Public libraries: the final cut?

Camden Council have apologised to a self-employed dress-maker for not lending her a pair of scissors: Lorna Watts, 26, a self-employed dressmaker, was turned down at Holborn Library in central London. She said: “It’s ridiculous – public libraries are supposed to be supportive of small businesses.” A spokeswoman for Camden Council, which runs the library,… Continue reading Public libraries: the final cut?

The BBC, Jo Swinson, and a bloody great big stone wall

To recap, readers may recall that, two months ago (it really was that long), I got my knickers in a twist over an article in the Telegraph about Jo Swinson MP and her expenses. I – and others – complained to the Telegraph – as well as the Guardian and the BBC. We got a… Continue reading The BBC, Jo Swinson, and a bloody great big stone wall

The Tribulations of Torchwood (SPOILERS!)

Unlike some, I’m neither a Torchwood hater or a “Rusty” hater (the habit of calling Russell Tiberius Davies “Rusty” is the Whovian equivalent of referring to a certain political party as “ZaNuLiebore”). The first season of Torchwood completely failed to live up to its potential, to be sure, but it had its moments and season… Continue reading The Tribulations of Torchwood (SPOILERS!)