Its been a few weeks in development but I think it's more than worth the wait! The new JD Pictures site has been completely recoded from scratch, practically no code was reused from the old site, even the database was completely rebuilt. Its been hard work, but I have learnt an awful lot about dynamic websites. I hope you will find the new widgets and simpler design easier to navigate and use. Please please let me know of any errors that you come across- there shouldn't be any but you can never be sure! I have streamlined the code as much as possible to make the site load as fast as... [Apr 22]

Fast just isn't the right word to describe the RS800. Its a BEAST! Ok, I know that this currently doesn't have anything to do with filmmaking, but I will be strapping waterproof video cameras to it very soon! This is our RS800, which I own with Charlie. Its one of the fastest monohulled dinghies around and probably the easiest skiff to get to grips with! Here are the principle features of the RS800: Hull Long and narrow on the waterline, to reduce the drag Flared topsides give reserve buoyancy for easier handling Large, carefully positioned kick blocks make the transition... [Oct 16]

The inventive talents of a Kendal teenager look set to propel him towards a promising future after he was crowned one of the best young engineers in the North West. Jacob Deane, 19, is celebrating after receiving a coveted award in the North West Young Engineer for Britain competition for the second year running. The former Queen Katherine School pupil won his age group with his 'Bike Sled' project. The working device, which attaches to a 4x4 vehicle, is used to hoist objects such as canoes, skis or bicycles on to the roof rack safely and smoothly. Jacob, who is currently studying Ship... [May 30]