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Raspberry and Strawberry Crumble

Raspberry and Strawberry Crumble

I’ve updated this recipe so that all the ingredients are ones you can find in pretty much any supermarket. Before I used stem ginger syrup in the fruit base. I now use caster sugar – unless I happen to have some stem ginger syrup. I 

What’s happening in Catalonia

What’s happening in Catalonia

Passions about ethnicity, about autonomy, about freedom, about where you are from, are for many people, including myself, part of the fire that courses through the blood. But the practicalities about how best to achieve real freedom, real autonomy, real global recognition of your community, 

Mushroom Omelette for One

Mushroom Omelette for One

Omelettes are so quick and easy to make, plus they’re filling and nutritious. So if you’re looking for a healthy and filling vegetarian breakfast, give this a try.

The Homelessness Crisis and Affordable Housing

The Homelessness Crisis and Affordable Housing

Solving the problem of homelessness isn’t simply about making housing more affordable. There are different types of homelessness and if we really want to end homelessness in our lifetimes then we need better mental health services, more effective ways of tackling addiction and better emergency 

Tenants Rights Re Rent Increases

Tenants Rights Re Rent Increases

I read two different articles last week in one of the national papers regarding the issue of rent increases. Each article highlighted cases where tenants were finding it difficult to manage huge rent increases. However both involved situations that should no longer occur under the