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Down with green guilt trips
Hippies get a bad rep. Credit where it’s due: they were banging on about the state of the planet way before Coldplay got involved.
Motoring’s golden age – part two: Glorious Goodwood
So, even though we know that cars are cheaper and safer than ever, modern cars are still rubbish, aren’t they? Well, maybe not, but it never hurts to indulge in a bit of misty-eyed motor nostalgia.
Carry on camping
Camping. The holiday choice of kings. The chosen leisure activity of millions. Oh, camping, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
Motoring’s golden age
Soaring petrol prices, exorbitant taxes, punitive duty – surely there’s never been a worse time to be a driver? Well, on at least two counts, it’s actually a golden age for motorists. No, don’t write in, allow me to explain.
Flights of fancy
So, I recycle. I don’t own a car. I take a keen interest in community events. But I have an emissions admission to make.
Ways to stop wasting food
Ok, everyone - the game’s up. Headmaster has spoken. We’ve all got to stop wasting food. No more tipping it into the houseplants or popping it into your trouser pockets. Everybody’s got to eat up.
Eight bad things to step on
On Saturday, in the South Coast’s last bit of good weather before gales and heavy storms, I braved a swim in the channel. Unfortunately, as those familiar with Brighton’s Blue Flag-winning beaches will know, this involves crossing a stretch of pebbly, rocky beach barefoot
What to do when your car catches fire (on the way to Glastonbury)
Gosh, I genuinely don’t know where to start with this post. This time last week I was packing a funnel into the top of my already bulging rucksack, washing off my wellies and preparing for a weekend of amazing music and outlandish experiences at Glastonbury 2008.
Plastic: Not fantastic
Kew Gardens became the latest in a growing number of places to ban plastic bags yesterday. But prohibiting the plastic isn’t the last word on greening up your shopping trip.
