It lies, it does

Today's weather forecast for SG8 7EF on the BBC new website promises light rain.

I think they misspelt 'cold', because that's what we've got: a nasty cold rain.

(OK, now it's stopped, and clear sky is approaching rapidly.)

It lies, it does

Today's weather forecast for SG8 7EF on the BBC new website promises light rain.

I think they misspelt 'cold', because that's what we've got: a nasty cold rain.

(OK, now it's stopped, and clear sky is approaching rapidly.)

A day not to be on the Nith

I remember being in Dumfries during flood season, and being mightily impressed by the force with which the Nith can flow under Devorgilla Bridge.

Today, I guess I wouldn't want to be anywhere near there, given the amount of rain that has fallen in the area in the last 24 hours.

A day not to be on the Nith

I remember being in Dumfries during flood season, and being mightily impressed by the force with which the Nith can flow under Devorgilla Bridge.

Today, I guess I wouldn't want to be anywhere near there, given the amount of rain that has fallen in the area in the last 24 hours.

Petrol on the fire

Roy Keane on Ireland's performance.

Oh dear, oh dear. No matter how good his points may actually be, Keane isn't going to be getting any more points for diplomacy.

(More? Roy Keane? Has he ever had a reputation for diplomacy at all?)

Petrol on the fire

Roy Keane on Ireland's performance.

Oh dear, oh dear. No matter how good his points may actually be, Keane isn't going to be getting any more points for diplomacy.

(More? Roy Keane? Has he ever had a reputation for diplomacy at all?)