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One of the first posts on this blog, nearly a year ago, was about Footballers Wives, specifically comparing its ludicrousness to Sunset Beach. With the return of the fourth series, the similarities continue. Specifically, Tanya Turner has swapped babies with her nemesis Amber, a plot lifted straight out of SB, in which Caitlin's son - Troy, [...]

One of my sons is quite miffed that he and his wife have not featured in my blog so far - so here they are, dancing at their wedding. Duncan manages a band called Small Town Mentality. They are just about to launch their debut album - so they'll be pleased for a plug. Duncan also sings, mainly his own songs, with his own band The Vapour Trails, and you can catch them from time to time at The Bedford in Balham.

Surgery followed by a day in the office - dealing with real people and real -problems to be interrupted by a call from the Romsey Advertiser. My Tory opponent has put out some press release accusing me of all sorts of evils (it will be slaughter of the newborn next week) and "challenging" me to a publi debate "on the issues" There will be loads of opportunities for this during the election but

Anyone heard Analysis tonight? A prog about political blogging with a number of bloggers featured.

Had a session with an image consultant on Tuesday (well it was free!) as it is always useful to have an excuse (especially a political one) to shop... Dee had bought along a lot of pictures and cheerily commented "Anything is possible - take a look at these pics" "Gosh - he's quite dishy" says I and recoiled with horror as I realised that I was looking at a picture of a Michael Howard with no

It looks like we will be able to reinstate the Senior Citizens concessionary fares scheme for over 60s before the government scheme comes into action. There is a formal consultation period of 56 days which delays any change. However, following discussions earlier today it looks like people over 60 in Birmingham will have free travel on bus and train in the near future (before the government's

Today's Guardian reports that the Tories have asked the media not to call them 'Tories'. The party's head of broadcasting, Michael Salter, has written to television channels urging them to refrain from using the label in their election coverage, at least in their first reference to the party. "Just a quick thought," he wrote, "in the run-up to the general election is there any way people could

If you are, you're in good company. Brian Eno has started a website with an open letter giving his cogent arguments as to why Lib Dems deserve your vote this time - even if you have never supported us before. He has also started a list of celebrities who are pledging their support to the Lib Dems in 2005. It's well worth a visit.

We had a final election planning meeting on Tuesday evening and I took the last of the election leaflets to the printers in Cheddar this morning. So we're all set if, as expected, Mr Blair calls the election next week. And if he doesn't - we'll be more prepared than ever! It really is a total nonsense that all the power to determine the date of the election is in the hands of the Prime Minister.

The Western Mail this morning finally caught up with the rest of us with the revelation that the camera phone is revolutionising the art of stalking celebrities. In a piece that talked about Welsh Rugby hero Gavin Henson, which does not appear to be on-line, they waxed lyrically about "phone-carrying members of the public moonlighting as paparazzi photographers."What, with the growth of internet, blogs, and now camera phones, newspapers will soon be obsolete!

The linked article also has .wav files of the talk Howard Flight gave on 23rd March 2005. It was the original "timesonline" quote. I have arranged for the .wav files to be transcribed and the transcription follows. The big question for the Tories is whether it appears on reading the full text that Howard Flight is actually implying the Conservatives will cut more spending than the £35 Billion

Last night, second series confirmed. This morning, Eccleston quits Doctor Who. The fact that the Beeb are openly talking about David Tennant replacing him suggests that they've known for some time that Chris might not come back (although there's talk of him possibly being in the Christmas special). If he is cast, it will please friends of [...]