"The Government don't seem to want to increase national tax, but are happy for Council tax to have to rise to pay for services. They are putting the onus on the Council when they should be thinking about raising funds nationally." Hapless … [Continue reading] about Tiers of the Inevitable
Round 3!
“Potatoes have much more staying power than caviar.” Mark Helprin, Freddy and Fredericka An old friend of mine referred to these offerings as "moans". I prefer to liken them to a morning fart, essential to get out before the day can begin. … [Continue reading] about Round 3!
A Level Playing Field
"Ah, isn’t that nice, the wife of the Cambridge president is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew." Harry Carpenter (BBC TV Boat Race 1977) Recently, I saw an article in the local paper proclaiming a new “£1.1m Midland Road Sports Complex”. Great … [Continue reading] about A Level Playing Field
Must Get Out More
“The proper definition of a man is an animal that writes letters.” Lewis Carroll As a regular contributor to the letters pages of both the T&A and the Yorkshire Post - a form of self-medication - I was moved to write a personal note this week to … [Continue reading] about Must Get Out More
How To Polish A Turd
“People who are good at complaining about not having a lot of money are generally bad at not wasting money.” Mokokoma Mokhonoana Plans to re-develop High Point, one of Bradford's most "divisive" (ugliest) buildings were announced last week. As … [Continue reading] about How To Polish A Turd
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