The Herald - April 21, 2025
The Herald - April 21, 2025
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April 21, 2025
Homes bid for empty language school
A REDUNDANT language school near Plymouth city centre could be demolished to make way for six family homes.
1 min
South Hams tourism is valued at £266m
THE number of people visiting tourist hotspots in the South Hams is dropping, but those who are coming are spending a lot more money.
2 mins
Coroner calls for drivers' eye tests
A CORONER has called into question not having a mandatory eye test for everyone who wants to drive at 70 – and said drivers’ vision should be regularly tested until that age.
1 min
Third of young adults worrying about their finances every day
MORE than a third (35%) of young people aged 18 to 21 worry about their finances every day, according to research for a major bank.
1 min
Brandon's brilliant idea earns him King's award
A PLYMOUTH man who \"felt hopeless\" after applying for more than 1,000 jobs without success has won a major award after a brilliant idea turned his life around. Brandon Hulcoop was inspired to create his own business because of the frustrations of being unable to read his birthday cards or menus.
2 mins
Food reviewer speaks out over criticism
A FOOD influencer has hit back at businesses who criticised him for demanding payment of up to £1,500 plus VAT for visits to carry out reviews, without disclosing on social media that he can be paid.
2 mins
Children's home gets praised by Ofsted
A PLYMOUTH children's home granted 'good' Ofsted rating.
1 min
Islamic trust face probe over accounts failings
THE charities' watchdog has launched an investigation into Plymouth Islamic Education Trust (Piety) over what it called a persistent failure to submit accounts on time.
2 mins
Locals rally to support struggling bakery firm
FAMILY IS 'OVERWHELMED' BY COMMUNITY REACTION
2 mins
Inquest told student, 22, had a 'heart of gold'
A PLYMOUTH student died after taking ecstasy during a visit to Ashburton, an inquest has heard.
1 min
Richard retires from RNLI after 20-year service
A PLYMOUTH RNLI crew member is stepping down after two decades of voluntary service. Richard Gibson has stepped down from his role on the lifeboat crew after joining Plymouth Lifeboat Station in 2004.
3 mins
Country club unveils £260k new solar panels
A COUNTRY club in Saltash has unveiled a new solar panel array on their grounds, which is the result of £260,000 in funding.
1 min
Adults 'lack knowledge of their pension'
UK adults have a substantial lack of understanding about state pension, according to a new survey by Standard Life.
1 min
Pharmacy wins award as best in community
A PLYMOUTH pharmacy has been honoured for its hard work in serving the community. Well Pharmacy in Stoke picked up a top award at a national awards.
1 min
Charter to 'stop the rot' in military housing
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
Putin's 'false' ceasefire
UKRAINE'S President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday accused Russia of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire. He said Moscow had continued to launch attacks overnight, after Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral temporary truce in Ukraine.
1 min
Andrew joins royal family at Easter service
KING Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by the Duke of York at the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.
1 min
Gatwick still the worst for flight delays
GATWICK has retained its position as the UK's worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption.
1 min
Warning against 'knee-jerk' gender policy changes
ANY introduction of “knee-jerk policy changes” in schools in response to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman should be opposed, a teaching union has said.
1 min
Miliband hits at Farage over net zero 'nonsense
ED MILIBAND has accused Nigel Farage of peddling \"nonsense and lies\" by appearing to blame the Government's commitment to net zero for the crisis in the UK steel industry.
1 min
French leader to beat Trump to state visit
EMMANUEL Macron will be granted a state visit before Donald Trump’s expected trip in September as Britain seeks closer ties with Europe, according to a report.
1 min
Poll predicts Reform would win most seats if election was held now
REFORM UK would be on course to win most seats with no party close to an overall majority if an election were held imminently, a new poll suggests.
1 min
Our future is to rejoin the EU after Brexit mistake
MRS T Newman has a deeply distorted and frankly inaccurate recollection of Britain's experience as a member of the European Union ('The EU is hardly going to be welcoming, Letters, April 18).
3 mins
TV adverts are not what they used to be
SORRY, but does anyone else agree with me that some TV adverts have gone too far?
2 mins
5 ways booze can seriously affect health
GPs highlight what alcohol does to our bodies and give tips on how to cut back
2 mins
Cash in with cashback
From credit cards to apps, there are lots of ways you can earn while you spend.
4 mins
How new laws should put an end to nasty hidden fees
Finally some good news! Shopping online is about to get much easier thanks to a ban on 'drip pricing'.
2 mins
Ops that just can't wait
WHEN you're lying nervously in a hospital bed ahead of surgery, the wait can feel never-ending.
1 min
THE REAL DAD'S ARMY
IT MIGHT have been nicknamed 'Dad's Army' but at its height the Home Guard boasted 1.5 million members. It was also the very last line of defence against a much feared German invasion.
1 min
South African all-rounder Xenxe arrives at Ivybridge
IVYBRIDGE have added some South African firepower to their squad for the imminent return of B Division cricket to Filham Park.
2 mins
Saltash make light work of French visitors
LEWIS Wells marked his 300th appearance in the Saltash 1st XV with two tries in the 73-17 win over French tourists Buzançais.
1 min
Gladiators suffer at the hands of super Masters
THE roar of engines could be heard across the city once again on Saturday evening, but in front of a bumper Easter crowd, the Plymouth Gladiators went down to defeat in their curtain raiser against Oxford Cheetahs in the BSN Series.
2 mins
Henderson forgives players after securing Tavi's safety
TAVISTOCK manager Stuart Henderson refused to be too critical of his players despite branding their first 45 minutes of the 2-1 defeat to Helston Athletic as their 'worst of the season' in Southern League Division One South.
3 mins
Parkway aiming to end their season on a high
PLYMOUTH Parkway fell to a 2-0 defeat away at playoff hopefuls Walton & Hersham thanks to a brace from Johl Powell.
5 mins
after securing Tavi's safety
Tavi are back in action this afternoon for their final home game of the season against Cribbs on what is a day of celebration for the club, who took ownership of their clubhouse once again at the beginning of April. Cribbs are now relegated - along with Cinderford - after a 3-0 home defeat to Exmouth at the weekend. Thatcham Town are also set for the drop, barring a miracle in their final two games.
1 min
Argyle youngsters hit Cobblers for six
PLYMOUTH Argyle's final home Youth Alliance fixture was full of incident as they came back, from two goals down, to beat Northampton 6-2 at Harpers Park,
2 mins
Only wins will do as Pilgrims continue the fight
Argyle will be chasing a third consecutive win at Home Park when they meet play-off hopefuls Coventry City this afternoon.
4 mins
Argyle's hard graft goes unrewarded with cruel late loss
HERE are the player ratings of Herald Sport's Argyle reporter Chris Errington from the Pilgrims' 2-1 defeat by Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Good Friday.
3 mins
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