Andy Phillips

Plymouth

Deputy Print Editor at Plymouth Live

Editor for The Herald (Plymouth); Shortlisted for SW sports journalist of the year 2014 & 2015.

Articles

Veteran's heartbreaking loss inspired armed forces mental health mission

2 months ago | plymouthherald.co.uk | Andy Phillips

The loss of a friend and fellow veteran to suicide has led to a former Regimental Sergeant Major writing a practical guide to mental health resilience. Steve Gaskell had a 28-year career in the Army before returning to civilian life and becoming a full time coach, and recently turned 57. But it was a phone call last year informing him of the death of a friend and former Sergeant Major which saw him embark on a mission to help others.
I've shared the stage with huge stars but I started in Plymouth pubs

2 months ago | plymouthherald.co.uk | Andy Phillips

He has shared the stage with some of the most famous faces in entertainment, but legendary comedian Andy Ford started cracking jokes to paying audiences right here in Plymouth. A veteran of more than 50 years on the stage, Andy has sat on Des O’Connor’s couch, sung with Celion Deon and starred alongside the likes of Sir David Suchet and Dame Barbara Windsor in his roles in panto, including at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Plymouth teen becomes UK's youngest pro boxer with debut win

2 months ago | plymouthherald.co.uk | Andy Phillips

A teenager from Plymouth has become the youngest professional in the country having fought a month into his 16th birthday in a contest in Thailand. Callum Dan turned 16 in March this year, and is studying for his GCSE exams this summer, but under the guidance of coach Marlee Dann has already made a paid debut as a boxer after travelling to Bangkok’s outer suburbs during the Easter holidays.
'Uplifting' show addresses adolescent anxiety

2 months ago | plymouthherald.co.uk | Andy Phillips

If you had to write yourself a letter as you went through the toughest years of school, what would you write? And would you be able to be honest? For Evan Hansen, this is the task set for him by a therapist, and one which starts off a chain of events which not only tugs at your heartstrings but ties them into knots.
Stunning KO sees Plymouth's Constantin Ursu become new Commonwealth welterweight champion

2 months ago | msn.com | Andy Phillips

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Stunning KO sees Plymouth's Constantin Ursu become new Commonwealth welterweight champion

2 months ago | plymouthherald.co.uk | Andy Phillips

Constantin Ursu has become Plymouth’s first Commonwealth champion in almost 20 years after a stunning seventh round knockout of highly-rated contender Eithan James at London’s York Hall on Sunday night. Ursu – now dubbed the Moldovan Monster – showed why he is rated as among the best welterweights in the country with a dominant performance against James, who had previously lost only once in a 14-fight career.
Plymouth boxer who shed 5st now eyeing national amateur middleweight title

2 months ago | msn.com | Andy Phillips

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Plymouth boxer who shed 5st now eyeing national amateur middleweight title

Mar 30, 2025 | plymouthherald.co.uk | Andy Phillips

Plymouth amateur boxer Ryan Gaffney has won the Western Counties section in the Elite Championships to make it through to the last 16 in England, having sweated off another five kilograms to compete in the U75kg class. Gaffney outboxed Mason Gordon-Brewes of Baker St ABC over three three-minute rounds last weekend to reach the pre-quarter-finals of the Elite Championships next month.
Devon's 'biggest' magnolia in full bloom and it's a sight to behold

Mar 23, 2025 | plymouthherald.co.uk | Andy Phillips

A magnolia believed to be the biggest of its kind in the country has flowered in spectacular fashion, with fallen petals creating a carpet of pink at a garden on the edge of Ivybridge. The pink magnolia at Lukesland Gardens is going to be 90 years old next year, and was planted by the grandfather of the current owner, John Howell.
New Devon Air Ambulance night landing site opens in Plymouth's Central Park

Mar 14, 2025 | msn.com | Andy Phillips

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