As Florida braces itself for Hurricane Dennis the west of England is getting ready to face its own meteorological onslaught as Bit Windy Cecil threatens to strike. Bit Windy Cecil is closely related to Breezy Betty which hit the same part of the Cumbrian coast in the spring - Cecil’s older sister it seems. This […]

Ever heard of the blitz? A mere inconvenience. Back to work in the morning.

The strained relations between the English and French are in the spotlight again on the eve of Paris being awarded the 2012 Olympic Games the 2012 Olympic hosts decision in Singapore. Commentators say it could climax in a punch-up between Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac at the G8 Summit in Scotland, especially if the French […]

The Cotswolds are known for their honey-coloured houses set amid rolling hills inhabited by toffs who have had it with Chelsea. But that could soon change. A plan has been unveiled to build futuristic houses that wouldn’t look out of place in Sim City 3004. One thing won’t be changing however - the inhabitants. Some […]

If you are in the London area today and can’t find anything to do Blighty would suggest that you chuck a bottle of arsenic down the old neck and end it all. Life just isn’t your thing. The capital is hosting the women’s Wimbledon final, England v Australia cricket at Lords, Live 8 concert at […]