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Norfolk challenges Government over wheelie bin bugs
It's interesting how everyone is now talking about rubbish and how it should be disposed of. It is a very hot topic because if the UK fails to meet its recycling targets, then it will be heavily fined. And now the Government has no choice but to act tough because it...
Where were the great British designers?
This is the snazzy winning logo which beat off 1,700 others to mark the 50th celebrations of the European Union. It was designed by Szymon Skrzypczak (pic), from Poland. It very cleverly picks on different type faces from different countries - I guess the UK is...
Dell investigates my nightmare laptop
Six weeks after describing my nightmare laptop which has been bad news from almost day one, Dell has picked up the link and contacted me. It is now out of warranty, is still overheating and cutting out and we have added an exterior keyboard as that packed up too. Yet...
Blunkett – what goes round comes round
David Blunkett is now seeing that what goes round comes round. A prison chief he criticised in his diaries has retaliated by describing how the former Home Secretary behaved hysterically during a prison riot, urging him to call in the Army and "machine gun" inmates in...
Is electoral reform totally out of the question?
I am giving Janice Small a guest spot on my blog to highlight the question of electoral reform, is it really an impossibility? Would it help Conservatives sweep to power? Would it encourage more people to vote? Janice was motivated to write about it after meeting...
Sophia Loren needs better PR
One would imagine that the Latin screen legend Sophia Loren would be on all the A-lists for star studded parties in her home country. So I can understand why she was disappointed not to have been invited to Rome's first Film Festival at the weekend, the organisers...
George Galloway praises Cameron’s leadership
I'm not sure what David Cameron will make of George Galloway's unexpected declaration of his support, no doubt he will enjoy a wry smile. Whether you love him or loathe him, or just appreciate a laugh at the expense of the controversial Respect MP/Big Brother joker,...
You can make history by signing up for the biggest blog ever
You can join me and take part in the day in the life of a blogger on Tuesday, so future generations can glimpse the life of 21st century Britain. A digital time capsule will be posted on a website and then archived permanently at the British Library. This is an...
James gets through to Mid-Norfolk final
Great news, James Tumbridge has made it through to the final round for the Mid-Norfolk selection following his breathtaking transatlantic return home from a long weekend in Canada. The final decision will be made next Saturday. He will be standing against health...