4 mins
A cheap knight in
BUDGET TITLES SERVE UP YOUR GAMING FIX WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

3 mins
Iron Monger
RACING driver, sports pundit and double leg amputee, Billy Monger swore that he would never do another Comic Relief challenge after the last one nearly broke him.

1 min
THE SMARTER WAY TO VACUUM
IF YOU'RE still cleaning up with one of those old-fashioned vacuums that you push around by hand, it's time for you to get smart.

2 mins
How invisible pollution may be damaging your health
A NEW report revealed that most of the world has polluted air, with only 17% of cities globally meeting the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines.

3 mins
Sit up and pay attention: How better posture aids wellbeing
Poor posture can cause pain, lead to falls and damage your health but there are ways to keep spines strong as we age, says Camilla Foster
1 min
Fawn B buoyed by Washington's superb display
SIMON Washington once again put his name into the headlines with a majestic individual performance for Fawn B in an 11-0 Steve Chapman 501 League success over The Exchange.

4 mins
New academy for female players
A BRAND new football academy is making waves in the local sports scene by providing a dedicated space for young girls to develop their skills and passion for the game.
1 min
Argyle stung by Hornets to dash survival hopes
Argyle’s pursuit to remain in the FA WNL Southern Premier Division remains in the balance after a 5-0 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road on Sunday.

2 mins
Hull says he is fitter and faster
CRICKET Josh Hull is aiming to show England he is fitter, faster and more formidable than the bowler who was catapulted into a \"surreal\" Test debut last summer.

1 min
Women's elite sport 'could earn near-£2bn'
FINANCE Global revenues for women's elite sport could be close to £2billion in 2025, according to predictions from Deloitte.

1 min
Djokovic ‘union’ starts legal moves
THE player organisation set up by Tennis great Novak Djokovic has launched legal action against tennis’ governing bodies.

2 mins
MAKSYM RETURNS
DEFENDER TO REHABILITATE IN PLYMOUTH FROM KNEE ISSUE
2 mins
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