Last Saturday (19th October) a house exploded, killing 1, and seriously injuring another. Yes, it was caused by gas but not the domestic supply. In July, whilst sinking a borehole for a heat pump, at 100 metres a pocket of naturally occurring gas was hit. The borehole was capped, and the...

Very interesting article on the most recent discoveries from the Rising Star Caves of South Africa. Her previous video also touched on some cave related aspects of Neanderthal society.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-61139129 Interesting little article tucked away on the BBC News website.

Have  been informed that Ron "Kangy" King, long time BEC member left us this morning. Kangy was the sort of person who truly embodied the BEC motto "If something is worth doing, it's worth doing to excess" I will post more information when I get it.

More "Urbex" than Caving, but of general interest, as some of you out there do like this sort of thing. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21243179

I just found this funny.....and let's face it, we probably all know someone like this..... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18898642

Now not being blessed with the largest of trouser snakes (around 1.5") when flaccid I tend to find during a chilly trip I tend to loose said member altogether and trying to urinate is virtually impossible. Are there any tips on how I can keep percy visible, i.e be able to get a grip on him so...

Just noticed that at 9p.m. tonight on Nat. Geo T.V. channel is a one hour documentary on  Mexico's Cueva de los Crystales.. Should prove an interesting way to liven up a boring Sunday Evening.

Just seen this on channel 4 news, a report on the work of Durham University climatologists who are using stall from a Polish cave to determine past weather patterns, and, hopefully future ones too...

Just seen this report on the BBC, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8027650.stm It looks quite interesting, not only from a historical point, but also for the use of  the technology to actually create the images seen here. Virtual caving is one step closer. 

Judging by the shit now appearing on the forum,( porn Blog, Chinese Chemists) as opposed to the normal "Lively discussion", have we been the target of Hackers, ?.

  Whilst searching for info. for a friends brat I came across this site  http://www.brookview.karoo.net/Stick_Insects/index.html Look at " And Finally", the name and location are the same.  Could they be one and the same person ? :-\

I was over at John Buxtons yesterday to pick up some C.D.G. stuff. Whilst there He showed Me some old caving books that He had, and pointed out that the odd looking gear worn by Him in one photo. was some of the first cave diving kit ever made, and that it was gathering dust in His shed. I...

The History Channel is showing back to back episodes of " Cities of the Underworld " all day. Not too much natural caves, but still a fascinating insight to what's beneath our feet, in cities all over the world.

I came across this article today,,,,,from the Island that gave the world Pickles Sparrows  :yucky: ( caught with highly illegal Lime Stick and nets)   http://www.cyprusweekly.com.cy/default.aspx?FrontPageNewsID=304_3 :thumbsdown:

At work last week I had the usual task of trying to change someones pre-conceived belief that caving was such a deadly pastime... killing Hundreds ,worldwide, every week. My argument was, that in nearly 20 years of caving I had only ever sustained 1 (not very) serious injury. A falling rock...

Just seen a report on News 24, stating that a major break through has been announced in Mexico, but I only caught the tail end of the report. The footage shown looked rather impressive, anyone out there know any more ?.

Found this site, thought it quite amusing. Its scary to think what this twat does for a job though. http://www.peacecandy.com/gwbush/dishonestdububya/