Some one help me, why does Camden council keep paying money to local celebs to launch campaigns? In September this year Camden used it’s recession fund (actually money from the government, called the Working Neighbourhoods Fund) to pay an undisclosed amount to restaurant critic and Camden-ite Giles Coren to promote local high streets as part of the widely-panned ‘Love Camden’ cam...

I love stories like this one from PuffHo, because they illustrate how out of touch the Leftist media is and the depths of Palin Derangement Syndrome (PDS). Sarah Palin took a speech making trip to Calgary, Canada, a city I myself have had occasion to visit a few times. ( Check out the Stampede sometime, one of the world's great street parties). She was primarily there to talk about energy and...

Labour MP for Southampton Test, Alan Whitehead MP, has demonstrated his support for carers by attending a meeting in Parliament to highlight the fantastic work done by those who care for relatives and loved ones. The meeting aimed to brief MPs about Carer's Week, a national week of recognition of the difficulties and responsibilities facing carers, which will be taking place on 14th-20th June...

I've always been a fan of Jaguar and remain one today, but of all the saloon cars they've built the 420 G is probably the least remembered - and yet happens to be my favourite. For me it represents the ultimate combination of style and refined luxury - the S type being just a little too jelly mould and the XJ series being a little too brash (even though I love both of those too). The 420...

Guto Bebb said... A rather odd posting Alwyn. Three postings back your view was 'love him or loath him Guto Bebb always raises interesting points'. Now, a few days later, I have become a Cameroon through and through. So when did my transformation occur? Or does it relate to the growing dismay in the Plaid camp at the collapse of their campaign in Aberconwy? As I have said before Alwyn - you were m...

The Prime Minister's residence is currently decorated with love-inspired slogans, a kissing couple and bold currency symbols, according to details of the artwork on display have revealed.

Michael Foot put his principles, literary interests and love of Parliament above the attractions of high office. How different from today's career politicians, says Anthony Howard.

At Takimag. On the advantages of temple prostitution, the use of sex as a form of worship. Agape, that good natured Christian love of all is all very well in its place but there’s no reason to posit a Sky Fairy as a reason to practice it. Nor to purchase Cadillacs, fine houses, and private

Unhealthy Scots are being advised to get fit by vacuuming or "dancing round the house to some music you love", under a new plan unveiled by SNP ministers.

The above title refers to the reaction HNLMS Tromp got from a yacht sailing in the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor. From the twitter account of the CO of the Tromp: Encountered a small sailing yacht in the IRTC, when queried it stated “what do you mean piracy?” welcome to the real world.I would have loved being able to see the look on the face of the crew member that made ...