The Irish Naval Service is only managing an average of 7.6 patrol ship-days per week in 2024 up until the middle of July. Just slightly more than one ship at sea at any one time, with the fleet suppo… (View Post)

One of the reasons the post-war concrete tower blocks failed is that they look ugly, so they aren't desirable to live in. The places we live in should look beautiful. It shouldn't take too … (View Post)

A scone just isn't worth having if it's not made with butter. I enjoy a lot of vegan food, when it's proper food that simply doesn't happen to include any meat or dairy. But takin… (View Post)

There's some promising news from Ukraine. In recent days it is reported that they have stabilised the frontline near Pokrovsk, regained some of Niu-York, and continue to advance in Kursk. Meanwh… (View Post)

Clacton is the sort of place where, if it was in Bulgaria or Greece, it would have a local family-run restaurant with amazing food. There's a lot of good food in England, but the difference in t… (View Post)