Neil Bradley

The party promises to scrap a rise in the pension age and bring in a windfall tax on oil companies.
BBC News – UK

Nearly all the people buried at the mid-20th Century paupers’ cemetery were African Americans.
BBC News – US & Canada

An assessment shows rapid loss of trees, shrubs and herbs in countries such as Ethiopia and Tanzania.
BBC News – Africa

The Hound Dog breeds or Hound Group is one of the seven general dog groups recognised by the Kennel Club UK (as of 2021) and of the 221 breeds of dogs accepted by them, 38 falls into this category. Like all dogs, […]

Kennel Club UK dog breeds: Terrier Group

At the time of writing (2020), the UK Kennel Club recognises 221 different purebred dog breeds, subdivided into seven core groups. These being Toy, Utility, Gundog, […]

Kennel Club Dog Breeds: Pastoral Group The Kennel Club UK Pastoral Dog Breed Group. Currently (2020) they recognise 221 breeds of dog, all of which have been bred for different […]

Kennel Club UK dog breeds: Working Group
The Kennel Club UK currently (2019) recognises 221 breeds of dog, which have been bred for different purposes. All dog breeds have been consigned to one of seven groups, […]

Sheffield is a city filled with architectural wonders; but outside of the concrete and stone lies a green area, filled with trees, parks, wild fields, and unforgettable views. When people visit big cities, they […]

The city centre of Manchester is fairly small given the cities stature, but the entire city is much bigger than it seems. Manchester is 115.6 km²; making it bigger than Liverpool, but less than half the size of […]

A city of art and culture, Liverpool has its finger securely on the beat of the world around its city borders. The Royal Albert Dock is perhaps the most well-known place in the city; a leisure complex constructed […]

Bristol, home to SS Great Britain, a place full of stunning architecture, and the holder of a market with over 40 traders that sell everything from crafts to flowers to jewellery. The food industry in Bristol is […]

With Leeds University being one of the places at the forefront of people’s knowledge about the place, many aren’t actually sure what goes on in the city besides education and football. This city of West Yor […]

Kennel Club dog breeds: Utility Group Kennel Club (UK) dog breeds: Toy Group The Kennel Club (UK) currently (2019) recognises 221 breeds of dog, which have been bred for different […]

Everyone that lives in Central Scotland is always visiting Airdrie… that’s where the on-ramp for the M8 motorway is. They also have a potato processing plant there. You probably don’t realise it now but potat […]

A brief history of Father Christmas
 

The earliest reckoning of a Father Christmas figure first appearing in Britain was during mid-winter festivals in pre-Christian times. Of course, he wasn’t referred to as […]

The incredible tale of Kaspar Hauser is a most unusual story. Why? Because it’s about a sudden appearance of a person rather than the much more common disappearance. So, just what is the shadowy 19th-century tale […]

A Five Minute Whirl around Motherwell the place where the Mole wrench originated. Seriously read on and you will see.  Asides from having a semi-famous football team, Motherwell is where most people in Central […]

A brief history of Santa Claus

The Origin of Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, has long been steeped in the traditions of Christm […]

Week 13 College Football Playoff Rankings
This week the CFP rankings are little changed which is not surprising given the top seven all won. The top three are all unbeaten and the top ten is filled out with […]

A higher rate would insulate workers from some of the risk they face, according to think tank Demos
BBC News – Business