Domestic abuse and violence are part of a range of tactics, predominantly perpetrated by men, to keep women under control. Many of the methods of abuse do not involve any form of […]
NHS in Derby ‘Requires Improvement’ – what are the issues?
The NHS seems to be in a constant state of change, and over the next few years it will be transformed. Whether that is actually beneficial to the patient is difficult to […]
Jeremy Corbyn “supports” Derby Teaching Assistants
Jeremy Corbyn was in Derby today as part of his national tour to promote his leadership campaign. His 45 minute speech reinforced his well-understood philosophical position on a wide variety of issues […]
Banwait’s cynical complaints against fellow Councillors falls flat.
The Full Council meeting on July 1st 2016 discussed the conclusions from the Grant Thornton report issued in late June; it strongly implicated 4 Labour Councillors. The Conservative group in the Council […]
Cllr Paul Pegg found guilty by Legal Officer of breach of conduct and lying to constituents.
On 19 April 2016 I reported that, the then Mayor of Derby, Cllr Paul Pegg had used the mayoral office to misrepresent his diary for the evening of 18 April 2016 in […]
Chaotic lifestyle of a vulnerable sex-worker, a future with her son, and the threat of cancer.
I was born in 78. I lived with my Mum – I can’t remember living with my Dad. She had a bloke who she met – she had another kid with him. […]