Every year it gets bigger and better. Bridgwater still leads the field when it comes to carnivals. For those who don't fancy jostling for a decent view the organisers have even arranged "corporate hospitality" this year! But, once again, I … [Read more...] about Seeing IS believing
Ready for the worst
I sincerely hope and pray that the horrors of the last big floods will not revisit us this winter. A great deal of hard work and careful remedial action has already been taken to safeguard our communities, but the Government is not taking … [Read more...] about Ready for the worst
Who runs the police? (and do they do it well enough??)
Readers may be aware that I am very concerned indeed about the manner in which the former Chief Constable, Nick Gargan, was investigated and punished by the Police and Crime Commissioner Mrs Mountstevens. It struck me as a witch hunt and a … [Read more...] about Who runs the police? (and do they do it well enough??)
China backs Hinkley
Chinese President Xi Jinping and David Cameron have unveiled a deal by which China's nuclear industry will buy out one third of the cost of building the new power stations at Hinkley Point. The agreement is worth £6billion and it now … [Read more...] about China backs Hinkley
Broadband – the fight starts here
I took swift action after the election to form a new group in Parliament dedicated to fight for superfast broadband to be delivered throughout the constituency. The problem is that it is very good in some places and almost non-existent in … [Read more...] about Broadband – the fight starts here