The product of Heavy Duty Training system, Andy Palmer holds a top rank among UK body builders. He has been engaging in short workouts with a few gears during the past decade. He typically trains two days a week – Monday and Thursday for different parts of the body. He is known as ‘Man of the Steel’ as well. Five feet and eight and a half inches tall Andy has recorded his best lift as 501 lbs-power rack deadlift. He recorded this without wearing a training belt. UK bodybuilders: Darren…

The Good Friday Agreement between the British Government and the Irish Government came about on 10th April 1998 with Northern Ireland, represented by eight political parties, namely the Labour Party, The Alliance Party, Sinn Fein, the Northern Ireland’s Women’s Coalition, the Ulster Democratic Party and the Progressive Unionist Party. This agreement signed by the two governments and the eight political parties allowed provisions for a legal agreement between the two Governments. This agreement was not long drawn and comprised only four clauses, with the other agreement also included in the…

One of the famous series of radio shows in Britain that was aired by the British Broadcasting Company during 1978 to 1980 was Douglas Adams’s Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Later developing into several novels, the total of five books that Douglas Adams called the series a trilogy, were sold under the titles of • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy • Restaurant at the End of the Universe • Life, the Universe, and Everything • Mostly Harmless • So Long and Thanks for All the Fish Even though the series…

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced its shortlisted cities for holding in the Olympic Games 2012 on July 6, 2005. They revealed the list in Singapore at the 117th IOC session. Eventually, Moscow, New York, and Madrid were removed from the list and of the final two, London and Paris, the former selected at the fourth vote in this regard. Fifty-four voted in favour of London while 50 preferred Paris to London. However, the joy of the selection was short-lived among the British as a bomb exploded on a London…

Ian McDonald Ian McDonald, a famous sci-fi writer, lives with Patricia his wife in Belfast, in Ireland. Born in 1960 in the city of Manchester, Ian mainly focuses when working on his novels on the development of modern technologies and one such area is nanotechnology and how it influences the lives of different societies. His parents hailed from Scotland, and they moved to Belfast when Ian was five years old. Ian faced the tumultuous era of Northern Ireland during the 1968-1999 period of his life, which profoundly influenced the shaping…

Dams are man-made or natural structures built across naturally flowing waterways such as rivers and streams. They are made either of concrete or rock and clay. Dams retain water and control their flow, enabling humans to use the water for their needs. The design and structure of a dam is essential to avoid dam deterioration which may result in sudden floods. Erosion and old age are the main factors which may cause a dam to collapse. They therefore require constant maintenance and monitoring. Over 100 dams in the UK, which…

'Inspector Morse' is a television detective drama which aired in Britain from 1987 to 2000, based on a series of novels written by author 'Colin Dexter' and created a show by 'Tony Warren'. The entire drama comprises of 33 episodes, each which runs for 2 hours, and exceeds the number of novels by 20 episodes. The author himself makes three cameo appearances during the drama. The series was initially produced by 'Zenith Productions' for 'Central Independent Television' first broadcasted on 'ITV' network in England. The production company changed to 'Carlton…

Outside London, in the UK Birmingham is the largest and most densely populated city, with population numbers mounting over 1.101 million in the year 2014 alone. It is also the second most populous metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, supporting a population of well over 3.8 million. Thus Birmingham takes the ninth position among the most populous cities in Europe. How Birmingham grew over the years During the medieval period, in the UK Birmingham was an average-sized market town. In the 18th century, the city became the centre from which…

Armagh city is a civil parish and the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland for over 1500 years. It is the seat of both the Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland. As mentioned in Irish mythology, until the dawn of the 1st century, Armagh was the capital of 'Ulster'. The lands were blessed with Goddess Macha's name and called 'Ard Macha', meaning 'Macha's height'. It eventually evolved to the present day 'Armagh'. Places to Visit St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral St Patrick's is an Anglican Cathedral, built upon the hill…

Suffolk is an ancient county in the East of England. It faces the 'North Sea' at its East with a coastline which stretches over 50 miles. There are many villages and towns dispersed around the land, each with a unique blend of culture to offer visitors. Mentioned are some of the best attractions available to visit Suffolk in this part of Britain. The Wool Towns of Suffolk Travel back in time to the 15th century while exploring the historic 'Wool Towns of Suffolk'. These cities and villages haven't changed much…

A majority of the British population buys their day to day groceries and other items from supermarkets. Therefore, catering to the ever increasing consumer needs, are hundreds of supermarkets that operate in the UK. Some are highly popular among customers offering them goods at low prices and include promotional bargains. The UK supermarkets chain Tesco Tesco is one of the top UK supermarkets at present. According to market researchers, one from every seven pounds that the public spend on goods goes to Tesco. Presently, Tesco is the largest retail supermarket…

First held on March 29, 1981, the London Marathon has since been a major tourist attraction in London. Today the event takes place as a part of the global major marathons. Now, Virgin Money – an independent financial service available in the UK, Australia, and South Africa sponsors the Marathon in London. On April 2016, the world witnessed the globally acknowledged marathon taking place in London. The London Marathon and its History The history of the marathon highlights that Chris Brasher, the former Olympic champion athlete and journalist, and John…