Simon Furness

The West looks strong again in 2022 and like last year we can make a strong case for this side of the bracket producing the eventual NBA  finals winner. Most of last year’s playoff teams look likely to at least […]

Mark Of The Witch Cult AKA “Another” – Giallo – Esque Horror
If you are a fan of Giallo and in particular the work of Jess Franco and Dario Argento then you will enjoy this. If not then you probably won’t get […]

The 2022 NBA season is almost upon us and thus it’s time for the obligatory attempt to predict how the season will go. Injuries, transactions and of course egos will have a big part to play however all things […]

If you’re looking to grow your own apples, you may be surprised at how easy it is to get started. To begin growing apple trees from seed, all you need are some apple pips and soil that contains the nutrients the t […]

Cost of living increases by 10.1% in year to September as BBC survey suggests concern is rising.
BBC News – Business

Athlete Elnaz Rekabi arrives in Tehran to chants of “heroine” after competing with her hair uncovered.
BBC News – Middle East

More than half of Bolivia’s politicians are female, which is way ahead of the US. Are there lessons to learn?
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

In a rare admission of problems for Russia, its infamous army chief in Ukraine says residents should leave.
BBC News – Europe

Inflation accelerated to 10.1% in September, returning to the 40-year high seen in July.
BBC News – UK

Igor Danchenko worked on a 2016 dossier that made unsubstantiated claims about Donald Trump.
BBC News – US & Canada

Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead.
BBC News – Africa

Week six is in the bag and once again it was a week of surprise results with both Green Bay & Tampa losing in all NFC clashes. It was not a whole lot better in the AFC either with Baltimore losing at the Giants […]

Week Seven already and what a crazy season it has been so far. One team remains with a 100% record and only eight have four or more wins. Even more surprisingly two of these are from New York!

The Eagles will […]

The new chancellor has outlined a host of policy changes. This is how is affects your finances.
BBC News – Business

The blaze gutted a wing of the notorious Evin jail, amid doubts over official versions of events.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuelans leave their homeland in droves – even though many struggle to feed themselves abroad.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Calls mount for sanctions on Iran for supplying the drones after eight deaths across the country.
BBC News – Europe

The PM apologises for mistakes, after her chancellor tears up almost all of her tax-cutting agenda.
BBC News – UK

Teen deaths from fentanyl overdose rose 20% last year – who is to blame and what can be done?
BBC News – US & Canada

Kenya’s Lake Turkana is expanding rapidly despite four failed rainy seasons, devastating livelihoods.
BBC News – Africa