In a breathtakingly ambitious scheme that reads like a blend of science fiction and the fever dreams of a mad architect, multi-million pound plans are now steaming ahead to utterly transform the former naval base at Portland Port into a gigantic gas storage facility. This audacious vision involves hollowing...
Climate change is having a profound effect on the jet stream, a fast-flowing ribbon of air in the upper atmosphere that plays a crucial role in determining weather patterns. The jet stream's behaviour is influenced by the temperature difference between the Arctic and the equator. However, as climate change...
The future of new oil and gas projects in the UK has been thrown into doubt following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court.
The court concluded that the environmental impact of emissions from burning fossil fuels must be considered in planning applications for new extraction projects, not just the...
Who is Sheldon?
Sheldon Cooper remains one of television's most intriguing characters, with his story artfully expanded across two series. "The Big Bang Theory" presents the fully-formed genius struggling to navigate adulthood, while "Young Sheldon" provides a poignant glimpse into the childhood that molded him. Together, these series create a...
Thanks to AFP Fact Check, it can be conclusively revealed that there is no evidence that Greta Thunberg is related to the Rothschild banking dynasty, contrary to social media posts targeting the climate activist with the baseless claim. The posts said Thunberg's great-grandfather was "Joachim Rothschild-Thunberg" but researchers said...
This summer, Dorset Council and Litter Free Dorset will be celebrating Dorset’s roadside verges as havens for biodiversity and wildlife with the ‘Love Your Verge’ campaign.
The campaign raises awareness of the council’s work to increase biodiversity in verges as part of its efforts to make more space for wildlife...
Introducing food waste collections for Poole and improved simpler recycling are some of the proposals going to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s' Cabinet next week.
If approved, these plans will see food waste collections introduced for Poole households and flats in Bournemouth by 31 March 2026.
Residents without access to a...
Letters following the publication of the article Goodbye, Kind World (filed under Climate Change)
From David Bellamy, published in the Guardian 14th August 2004
An ill wind blows for turbines
As usual, an elegant article from George Monbiot, the first two-thirds of which I agree with (Goodbye, kind world, August 10). In...
Please watch this pitiful attempt at rewriting history and then choose reality.
The greatest nation that's ever been and will ever be 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/g3LWUOWe7P— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) May 12, 2024
5. Top 10 sports
Soccer (Football)
Basketball
Cricket
Tennis
Field Hockey
Volleyball
Table Tennis (Ping Pong)
Baseball
American Football
Rugby
Interestingly, there is no mention of darts or snooker....
But where...
A dream fulfilled last night was seeing the Northern Lights, but I never imagined that I’d actually get to see them at home and that we'd have such a strong aurora borealis display here in Somerset. I took some photos with the phone camera. It didn't look this intense...
