New AI Traffic Camera appears on Tavistock Road, Plymouth
The AI camera on Tavistock Road (Picture: Louie Rowe) Tavistock Road, in Plymouth, is the home of a new AI Traffic enforcement camera, used to detect a range of motoring offences. The camera, located south of the junction with Runway Road on the A386, captures images...
Coastal beauty in Plymouth
Welcome to “Coastal Beauty in Plymouth,” a photo essay that captures the essence of Plymouth’s stunning maritime landscape. From the historic lighthouses that guide seafarers home to the tranquil harbors and vibrant coastal life, these images offer a...
Rebuilding Plymouth: 80 Years On
Bedford Street, Plymouth, c. 1882 World War II left Plymouth reeling. A major port city that bore the brunt of the Luftwaffe’s attacks on the nights of 1941. With over 18,000 houses damaged, and nearly 4,000 destroyed, a plan was needed to help stitch back together...
Armada Way Redevelopment: A Green Future for Plymouth or Another Environmental Controversy?
At the heart of Plymouth’s bustling urban landscape, the Armada Way Redevelopment project has emerged as a focal point of intense debate and controversy. This ambitious initiative, aimed at revitalizing the iconic thoroughfare, has sharply divided opinions,...
Increase in ‘binned’ vapes brings greater fire risks
There are now nearly 5 million single-use vapes discarded or thrown away each week, causing increased fire risks across the UK. This number has quadrupled in the most recent data gathered by Material Focus (MF) who conducted the latest calculations for YouGov...
Echoes of the Wild: Dartmoor Zoo’s Pivotal Role in the Amur Leopard’s Future
Credit: Dartmoor Zoo Content Creator Kira Butters In the serene expanse of Dartmoor, a story of hope, resilience, and the fierce fight against extinction unfolds at the Dartmoor Zoo. The central character of this narrative is Freddo, a striking Amur leopard whose...
The Origins of April’s ‘Pink’ Moon and the Other Months Unique Full Moons
April’s “pink” moon will appear on Wednesday night. It will reach its fullest at 5:34 a.m. Thursday morning. The “pink” moon is the common name for April’s full moon. Despite its name, this doesn’t mean the moon will actually appear to be pink. Each month’s full...
How a South African Daisy Imitates Female Flies to attract Males
Scientists have discovered how a daisy native to South Africa imitates female flies to attract males for pollination. The daisy known as Gorteria diffusa is the only one of its kind known to do this. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found three sets...
Government crackdown on anti-social behaviour
The story: The sale of laughing gas to the public will be banned as part of a wider crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Levelling up Secretary Michael Gove said the “scourge” of nitrous oxide is turning public places into “drug taking areas” and is helping fuel...
We’re taking our greenspace for granted
It’s no surprise to anyone living in Plymouth that litter is very much common place, primarily within the city centre. However those eagle eyed individuals may have noticed just how much litter has accumulated around the Marjon campus, especially within our...
Are Smart Meters Really a Smart Idea?
Great Britain is in the midst of a cost of living crisis. Food shopping prices have risen, as have fuel prices, public transport, utility bills and almost anything else that can be purchased from a store. As a result, people are understandably stressed about their...
Will wild camping become a thing of the past for Dartmoor’s nature lovers?
Last Sunday on a family outing, we ventured from sleepy Saltash to the highest peaks of Dartmoor, in search of the snow, clearly visible from our kitchen window. On driving through the small village of Princetown, we were surprised to pass a mass of people gathered...