Is there anything that’s sold only seasonally that you wish you could buy all year round? It occurred to me today that Hot Cross buns would be on my list - and then thoughts of big tubs of Quality...
//A museum is said to be haunted by whodunnit writer Agatha Christie’s ghost. Staff in the author’s hometown claim that Christie’s books are mysteriously knocked off the gift shop’s shelves...
I think the latest one is due out today but the website is still showing 'The Long Arm of the Law'. It's rare that the organisers are late with publication - I can never remember it happening - but...
We live miles from anywhere and had a massive power cut a while ago putting our electric out throughout a dark winter’s evening. No lights, no central heating, no cooking, no landline, no internet,...
… under pressure from LGBTQ+ campaigners who say statements Graham had made were incompatible with their values, and that his appearance would be divisive, could be disruptive or lead to a breach of...
As a newcomer to Netflix I'm late on parade with this, but having now watched the whole of the first three series I can solemnly declare that the whole thing was excellent. I wonder, however, how much...
New Horizons spacecraft 'alters theory of planet formation'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51295365 Perhaps now we may now once again open up this section to all and sundry releasing...
No link yet.
According to the BBC a few minutes ago, having been told to sack his advisers, he has refused and resigned.
Does anyone know who his advisors are?...
At the recent BAFTA awards ceremony, Prince William spoke of the need for ‘diversity’ - something that was noted to have been lacking in the nominations. The question is, should the Royals take a...
Having split from his partner, a friend’s son has since discovered that she ordered several thousand pounds worth of clothing and other items using his bank cards. As far as I can ascertain having...
Some years ago someone posted a short YouTube video of a journey through the universe. Does anyone remember it - and if so, can you please post a link here? I'm in the process of explaining space and...
With Nicola chomping at the bit for a second Scottish Independence referendum, clearly supported by many Scots here, I’ve yet to see any of them offer a rational explanation for that support. Such a...
A pretty appalling show from the BBC last night. The camera zoomed over the assembled throng in Parliament Square, Mr Farage was seen standing on stage, but where was his speech? Instead of him we got...
The story of school crossing lollipop man, Jim, who has been in the job for ten years and for all that time has been high-fiving the children as they cross the road. Just one complaint about his...
//Thomas Markle has vowed to see his daughter Meghan in court after she took legal action against three newspapers - as he claimed she and Harry had "hurt" the Queen by their decision to step back...
It bears the inscription "Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations" and the date of 31 January.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51250753
Isn't that nice? Onwards and upwards!!...