Cartoons – Plymouth Gazette

26Sep

By Diogo AbreuNo Comments

An Unusual Start to the Academic Year

An Unusual Start to the Academic Year. Image: Copyright Diogo Abreu The safe return of education has been a constant worry for students since the start of lockdown. Shown above are the biggest concerns for students returning to education and how these differ from concerns in previous years. Read more stories about COVID-19 by Plymouth Gazette.

Flawed ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme may not be as beneficial as we think; targeting the health of the most vulnerable.

28Aug

By Yasmine JelleyNo Comments

Cartoons: Yasmine Jelley, COVID-19, Health

Flawed ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme may not be as beneficial as we think; targeting the health of the most vulnerable.

BY YASMINE JELLEY COPYRIGHT – YASMINE JELLEY Who knew that this pandemic would be tantalising our taste buds? Nevertheless, the rumours are true. Now that restaurants have been re-opened for about a month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has introduced the ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme, in an attempt to re-build tourism and the hospitality sectors. Since the 3rd August, restaurants registered onto this scheme have provided a mouth-watering 50% off food and drink during the month. What could be better than that? Catching up with friends and eating out at your favourite restaurants, including the most beloved outlets such as Domino's, Wetherspoons and McDonald’s, where you can receive a Big Mac for only £1.60! That being said, is it as good as it seems? Was this the best time to implement this...

1Aug

By Amii JamesNo Comments

Cartoons, Cartoons: Amii James

Student Landlords

Student Landlords. Image: Copyright Amii Illustrates Highlighting how student letting agents can neglect maintenance issues in student properties both in Plymouth and nationally, which can leave tenants in unsafe living conditions requiring urgent attention. View more Plymouth Gazette illustrations here

Will ME/CFS Sufferers Benefit from the Pandemic?

31Jul

By Yasmine JelleyNo Comments

Cartoons: Yasmine Jelley, COVID-19, Health

Will ME/CFS Sufferers Benefit from the Pandemic?

BY YASMINE JELLEY Copyright - Yasmine Jelley After the announcement from Boris Johnson; pubs, restaurants, hair salons and entertainment facilities were set to reopen from 4th July. Whilst the anticipation is now over, the eager public can now reclaim partial freedom by acquiring that desired fresh pint enjoyed with friends, and getting that well needed haircut. As the lockdown restrictions are starting to ease, it gives the impression that a new sense of normality is in close proximity and this pandemic may all be a distant nightmare. That cannot be said for those suffering with debilitating illnesses, such as Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). ME, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is estimated to affect 1 in 250 people ...

28Jul

By Amii JamesNo Comments

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Plymouth Barbican

Plymouth Barbican. Image: Copyright Amii Illustrates The Barbican was left covered in litter from drunk revellers during lockdown on the night of June 24. Litter included plastic cups, beer bottles, nitrous oxide canisters and more. Pub-goers awaiting the reopening of pubs on July 4, and a lack of police presence on the historic harbourside, left the situation to spiral out of control. A large clean-up operation was actioned by Plymouth City Council the following morning to clean the litter on the cobbled streets and waste discarded into the harbour water. There has been an increased police presence in the area and the removal of public toilet fees to prevent a recurrence of these scenes. View more Plymouth Gazette illustrations here

9Jul

By Amii JamesNo Comments

Cartoons, Cartoons: Amii James

The Messenger Plymouth

The Messenger Plymouth. Image: Copyright Amii Illustrates Messenger is a large statue in Plymouth, created by the Cornish artist Joseph Hillier, depicting a female actor crouching in preparation to run onstage. It was commissioned by and installed outside the Theatre Royal, Plymouth in 2019 in preparation for the city's 2020 celebration of the 400th anniversary of the ship Mayflower sailing to the New World. View more Plymouth Gazette illustrations here