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  Gambling our lives away

Gambling our lives away

The other evening, I was sat in front of my TV watching an hour-long pre-watershed programme on Channel 4. As I relaxed with my cup of tea, the first batch of adverts slapped me around the face – I suddenly became aware of how... read more »

  The big films… all sorted!

The big films… all sorted!

So, we are in the latter part of summer when (in theory) we can still pack up a picnic and head for the beach and enjoy a well-deserved holiday.  Or at least that’s the reality for some! For others, it’s time to head for a... read more »

  End this bloody madness

End this bloody madness

  My wife and I had a good old chuckle over the weekend when we read an article in The Daily Telegraph about Britain’s favourite swear words. Surprise, surprise, it seems the days of us all dropping the occasional... read more »

  Top ‘British meals’ revealed

Top 'British meals' revealed

From simple, tasty looking street food to a perfectly presented restaurant dish, sharing pictures of food on Instagram has almost become a ritual for many of us! By calculating the total hashtag count for each dish, food worshippers at Netherlands-based Thuisbezorgd have looked into which... read more »

  Who will be top dogs?

Who will be top dogs?

It's the end of another summer and that means it's the start of another Premier League football season – one unlike any other. With Jack Grealish moving from Aston Villa to Manchester City, we have already had the first-ever £100 million transfer – and there... read more »

  Best UK sunspots identified

Best UK sunspots identified

With a late summer heatwave predicted for next week, a new study has identified where you can enjoy the sunshine over the Bank Holiday weekend. Gloucestershire is likely to be the warmest place to base yourself – with an average temperature of 21.5 degrees. On... read more »

  A ‘mischief maker’ tells all

A ‘mischief maker’ tells all

Navigating my way through the maze of Manchester’s streets, my mind was filled with intrigue. I was on my way to meet Andrew Graystone, a man who accidentally became something of an urban legend. Back in 2019, a gunman walked into two mosques in Christchurch... read more »

  DIY Brit man ‘nails it’

DIY Brit man 'nails it'

It is time to put months of despair behind us and revel in joyous news – for it has been revealed the DIY skills of the average British man has soared in recent months! Yep, while we have been furloughed, told to isolate at home,... read more »

  Time to feast on chips

Time to feast on chips

What are your plans for Lockdown Eve: are you planning a nice relaxing walk with the family, a quiet night in with a loved one in front of the TV – or maybe you're set to order a chip supper and bring in the... read more »

  An ode to England

An ode to England

With England falling agonisingly short of winning their first piece of silverware since 1966, social media devotee, Gary Egleton of Eastbourne, has penned some words of comfort for any fans of the Three Lions who watched their team perform in the final of the... read more »