Two bearded men waiting for a phone call

Last month I wrote about how the Seymour family had registered to be extras in a new blockbuster, part of which is to be shot on my home turf near Cambridge. Pale, interesting ladies and men with beards were being sought to play courtiers for the sequal to the Oscar...
What a difference a day makes

What a difference a day makes

What a difference a day makes. And the impending Cabinet reshuffle ensures a new set of faces will be jostled into new roles in a desperate attempt to regain the country’s confidence. But first, three cheers for Richard Bailey, who I joined on the campaign trail...

Why today is John Prescott’s day

Uninhibited blonde celebrates No Pants Day Straight faced “pantless” commuter While Labour reflects on its humiliating defeat in local council elections, John Prescott will no doubt mull over the part his Viagra-charged actions played. And he will need no...
One reason why I love Cambridge

One reason why I love Cambridge

Quentin’s fabulous remote display photo Quentin Stafford-Fraser The fascinating thing about Cambridge is that you never know who the person you are standing next to on the market or in the cinema queue is. The academic city is awash with some of the biggest...

I’ve taken the plunge

After weeks of putting it off, I’ve finally taken the plunge and joined Cambridge Speakers’ Club. Their members are the most interesting eclectic mix you could imagine spanning the globe. Just spending the evening with them was one reason I had to go...