The Herald - March 21, 2025
The Herald - March 21, 2025
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In this issue
March 21, 2025
Former Spotlight presenter retires
A former BBC Spotlight presenter is set to retire after hosting for almost four decades.
1 min
State pension age set to rise next year
THE state pension age, the age at which you can begin claiming the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pension, is set to rise from next year, affecting Brits born in certain years. Currently, both men and women can start claiming their state pension at 66.
1 min
Female wild cat joins rescued male at moor zoo
STAFF at Dartmoor Zoo are celebrating the arrival of a new addition to its Serval cat enclosure.
2 mins
Murdered Claire had 'secret flat' to avoid killer
'SHE REPORTED IT ALL BUT POLICE DID NOTHING'
2 mins
Jobs bonanza for Devonport
PLYMOUTH is set for a jobs bonanza as the Government increases defence spending.
3 mins
MP raises concerns at bank branch closure
THE proposed closure of the Plympton branch of Santander UK has been described as 'disappointing' by a local MP.
2 mins
Architect embraces low-energy concepts
ESTIMATED ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS OF OVER £2,500
2 mins
Expansion plan would boost city's population to 300k
PLYMOUTH'S population could grow by around 13%, if the city's plans to absorb 13 neighbouring parishes come to fruition.
2 mins
Navy shadows Russian ships
ROYAL Navy warships have once again shadowed a Russian task group as it sailed through the English Channel, as the four Russian ships were carrying cargo back from the eastern Mediterranean.
1 min
‘Limited truce’ agreed
UKRAINE and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire, after United States President Donald Trump spoke with both countries' leaders this week, although it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what targets would be off limits.
2 mins
Police called to aircraft crash
TWO men were taken to hospital after a light aircraft crashed, police have said.
1 min
Prince meets Estonian president on visit
THE Prince of Wales met with Estonia's President Alar Karis as he began a two-day visit to the Baltic state to bolster the UK's ties with the nation.
1 min
Call to 'pick up pace' on dentist cover
MORE than a quarter of people who failed to get an appointment with an NHS dentist in the last two years treated themselves at home, while almost one in five went abroad, according to a poll.
1 min
Tories facing 'extremely difficult' local elections
THE Conservatives are facing a tough challenge in May's local elections, Kemi Badenoch warned, as she launched the party's campaign to win town halls.
1 min
Unison's concern at Govt overhaul
A LEADING trade union is calling for workers to be protected from job cuts under any plans to overhaul local government.
1 min
Data on biological sex 'key for patient safety'
KEEPING NHS records of biological sex is key for patient safety, Wes Streeting has said, backing a report that warned against conflating it with gender identity.
1 min
Dangers of illegal tobacco and vapes
LAST week, my office joined Trading Standards South West and Devon and Cornwall Police in a major operation targeting the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes.
2 mins
Changes made to Stagecoach timetables
BUS timetable changes have been announced across the local Plymouth network by bus operator Stagecoach South West, from March 30, 2025.
2 mins
Plymouth Music Accord showcase
LAST Friday, March 14, the local charity Plymouth Music Accord put on its annual concert in Plymouth University's Sherwell Centre, showcasing eight of the tuition groups it funds in five local schools.
1 min
Invitation to become a radio star
PRESENTERS at a local radio station are inviting bands and singer/ songwriters to submit their music with a view to airing it in a show focusing on local music.
2 mins
YOU'VE CHANGED YOUR TOON!
Disney's live-action version of animated classic sees tale given a modern twist
2 mins
Will there be happy ending for this new Snow White?
DISNEY'S REIMAGINING OF CLASSIC FAIRY TALE HAS SPLIT OPINIONS, RACHAEL DAVIS FINDS OUT WHAT THE FUSS IS ALL ABOUT
4 mins
The draw to comedy is 1% more powerful than the terror..
Stand-up comedian and Taskmaster champ John Robins talks to MARION McMULLEN about Greg Davies' head and getting to grips with his anxiety
4 mins
GOING GREAT GUNS
THE SEX PISTOLS' GLEN MATLOCK REFLECTS ON THE PUNK BAND'S LEGACY WITH NAOMI CLARKE
3 mins
GOOD FOR A LAUGH
FROM an Oasis reunion like no other - complete with a set of mega monobrows - to a wheelie big challenge, Strictly sketch and red noses in paradise, prepare for another mega-funny night of side-splitting entertainment.
1 min
Keeping up with the big boys...
Mazda CX-80 delivers a smooth seven-seater that stands out among its rivals
3 mins
Bradburn's reprimand over 'discrimination'
CRICKET Former Glamorgan coach Grant Bradburn has been reprimanded and issued a warning after admitting to discriminatory conduct.
1 min
Eddie 'chaotic and a genius' says Hill
DAMON Hill said Formula One has lost 'a true legend' following the death of former team owner Eddie Jordan on Thursday, aged 76.
2 mins
IOC confirms boxing will be on LA programme
Boxing will remain on the Olympic programme for the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
1 min
Tavistock hope one-point deduction is not costly in quest to survive
TAVISTOCK manager Stuart Henderson hopes the one-point deduction that his team have been hit with does not come back to haunt them in the fight for survival in Southern League Division One South.
3 mins
McPhee seeks a response from Parkway
PLYMOUTH Parkway are looking to bounce back from last week’ disappointing home defeat against Hungerford Town in the Southern League Premier Division when they travel to an in-form Wimborne Town tomorrow.
3 mins
FAN-TASTIC INITIATIVE!
FOOTBALL FANS URGED TO GET BEHIND NON-LEAGUE DAY
2 mins
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