One alternative to the car is the train. And here in the UK we have access to the Eurostar and routes from London and Kent to the continent.
Quite a good way to travel off our little island.
Video: Eurostar zooms past.
Link: Eurostar

Well, as we were talking about motorways, here’s a short video of what we currently have.
Video: Motorway Video
Video recorded on my mobile phone, Sony Ericsson W810i.

Treehugger, the green blog, is an interesting site to watch if you’re environmentally-aware or just like to see what’s new in modern-thinking.  From green fuels and clothing to the best bikes to have and food to eat, Treehugger is the place to see it all.
One of the latest posts on the site shows us an […]

The UK got its first sprinkling of snow this week with many areas affected.  In Wales we had our fair share and as A Simple Life of Luxury shows, it can make things look even nicer!
Alan, the blog’s author, captured a few great photos of the Welsh landscape with a layer of snow and has uploaded […]

At least First Minister Rhodri Morgan thinks so. He cited a story from Friday’s Daily Express wherein it was noted the English are none too happy with the current two-tier health service. Wales, as of April 1, has taken a step forward in solving her health care issues by abolishing fees for prescription […]

Starting in 2008, people will no longer have to travel all the way to London to get cancer scans (PET scans). A new medical centre in Cardiff will provide the latest scanning technology services to patients in Wales. The new centre will be located at Cardiff University’s School of Medicine and is a […]

The BBC’s North East Wales blog announces the addition of more old photographs of Wales to the BBC site.  It’s always interesting to see how our local areas have changed over the years and BBC Wales is collating a great selection of images for our viewing pleasure.
Talking of old photographs, take a look at Swansea […]

Trade shows from any industry are battle grounds for companies to fight for the attention of reporters, buyers and the general public - in the automotive industry Jeep has brought out its latest heavy weapon: a waterfall. 
What? A waterfall? - yes, but not just any waterfall, this one’s special.
More than 3000 valves, almost 1000 gallons […]

Along with a good part of the world, Wales continues to suffer the onslaught of high winds and heavy rains.  These back-to-back storms are causing widespread power failures and a great deal of damage.  This week it appears North Wales is taking the brunt of things.  But that hasn’t let the rest of the nation […]

Debate, of course! Apparently disgruntled at Wales’ win in the bidding wars for the military training base in Glamorgan, some English MPs have taken exception to the selection process. But First Minister Rhodri Morgan assures us there were no ‘foul means’ involved in the bid.
BBC Story 

Great news for Wales and the South East in particular as the Government confirms that a new defence training academy will be based at St Athan, near Cardiff.   In addition to the creation of the new jobs, the academy will bring an estimated £58m into the local economy annually.
The BBC reports that £16bn will be invested […]

In what’s shaping up to be a battle of words, Welsh secretary Peter Hain seems to feel the UK is in danger of breaking apart. This contention has been counterd by Plaid Deputy Leader, Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM, suggests Mr. Hain is out to cause concern to boost support for the Labour Party.
Mr. Thomas […]