fter three weeks of forced rest following my accident, I had determined that getting back to work had to happen, even if I was nowhere near ...

he temperature is dropping swiftly, and the frosty fingers of Ullr are touching every corner of our land. It’s exactly the kind of cold even...

n Wednesday 5th November, I left work on my bike to ride home. Some had expressed concern about the potential for issues, with youths known ...

very November's arrival signals a few things, chief among them the start of the festive season preparations. At work, this translates in...

​eality television simply isn’t my thing. I’ve perfected the cynical eye-roll whenever anyone mentions a new series set in a villa or a cast...

lfablót, Samhain, Calan Gaeaf, Pooky Night or even plain old Hallowe'en, whatever you call this festival—if you celebrate it, what exact...

nowledge of this truth doesn't make it any easier: the older you get, the more funerals you inevitably attend. For my wife, Morticia, th...

aluably, our time here, however finite, proved perfect. The mission of relaxation was a success, only slightly undermined by a f...

​ ritics might suggest a third visit to the same quiet harbour town in one calendar year is predictable, but to me, this unprecedented retur...

arely do I have good news to share. For me, the daily struggle and the mundane routine are the norm, especially this year, which has been a ...

ightmares aren't always about monsters and darkness; sometimes, they're about an engine light flickering on for the fifth time. The ...

I have removed the Disqus commenting service from this site and am trialling the native Google comments service. All previous comments are s...

nlike some, I've never been one to get misty-eyed over a flag. The St George's Cross, the Union Jack, any of them – they just don...

elivering us to work, school, and taking us on holidays, the car is an undeniable cornerstone of modern life. For me, however, this function...

enblwydd Hapus to a man who holds a truly unique place in not just our lives, Mike is truly a Welsh legend. He's not just a friend, but ...