The Herald - April 18, 2025
The Herald - April 18, 2025
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April 18, 2025
STUDENT DIED WHEN SCUBA DIVE BECAME A TRAGEDY
Emily Sherwin, who was studying at university in Plymouth, died after becoming lost in an underwater vortex, an inquest has heard
1 min
Bags for charity were 'fly-tipped'
A SHOPPER has responded with dismay after seeing huge piles of charity donations left piled up by inconsiderate donors.
1 min
Wages for city's women 'need to rise'
RAISING women's wages in Plymouth has been flagged up again as being the key to tackling poverty in the city.
2 mins
Dad takes on charity challenge for Evie, 8
A CITY dad is taking on the Plymouth Half Marathon and a three-day cycling event for the children's hospice which is helping his daughter, who has a rare genetic condition.
2 mins
City student died after scuba dive became tragedy
A STUDENT died after she got lost while diving at sea, when she got caught in an underwater vortex, an inquest has heard.
2 mins
JD Sports to close up to 50 of its stores
JD Sports, one of the UK’s leading high-street brands, with a global presence that includes 4,500 stores in 36 countries, is set to close 50 stores around the world as part of a major restructuring strategy for the coming financial year.
1 min
Pub's closure due to flooding caused by ‘shocking drainage
SOUTH West Water has responded after a pub was forced to close due to flooding. The Edgcumbe Arms blamed the \"shocking\" drainage system in the local village for the closure.
1 min
'Anti terror' measures proposed for the Hoe
COUNCIL CONSULTATION ON 'SAFETY' PLAN FOR WATERFRONT
2 mins
'Inspirational' artist's work in new exhibition
TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a talented South Hams artist, who inspired countless students to embrace drawing and painting.
1 min
Shock parking charges 'error'
MOTORISTS and swimmers were left outraged after spotting seemingly shocking parking charges on meters along the waterfront.
1 min
School gets praise from inspectors
A PLYMOUTH primary school has been praised by Ofsted for its calm atmosphere, high expectations and strong support for pupils.
2 mins
Sanctuary plea after Bluebell was abandoned
'PLEASE DON'T GIVE RABBITS AS GIFTS'
2 mins
Bank cuts rates again
THE European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the seventh time in a row to counter worries about economic growth fuelled by United States President Donald Trump's tariffs onslaught.
1 min
Maundy service tradition is kept by King
THE King thanked a wellwisher who told him he looked in good health, joking: “You are very kind; it’s all smoke and mirrors.”
1 min
Sunshine and showers over Easter
BANK holiday weekend will be mixture of sunshine and showers for most of the UK, while South-West England should brace for heavy downpours, forecasters have said.
1 min
Doubt over SNP's by-election hopes
SCOTLAND'S First Minister has said his party may not necessarily be the favourite to retain a seat subject to a Holyrood by-election.
1 min
Kemi denies suggestion of Jenrick leadership threat
KEMI Badenoch has brushed off suggestions her former Conservative Party leadership rival Robert Jenrick is a threat to her authority.
1 min
New charter will 'stop rot' in military homes
DEFENCE Secretary John Healey has pledged to \"stop the rot\" in military housing through a new consumer charter aiming to improve living conditions for personnel and their families.
1 min
Massive harm is being done to democracy
AMERICA not only insults the world by its tyrannical takeover attempt of world trade, but also by its tyrannical attempt to transform imperfect democracy into far-right fascist autocracy, where violent oppression becomes the order of the day.
1 min
Importance of our city to the UK's defence
AT a time of increased international uncertainty, Plymouth is once again ready to stand up and serve our country.
3 mins
Kate's soulful jazz infused pop is an Easter treat
ONE of the region's finest new young singer/ songwriters, Kate Hall, has been winning fans and impressing people since her first live performance in the city just over a year ago. But, despite her ability to deliver beautiful soulful jazz infused pop with a sultry Etta James/Nora Jones vibe, it took a back-packing voyage of self discovery, plus a bit of gentle persuasion, to make her realise that this was what she was destined to do.
2 mins
Casualties of war...
A GRUELLING AND GRUESOME TRUE STORY OF NAVY SEALS' FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL IN IRAQ
2 mins
Animals humanise people... and they make them more decent humans to each other
PENGUINS are funny little creatures, flapping but flightless, surfing waves and chowing down on fish.
4 mins
A story with everything... like several great movies
Hollywood's Andrew Garfield goes in search of his roots in Who Do You Think You Are?
2 mins
The world's a disaster. It's time for the Darbyster to get back on stage
The world needs it. It's a terrible disaster of a planet right now so I thought, hey, it might be time for the old Darbyster to get back on stage and entertain people.
3 mins
Handel with care
YOU would think that Britain's favourite choirmaster might be running out of ways to form a new singing group.
1 min
ROCK STARS
Diamonds are a girl's best friend and now they're dazzling in a new exhibition dedicated to Cartier, jeweller of the stars and royalty.
3 mins
Sexton joins Lions coaching squad
Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been appointed as an assistant coach to Andy Farrell for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour.
1 min
O'Sullivan to face Carter at Crucible
SEVEN-TIME champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn to face long-term rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
2 mins
Plymouth divers' medal success at elite event
AN eight-strong team of Plymouth Divers took part in the British Junior Elite Championships at the Life Centre last weekend.
2 mins
Edwards is crucial for Argyle, says Muslic
CLUB CAPTAIN SET FOR FIRST START SINCE OCTOBER
3 mins
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
MIRON Muslic say club captain Joe Edwards will definitely start today against Middlesbrough at the River-side Stadium (KO 3pm).
1 min
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