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Achieving Greatness is a Thing of the Past

All we were promised for the future… and what have we actually achieved in the last forty years? Are you one of the disappointed generation?

Internet marketing scams

Every new technology attracts scammers and fraudsters – it’s been happening since the dawn of time. The internet is no different of course. Not a week (or indeed a day, usually) goes by without someone calling me claining they’re in… Continue Reading →

Brighton & Hove Parking – criminal racket in disguise

In a week when my car was unceremoniously seriously injured by a motorist (thanks, Mr Farmer) who blamed me (the oncoming traffic) after he thought it’d be ok to execute a right turn across the carriageway from a stationary, parked… Continue Reading →

People, Politics and The State of Britain

People are always bemoaning the state of the country. They always have been, for as long as I can remember. “It’s not like it used to be, is it?” they say. They’re right of course, and perhaps it’s also right… Continue Reading →

One Hour’s Parking for the Price of Two

This unadvertised special offer from Brighton & Hove City Council occurred on… yes you guessed it, April 1st. So how many others received PCNs (Penalty Charge Notices) erroneously? How much has it all cost to sort out? Just to explain,… Continue Reading →

Monarch Airlines: smashed luggage, customer care vacuum & derisory compensation

When an airline destroys your suitcase on your outbound flight, you’d like to expect that they’d be not only apologetic but also perhaps actively help you find a replacement for the journey home. Alas in Monarch’s case they failed on… Continue Reading →

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