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Govt may face £305 million fine for farm payments disaster
This news almost slipped through unnoticed, but not quite. While the government pleads poverty over compensation for pensioners, it appears that it could be fined up to £305 million for its shambolic handling of subsidies paid to our farmers, which...
Is the cost of divorce to blame for fewer marriages?
With weddings hitting an all time low, I wonder if a major cause for men is the thought of getting stung in the divorce courts, like Colin Montgomerie and Ray Parlour, whose ex-wives can continue to live in luxury for the rest of their lives. Mind you,...
It might not be Shakespeare, but …
I reluctantly gave up my salsa class last year as it clashed with a drama group my son James joined and I had to drive him to his acting lessons each week. Now it all seems worthwhile as today he has his first professional role - as an extra on EastEnders. He is...
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...