Why Danny Cipriani is not in the England World Cup squad

The awe with which the London rugby union press regards Danny Cipriani  has long puzzled me . Today's example comes from Richard William...

Nottinghamshire cricket star found asleep in car

BBC News wins Headline of the Day.

Two facts about Susan Shaw

View image | gettyimages.com 1. She was christened 'Patsy Sloots'. 2. She is the grandmother of the former England rugby internatio...

Child immunization rates

A recent U.S. CDC report shows that Maine’s vaccination rates for 19-35-month-olds are the best in the nation.  These results are a cause fo...

Tesco abandons its plans for a Market Harborough superstore

I hope it does not go ahead. I wrote that in September 2013 when news broke that Tesco was planning a large out-of-town store in Market Har...

Six of the Best 534

William Wallace (Are you sure about this? Ed. ) Laura McInerney  overhears someone learning to be homeless. "We need to pitch our appea...

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Carol Vorderman reveals she is 'covered in burns' after she fell off her treadmill while running naked

Headline of the Day goes to the Independent .

Alistair Darling: From the International Marxist Group to the Lords

View image | gettyimages.com Alastair Darling was given a peerage today, so it is time to remember how far this particular Lord has come. T...