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The Storms in North West Britain
Parts of Britain have jut been hit by a large Atlantic storm that overwhelmed flood defences in places and has created havoc.
by frankbeswick
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Parts of Britain have jut been hit by a large Atlantic storm that overwhelmed flood defences in places and has created havoc.
by frankbeswick
North Cumbria near the English borders with Scotland is not where you'd expect to find unusual wildlife. Think again.
by Veronica
"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a well known Christmas Carol. Was it a rhyme written for children? Was it intended to have some secret Catholic meaning for those persecuted?
by Veronica
For true allotment gardeners gardening does not cease in winter,
by frankbeswick
Are nofollow links worthless? When and why we should use rel nofollow tag? Is nofollow really no follow?
by Tolovaj
Fun and useful gadgets, many of them bargains, that make great birthday or Christmas gifts for the geeks and frequent travelers in your life.
by Mira
★ Editor's ChoiceMany farms have been turned over to ruin and are only skeletons of their former selves. View photographs of a farm where time has stood still.
by AbbyFitz
World War 2 ended in 1945, but rationing and food shortages continued. Housewives worked marvels with their modest rations to feed their families. Here's how!
by Veronica
Short explanation of Google PageRank. How to check the rank of your page. Should you increase your PR?
by Tolovaj
Twenty tips on how to cheat hunger and lose weight for people who spend too much time behind a computer; brief explanations as to why these tricks work, and some meal suggestions.
by Mira
Those who want to garden in small and constrained spaces with hard surfaces can often cultivate vegetables in straw bales.
by frankbeswick
I was privileged to enjoy a day as a helper at the Tatton Show, 2016
by frankbeswick
★ Editor's ChoiceA stroll around the lake in Parcul Tineretului (Youth Park) on a cool August day. Info about the park, complete with lots of photos of nature and people.
by Mira
Kroger fuel points represent customer appreciation programs and internet marketing programs that increase satisfaction, savings, visibility and volume.
The Stockport Riots of June 1852 made national and international news and were based on racism and religious bigotry.
by Veronica
Despite the atrocious summer weather, The Aviation Viewing Park Festival 2016 was a huge success last weekend. Take a walk with me through the mud.
by Veronica
★ Editor's ChoiceRussia threatened to boycott the contest. Belarus came close to editing her out. The rest of Europe said 'no' and handed Austria's stunning drag singer the top prize.
by JoHarrington
Montsechia vidalii is the world’s first flower and world-oldest flowering plant from northeast Spain’s Montsec Range in the Pyrenees Mountain foothills.