The BBC published an article on their News UK site today: “England riots: What happened to the rioters in court?”. This might not please everyone, but I’ve got my own ideas about what should happen to the offenders found guilty. Put them all in camouflage gear and send them to Afghanistan. Once there, they should [...]

I’m not a person who can give insightful comments or thoughts on socio-political issues. I speak as I think and, right now, I’m angry, depressed and saddened at the events of the past few days. People are being seriously injured and having their homes, businesses and communities ripped apart by – and let’s get this [...]

In my last article, “Stirling Council: Slipping standards, budget cuts or just plain apathy?”, I didn’t make something clear enough. Both front and rear gardens are the responsibility of the downstairs flat. I wasn’t here at the end of last week, but I’ve been told that a council housing officer came out to survey the [...]

Introduction I may be writing this, but that doesn’t mean that it’s only my concerns being addressed here. So please don’t shoot the messenger! Over the past few months I’ve heard more and more people complaining about what they see as slipping standards within Stirling council. I have a few complaints of my own about [...]

Let’s get this right. He’s hinting, heavily, at an armed response in Libya. The Ministry of Defence have just announced 11,000 job cuts. Latest news is that a squadron of Tornados is to be axed at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth. We’re still committed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sorry, but the sums don’t just add up. [...]