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03 March 2026
This food keeps well for a long time and tastes good
On a forum for people thinking about preparedness, an honest complaint recently
26 February 2026
Mylar bags: what are they and why are they useful?
There’s a fairly good chance that you already know Mylar without realising
26 February 2026
Unrest in your holiday destination? This is what you need to do
On 22 February 2026, Mexico suddenly erupted. The Mexican army killed cartel
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08 August 2025
5 excellent power banks for outdoor use
A reliable power bank has nowadays become indispensable for anyone
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Major wildfire strikes South of France: 1 dead and 9 injured
A major wildfire has been raging in the South of
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Flanders wants volunteer corps in every municipality
The Flemish government is going to provide 1 million euros
05 August 2025
Mixed enthusiasm over defence spending
Public support for defence remains limited Only 23 per cent
25 July 2025
Buying gold? Without these papers you’re paying for nothing
You finally have that shiny bar or coin in your
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Recognising gold: how to unmask fakes and fraud
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