Australian Dollar Riding High!
The AU$dollar-pound exchange rate has almost doubled in the past three years, a major bonus for Australians flying the kangaroo route to England.
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Tension Builds in Straits of Hormuz
Embargo on Iranian Oil
Oil is Iran’s most valuable asset and sales help to keep the Iranian government in money and power. A decision by the EU to stop buying from Iran may damage the Iranian economy – but in itself it won’t destroy it. Iran sells most of its oil to countries in Asia. The EU and the United States are now working to persuade Asian countries to reduce their purchases from Iran as well. Iran has already threatened to retaliate over the sanctions by blocking the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Gulf, through which 20% of the world’s oil exports pass. Meanwhile, the Pentagon said the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, as well as a British Royal Navy frigate and a French warship, have passed through the Straits of Hormuz at the entrance to the Gulf without incident in the wake of Iranian threats to block the trade route….Keep a close eye on Fuel prices as I have noticed an increase at Haverhill Sainsbury’s.
Public Service Spending Cuts
Spending Cuts – Have your say!
Its a fact that our prisons are high cost overcrowded institutions , it could also be an indication that current punishment for crime isn’t effective in preventing re-offending. One suggestion is for those convicted for vandalism should serve 2 years of compulsory national service, the benefit would be both to the individual in learning manners, discipline, respect for others and their property, and a trade. The general public would benefit in the service they would give in protecting our country and the high likelyhood they would not re-offend but instead take a grip and make something of themselves. Have your say in how you would cut costs with a positive benefit , feedback to the government here, this is a new website just opened for us to : feedback
Car Vandalism
Car Vandals
There is an increasing incidence of mindless car vandalism. Locally to me around 4am there was an incident of some 14 cars being damaged with spray paint. An unusual trade mark of these vandals is they can actually spell.
Great New Take Away
New Take Away at Audley End Station
The new take away at Audley End station is very good…service, portion size, quality of food is all excellent, so on your way home one evening why not try it yourself..you won’t be disapointed.
A well deserved break
Take a break, without breaking the bank!
The Victorian era saw the first wave of British holidaymakers taking trips to the seaside to soak up the rays and let their children build castles in the sand; have your very own maritime adventure at Grand Hotel Swanage where you and a partner can enjoy a two-night midweek break for just £75, or £95 at the weekend (up to a £236.95 value)….read more
Cold Period Ahead
Freezing weather this week!
It’s likely to freeze most nights this week, so maybe a good idea to ensure you have plenty of de-icer in the car,and to ensure you turn everything off when parking the car, as batteries at less than full charge may well succumb to the cold conditions. If you find yourself unable to start the car..give us a call we will get you home!
Rhubarb under threat!
Rhubarb harvest may crumble!
With the mild winter (so far) finding favour with most of us..it is causing concern amongst commercial Rhubarb growers. Rhubarb need the winter frost to kick start growth, and whilst forced rhubarb is being grown the main crops need the real chilly weather, and it looks like it might be arriving this week-end as the temperature is set to plummet, but for how long?
Travel Alert Update – Kenya
Travel update Alert for Kenya
Off to Kenya?….better check this first!….read more
Sainsbury’s for Saffron Walden
Planning Appeal for the new Sainsbury’s Store in Saffron Walden
The appeal is due next month…...read more