Ceasefire in Gaza
We have just had Remembrance Weekend, for those that fought and died for this country in all conflicts since WW1. But many, many more die as a consequence of war than combatants. Read more...
JD
16 Nov 2023
News Archive
The Twisted Machinations of Government
Oh the twisted machinations of government. James Cleverly was the 3rd Foreign Secretary since 2019 in a role where stability and consistency are key, he has been deemed not up to the job by the man who appointed him, read more...
RC
16 Nov 2023
We need to talk about Suella
Suella Braverman, current Home Secretary and erstwhile contender for the top job, belies her name; she is not brave merely using political posturing to promote herself once again as a leader candidate. Read more...
JD
12 Nov 2023
Chickens coming home to roost
Hands up those who thought that BREXIT was supposed to reduce our reliance on food imports from Europe and safeguard animal welfare? Well, big shock, we were lied to. News that imports of eggs from Poland and elsewhere have increased by 2000% read more...
RC
30 Oct 2023
Local News
Scrutinising the Lead Local Flood Authority's advice
Derbyshire Dales District Council has decided to scrutinise the Lead Local Flood Authority's advice to planning officers and developers after the Councillors received evidence of major problems with water run-off and sewage, read more...
CDH
20 Oct 2023
Who cares for the carers?
Simple answer WE DO. For too long those forgotten people caring for family and friends, have gone unrecognised and undervalued, even by themselves sometimes. Read more...
RC
30 Sep 2023