I often post videos of John Rogers' walks here, but he has also written a book: This Other London: Adventures in the Overlooked City. Here, in two interviews, he talks to Arthur Smith about it, as well as the research he does for Russell Brand.
* Paul Walter is a Liberal Democrat activist. He is one of the Liberal Democrat Voice team. He blogs at Liberal Burblings.
Attempts to undermine US democratic process must be condemned by UK Government Fixing test and trace must be priority for Government during national lockdown Tories have betrayed their promise to protect British farmers Attempts to undermine US democratic process must be condemned by UK Government The Liberal Democrats have warned any attempts to undermine the democratic process in the US must be condemned by the UK Government. The call comes in response to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab failing to condemn Donald Trump's incorrect claims of victory in the US election. Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran said: We must ...
On your behalf, I have been carefully watching the US results as they come in. It seems highly likely that Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States of America. He's already flipped Arizona, the Nebraskan 2nd District and Wisconsin. With sufficient quantities of uncounted mail-in votes from heavily Democrat-voting districts still to come, Michigan and Pennsylvania look to move into Biden's column, with the possible addition, for similar reasons, of Georgia. As an aside, I have been to Detroit and Atlanta. They will not vote for Trump, believe me. Trump's campaign have asked for a recount ...
Second paragraph of third chapter:At the sound of his father's car coming around the corner, Niall steps sideways, twice, then back, a move that reminds him of the knight on a chessboard, and conceals himself behind a pillar.Slightly rambling story of blended families, broken relationships, tragedies and reconciliation. Amused by the counterfactual train journey across the border from Donegal to Derry in the first chapter. (Those lines were all closed in the 1950s.) Nice jigsaw of narratives which did fit together in the end. You can get it here. This was my top unread book acquired in 2016. Next on ...
When the improvisational comedy panel show Whose Line Is It Anyway? was first screened on Channel 4 in 1988 it was compulsory viewing. People would make a point of staying in to watch it. And the most talented performer on the show, above Paul Merton or Josie Lawrence or Stephen Fry, was John Sessions. His ability to mimic almost anyone, extraordinary range of knowledge and love of cinema history led to some remarkable performances. Sessions died on Monday. Writing in the Guardian, Stephen Moss expresses what many who remember his appearances in the 1980s must feel: What an enigma John ...
As I write this, at noon on 4th November, 41 of the 50 states have declared their results. In terms of the crucial Electoral College representatives neither Biden nor Trump has yet achieved the necessary 270 electors, but Biden is ahead with 224 places, Trump behind with 213. Yet Trump has used all the panoply of the White House - rows and rows of Stars and Stripes, a band (or recording) playing "Hail to the Chief," - and declared that he has won. This is surely fake new to the to the power of n. On the strength of this ...
Tue, 12:46: RT @andrewflood: Belgium now has more people in ICU than at the April peak - Belgium had the highest recorded mortality of any country back... Tue, 12:56: RT @PaulBrandITV: When @Plaid_Cymru raised the prospect of the pandemic boosting support for Welsh independence today, they had a point.... Tue, 12:58: RT @pnh: @nwbrux Lincoln was born in the Ohio River valley, of course. Tue, 13:33: RT @_Iain_Roberts: @nwbrux John Kern looks like a pulp-fiction villain. Possibly a mad scientist of some sort. Definitely accompanied by a... Tue, 13:45: "This cabin is only accessible for *nature observation*. All other activities ...
My previous posting of a few days ago regarding this subject refers – see link below:- The photos in this posting illustrate, I hope, what is happening. The lead photo shows where the outdoor fitness equipment (presently at LPC's Lambshear Lane site) will be going i.e. along the line of the fence/hedge. The 2nd one shows the internal works starting to create a toilet facility within the old changing rooms. The last shot shows the land where the additional changing rooms will be placed. This will facilitate women's football being able to be played at Sandy Lane. A door ...
I wrote over a month ago of warnings by a former EU security commissioner that British intelligence about terrorists and other serious criminals would have to be deleted from EU systems if the Brexit trade negotiations were to collapse. Now the Independent reports that police are scrambling to save the vital details of suspected criminals and missing people in case a database is "switched off" by a no-deal Brexit. The paper says that thousands of names are being hurriedly "double keyed" into the Interpol system - amid fears the UK will lose all access to the Schengen Information System (SIS ...
i) births and deaths 4 November 1971: birth of Robyn Moore who plays Jorjie's mother June Turner in K9 (2009-2010). 4 November 1982: death of Talfryn Thomas, whose birthday we noted just a few days ago; he played the hospital porter Mullins in Spearhead from Space (Third Doctor, 1970) and miner Dave Griffiths in The Green Death (Third Doctor, 1974). 4 November 1998: birth of Bear McCausland, who played Jack's ill-fated grandson Steven in Torchwood: Children of Earth (2009). I doubt if I will note any more recent birth than his. 4 November 2017: death of Dudley Simpson, composer extraordinaire. ...
For the second day in a row, the death of Vladimir Marugov features in our Headline of the Day Award. This time the winner is the Guardian.
I've managed to get a good bit of sleep. There are hopeful signs that Joe Biden has a path to win the US election, but we'll have to be patient while the votes are counted. There are already hopeful signs from Arizona and Nebraska's second district. I have also seen results from Wisconsin's Dane County which are encouraging. Just a few minutes ago I witnessed one of the most insane and disgraceful events in American political history. Trump came out in the White House. First of all, the vast numbers of American flags lined up behind him and the playing ...
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Roadworks and one way system on New Road extended until 20 November - Sandpits 24 December
In my previous article, I explained that the roadworks have encountered difficulties drilling through the Tilestone in the Raglan Mudstone formation. The work is being undertaken by Amey on behalf of Seven Trent Water. Contractors will be on site and New Road will remain one way until 20 November after which two way traffic will be reinstated until 4 January. Work on Sandpits Road will continue until 24 December and resume on 4 January. There is now no completion date for either set of works. The work on Sandpits Road and New Road is primarily to replace SWT sewer pipes ...
Further to my recent post with the good news that the roadway of Glamis Drive is to be resurfaced next week, the city Council has updated adjacent residents as follows : "Glamis Drive/Invergowrie Drive (60 Invergowrie Drive to Glamis Road) - Carriageway Resurfacing I wish to notify you that work is programmed to commence at the above location on Monday 9 November 2020,lasting for approximately 8 days. The main contractor for the works is Tayside Contracts. The works will be carried out in 2 phases to minimise disruption and maintain safe vehicular access where possible. In the interests of public ...
These plans have been long expected. One of our upmarket hotels is to be converted into residential accommodation. The plans are to create seven dwellings, five in the hotel building and two in the grounds. There be only minor alterations to exterior of the building. Number 9 Dinham, currently Elliots Bistro will be converted back into an independent house. This is a well thought out conversion. It will though be sad to lose this venue from Ludlow's town centre. I have never booked a room or had a meal at Dinham Hall but has long had a good reputation. The ...
