The tarmac guys have been spreading the good stuff around Burghwallis, but we still live in a patchwork quilt of roads. Government and local council cutbacks have instigated a never ending cost cutting cycle of patching, potholes and questionable short term repairs. The cost of […]
Today, 24th August, Ukraine is observing their 32nd Independence Day. Ukraine is also observing this, their second wartime Independence Day. We have taken this opportunity to fly their flag to demonstrate our continued support for that country, and its people, in their ongoing struggle against the invading Russians.
A month or so ago one of our speedy friends took both the corner around the war memorial a little too fast and half the war memorial wall with them. Slam dunk as they say. Rock versus Range Rover. The car was somewhat modified and […]
The elevation of Doncaster to city status has required a name change from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) to city of Doncaster Council (CDC). This will take a while to sink in especially if you are searching for information on Google etc. where the previous […]
The village flag has been lowered to mark the passing of Dave Thomas, of, Grange Lane, who died on Monday, 1st May 2023
As our readers will be well aware, we have campaigned long and hard for measures to reduce speeding through our village. Here is an example of what can happen when it goes wrong: Apparently, a Range Rover lost control and hit the War Memorial wall, […]
The north south divide was turned on its head recently. Suddenly living up north treated the local population to a fantastic light display from the aurora borealis, the northern lights no less. The sun’s activity coupled with clear skies over most of the north of […]
The saying; “a little of what you fancy does you good” unfortunately has led to abuse. The human race has demonstrated weaknesses beyond measure over the centuries. Defeated by FAD’s and trends the latest in a long line of wobbles actually hits two targets. The […]
For years we have been reporting issues involving fly tipping, the bane of the vast majority of villages and towns in the UK. As yet no effective measures have been established to control this anti-social behaviour, and we can imagine the current issues involving the […]
Take a glance at the photo below. What do you see? The log lies in the middle of the wood, south of Squirrel Wood and covered in a dusting of frost. It presents one of the following options – unless you wish to add to […]