They’re rich and arrogant and don’t give a damn what anyone else thinks. They think that just because they charge £30,000 a year per student and a couple of their ex-pupils were Prime Minister they can do what they like.

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During winter evenings, the faint constellation Camelopardalis can be spotted a little to the north of the overhead point. To find it, you first of all need to find Polaris…

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Since I’ve been old enough to drink my pre- or post- (or often both) game ritual involved a visit to the working man’s club in Britannia Street. Imagine my shock last year when I found it had been demolished. Perhaps it was the irony of working men in Chelsea that appealed to me…

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Our trails are strapped for cash, with little or nothing in the kitty for ongoing maintenance. We’re not alone, as delegates to the World Trail Conference discovered on the South Korean island of Jeju…

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During December evenings, the tiny constellation Triangulum can be seen virtually overhead – and contains the spectacular Pinwheel Galaxy known as M33…

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The first severe frosts of winter will no doubt finish off most of the edible foods in the woods and pastures, but it is still worth looking out for the hardy few…

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The founder of Nikwax and Páramo clothing, Nick Brown, urges walkers to consider a more sustainable lifestyle to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy the natural world we love…

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In the past year, at least 500 footpaths have been opened or improved thanks to the work of the Ramblers…

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L is for Landlady

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Finding motivation to get out and about on the short, cold and often grey winter days can be difficult, but the winter months are one of the best times of the year to experience some truly spectacular wildlife events…

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