Get rid of church bigots or don't claim to represent the country

I am saddened by the news that the General Synod has failed, by a tiny number, to allow the ordination of women as Bishops.

I am not a regular church goer, more of the christening, marriages and burials variety,... [more]

By Ashley Tiffen
Published: November 22, 2012

Walk away before town hall becomes a white elephant

I read with some amusement the ramblings of Workington councillor Hilary Harrington who was complaining about the cost of renting or buying Workington Town Hall.

She is clearly aggrieved that Cockermouth Town Council bought their town hall from Allerdale for £5 whereas the cost of Workington Town Council buying the town hall will... [more]

By Ashley Tiffen
Published: November 6, 2012