Rutland and Stamford Mercury - Columnists Feed

A Senior Moment: I had a chuckle meeting these gents

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:27:30 GMT

There’s many an anecdote doing the rounds about the dubious joys of growing old – most of which have been done to death over the years.

A Senior Moment: The times they are a-changing

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:26:19 GMT

Why on earth do they do it? I’m not talking porky pies from the politicians, or the gloom and doom merchants who talk up our woes and play down every scrap of good news about our economic recovery - albeit miniscule.

Digital Rutland will improve broadband

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:54 GMT

Rutland County Council’s deputy leader Terry King (Con) talks about the benefits the Digital Rutland campaign will bring to the county.

A Senior Moment: Unpleasant to see such vitriol greet passing of the Iron Lady

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:39:03 GMT

Seldom if ever, a week goes by without good news appearing in the pages of this newspaper – stories about acts of kindness and consideration for others, stories of personal achievements, good deeds, sacrifices, selflessness, stories of triumph over adversity and human endeavour above and beyond the call of duty.

A Senior Moment: The president takes a pay cut... but will anyone follow?

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:32:22 GMT

Have we finally seen the last of it I ask myself, or will it keep coming back like the song – or more appropriately, a cracked record? No, not the politico’s penchant for broken promises – that’ll never change I fear.