The Herald - April 23, 2025

The Herald - April 23, 2025

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In this issue
April 23, 2025
SWW response to burst water main called 'shambolic'
MP DEMANDS ANSWERS AS 13,000 HOMES LEFT WITHOUT RUNNING WATER AT EASTER

4 mins
Community-led plan for Pride celebration
A COMMUNITY-led Pride celebration is coming to Plymouth following the cancellation of the official Plymouth Pride event.

3 mins
Pub is voted the best in SW Devon
THE LONDON INN VOTED BEST LOCAL PUB 2025

3 mins
Teachers 'being kicked and spat at by pupils'
TEACHERS have been punched, kicked, shoved or spat at by pupils in the last year, a new survey suggests.

2 mins
Frigates sail from city for 'message'
HMS RICHMOND JOINS CARRIER STRIKE GROUP

2 mins
No charges for man in 'stabbing' inquiry
A MAN arrested by officers following an alleged stabbing incident in a car park just yards from Charles Cross police station has been released with no further action to be taken against him.
1 min
Baby news for Olly Murs and his wife Amelia
NEW ARRIVAL FOR CITY MUM AND SINGER

1 min
Tourists shot at in Kashmir
MULTIPLE deaths are feared after gunmen indiscriminately fired at tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir yesterday, officials have said, with police calling it a “terror attack” and blaming militants fighting against Indian rule.
1 min
Sir Keir heads to Rome
SIR Keir Starmer will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend.
2 mins
NHS survey provokes alarm
THERE are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a newly released poll.
1 min
Lineker sticks to his views but regrets harm caused to BBC
GARY Lineker has said he thinks the BBC wanted him to leave Match Of The Day - with the former England footballer adding that he \"didn't like the damage\" done by his controversial comments on social media.

1 min
Judgment on gender is welcomed
A WOMAN is an “adult female”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment on the gender issue.
1 min
Tories: polls will be 'very difficult'
KEMI Badenoch has admitted that May's local elections are \"going to be very difficult\" for the Conservatives.

1 min
Reeves vows to defend 'UK interests' ahead of US talks
CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has pledged to \"defend Britain's interests\" as she prepares to meet fellow finance ministers in Washington and push for a US trade deal.

2 mins
New police powers to sack 'unfit cops'
POLICE officers who fail background checks will be automatically sacked under new rules.

1 min
Breakdowns caused by potholes up 20%
VEHICLE breakdowns caused by potholes increased by nearly one-fifth in 12 months, new figures indicate.

1 min
Building site engulfed by fire should be demolished
PRINCE Maurice Allotments, in Lipson, was one of the last remaining open green spaces in the area. A wildlife oasis in an urban environment, with species including, foxes, hedgehogs, pheasants, sparrow hawks, owls, bats and reptiles such as slowworms, plus an assortment of fruit bushes and apple trees.
2 mins
Extra funding pays for more police on patrol
YOU want more police on the streets - so this is great news for our communities.
2 mins
Wages decline at small firms amid National Insurance hike
RECENT analysis indicates that wages for staff at SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) diminished towards the end of March, as these businesses struggled with the ramifications of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' National Insurance tax increases.

1 min
Which? says scam 'eco plugs' still on sale
ILLEGAL and potentially dangerous scam 'eco plugs' are still widely available to buy on online marketplaces, an investigation has found.

1 min
Plant being built in city to recycle EV batteries
FOUR-ACRE SITE COULD LEAD TO 'MEGA-SCALE' FACILITY
2 mins
Globe-trotters are go
STUFF a sleeping bag in your oversized rucksack, it's time for another adventure.

1 min
Group therapy
Podcast offers music stars the chance to share the trials of life in a band
1 min
HOW CAN WE STAY CONSISTENT?
Robin says: \"Number one is do a 30-day consistency challenge. Maybe it's no sugar, no social media, no complaining, no news.

1 min
Consistency is key to a better you
AUTHOR ROBIN SHARMA EXPLAINS HOW GOOD DAILY HABITS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. BY SARA KEENAN

3 mins
Pick up your walking pace for a healthier heart boost
Could brisk walking be the secret to a healthier heart? New research from the University of Glasgow suggests that walking briskly might do more than just boost your mood - it could significantly lower your risk of developing serious heart rhythm problems.

2 mins
Say 'no' to a garden mow
Let grass grow and give nature a helping hand this May
2 mins
Hitchock guides Pennycross to victory against Legends
PENNYCROSS had Russell Hitchcock in good form with a 96 checkout that came in an 11-2 Louis Yates Plymouth & District Darts League triumph over Legends Lounge.

4 mins
Dean debuts and Jones makes the bench for Norwich
FORMER Plymouth Parkway loanee Tom Dean was handed his EFL debut on Monday in Exeter City's 3-1 League One defeat at Crawley Town.
1 min
Parkway's poor display leaves McPhee piqued
PLYMOUTH Parkway manager Chris McPhee could not hide his frustration as the Yellows' bowed out at Bolitho Park this season with a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to relegated Frome Town in the Southern League Premier Division.

2 mins
Gyabi set for early finish at Argyle
MIDFIELDER Darko Gyabi is set to make the last appearance of his season-long loan to Plymouth Argyle from Leeds United against Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday.

1 min
Physical Pilgrims are too much for Sky Blues
MIRON Muslic thought the physical approach of relegation-threatened Plymouth Argyle paid off in their 3-1 Easter Monday victory over play-off chasing Coventry City at a sold-out Home Park.

3 mins
Pilgrims carry out the perfect plan to see off Coventry
HERE are the player ratings of Herald Sport's Argyle reporter Chris Errington from the Pilgrims' 3-1 Championship win against Coventry City at Home Park.
3 mins
Lampard: Bundu should have seen red
COVENTRY City boss Frank Lampard thought Mustapha Bundu should have been shown a red card before he went on to score two goals for Plymouth Argyle in their 3-1 Easter Monday win at Home Park.

2 mins
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