- Thu. Jan 1st, 2026
When the countryside came to town. Again.
Paul and Julie are farmers from Essex. I met them on the Elizabeth Line as we all travelled to Westminster last week. I was going to interview an MP about…
Angela Rayner overrules Planning Inspector and approves giant building scheme in the Green Belt
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said overhauling planning rules to bypass local authorities will remove “chaos and subjectiveness” from the system. She made the statement having overturned a Planning Inspector’s…
Association Football: The pyramid with a detachable top. The threat to the sport in England today.
Visit your local park on any weekend and you will find dozens of people playing football. Some of the games will be organised, others ad hoc kickarounds. There will be…
The Battle of the Bosses on the Brink
West Ham United edged out Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 The London Stadium. The Hammers’ victory not only provided a much-needed boost for manager Julen Lopetegui but also left Wolves’ Gary O’Neil…
A Beginner’s Guide to the Offside Rule: Or, Why Footballers Can’t Just Loiter About Like Hungry Seagulls
Ah, football! The beautiful game. The ‘metaphor of life’, some would say. It’s all about strategy, skill, and—let’s be honest—trying to figure out what on earth the offside rule actually…
So, Chelsea vs. Tottenham, yeah?
My big sister Lola, a life-long Tottenham fan demands, “We support Tottenham, don’t forget.” Naturally, I did the only reasonable thing: I cheered for Chelsea. Why? Because blue is my…
Beatrice’s Fight for Justice: A Voice for the Voiceless
Beatrice is not your average campaigner. Strikingly beautiful, eloquent, and highly intelligent, she carries an air of resilience that belies the injustices she has faced. I first met her at…
Natasha thought her spiritual life path number was 69 – join us for Aurum, the new hilarious podcast
Welcome to our first ever episode of the Aurum Podcast . Where we will have an informal Girlie chat . Nothing is off of the table !!! Join us Natasha…
Undercover in the world of Wildfowl Shooting
Rachel Clarke, 57 years from Great Plumstead, Norfolk, is an avid Wildfowl Shooting employee, working for the Cator estate at Woodbastwick, Norfolk. Rachel and her husband take part in daily…
Stripped of All Dignity
Awaiting treatment is an undignified experience when accompanied by prison guards. Picture - Getty images