What affects us affects cats
Note: this is an op-ed which endeavours to find an underlying story from four different stories in The Times of 28th August 2025. The development described has both an indirect and on occasions direct impact on domestic cat caregiving. Substituting a child for a cat!? Being unable to afford to look after a cat? …
For donkey’s years I have been sickened by the LBC presenter James O’Brien’s arrogance when confronted with a caller with whom he disagrees. He almost inevitably insults people who have the temerity to call his show to disagree. Most often his production team block these people. You almost invariably get sycophantic callers who fawn …
Tennis is thrilling—but it’s also predictable, exhausting, and too hard on players. For over a decade, a handful of superstars have dominated the Grand Slams, making outcomes feel inevitable. Meanwhile, modern tennis’s power and pace are taking a toll on athletes’ bodies, with injuries and health issues on the rise. It’s time for a …
1. The Problem: Squeeze-Through Fare Evasion 2. Why It Persists 3. Practical Modification Concept Objective: Eliminate the ‘squeeze gap’ while keeping barriers fully operational. I am not staying that the whole barrier needs to be replaced. Changing the paddles and mechanisms that control the paddles would be sufficient if that is possible. This would …
All the news today is that the ‘fat jab’ Mounjaro now costs 170% more than before thanks we believe to Trump who has demanded that drugs from the UK are sold at a cheaper price in the US. In response Ely Lilly put up the price of Mounjaro in the UK to, ostensibly, match …
Two Views on Faith and SocietyThe following articles explore a quiet revival of Christianity among young people in Britain. The first is a personal reflection on faith as a response to a destabilised society. The second offers a companion view: that faith is not only a symptom of breakdown but also a form of …
Society in the UK is breaking down. I can see it and feel it. I am 76-years-of-age and can therefore measure the change over a long period. It is very apparent to me. But because it is gradual, or they were born into this mess, many people can’t see it. The breakdown has accelerated …
Research on longevity and brain health has long shown that people with strong social networks — friends, family, neighbours — are less likely to develop dementia and tend to live longer, healthier lives. The prevailing wisdom is simple: humans are social animals, and regular connection keeps our minds sharp and our bodies resilient. But …
