I was up in part of the NC500 back in February and it was of course midge-free, but we’d assumed a weekend of wind and rain. Instead it was crystal clear the whole time. Absolutely stunning. (View Post)

Sunniest spring on record. England and Wales sunshine series: spring 687.4 hours, summer 628.8 hours. Solar strength is a little higher in summer as it peaks on 21 June, but not that much. (View Post)

This illustrates the differences between the challenges facing France and our own. Superficially we are in similar straits: big economic and fiscal headwinds, disillusionment with established parties… (View Post)

Are we making the usual mistake of assuming massive political engagement by the electorate? How many concerned rural eco voters will be aware or particularly bothered about the fact Polanski is a Tro… (View Post)

They don’t need to win the election to have that effect. Simply by giving this nonsense the airtime they will already be doing so. Though US social media will continue to bear the greatest blame. (View Post)