The Herald - April 28, 2025
The Herald - April 28, 2025
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In this issue
April 28, 2025
How 'lightbulb' moment led inventor Gary to TV
A PLYMOUTH dockyard worker's lightbulb idea moment has been featured in a popular BBC TV programme.
3 mins
An elected city mayor 'is just a fantasy'
In the run-up to a July referendum on whether or not Plymouth should elect its own mayor, The Herald is running several articles, allowing both sides to put across their points of view. Today, we hear from a 'Vote No' advocate, Cllr Jemima Laing, deputy leader of Plymouth City Council, whose says the whole idea is 'a costly, failed experiment' - and Plymothians should be too wise to fall for it
3 mins
'New action needed' to end abuse of women
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has spoken out about the importance of preventing abuse against women after stalking victim Claire Chick's killer was handed a life sentence at Plymouth Crown Court last week.
4 mins
Look out - here comes Del Boy!
AFTER a record-breaking four-year run at the West End, Only Fools and Horses: The Musical is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth.
2 mins
Marie's leap of faith is in memory of her dad
SKYDIVE IS IN AID OF ST LUKE'S HOSPICE
2 mins
Babcock sees profit jumping in forecast
DOCKYARD FIRM PREDICTS 17% JUMP TO £363M
1 min
Special stamps mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
A SPECIAL set of stamps is being issued to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
1 min
Nine dead in Canada
NINE people were killed when a car was driven into revellers at a street festival celebrating Filipino culture in the Canadian city of Vancouver, local police have said.
1 min
Marathon record may be broken
THOUSANDS of runners crossed the finishing line of the 45th London Marathon yesterday, with the fathers of two girls killed in the Southport attack taking part.
1 min
Gender ruling will not result in toilet police, says minister
THERE are no plans for “toilet police” in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on gender, a senior minister has suggested.
1 min
NHS app cuts missed appointments by 1.5m
REFORM of the NHS app has resulted in 1.5 million fewer appointments being missed, ministers have revealed.
2 mins
Special needs pupils deserve much better
NOT for the first time, I find myself being really concerned about the poor provision in schools for special education needs and disabled (SEND) pupils.
1 min
A challenging first day down at the harbour
IT could not have been a more perfect Easter Sunday. The sun was shining as I drove into Exmouth for my first duty of the year as a volunteer with the Harbour Master's crew, and Blondie’s The Tide Is High was blaring out of the radio... tuned to Boom, obviously.
2 mins
BORN TO BE WILDE
OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT
3 mins
SIX SUBTLE SIGNS OF HEART TROUBLE
A cardiologist reveals the symptoms that can indicate underlying conditions and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. By CAMILLA FOSTER
2 mins
Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?
TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
4 mins
Plan ahead to avoid a holiday accommodation nightmare
Spring has sprung and the holiday season is well and truly upon us. I do hope you have a wonderful summer getaway!
2 mins
Truth behind the armchair killings
SOMETIMES true crime cases come along that feel so unlikely, they almost seem fictional.
1 min
ANTI-SOCIAL HOTSPOTS
Neighbourhoods across the nation are suffering from intimidation, abuse, noise nuisance, or vandalism
3 mins
Is litter tray a risk for mum-to-be?
I have a five-year-old female cat. As I am pregnant, I am advised not to clean my cat's litter tray because of the risk of toxoplasmosis. Is this true?
1 min
Parkway end season with away day defeat
PLYMOUTH Parkway's season ended in defeat as Hanwell Town came from behind to secure a 2-1 win in the capital.
3 mins
Wooden spoon for Services after losing in basement battle
DEVONPORT Services failed in their attempt to get off the bottom of the National Two West table when they lost to Bournville 47-29 in the basement battle at the Rectory.
1 min
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