Monthly Archives: July 2005

On the today programme this week John Humphrys repeatedly interrupted a Sinn Fein spokesperson who had described the IRA volunteers as seeing themselves as ‘soldiers’ with the challenge: “But soldiers don’t blow up children, do they?” Well, do they? Max … Continue reading →

Be ashamed you wooly-minded, wish-washy do-gooding Guardian readers. Dirty Harry and his mate Lee are going to make sure the streets of Bloxwich are safe. However, just to show that not everything in the Express and Star is reactionary nonsense … Continue reading →

I am getting increasingly concerned about how the news is presented to us. I appreciate that the requirement for 24-hour news channels and internet newspapers constantly updated means that everyone is searching for a new ‘angle’ on the news. But … Continue reading →

Advice from one Texan to another: “The biggest downside to a war in Iraq is what you could do with that money,” Armstrong said through gritted teeth. “What does a war in Iraq cost a week? A billion? Maybe a … Continue reading →

The level and standard of opposition within Sandwell Council plumbed new depths last night.The Tories are the largest opposition party and they failed to make a single point throughout the whole meeting. In fact, the Tory leader actually left the … Continue reading →

I am reminded by Mick Davies that I am remiss in failing to mention that today is the anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks near Santiago de Cuba that marks the start of the Cuban revolution. I suppose … Continue reading →

Darius Vassell had such a turn of speed he would terrify defenders. Unfortunately his finishing meant that goalkeepers had few such fears.

Just when the people of Bearwood thought it was OK to relax, Blue Chip Casinos are back with their proposal to convert a local pub in a residential neighbourhood into a round-the-clock casino. They have had their plans kicked out … Continue reading →

Introducing…. Prezza the Planner. An interesting slant. Boycott The Sun for being too left-wing (and anti-English!)

Perfectly safe, these mobile phone masts. What on earth is the fuss about? So they say….