The End of the Conservative Party
Outrage, but no surprise. Jeremy Hunt’s close relationship with Rupert Murdoch’s empire is the subject…
Month: April 2012
Shopping Blues
The Trafford Centre is an undeniably impressive place. I could see its large glass dome…
Memories of Turkey
“Did you enjoy your stay?” The question, posed by the young lady stationed at the…
Cruel Sports
Not far from here, the European weightlifting championships are taking place. This is apparently very…
The Mosque in Göynük
My other half captured some of the scene in Göynük with her iPad; hopefully this…
A View from Antalya
There’s nothing quite like the Muslim call to prayer. I heard it earlier this afternoon…
A Mayor for Bradford? No, Thanks!
I don’t think anyone ever thought there was much love lost between Boris Johnson and…
A Plague of Hobgoblins
What a difference a panic makes. Last Thursday, I decided I’d go shopping on my…