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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...
My magic pen at the Sanger Institute
My contract will soon end at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, working with some of the brightest minds who are making scientific discoveries for human health and disease. It's been a wonderful experience for me to learn about their astonishing research, and...
Can American supercop Bill Bratton advise Ely police too?
While our courts are working round the clock dishing out justice to looting thieves, why can't all traders expect the same justice from the judiciary after being targeted by shoplifters? My husband and pa-in-law both have stalls at the Ely Waterside Antique Centre...