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The clocks are going back, so why are we still losing up to 40 minutes a day?

The short days and long nights are approaching, and as the clocks go back, we are left wondering “where did the time go…?”

As the winter comes closer and the days become darker, time becomes more important and we do our best to make the most of the light we have. However, we may be losing up to 40 minutes a day due to a type of temporal illusion.

The Stopped Clock Illusion,...

Halloween superstition haunts shunned black cat at Plymouth rescue shelter

A Plymouth animal charity is hoping to break the spell that will leave a frightening number of black cats without a loving home this Halloween.

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust is conjuring up ways to end the bad luck of black cats whose place in folklore puts them paw in hand with Halloween.

Currently around 60 per cent of the 75-plus cats being looked after by the charity at...

A Dartmoor Parish Remembers

Dartmoor Forest Parish Council is celebrating the award of 10 silhouettes funded by the A Dartmoor Parish Remembers.

The silhouettes are part of a national project entitled ‘There But Not There’ organised by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The aim of ‘There But Not There’ is to place a representative figure for every name on local war memorials around the country, into their...

Big Foot needs a loving home that can measure up t his special needs

A TRAGIC cat who has been shot, homeless and now suffers an incurable health condition is looking for a life-long companion to finally show him the love he deserves.

Big Foot was taken in as a stray by Woodside Animal Welfare Trust at Elfordleigh this summer after being found in a poor condition on Plymouth’s streets.

Aptly named Big Foot by staff because of an extra digit on...

Site managers scoop Seal of Excellence awards

Site managers working for local housebuilder Barratt Homes in Devon, have been awarded Seal of Excellence Awards – among the highest honours in the industry.

Matt Barnett has won for his work at Redwood Heights in Plymouth and Andy Tugwell was honoured for his work at Lucerne Fields in Ivybridge

Barratt construction director Tim Davies said he was thrilled with the success of...

Young Plymouth role model celebrated with a British Citizen Youth Award

TWENTY THREE inspiring youngsters from across the UK were recognised at this year’s British Citizen Youth Award (BCyA) for their extraordinary contribution to society, charities and good causes.

Bethany Groves from Plymouth was honoured for her volunteering work with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) at a formal presentation held at the Palace of Westminster on Thursday 18th October,...

Pins to wear with pride

Show your support for both The Royal British Legion and Plymouth Argyle with this special edition poppy pin.

To help commemorate this year’s Remembrance Period, which also marks the centenary of the end of the First World War, The Royal British Legion have teamed up with Plymouth Argyle Football Club to produce this unique poppy pin, which is sure to be a hit with fans.

The pin...

Draw on the walls at Living Coasts

New technology at Torquay’s coastal zoo means you can colour in a sea creature and see it come to life in front of your eyes. The coastal conservation charity has installed an electronic wall where drawings are turned into animations. It’s the first time tech of this kind has been seen in the UK. Guests can colour one of a range of marine creatures, including tropical fish, seahorses and rays...

Devon County Show appoints new Honorary Show Director

The Devon County Agricultural Association has announced the appointment of a new Honorary Show Director for its flagship event, the Devon County Show which is held annually on the showground at Westpoint, Exeter.

Stewart Stevens takes up the reins for the 2019 show and beyond, replacing David Parish who retired in June.

Mary Quicke MBE, Chairman of the Council of the DCAA, is...

A Guide to Buying Unique Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re young, old, single, engaged, or have been married for years, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can be very stressful. The pressure is on to find the perfect gift. Ideally, it should be sentimental but not corny, practical but at the same time meaningful. It should also have value that doesn’t just mean pounds and pence. Many people detest the thought of having to buy...

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