Names that should not be namesakes
Adele became a new mum when she gave birth to a boy last month, which is really old…
A walk through the golden forest
[portfolio_slideshow id=28856] By Joshua B Longmore, Abdulaziz Alsubhi, Tom E Dale Autumn has arrived and the seasons are…
What to expect from The Hobbit
When The Hobbit finally hits the big screen in the UK on December 13rd it will be after a turbulent process. The cast has changed, founding has been cut and the decision to make it into a trilogy turned things around.
Ash Dieback disease: UK fights back
Ash dieback disease has posed a serious threat to 80 million ash trees in the UK, spurring the…
A new start for China
The 18th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held on November 14 and the new leaders were unveiled.
Peng Liyuan – China’s new first lady
As the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China concluded successfully, China's new leadership comes out. Xi Jinping becomes the President of China. While much of the focus is on Xi, his wife somewhat steals his thunder.
Low turnout for botched Coalition PCC elections
The arrival of the results of last week’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections in Dorset brought an embarrassing episode…
No more hunting in Botswana
“The air was cold to the lungs, the long grass dripping wet, and the herbs on it gave…
Bournemouth council vigilant against ash dieback disease
Bournemouth Council has launched a team against the deadly ash dieback disease currently threatening the ash tree population…