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“Whatever ‘in love’ means” were the memorable words uttered by Prince Charles in an interview on the day he and Lady Diana Spencer announced their engagement in response to a question from a TV reporter who asked “are you in love?” Diana replied “Of course!” Was Prince Charles’ retort a telling sign that things would end badly for the couple and that the heir to the throne wasn’t really in love with his bride to be? Keep Reading

But what happens when the dizziness of falling in love fizzles down into routine – romantic routine that is, but less heartbeat-skipping than earlier days – and whirlwind courtship becomes commitment? Are you ready to move up to the next level, or are you in love with the initial intensity of falling in love? Keep Reading

For this romance flavoured edition of the Valentine ‘Insight Magazine’ I thought that it would be topical to explore lyrics, music and songs in the pivotal role that they play as a backdrop to romance. The best love songs have always been conceived when ‘a chemical imbalance in the brain’ prompts inspired words to flow easily in praise of a great love or a person who is loved dearly. This inspiration usually happens at the height of infatuation in the early stages of romance, or in a more circumspect way, during the course of the romance as it blossoms. Keep Reading

I don’t know: is it belief in one’s ability, giving it a try and being brave? And do the big boys do their homework? Perhaps it’s at this time of the year - as 2020 unfolds and the prospect of another twelve months are beginning to take hold - that those spirited individuals weigh up the odds and decide to call it a day... or soldier on! Keep Reading

I love my job which happily is my vocation too because every now and again I get the chance to review musical work which has been recorded locally and involves local writers and musicians. When a new CD is launched here, for me it’s a cause for celebration because I know for certain that a bunch of local talented musicians have put in their best efforts to record something for posterity. Keep Reading

Thousands of yachts come our way entering and exiting the Mediterranean just like the larger vessels. The Rock’s two marinas are generally full to capacity 24/7, so it must follow there’s a need for more berthing slots to accommodate this busy trade... Keep Reading

With the world’s recycling in chaos since China, once the largest importer of waste, decided to no longer accept recycled waste from other countries, there has been an upsurge in attempts to reduce the amount of material entering the environment which can’t be recycled. Keep Reading