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June 12, 2013

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Phone app unlocks access to Malibu Beach

There are 27 miles of beach in Malibu, California, but the largely wealthy property owners have blocked off access to 20 miles of it.

Now a journalist has launched an iPhone app to help people enjoy the beaches which are open to the public by law. The app gives you pinpointed directions and expert tips so you can enjoy the 20 miles of gorgeous beaches in Malibu that are lined with private developments owned by the likes of Piers Brosnan, Michael Eisner and Dave Geffen.…

June 12, 2013 1 Comment

At last – Welsh govt welcome eco-home

Wales has been saying for years that it wants more environemntally freindly buildings – trouble is they keep on rejecting the planning applictions made for such homes.

Now a Welsh Government Minister has finally give=n the green light to a farmer’s new eco-home. The state-of-the-art farmhouse got the stamp of approval by the Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies. It had been initially opposed by Caerphilly council, but they were forced to go ahead by the Welsh national government.

Farmer Arthur Davies (no relation) and his family, are moving into Maes Yr Onn, Manmoel.He has “taken our dream of living at the farm and transformed it into reality,” he said.…

June 12, 2013 1 Comment