Sir Terry Wogan’s received wide support after threatening to resign from Eurovision, but I’m not so convinced. Okay the East European countries appear to vote as a bloc, but Russia’s winning entry was produced by Timbaland and you don’t get much more credible than that. If I try really hard to get over Continue reading
With Manchester United in Moscow for some football final or other it’s inevitable that the city’s pubs are overflowing. Here in Exchange Square, Manchester’s living room (some people pause here to watch Eastenders) the big screen is blank at the request of a lazy police force after far fewer than one in a Continue reading
‘It is pretty clear from the article that The Telegraph have made this up. They must be a bit desperate for copy.’ – John Leech MP (by email) Leading blogger Cllr Bob Piper was left unsurprised at the news that the Lib Dems would support a minority Tory government should the next election Continue reading
Manchester United fans are to pay the price for the Glasgow Rangers riot, which took place here in Piccadilly Gardens not two days ago. The Champions League final will not shown in the city and there will be no victory parade should they win. That there was trouble is disappointing and that a Continue reading
Ex-punk Loyd Grossman certainly makes a superior pasta sauce. It may cost a few pennies more, but it’s worth it. (The Co-operative’s Truly Irresistable offers a contrast and is pretty good too.) And stand out product in the range is the Tomato & Red Wine. Seeing it promoted as a seasonal, has tempted Continue reading
