Daylight Saving - Why Do We Bother?
Twice a year, some 40% of the world’s population change their clocks. Not always on the same date, or at the same time, not always by the same amount, and not always everywhere in individual countries. Other parts of the world used to, but now don’t and many never have. Some, such as Samoa, gave up an entire Friday to be in a different day altogether. In some countries surveyed (such as Germany), the majority wants it to stop, in others (like New Zealand), to continue. In most countries whic...
September 25, 2025Fish Town Brixham, Devon
How do you make a crab roll?' Brixham is a historic and bustling fishing port at the southern end of Tor Bay, just over 3 miles across the water from Torquay.Getting there takes 30 minutes by ferry from Torquay harbour, an amazingly good value journey on the Western Lady ferry, since fares were slashed to just £3 return a few years ago. The captain doubles as tour guide, providing an interesting commentary on the Bay's history on the way. The 1948 Olympics sailing events were held here; Brune...
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