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MIDI TV. Episode One landing on Saturday 20th February 2021 at 8pm!
Presented by local artist Abbe Martin from the Sound of the Sirens, MIDI TV promises a fun, modern and highly entertaining series of shows to be released each month, starting with the first episode launching on Saturday 20th February at 8pm. Viewers can head to MIDI TV socials and YouTubeContinue Reading
Bayern Munich defeats Tigres, 1-0, to claim 2020 FIFA Club World Cup title
Bayern Munich added yet another trophy to its already impressive case over the past year, making history by going 6-for-6 in tournament finals. Their latest was a 1-0 win over Tigres UANL behind Benjamin Pavard’s goal. Tigres was the first CONCACAF club team ever to reach the FIFA Club WorldContinue Reading
The science behind why hobbies can improve our mental health
For some, having a hobby may even prevent depression. Diego Cervo/ Shutterstock The pandemic has taken its toll on many peoples’ mental health. Given the fear of the virus and the government restrictions on movement many may understandably be feeling more lonely, anxious, and depressed than usual. The World HealthContinue Reading
Q&A with Sharon Peacock, head of UK effort to sequence SARS-CoV-2
Sharon Peacock, Author provided The UK is a world leader in sequencing SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Of all the coronavirus genomes that have been sequenced in the world, nearly half have been sequenced by COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium (Cog-UK). The consortium began life on March 4 when SharonContinue Reading
IND vs ENG: Jofra Archer Ruled Out Of Second India Test After Injection To Right Elbow | Cricket News
IND vs ENG: England pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of second India Test.© BCCI England fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India after getting an injection to his right elbow, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday. “Jofra Archer will missContinue Reading
Arab Spring: when the US needed to step up, it stood back – now, all eyes are on Biden
The tenth anniversary of the Arab Spring has been an opportunity for some to declare the protests a failure – not least in the face of ongoing conflict in Syria, Libya, and Yemen. Looking back on those turbulent events, it’s become fairly common for analysts to blame shortcomings in AmericanContinue Reading
PRESS COMMENT FROM LUKE POLLARD MP
WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Government cladding announcement “inadequate” says Plymouth MP Plymouth MP Luke Pollard has responded to today’s announcement on cladding from the government, calling it “inadequate”. The Housing Secretary announced today that those who live in low-rise buildings with dangerous cladding will not be eligibleContinue Reading
Open Access rail services Carmarthen – London Paddington
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has made its decision on Grand Union’s long standing application to introduce competitive train services between South Wales and London. In its application, the ORR has acknowledged that Grand Union has proven: Capacity to operate 6 pairs of intercity trains between South WalesContinue Reading
COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows
Simon Brat/Shutterstock In the depths of February, it’s not in many of our natures to open the window to let in the cold air of a northern hemisphere winter. But with the coronavirus pandemic in full swing and new variants on the rise, good ventilation is in an important methodContinue Reading
KCC appointed as top Teaching School
Kingsbridge Community College, part of Education South West Multi-Academy Trust, has been appointed as one of only 87 Teaching School Hubs to lead a nationwide initiative. Kingsbridge has responsibility for leading the 317 schools across South Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. They will work in partnership with Colyton Grammar School whoContinue Reading