The missing – April Fabb

The missing – April Fabb

Some names of missing people remain etched in the memory. One of those is April Fabb, a  13-year-old Norfolk schoolgirl who vanished 40 years ago today. On April 8, 1969, April had been cycling to her sister’s home in Roughton, near Cromer to give her...
Another demise for Britishness

Another demise for Britishness

It’s poignant that at a time when there are renewed calls to celebrate Britishness and St George’s Day, we are set to lose Britain’s most prestigious agricultural event, the Royal Show, as we know it. Was it just a run of bad luck due to poor...
What is it with meditation?

What is it with meditation?

Can you switch your mind off just like that? I always envy people who can, who can sink into a deep meditative, relaxed state whenever they wish. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr still swear by it after 40 years  of practice. Sir Paul goes as far as to say,...
A fabulous day in North Norfolk

A fabulous day in North Norfolk

It’s John Prescott’s loss. And hooray for all Norfolk lovers. I am referring to his well publicised disdain of Norfolk. I spent a fabulous day there today with my mother Loula. I find those flint stoned coastal villages totally irristible. In fact, rarely...
I’m a worried mum

I’m a worried mum

I’ve just waved my eldest son David off at the railway station. He is on his to Hull where he will meet his university friends who he is joining on a coach trip to Spain. From what I can gather, it’s a group of sports clubs, including his football team. As...