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scotland

Is Humza Yousaf Spouting Artificial Intelligence?

BY HAMISH GOBSON The piece planned for today had to be postponed after I made an extraordinary discovery which all literate people in Scotland (or anywhere else for that matter) ought to be warned about urgently. I bought a book from Amazon which turns out to have been written using “Artificial Intelligence technology”. Here is what happened. For reasons connected with the open racism at the … Continue reading Is Humza Yousaf Spouting Artificial Intelligence?

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Politics

Exit Squealing, Stage Left

BY PAUL T HORGAN The least surprising political news of the week has to be Owen ‘Squealer’ Jones publicly announcing his departure from the Labour Party. The only real question has to be what took him so long. Jones has been cursing and damning the Labour leadership for over a year, his cussin’ and dammin’ rising in parallel with Labour’s polling. 2024 is an election … Continue reading Exit Squealing, Stage Left

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economy

How Interest Rates Impact the UK Housing Market

The UK housing market, a dynamic and intricate terrain, is moulded by numerous factors. Among these, interest rates stand out as a key influencer. This article explores the correlation between interest rate fluctuations and their impact on the UK housing market. Understanding Interest Rates Before delving into the correlation between interest rates and the housing market, let’s first grasp the essence of interest rates. Put … Continue reading How Interest Rates Impact the UK Housing Market

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Royals

Kategate

BY STEWART SLATER I recently went back in time. Not by inventing a time machine (that I’m willing to tell you about). Nor by going to one of those open air museums which make you wonder how any of your ancestors survived lives which were certainly nasty and brutish and also, in all likelihood, quite short. No, I logged on to X, specifically the “Royal … Continue reading Kategate

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countryside

7 Fun Things to Do in the Countryside When You Have Kids

Spending time in the great outdoors is one of the joys of living in or visiting the British countryside. When you’ve got kids in tow, it opens up a world of opportunities for fun family adventures. Here are 7 ideas for making the most of the fresh air with your little ones. Go on a Nature Walk Let the kids take the lead on a … Continue reading 7 Fun Things to Do in the Countryside When You Have Kids

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countryside, Lead, Politics

HSE and Steve Barclay to Close Churches and National Trust Buildings?

BY MARK CRUDGINGTON In 2023, the HSE released its “Opinion on the Annex 15 dossier proposing restrictions on lead in ammunition.” As is often the case with reports from government organisations, the authors seem to opt for verbosity where brevity would suffice. One can easily lose enthusiasm while wading through a swamp of jargon that offers little substance. Regrettably, I’ve squandered a significant portion of … Continue reading HSE and Steve Barclay to Close Churches and National Trust Buildings?

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Trophy Hunting

Deception Returns: The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24

BY JOHN NASH The Conservative Party has detached from its foundations and is bobbing steadily towards a dangerous waterfall, much to the consternation of the captain who has discovered that abandoning well-piloted conservatism and the unfailing support of practical rural people in favour of ephemeral metropolitan popularity has led to pending disaster. Unsurprisingly, many of the invertebrates who came along for the ride are now … Continue reading Deception Returns: The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24

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International, Politics

Bobby, We Hardly Knew Ye

BY MICHAEL HURLEY The American independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., posted a brilliant rebuttal to President Biden’s recent State of the Union Speech. You can watch it below: A rarity among political videos, it’s honest, compelling, and well worth your time. But I found myself watching it with sadness and remorse for reasons I felt compelled to explain in the comment, below: Mr. … Continue reading Bobby, We Hardly Knew Ye

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countryside, Investigation

The Haweswater Report

BY BEN O’ROURKE In the summer of 2023, United Utilities was named one of the country’s top polluters. Newspapers published charts ranking it alongside other water companies. Pubgoers sipped at frothy pints while spewing about scummy spills and angry activists and celebrities took to social media to fume. In days, there were few people in the country who hadn’t heard about the scandal. Not long … Continue reading The Haweswater Report

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Futures to Avoid

The New Archaeology – A Dystopian Satire Parts II to V

BY STEWART SLATER Part I is available here. Part II: The American election of 2024 had been close. Too close. It had all come down to Michigan and when the initial count was completed, merely twenty votes separated incumbent from challenger. America being America, lawyers got involved, half arguing for a recount, half against. The situation might have been salvageable had it not been for … Continue reading The New Archaeology – A Dystopian Satire Parts II to V

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Games

The Growing Accessibility of Poker Through Online Platforms

Online gaming platforms have revolutionized the way individuals interact with card games, particularly poker. With the advent of digital access, barriers that once made poker exclusive to certain environments are fading. These platforms offer a range of tools and resources that cater to both beginners and seasoned players. They bring the experience of poker into homes around the globe, allowing for a more inclusive and … Continue reading The Growing Accessibility of Poker Through Online Platforms

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Travel

Blotting My Copybook

BY ROGER WATSON Humberside Airport is twenty miles from Hull. Sitting in splendid isolation in the Lincolnshire countryside, it is not exactly a hive of activity. This makes it very endearing. Other than the occasional chartered flight, KLM runs two flights a day to Schiphol and there is a regular stream of helicopters to offshore oilrigs. The Hull City FC owner and Turkish billionaire Acun … Continue reading Blotting My Copybook

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Futures to Avoid

The New Archaeology – A Dystopian Satire Part I

BY STEWART SLATER “It’s 4:30, John. Time to wake up.” the computer said in a voice designed at once to be friendly and to brook no dissent. “The weather today will be sunny, with a peak temperature of 45°. My analysis of your sleep pattern suggests you are less than optimally rested so I would recommend a green sachet for breakfast this morning.” John stumbled … Continue reading The New Archaeology – A Dystopian Satire Part I

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