Category Archives: Blog

I visited Brazil as a backpacker in 1993, after leaving university. It did me a lot of good, because it enabled me to become a journalist, having met someone from AP and the BBC while over there, which led me … Continue reading →

Husband and wife plumbing team win Best New Business in Herts FSB Awards A ST ALBANS-based husband and wife team, On Tap Plumbers, has scooped Best New Business in this month’s Hertfordshire FSB Awards and taken second place in St … Continue reading →

A “playful tiff” – should domestic ‘violence’  – or abuse – ever be a subject of a police caution? Some thanks are owed to Charles Saatchi for his recent stupid behaviour. At least his actions have resulted in some worthy media … Continue reading →

When wood does good in DIY – recyclers offer enthusiasts range of materials at affordable prices WITH the summer finally here, Do It Yourself enthusiasts could source materials for their projects at competitive prices by using reclaimed wood. St Albans … Continue reading →

According to the National College of Teaching and Leadership’s professional conduct panel, Geoffrey Bettley’s stash of child abuse images “Did not show a “deep-seated attitude which leads to harmful behaviour.” So officials have apparently learnt nothing from the recent abhorrent crimes committed … Continue reading →

Sorry Rebecca, you knew it wasn’t great. Pleading not guilty wastes taxpayers’ time and money. If you were a good journalist you would never be in this position. http://news.sky.com/story/1099699/hacking-rebekah-brooks-pleads-not-guilty

James Caan – former ‘star’ of Dragon’s Den speaks out about parents letting their kids do all the work when getting into employment in tough economic times However: Please see post below. Is this supportive, coming from a self-made millionaire who … Continue reading →

Journalists aren’t going to write a story solely about your company and how awesome it is – they’re not into writing adverts. Here are some tips on what you could do to get a bit publicity yourself:   Trends and … Continue reading →

As a parent I have just watched harrowing footage of school children emerging from the flattened building in Moore, Oklahoma. My husband is originally from Kansas and tells me that when he was at school they had ‘drills’ whereby the … Continue reading →

A great headline in a story or email pitch could make the difference between the media reading your news – or not. Here are some v quick tips: Make it short and snappy – get to the point of what you are … Continue reading →