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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
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 weather, foot and mouth...
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
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 has it been...
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 well as the...
Now my freebie newspaper comes to an end
The Ely Standard, is one of my local rags and like many other regional weeklies, used to be a great read. Then it became a freebie with a vastly reduced news content. Today I have been informed that I have received my last free copy of the paper. A note pushed through...
Can robots help save the world?
If a robot can miraculously make genetic discoveries which have been unsolvable to scientists for decades, how many diseases will these incredible devices go on to cure? A robot called Adam was devised by scientists at Aberystwyth University and Cambridge has...
Political engagement of BMEs
With trust in politicians at an all-time low after the furore over MPs' expenses, the publication of an audit of political engagement could not have been better timed. The latest Hansard Society's Audit of Political Engagement 6 focuses on Britain's BME communities -...
"Our young will die early"
Is there such a thing as a wonder drug? I was interested to read about Polypill, a cheap five-in-one pill which it is claimed can protect against heart attacks and stroke. It seems to be targeted at the over 55s. But how many of our young people today will reach that...