The sex life of midgies is not something most of us spend a lot of time thinking about (there are exceptions).
But if you are a lover of the great outdoors then, my word, you will be interested now. And not in a good way.
Recent mild weather has left the pests feeling even more frisky than normal. The fruity insects managed to fit in an extra breeding cycle you see…and that means even more of them than normal come summer 2015.
In other news we have sensational news of the dramatic decision that led to golf being played over 18 holes instead of 22.
It was taken 250 years ago but the ramifications of that fateful committee meeting in St Andrews are still felt today. And will continue to be felt tomorrow. And the day after. And the day after that. And the day after that too. You get the idea.
We travel back in time (not literally) to 1764 to find out more.
Still on golf and the Dunhill is well and truly underway. We got into the swing of it, and met plenty of celebrities along the way. It’s that kind of event.
Christmas. Surely it’s not time to start stocking up for the festive season? Or is it?
The answer, patently, is no. But we decided to find out more in any case. Some shops have decided it is, you see.
It really is madness gone mad.
The working week is set to end with a bang, and not just for the midgies. Please do pick up your copy of The Courier. Failing that why not try our digital edition?