Menai Suspension Bridge shuts three times in two days causing delays
Gary Pritchard, leader of Anglesey council, said it was “extremely frustrating once again to see the bridge have…
Your Emoticons and Emojis Help Inform Laughter Theory
Laughter theorists have long separated themselves into one of two camps. Members of the first maintain the primal…
‘Typical council’: residents baffled after ‘keep clear’ sign appears 15 years too late | Stoke-on-Trent
Hassan Ali was on holiday in Budapest when he was contacted by his neighbour about a sign that…
The Resilience of a Small Town in Kansas
On May 4, 2007, at 9:54 p.m., an EF5 tornado over 1.7 miles wide with winds over 205…
London’s School Streets scheme to include 200 more roads
Christina Calderato, director of transport strategy at TfL, said: “Walking is already at the heart of how Londoners…
UK and Poland sign new defense and migration pact – POLITICO
Warsaw and London will also work on a new joint action plan on irregular migration that “will discuss…
Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued in South West
A yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued for much of the south-west of England by the Met…
United Kingdom: Seasonal distortions question growth lead – TD Securities
TD Securities’ James Rossiter argues that recent UK GDP data may overstate underlying momentum due to problematic seasonal…
Water safety experts warn of dangers of outdoor swimming as heatwave grips UK | Extreme heat
Water safety experts have warned about the dangers of outdoor swimming after a number of drownings in recent…
UK heatwave triggers price rises for hot tubs and air conditioning units | Consumer affairs
The heatwave has triggered a surge in prices for seasonal items, with the cost of one inflatable hot…
Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel | Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson’s associations with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the concerns raised by the…
Is Mediocrity More Dangerous Than Ignorance?
In a previous post about why educators who promote critical thinking shouldn’t burden themselves with the insurmountable task…