Real life

I have moved into a house in Ireland I viewed once, then bought

4 November 2023 9:00 am

With families chatting in the seats around me, a young girl knitting across the aisle, I gripped the arm rests.…

Brits are complex and prickly – I’m excited to get to Ireland

28 October 2023 9:00 am

‘We’re in the living room with a roaring fire, there’s not a sound for miles, it’s wonderful,’ said the builder…

The joy of a budget hotel

14 October 2023 9:00 am

Real life

7 October 2023 9:00 am

Why are vegans addicted to replica bacon?

30 September 2023 9:00 am

Queueing behind a young woman in the supermarket I became fascinated by the items she had placed on the conveyor…

In defence of cows

23 September 2023 9:00 am

‘They’re going to have to stop cows,’ said my mother, looking doubtfully down at her plate as we tucked into…

Our favourite beach has been destroyed

16 September 2023 9:00 am

‘Ukraine Family – Welcome You,’ said the ungrammatical sign at the entrance to the car park of our favourite West…