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Good luck Iain
Iain and other Eastern region Conservative candidates with Tim Yeo Many congratulations to Iain who kept his head and his dignity after not being placed on the A-list first time round, but has now rightfully been included. Modest in the extreme, he mentions it in...
The West End beckons
I'm heading for the smoke soon with my son James to see Billy Elliot again. This is a real indulgence as it is second time, but he finds it irristible. He is a budding thespian aspiring to tread the boards, so I could not refuse. He has recently joined Whizz Kids...
Will the luck of the Irish rub off on Minister Miliband?
Minister Miliband won't find plastic bags spoiling his lovely views of Ireland Minister Miliband is doing some homework while he holidays in Ireland (why did he fly and not go by ferry, asked one sharp blogger?) He plans to report back on their unique plastic bag tax,...
Government blamed for shortage of British sperm donors
Louise Brown with two bundles of joy at the 25th anniversary of test tube babies There can be nothing more heartbreaking for couples who desperately want a child, but are unable to conceive. In fact, this was a real fear for me when I married as my husband was...
Gallows farmer forms new political party
Latest "noose" from gallows farmer forming political party Gallows farmer David Lucas plans to form his own political party, spurred on by the public support he has received in his macabre stand for law and order. It will simply be called The People Party, though I...
Tune in to Jonathan’s bright new look
I like the new clean cut look of the Tory Radio blog which has been launched today - and I'm sure that its cutting edge, news breaking style will remain as incisive as ever. It's always great to put a face behind the voice, especially one as pleasing as Jonathan...
All good things come to an end
James, right, and friend Joe, netted more than 100 crabs each night A stunning sunset at Burnham Overy Staithe Once again I was totally entranced by North Norfolk's natural, unspoilt beauty, its gentle sloping freshly harvested golden fields framed by miles of lush...
Time to head off for some R & R
Greetings from North Norfolk I'm packing my bags and heading off to North Norfolk for a long week of R & R. Burnham Market, dubbed Chelsea-on-Sea, will be positively heaving tonight for its jazz festival with international stars Ian Shaw and Claire Martin. I'm...
It may seem trivial, but ….
What's the most you've ever been charged for A4 photocopying? Does £11.45 seem pretty steep to you? And I know local councillors are busy bees, often juggling different roles, but how many laptops do they need to exercise their civic duties efficiently? Up to three,...