Wormholt and White City This ward in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham returns three councillors and had a population in 2018 of 13,385 – the third largest in the borough.
The Afghanistan File Hugh Leach inspired me to travel. I followed in his footsteps to Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan.
The Standing Council of The Baronetage My brother, in addition to being a Baron in the Peerage of Ireland, is an Irish Baronet – the 14th since the title was created in 1688.
Brown Hart Gardens I have often walked past this building, on the west side of Duke Street in Mayfair, and wondered what’s it all about?
The Pearl is the Oyster’s Autobiography When I had crevettes recently I mentioned they used to be called Dublin Bay prawns. Actually I was wrong. Langoustine are called Dublin Bay prawns.
A Perfect Storm? “A perfect storm is an unusual combination of events or things that produce an unusually bad or powerful result.” (Collins Dictionary)
Democratic Deficit I worked in the City for 39 years and made more than a few pitches to potential clients but this is the most important one I have ever made.
Palmy Days I seldom trade but when I do feel I should inform you, lest you are left holding shares in a company that wags its tail and barks.
Boris is Daz R: “How are you feeling?” Me: “A bit ropey”. We had this exchange over the breakfast table for the last two mornings. I’d had two lunches.