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Why is Westminster still not family friendly?
I wonder who the woman MP was who Andy Burnham saw strolling across Westminster Bridge 10.30pm one night with her baby in a buggy, having just finished work. For anyone who thinks MPs have an easy time, this is the reality for those with young families who are...
Walking for health Jim’s way
I have spent the summer working on a genome campus with no free time for my regular walks, but now I really must get into shape for my weekend away with the Cambridge Rambling Club next month to the South Downs. I expect the undulating landscape there to be much more...
Our new CEO at Headway Cambs
I would like to welcome Mary Goode as the new CEO of Headway Cambridgshire as its chair of trustees. Mary has been with us for a week now, and what a whirlwind week it has been for her. I know she will impress everyone she meets with her professionalism, dedication...
Our hospitals and dying patients
I've had quite a few hits recently on a post I wrote about the Liverpool Care Pathway plan. I wonder if it is because of reports about David Tracey suing Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge following claims that staff at the hospital...
A return visit to Snowshill Manor
We have just returned from the picturesque Cotswolds where we spent a week visiting country homes, gardens and lots of antique shops - a passion shared by my husband and pa-in-law who joined us and both have stalls at an Ely antique centre. They found it impossible to...
Why Apple stands out from the crowd
There is one reason why Apple stands out from the crowd which none of the techie writers have mentioned in their review of the company since Steve Jobs announced he was stepping down as its CEO - they way they look after their consumers. In fact, they cunningly...
Why we will miss The Inbetweeners
I'm glad we saw The Inbetweeners film after our 18-year-old son had returned from his trip to Magaluf with his nine schoolfriends all wearing identical blue tee-shirts as they set foot on Spanish soil. (Yes, I know what they REALLY call Magaluf!!!) I can typecast...
Sally Bercow and Celebrity Big Brother
Sally Bercow's appearance on Celebrity Big Brother looks set to spectacularly backfire as she appears to be the favourite first Z-rated "celeb" who is booted off. Last night she crumbled and was reduced to tears, hiding in the loo after being nominated by housemate...
The death of the courageous Diana Lamplugh
I was so sorry learn of the death of Diana Lumplugh, mother of murdered estate agent Suzy Lamplugh who went to meet a "Mr Kipper" in 1986 and was never seen again. Her remains have never been found. The heartbroken mother selflessly turned her grief into a crusade to...