Avon & Somerset Constabulary seems to be very unlucky when it comes to Chief Constables - and that is putting it mildly. Mr Colin Port and his wife dragged the force into South West One, that disastrous outsourcing venture which cost … [Read more...] about Hail to the Chief?
Archives for May 2016
A week worth remembering
Tomorrow marks the start of Dementia Awareness week - a chance for us all to remind ourselves what this debilitating condition is all about, how it can be looked after and how the relatives and carers of those who suffer can also be helped. … [Read more...] about A week worth remembering
New nuclear college gets £15million
We knew it was coming, but now its official - the new National College for Nuclear will be granted fifteen million pounds by the Government. This will pay for new buildings and equipment. Additional funding of £3million is coming from the … [Read more...] about New nuclear college gets £15million
Time to get bidding!
Visit England has a great big fund to help promote tourism. It amounts to around £40million - and the rush to get bids in for the first round begins today. I urge all tourist interests to read up on the details and try to prove what we … [Read more...] about Time to get bidding!
Save our bees
Readers will not be surprised to learn that I am a fan of the Bee. My wife gets me out in the garden whenever she can. We live on the fringe of Exmoor and we are both great lovers of nature. So I was already well aware of the concern that … [Read more...] about Save our bees