'Rocks Lane'

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“Jupiter's icy moon Europa may have a previously unrecognized way of delivering life-supporting chemicals to its vast subsurface ocean, according to new research.”

"Ripping up the rules that protect people from fracking would send shockwaves through local communities," said Friends of the Earth.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62982332

“Meanwhile, the past two years have seen European policymakers develop policies to dramatically alter where countries get their gas from, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Norway and the US have supplanted Russia as the EU’s largest gas suppliers: Norway supplied 30% of its gas in 2023, while imports of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) tripled in 2023 compared with 2021, with the US now meeting 50% of EU LNG demand.”

“The company has exploited a loophole to game the system. The conflict between national and local policy alone is a material consideration for refusal.”

https://drillordrop.com/2026/01/23/council-warned-of-legal-minefield-over-burniston-fracking-definition/

It’s a Dog’s Dinner…

https://www.frackfreecoastalcommunities.co.uk/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GHN1Mu6VG0&list=RD4GHN1Mu6VG0&start_radio=1

Pyrolisation?

“In some simulations, the sinking began after 1 to 3 million years and reached the base of the shell after 5 to 10 million years. In ice shells that were more heavily damaged or weakened, sinking began after as little as 30,000 years, the study reports.”

https://www.space.com/astronomy/jupiter/sinking-ice-on-jupiters-moon-eur...

All Work & No Play.

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'Stash Away'

"Fifty years back, it was fishing we made money off, then going into oil and gas," he says."

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/29/gas-power-ai-climate

"The geology in this area of the North Sea is well-suited for CO2 storage, says Schovsbo. The rock has a large number of pores, or small cavities, that can hold the CO2."

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/30/experience-a-bear-m...

Nessun Dorma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuebHTD-lY&list=RDeHuebHTD-lY&start_rad...

Ere, do ya remember that Public Inquiry down at the Spa?  And all these Civil servants turned up and out... not that I can remember what it was about. 

Life in a Museum? 

It would be rude not to... -0

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jan/29/samurai-review-brit...

The Royal Armouries.

I mean just imagine if we could line up all the Northern Museums.

Best not mention Tunnels.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/jan/30/some-handy...

'Sling Shots'

"He is a polar explorer and crossed Greenland, Antarctica and reached the geographic North Pole on his own, but this area is special to him.

"I'm born and brought up in Northumberland and when it's in your bones - it's in your bones," he says."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/16/barack-obama-no-evidence...

"After he was asked “Are aliens real?”, Obama said: “They’re real but I haven’t seen them.”

He went on: “They’re not being kept at Area 51. There’s no underground facility unless there’s this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States.”"

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/15/battle-plans-windfar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU&list=RDd-diB65scQU&start_rad...

'The Bark Strikes Dick'

"Project Universal, which describes itself as "an unofficial fan hub" for the resort and is in the process of changing its name to Project Bedford, frequently publishes drone footage of the development online."

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/13/nearly-three-quarter...

"The bunker was closed and sealed in 1968 and was assumed lost until an archaeological dig by English Heritage successfully pinpointed its location in the castle's grounds."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78xg81jj34o

"Burniston Parish Council and a senior member of North Yorkshire Council have expressed concern “regarding what appears to be a systemic failure in the planning process” of NYC’s handling of Europa Oil & Gas’ proposal for a 38 million gas drilling rig in Burniston, near Scarborough."

Returning to the bridge they abseiled from to collect their equipment.

https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/complaint-alleges-syste...

OOOh I feel a Community Asset Transfer coming on...

So, Erm if NYC don't want to spend £19 mil on that old Vicotrian town hall building, why not offer em some sort of Peppercorn? 

Good Ole Derek. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-esD-o4XrJ0&list=RD-esD-o4XrJ0&start_rad...

"We believe our approach has been correct and robust."

'Under the Carpet'

I never mentioned the Daleks Once. 

Fact is, the Strategic Planning committee had recommended the approval on behalf of the NYMPA, Absolutely no Conflict of Interest... and had they proceeded there would have been a rather large lawsuit.

Ssschhhh ... 

Meanwhile, I have another Bone to Pick. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd038pgrr1yo