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The world according to Kirkey
To paraphrase Lady Bracknell, to lose one WhatsApp message may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two – or, in the Prime Minister’s case, significantly more – looks to be beyond carelessness. Sunak’s WhatsApp mishap points to a bigger question: could this tendency to mishandle communication technology be contagious? Are those that orbit the … Read more
At its heart, speedway is a risky business. Injuries are, unfortunately, par for the course, although the steely resolve of the riders who entertain us often produces an almost unnatural pain threshold. Getting up and dusting themselves down after the most horrific of crashes is commonplace, as are the many occasions when riders knowingly drop … Read more
The pulsating drone of the twin propellors drowned out every other sound, leaving my emotions to completely fill the void. I was feeling low. But the haunting question was why? As I looked back towards the ever diminishing island of Dhuni Kolhu, positioned to perfection within the Baa Atoll, bathed in the crystal clear Indian … Read more
Photographs and videos provide the most accurate journal of our lives: the place, the period, and the people. Verbatim vivid visuals that transport us back in time. They have the ability to recreate a momentary spasm in time, and collectively, a legacy lost forever in the erosion of our limited and precious stint within human … Read more
Proper or pantomime? Fair or unjust? Scintillating or exasperating? The playoffs have been part of speedway hierarchy since 2002 and have often had a habit of causing division across the terraces, especially when the top of the table team fails to be crowned champions. But is this sporadic criticism fair, and are the playoffs vital … Read more
The question, “can you keep a secret?” caresses intrigue like no other statement can ever hope to do. At its heart there is a burning invitation to indulge in wonder, speculation, or conviction – and occasionally all three simultaneously – with the storyline, more often than not, wrapped in an air of delicious mystery. Personally, … Read more
Brits have a troubled relationship with poo. On the one hand – and as a UK citizen I am allowed to say this – our base humour is predominantly lavatorial. For example, in 2014 the charity WaterAid marked its World Toilet Day by judging Britian’s favourite defecation gag. My personal pick was runner up Matt … Read more
Eagerly anticipating my second adventure to India, I never once considered the commission of any form of crime, especially not my demise at the hands of a murderer. I’d never been to Goa, the final leg of the two-week exploration of this incredible country that never ceases to amaze, enthral, and excite me. It represented … Read more
Something magical happened to me in an enchanted forest in Ascot, Berkshire in December 2022 ─ or to be more precise, Lapland UK; but before I tell all, I need to provide a wee contextual introduction … Eons ago, one Christmas Eve aged around ten, I heard odd shuffling noises coming from the landing. Although … Read more
I can’t recall what caused me to wake up; perhaps the sudden jerking of my head falling towards my chest as I drifted into a deeper sleep, or the gentle pull of the train as it departed Didcot Parkway railway station. The result, however, was an immediate sense of clarity that temporarily negated the earlier … Read more