Diary - finger of suspicion points to China an another hacking case Tuesday, 7 May, 2024 Hors de combat for a couple of days after a minor procedure today. In other news, the defence secretary told MPs that state - China? - involvement could not be ruled out in a hack of an Armed Forces' payroll system. A five-month-old baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor last week died in hospital. The Duke of Sussex arrived in the UK but would not see King Charles during his visit... Diary
Diary - the loss of a lovely lady 29th August 2017 A sad day. The lovely Toni Ives has died recently, and very quickly - within 24 hours. Thankfully, she was able to say goodbye to all her family. Today her... Diary
W2W - threat to free speech 26th August 2017 ONE of the cornerstones of our great democracy is free speech. But, today, offending anything or anyone all too often is followed by calls to resign or even... Articles
Diary - local enterprise partnerships 25th August 2017 I had a most interesting catch-up meeting with Gordon Page, the chairman of our Dorset LEP. He's based at Bournemouth University, which goes from strength to... Diary
W2W - Dunkirk spirit needed 4th August 2017 THE new movie Dunkirk is a must-see. An avid reader of military history myself, I was enthralled from beginning to end. As the credits rolled, there wasn’t a... Articles
Blog - migrant crisis intensifies 3rd August 2017 While the Mediterranean refugee crisis may have vanished from the front pages, the tide of human misery continues to wash up on Europe’s shores. Italy is now... Blog
Diary - chatting to the Rotarians 31st July 2017 A busy morning, working lunch and then across to Dorchester for one of my regular meetings with the able CEO of the Tri-Council, Matt Prosser. Armed with a... Diary
W2W - farewell to diesel and petrol cars 28th July 2017 HERE we go again. No more new petrol or diesel cars to be sold in the UK after 2040. It’s a big, bold statement and I trust not a kneejerk reaction to a High... Articles
Diary - a special couple 26th July 2017 Having helped with a very sad case involving the loss of a son, the parents had kindly asked to see me in order to thank me and my team for all that we had done... Diary
Diary - a couple back in their home 25th July 2017 A stint in the office first thing and then on to my motorcycle and across to see Roy and Noma Hooper at their cosy cottage near Wareham. Tragedy struck this... Diary