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Will our Iraq withdrawal spare Prince Harry?
Will Tony Blair's decision to begin withdrawing our troops from Iraq spare Prince Harry from being sent to the frontline? What a huge relief that will be for the royal family. With Denmark following suit, maybe Lithuania too, I wonder what Bush really thinks about...
Polite petitions and govt’s deaf ears
It's not just the 1.8 million road pricing petitioners who feel they are being given the brush off, how about the 4 million people concerned about the future of their post offices? Are they being heard? There is two weeks left to respond to the government's...
I have been included on Miliband’s blogroll too
I had no idea until now that I had also been included on the Environment Secretary's updated blogroll. I found out via Guido's post, and all the hits it was bringing my way. I simply never expected it, especially after blowing the whistle on how much it cost David...
The grass isn’t always greener ….
I hope today's women who are dissatisfied with their appearances will spare a thought for those less fortunate than themselves - and I am talking about Caprice, Britney Spears and Kate Moss. There can be few men who haven't lusted after the charms of...
Farewell to Sue
It's hard to believe that today my once fun-filled friend Sue will be turned to dust and ashes, that her life ended so tragically. I tell myself that she is now at peace, with no more demons to fight, and I have our happy memories of beach parties and her wicked...
Will planners ever say "no" to Tesco?
Is there a town in England without a large Tesco? At the moment there is at least one, and residents of Manningtree are hoping it will stay that way. This delightful Essex enclave is the smallest town in England with a population of only 900, and is preparing to...
Wifey’s £70,000 book deal
Many congratulations to Wife in the North for landing a £70,000 book deal to publish her poignant blog about life in Northumberland with three young children. Her identity has been revealed as Judith O'Reilly, a former Sunday Times education correspondent who moved...
Carbon free paradise on offer by Branson
If Richard Branson is so keen to promote environmentally friendly holidays, why not buy a showcase island closer to home than the Caribbean? Won't the negatives associated with long haul flights undo any of the...
Some climate change answers
Today's climate change debate couldn't have been better timed, hot on the heels of the announcement that international politicians are agreeing on the need to tackle global warming, the need for them all to meet targets to reduce carbon emissions. But the leading...