Affairs from Europe, and further afield, have dominated Parliament over the last couple of weeks. MPs received a statement in the House of Commons from the...

I hope that all readers are keeping safe and warm during this period of cold weather. My late father was a devoted amateur weatherman. As my mother once said,...

Last week in Parliament, the focus from MPs was on the levels of central funding which will be given to our local councils and services. The current Government...

This week, MPs gave notice to quit Parliament. Please do not panic. This is not a third General Election in three years, but a decision that the crumbling state...

This week saw the news that the Bayeux Tapestry could be coming to our shores. This, coming on the day when Prime Minister's Questions took place, and a day...

The New Year ushers in bad news on fare increases. With fare rises being set by the rate of inflation from six months beforehand, a rise of 3.6% has to be found...

With the Christmas season in full flow, it is more specifically a case of 'In the Kitchen' for me. Just as well that cooking is, along with gardening, how I...

Christmas is almost upon us. Our part of the country is a special one and comes in to its own at this time of year. Despite being in the bustling South East, we...

The manner of how the UK will leave the EU has again dominated proceedings in Parliament this week. Given that events change quickly, and I am writing this from...