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How disease has stimulated cultural change
In his classic 1954 work, The Gift, the anthropologist Marcel Mauss described an unusual practice of gift-giving in the Māori people. People who didn’t reciprocate gifts were believed to be vulnerable to illness — and possibly death. In this way, rituals of giving and receiving were linked with beliefs aboutContinue Reading
Countries may be under-reporting their greenhouse gas emissions – that’s why accurate monitoring is crucial
Luciann Photography / Pexels Pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions are very welcome – but accurate monitoring across the globe is crucial if we are to meet targets and combat the devastating consequences of global warming. During COP26 in Glasgow, many countries have set out their targets to reach net-zeroContinue Reading
Deaths from landmines are on the rise – and clearing them all will take decades
Nearly quarter of a century after most of the world signed a convention outlawing the use of antipersonnel landmines, the number of people being killed or maimed by these insidious and lethal weapons remains high – and rising. The Landmine Monitor for 2021, released on November 10, reported 7,073 casualtiesContinue Reading
Ex marine Donald (Dougie) Murray Ligertwood
Ex marine Donald (Dougie) Murray Ligertwood (85) who is the last man standing of his regiment. Dougie attended the Remembrance Sunday Parade and marked the day enjoying 1940’s music by The Hummingbirds at Jolly Jacks, Mayflower Marina Plymouth. Continue Reading
Don’t forget it’s ‘Next Left’ at Plumps, all right?
Get ready for another great week…! Marsh Wren, winner of his only NH start (a bumper!) could prove a surprise package in the shallow-looking ten-runner Mares’ Maiden Hurdle over two and a half miles of ‘good to soft’ Leicester today when running in tandem will be Plumpton; both are personalContinue Reading
Newcastle eye Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq but face paying £21m for Almeria star
NEWCASTLE’S New Year shopping list could include prolific Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq. But his club Almeria are likely to want about about £21million for their star man, according to Fichajes. 1 Sadiq had a brief spell on loan at Scottish giants RangersCredit: Scottish News and Sport The 24-year-old has beenContinue Reading
HSE chief says health system is under high level of ‘stress and duress’
The head of the HSE says there is a high level of ‘stress and duress’ across the health system because of Covid 19. There are currently 617 patients in hospital with the virus and 106 are in ICU. The Cabinet Sub Committee on Covid-19 will meet this evening to discussContinue Reading
Devon’s key workers could be helped into homes
Devon’s key workers could be helped into much-needed homes as part of a plan to help tackle the County’s housing crisis which was highlighted by the Liberal Democrats at County Hall. Councils across Devon say the housing market is rapidly changing with private rented homes in short supply and someContinue Reading
UNTHA XR fuels ETM’s Waste to Energy plans
Bristol-based recycling specialist ETM has integrated a new UNTHA XR3000 mobil-e shredder into its state-of-the-art waste transfer station, as the ambitious family-run firm pushes for zero waste to landfill in the South West. The XR investment marks the latest enhancement to ETM’s £5m facility, which was commissioned two years ago to becomeContinue Reading
Vintage deals on offer as local charity hosts Autumn Sale
Cornwall charity Hidden Help is hosting an Autumn Vintage Sale on Sunday 21st November. Hidden Help, based in Bissoe, collects unwanted household goods and redistributes them to those in urgent need. The sale takes place at Ord Statter Pavillion at Mylor Bridge from 10am-4pm, where customers will be able to browseContinue Reading