One of our problems derives from Mrs Thatcher's views. I recall her saying something like her preferring that the best minds from Oxford and Cambridge (I know, I know) should go into the City rather … (View Post)

I don't think either Mr 67 or myself are disputing that. What we are saying is that the sentence seems both out of proportion to the the offence and, worse, inappropriate. (View Post)

Morning All! Yes, and the judge seemed to throw the (verbal) book at him: "Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke described Richards' actions as a "flagrant disobedience of the court's directions".… (View Post)

All the reports I've seen say that some touching was involved and what was said, if reported correctly, didn't sound like a joke. And couldn't be construed as such. (View Post)

Cricket news: England Women, having beaten New Zealand Women quite handily, are into the semi-finals of the World Cup and will play South Africa Women. (View Post)