First time in ages, I see a very bright light, regarding my Brummie accent, often seen as someone dumb, ignorant or untrustworthy by too many celebs and comedians.
Here's the results of a study by academics on peoples perceptions of regional accents, as reported in The Independent. bit.ly/42n00Rs

Never a truer word spoken, or in this case written. We must ensure that pallative care remains higher on the overall agenda of Government.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

This is thieving water from my grand-children and great grand-children, by foreign entities for profit which is immoral.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

End of life options and particularly now, when there is a Bill before Parliament is very emotive. However reading Gordon Brown's views does bring with it some serious considerations that do need examining beforehand and fully costed, before any Bill becomes law.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

In inner-city areas, flower meadows can compensate insects for the lack of large natural meadows that are usually found in the countryside.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Really worried about the rough sleepers in Brum city centre tonight, particularly Sean who I spoke to this evening.

Some are going to die in this cold.

That should not happen in a civilised country.

So the president-elect has chosen a relative unknown in education circles as the next education secretary, what does this say about dumbing down what I believe is probably one of the most important roles any adult can do for young people.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...

This is long overdue, ask anyone who has worked in local government. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

I ditched Twitter after the way the owner (I can't even mention his name without feeling bile in my stomach), treated employees and users. I sincerley hope I've found a more liberal alternative to express views, opinions and hear from others with similar outlook on what's happening in society today.