I recently read in the newspaper about my local councillor, Ivan Bell's hearing involving allegations that he breached the council code of conduct from the council constitution by treating a female officer of the council with a lack of respect.

I'm unwilling to listen to other people's rumours about the incident, therefore I intend to go to the councillors hearing tomorrow, and cover the hearing as an independant news source.

Beware the flying goose… - One of the things that’s difficult for me about living in Germany is the total absence of spicy food. German cuisine is bland. The best they can think of to spice it up seems to be mustard or possibly a dab of horseradish. As someone who likes curries and chilli dishes this just doesn’t challenge the taste-buds enough.
While my Aunt, laments the lack of spicy food in Germany, I can report on my latest curry. As mentioned here I went for a curry last night (Friday) with a load of my sailing friends at The Bulls Head in Old Glossop.

The Bull is unique in being a typically English Pub, friendly and atmospheric, and having an excellent Indian Resturant attached. One the other main advantages for me being that, of course, it is in the close proximity of my home.