What to talk about today? Riots, the economy, or exam results?

Take a deep breath and find another way!

What a day today, the rain in Swindon hasn't stopped for a minute and it's been a momentous day for many young people awaiting A level results. Five minutes ago that was me. Turning up at my school as early as possible. But I wasn't one … [Read more...]

WHAT ABOUT THE RIOTS?

Police worry about some children who are out of control

Watching the news tonight and I listened to the mum of 13-year-old boy justifying why her son went to the riots with a hammer strapped to his leg. He wasn't rioting, but he was there. The hammer was for his own protection. She was lamenting the … [Read more...]

WHAT ABOUT THE RIOTS?

Have you seen the mob mentality close up?

I'm listening to Question Time talking about riots as I'm writing this. Here in Swindon, for three evenings in a row there has been rumour and counter-rumour about trouble in the town centre. To my knowledge, nothing's happened.   Shops … [Read more...]