January 2006

  • Breaking the mould, 25 years on

    They said they were going to break the mould of British politics. For a time, it…

  • Cry, freedom

    Freedom of speech is a fragile flower in Britain. Fortunately, our Governments have rarely sought to…

  • Lies, damned lies and committees

    Remarkable thing, the English language. BBC News Online today reported that the House of Commonds standards…

  • London’s whale

    It’s not every day a whale swims past your office. Not if you work in London.…

  • Celebrate and you’re off

    It won’t ruin their season. Arjen Robben was sent off for celebrating his match-winning goal against…

  • Gongs for sale!

    The Sunday Times was outraged. "Revealed: cash for honours scandal" screamed its front page lead headline.…

  • Remembering the Rhyl four

    Today, cyclists across Wales and Britain paid their respects to the four cyclists from Rhyl Cycling…

  • It’s a red card for Football Echo

    Saturday saw the final whistle for Cardiff’s Football Echo. The birth of the internet and the…

  • Wanted: a good sub

    Simon Jenkins is everywhere. Open a newspaper, and he’ll be there. Another day, another publication, another…

  • Just a little respect

    Respect. It’s the new buzzword. It sent the Prime Minister to Swindon last week as Tony…