Coping with Coronavirus 14. Want not, Waste not! Jamelade.
I was feeling so ashamed of myself. There I was lecturing everyone about food waste while looking guiltily at my rotting fruit. We just didn’t fancy eating any, and...
Polestar explains its Precept(s) in judicious detail – Part 1
IAIN ROBERTSON Having aired his concerns about Volvo offshoot (Polestar), which professed to be as much of an automotive disrupter, if not more so, than Tesla, Iain Robertson has...
Hyundai’s hydrogen car beats all expectations
IAIN ROBERTSON Hindered by a lack of refuelling infrastructure, not aided by poor public perception about the storage of hydrogen gas, let alone its sourcing as a by-product of...
A Stranger in America; Cane Creek Camping Park
Covid-19 tightened the belt around people’s will. Everything is shutting down or closing way earlier than usual. No more crowd, no more rush. People are getting bored. May be...
Trevor’s Wildlife Week; WRAS’s Monthly Casualty Up-date.
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) is committed to continuing to help our wildlife as much as possible during the current Coronavirus situation. However, along with everyone...
Karl’s Chronicles; Back to the Beginning. Article 28.
From supermarkets to stock-markets, from festivals to football, the CORVID19 pandemic has infiltrated and affected the mechanisms and fabric of our world. An invisible enemy, alien to the human...
The War on Health
Crisis, war, threat, pain, distress. We are all under attack by the coronavirus. It’s a tough fight and targeted at our health. As our defence, we are forced into...
Book Reviews
IAIN ROBERTSON There has seldom been a more apposite time to highlight the latest automotive books worth reading than now, states Iain Robertson, and you can order copies direct...
Coping With Coronavirus 13. Eyam & the Great Plague.
In 1665 the Plague was raging through London as it did most Summers due to cramped housing and bad drainage. But the in year of 1665 things were...
More than ‘sneak preview’, Mitsubishi reveals its all-new Mirage, at last!
IAIN ROBERTSON As a member of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, highlights Iain Robertson, it might have been fair for Mitsubishi to lean on its partners during the development of its...
Gareth Butterfield watches MG make a big step forward with the all-electric ZS EV
ELECTRIC cars are all the industry seems to be talking about at the moment. The government is rather keen on them, too. But the consumer appears to be more...
AM reveals its DBX hand that promises substantial grand touring potential
IAIN ROBERTSON With first UK deliveries expected in late-spring 2020, the £158,000 Aston Martin five-seater should provide a vital rescue line for the prestigious British sporting car manufacturer and...
Coping With Coronavirus 12. Breathing Advice
What can you do if you have Coronavirus symptoms but the ambulances are busy? Here is some advice to help yourself until they can get there. First, don’t panic....
Recycling results in Renault’s ‘plastic’ upholstery (on the Zoe EV at least)
IAIN ROBERTSON While it may take time, largely due to the development of new machinery, reports Iain Robertson, when the motor industry invests in its eco-future, it can do...
Seat’s first all-electric Mii is ready to be ordered now (delivery: March 2020)
IAIN ROBERTSON Although potential buyers will not see their cars until the end of March 2020, reports Iain Robertson, based on the same technology as the VW up! and...
Coping With Coronavirus 11. Astronomy For Beginners
One positive thing about Coronavirus is that, with all the world’s planes grounded, the sky is clear and unpolluted. For the first time since 9/11 we can gaze up...
Karl’s Chronicles no 27 Cameroon: The Sultans First Stand
Heralding back to 1334 and founded by Prince Nchare Yen, who came from the Tikar tribe. The Bamun Empire established its first and brief capital at Njimom, twenty kilometres...
Steve’s Sojourns : Variety Cruises Mega yacht cruise
If you want to see the best of Greece and Turkey in 2021 have a look at this stunning 9 night package holiday from Variety Cruises Welcome to classic Aegean...
BMW takes 3-Series and reinforces its staple proposition
IAIN ROBERTSON With more emphasis on ‘M-Sport’ elements than ever, writes Iain Robertson, BMW already knows how to turn a cute profit but, with the launch version of its...
Rachel’s Wanderings in Spain has Become Rachel’s Stay at Home
What an extraordinary experience we find ourselves in. I am not counting days, I am having trouble knowing which day it is! Two weeks into our lockdown, which was...
New 208 elevates Peugeot style in compact class-leading manner
IAIN ROBERTSON Nobody ever said that small cars had to be tedious to encounter, writes Iain Robertson, which is central to his fascination for the new 208 that introduces...
Gareth Butterfield is knocked out by the Suzuki Swift Attitude
IF you’re a fan of a sporty supermini but you’re on a tight budget then I have some good news. Suzuki has a treat in store for you. It’s...
“Isolation…that’s the name of the game!”
IAIN ROBERTSON Donning his best gold lame jacket, stage smile and sparkling teeth, Iain Robertson reflects on a government enforced staycation, at home, along with pretty much the rest...
Trevor’s Wildlife Week. Sparrowhawk inside St Mildred Church Tenterden.
VIDEO: With Logo: Without Logo: A sparrowhawk became trapped inside a church in Tenterden this morning after chasing a pigeon inside for lunch. Chris Brown was in...
Coping With Coronavirus 8. False Alarms.
Another clear, sunny day without a cloud or contrails in the sky. And the roads are silent. Our lungs must be healthier without the pollution! Coronavirus is a contagious...
Lap of luxury A8 adopts plug-in electrification as Audi’s top model
IAIN ROBERTSON Having committed to a major electrification programme, the latest model to make the conversion is Audi’s senior league, super luxury contender, the A8, which Iain Robertson describes...
Karl’s Chronicles. Article 26 Cameroon: Forty Ninety-Five High
Known as Mongomo Ndem – The Mountain of Thunder in Baweri, and Fako – Mountain in the Mokpe language. Mount Cameroon, rising to 4095m, is West Africa’s highest peak....
Coping With Coronavirus 5. Don’t Waste Your Bread!
Don’t throw away a loaf if you see mould spots on it. It’s usually where the plastic wrapping is touching it. Take the bread out of the wrapping and...
Coping With Coronavirus 4. Looking After Your Food.
It’s important that you keep an eye on all your food so that you don’t waste any of it. Make sure you remove all fruit and vegetables from their...
Kill ‘Designer Desire’ and you kill pollution, kill ailments and foster life
IAIN ROBERTSON While it may sound extreme, there is much truth attached to the impact that humans have on their environment and, when Iain Robertson is informed about one...
Coping With Coronavirus 3. Toilet Roll Tantrums.
What’s the most important thing in the world at the moment? Coronavirus. And what’s the 2nd most important thing? Loo rolls. People have become obsessed with them, buying as...
Gareth Butterfield tries to make sense of the classy and quirky DS3 Crossback
IN case you’ve not been formally introduced, DS Automobiles is a new brand for the PSA group that owns Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall. And we’re now at the stage...
Coping with Coronavirus 2. Natural Resources Around Us.
Daughter Rana & little Isabella Messaged us this morning. It made me even more unhappy as I couldn’t hug and kiss them. I know that we’re supposed to stay...
Alfa leans on Sauber and ‘in-house’ Ferrari for hottest Giulia of them all
IAIN ROBERTSON Trawling through 110 years of history to replicate a fascination of half that age is either Latin folly, or limited production genius, highlights Iain Robertson, as he...
Coping With Coronavirus. 1. Empty Supermarkets.
I’m starting this diary of articles in the hope that it will be a help to coping with life at the moment. Please get involved and add your POSITIVE...
Trevor’s Wildlife Week. Poorly Fox Cubs Rescued in Eastbourne.
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) has had its first fox cubs of 2020 admitted into care. WRAS received a call from a gentleman in Upperton Gardens...
Taxi Noir. On Your Bike
Welcome to London, and the wild West End. Last summer there was an epidemic of people whizzing around London on motorised kids’ scooters. They were getting in everyone’s way...
All hail Skoda’s approach to mainstream modernity and its Octavia model!
IAIN ROBERTSON No less than ‘seven million’ Octavia models have rolled off the production lines at Skoda’s Mlada Boleslav factory since 1996 and Iain Robertson, both as a former...
Karl’s Chronicles Article 25 Cameroon: Open Enclosure
The vast, secretive Equatorial forests are home to an eclectic family of animals. Antelope, elephants, buffalo, pangolin, bongo, drill, numerous species of monkeys and abundant birdlife. An aged eco-system...
Good Vibrations – The Power of Music
From top ten hits, classic melodies, mellow jazz, to instrumental pieces, they all have different effects on each of us. Music through the decades can jog memories, make us...