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  The value of a name

The value of a name

There is definitely some festive cheer to be had if you are lucky enough to live on a road, street, close or avenue that contains a highly desirable festive name. For, according to the latest research published this... read more »

  Oh, what a night…

Oh, what a night...

'Twas a few nights before Christmas. All through the house, not a creature was stirring – apart from some of the country's political elite who were downing a dram of the Famous Grouse.   Yes, that's right, whilst the... read more »

  Oh là là. This car’s special

Oh là là. This car's special

The V60 gets better – and that's why I am writing a second review of this ace motor. In my opinion, no other estate car is as handsome as this. And in Polestar Engineered guise, the Volvo... read more »

  The greatest story rarely told

The greatest story rarely told

I am sure many of us will be sitting down to watch one, two or more of the many iconic festive films that broadcasters will be offering up during the Christmas period. The likes of It’s A Wonderful... read more »

  Ho, no: Santa crisis looms

Ho, no: Santa crisis looms

Forget your festive worries about finding a Turkey or getting the present the kids desperately want that is in short supply, for an even bigger crisis could be about to hit our shores – there may not be enough Santas to go around this... read more »

  I’ve hit the bullseye

I've hit the bullseye

What does a boy do in-between football and dinner for a few minutes on a cold Saturday evening? That's right, if you are of a certain age, you find yourself sitting in front of the telly watching... read more »

  The odds are against you

The odds are against you

If you are anything like me, your mind and faith are funny old things – working in ways you cannot control. Take last night, for instance.I had enjoyed an animated conversation with a good friend of mine, whose... read more »

  Blood boils at bland Bond

Blood boils at bland Bond

  I've been a James Bond fan for more than 60 years. Until now! As a 20-year-old, I had every first edition of the Bond books and was the proud possessor of a signed letter from the author, Ian... read more »

  Ghoul survivor, 2021-style…

Ghoul survivor, 2021-style...

It's been 37 long years since Ghostbusters first hit the silver screen – and a couple of bodged sequels have done nothing to affect the hope among movie-goers that one day a worthy stablemate of the original... read more »

  Race row’s double standards

Race row's double standards

I have to confess to being astonished by the double standards that appear to exist in the deepening 'racism in cricket' crisis engulfing our nation – particularly in relation to the BBC. For several days, I, like everyone... read more »