One of the less expected and likely unintended consequences from last week’s Chancellors Budget statement Continue reading →

It is a rather sobering thought but when a few weeks ago I received an official letter reminding me that I am due to start receiving my Old Age Pension later in the year Continue reading →

The issue of how best to develop and regenerate a town centre is a thorny one with many complexities that need to be considered in order to get to the bottom of what needs doing. Continue reading →

If I were to pose the question what has Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders got in common, Continue reading →

I have just come off my latest stint at one of the (7) church winter night shelters (CWNS) Continue reading →

This blog is firstly about two stories brought to my attention on my Facebook page today: “Archbishop of Canterbury says it is not racist to fear high level of immigration” and “Christian magistrate removed from office by Lord Chancellor”. Continue reading →

“Queen Backs Brexit – EU going in the wrong direction she says” was yesterday’s Sun headline, which has given rise to Her Majesty’s displeasure, lots of debate in various media Continue reading →

I have just been watching on BBC iPlayer the first in a new series titled: “Famous, Rich and Homeless”, Continue reading →

Today I attended a funeral. Nothing unusual in that and like all funerals it was special. Continue reading →

On the face of it, the questions of whether or not the hours businesses are able to trade on a Sunday should be extended and the Scottish Named Person proposal Continue reading →