This is the first Word of the Week under a Labour government and it’s fitting perhaps that the new regime coincides with a sudden proliferation of ants in my life. (Hands up if you thought [...]
We love the seasons in this country, don’t we? The winter snow, the spring showers, the summer showers and the autumn showers. It’s this variety that keeps us fresh and interesting.
The start of a new year is always a good time for campaigning, so while you’re feeling post-Christmas bluesy and susceptible to any idea that might just blow a hole in the clouds, I’d [...]
This Christmas, as you’re filling your trolley with bounteous joy, spare a thought for those forgotten words that are not having such a happy time right now.
If you want an example of how brilliant the worldwide web is at spreading false information, try Googling the saying ‘Pinch, punch, first day of the month’. Ignoring the long [...]