In the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, beside the haunting gravestones of Greyfriars Kirkyard, lies one of Scotland’s most enduring legends — the tale of Greyfriars Bobby, the little Skye Terrier who became a symbol of loyalty stronger than death. The kirkyard itself is a place steeped in shadow and […]
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TOMMY ROBINSON’S FREE SPEECH RALLY 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 We have raised the flag and it is now time to raise our shields The country needs to stand and unite now more than ever This is Great Britain This island is ours 🏴 🏴 […]
Jousting Battle At Bolsover Castle The sun beat down on Bolsover Castle, but there was nothing gentle about the mood. This wasn’t a quiet bank holiday stroll through history. This was war on horseback. Steel rang out as four hardened knights rode into the arena, armour scarred and shining, visors […]
Blackpool Airshow: A First-Time Family Adventure It’s the big six-week school holidays in England, so we decided to treat Oscar to his very first airshow. Our choices were Blackpool or Southport, but having been to both, we knew Southport’s single-track roads and slow-moving traffic would be a nightmare. Blackpool was […]
Twycross Zoo Review – Expensive, Confusing, and Rainy Well, what can I say about Twycross Zoo? My initial thoughts were that it felt a little expensive, slightly regimented, and, to be honest, a bit on the small side. Perhaps that’s being a little unfair—after all, the animals seemed genuinely well […]
Sun, Beer, Good Company, and Some Cracking Music! What an absolute belter of a day! Spongefest, the local music festival that completely took over Worksop Rugby Club in Nottinghamshire on the 14th of June 2025, was nothing short of brilliant. It was all for a great cause, too, with every […]
An honest review of The Ned London hotel, from its breathtaking former banking hall and 1920s glamour rooms to the buzzing atmosphere, standout food offering and whether this iconic luxury stay is really worth the high price.
1 I was 14 when Motörhead stormed into my life. It was Friday, 24th October 1980, at Victoria Hall, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. The band had just released Ace of Spades, and my teenage world was about to be shattered by sheer noise, fury, and adrenaline. Hair long and dark, patchouli clinging to […]
A Disappointing Visit to Amerton Farm After a fantastic morning at the Trentham Monkey Forest, I thought it would be a nice idea to take Oscar to Amerton Farm to finish off the day before heading back home. Having so many fond memories of this place over the last 20 […]