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Cumbria Weather: Local Forecast Hub!
If there is one thing we all know about living in Cumbria, it is that the weather can change its mind three times befor…
October 27, 2026
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HMS Prince of Wales, Eat Your Heart Out: High Seas Floating Carpark
The BBC has outdone itself today with a headline that reads like commentary from an Olympic event nobody asked for: Rec…
August 10, 2026
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Two Councils, One Throne: Why Cumbria's 2027 Mayoral Race is Already a Two-Horse Race
Having campaigned for an elected mayor in West Cumbria during the 2010's, I believe May 2027 is going to be a prope…
August 05, 2026
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Giving a Helping Hand to the Humble Bumblebee
There is nothing quite like sitting out on the patio with a brew, watching a bumblebee that looks far too heavy for its…
July 22, 2026
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Musical Chairs at Number 10: Enter Andy Burnham
I have just got back from a thoroughly hot and sticky walk with Bella. It is the kind of close, humid weather that make…
July 17, 2026
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Why I’m Betting on Ethereum (Without Being a Cult Member)
Let’s get one thing straight before we start: I am not an Ethereum "maximalist". I don't spend my days on…
July 10, 2026
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So, I built some things. And yes, they might break
I have decided to clutter up the interwebs with a few custom widgets for anyone who wants them. Because clearly, what t…
June 18, 2026
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A Wake Up Call: Deer Plays Chicken
If you are regular on the early shift, you know what it is like at 4.30 am. It is dead quiet, the sky is just starting …
June 13, 2026
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Back to the Future: Starmer’s Talent Vacuum
The results of the local elections have been nothing short of a hammering for Sir Keir Starmer. When the map turns the …
May 09, 2026
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The Great Resilience Swindle: Why the 70s "Tough" Crowd Need a Mirror
We’ve all heard it. It’s the conversational equivalent of a scratched vinyl record, usually played over a lukewarm pint…
May 03, 2026
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