I can't claim to be a tree expert, but I have looked into this a bit for our reporting on the government's biodiversity offsetting.
Basically it takes decades for habitat to develop and unfortunately only minutes to destroy it. Animals that can fly…
Those stats are about right, and if anything an underestimate. The biggest problem is feral cats, and I do think there's an argument for insisting that all cats are neutered unless you're a registered breeder. All breeders should be licensed. I thin…
I'm probably being silly but I don't like the idea of trusting my eyes to an opticians that's all about cheapness. When it comes to my eyesight I want good quality rather than a good deal.
I've used D&A for years - in Cambridge, Richmond, Green…
Little Sardegna is high up on my list of restaurants I want to visit. If only to have the deep-fried raviolo with ricotta and honey pudding. Had it in Sardinia and it's awesome.
Holland & Barrett do a pre-marinated/pre-cooked tofu that doesn't fall apart. You can probably get the same thing in the Haelan Centre in Crouch End. I think flash frying before you cooking will 'seal' it so that it keeps its consistency. Person…
My 'warm glow' moment was a few weeks ago in Stoke Newington. For Christmas my brother bought me a bike mount so I can attach my iPhone to my handlebars. It's a plastic mount which lives on the bike and a waterproof case into which the phone is popp…
My cat definitely isn't a socialist. She certainly doesn't believe in redistribution of the wealth (ie food, laps, cushions, blankets, etc). She's not a capitalist either - she has no interest in selling these things for profit.
I think she's an abs…
I'm pretty sure cats don't have any political affiliations. They'd only ever vote for themselves, but they're too lazy/bored/unconcerned to actually run for anything.
Does Richmond count as gentrified though? I thought it had always been a bit posh. I used to live near there. It was nice - like being back in Cambridge.