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Pledging jobs and growth in UK

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:28:21 GMT

Following the enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend, my week began with recording for 2BR Radio.

Stop trying to kill me at pelican crossings!

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:14:10 GMT

Only a couple of weeks ago I had a go at inconsiderate drivers – you know the ones I mean, the only ones allowed on the road and to hell with the rest of us.

David Moyes capable of filling the big boots of Sir Alex Ferguson

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01:20 GMT

It seems absurd, un-profound, and almost moronic to ponder whether David Moyes is the ideal successor for totemic Scot Sir Alex Ferguson.

New generation of Welsh athletes are breathing fire

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:57:35 GMT

Expressively airborne, the emblematic Red Dragon of Wales is once again breathing an illuminating flame that encapsulates the growth of its sporting natives.

Why we all love eBay

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:00:56 GMT

Not long ago, when something was needed for the house or garden, or a specific gift wanted hunting down for a friend’s birthday, a trip to the shops to compare items and prices loomed and along with it went the inevitable impulse buys which after being brought home and looked at once were relegated to the spare bedroom, shed or loft.

England can learn from German football’s example

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:46:51 GMT

The philosophical approach to Germany’s domestic and international evolution has been promising to scintillate for the best part of a decade now.

Spring has finally arrived!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:27:01 GMT

That dog of mine remains insistent on his need for regular exercise. A walk is pleasant but Monty needs to put in the miles.

Investment in Burnley creates 16 new jobs and increases productivity

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:24:12 GMT

In the second week of Recess I was again able to spend time in Burnley. I enjoy the extra time Recess gives me to meet constituents and help resolve their issues.

Dave Fishwick for Prime Minister!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:19:03 GMT

Dave Fishwick called into the Express recently to film a piece for a new programme he is making about pay day loans.

Abuse of the Blue Badge system is driving me mad

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:13:32 GMT

We’ve all seen them, haven’t we? Mondeo Man parking in a disabled bay – Blue Badge proudly displayed – and then legging it with the speed of 12 gazelles to the nearest cash-point.

Raise a glass to England’s St George!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:42:38 GMT

When it comes to celebrating our patron saint, we English have been left standing by our Scottish, Welsh and Irish cousins.

Is Olympian Sir Chris Hoy the perfect role model?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:49:29 GMT

It’s the toughest decision any sportsman has to make, but decorated Olympian Sir Chris Hoy announced his retirement with the preordained grace and dignity we’ve come to expect from the Scot.

The countdown begins to summer bedding plants

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:34:02 GMT

Four weeks ago, defying the icy weather, I predicted the arrival of the first daffodils in the next few days, and arrive they did, but not in great numbers. Only the rashest daffs showed any colour and most have waited until this week to put on their spring display.

Should school governors be paid?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:06:35 GMT

ONCE upon a time, we had councillors who did the job because they wanted to put something back into the community.