Rapscallion Magazine Book Review: from Edwardian England to the devastation of war and a sniper’s bullet – Joanna Quinn’s The Whalebone Theatre is an epic family saga
The Whalebone Theatre, by Joanna Quinn. Review. An upper-class family bohemian fantasy or a snapshot of early 20th century live…
My take on the general election on July 4th and the candidates standing in Wells and the Mendip Hills (Axbridge’s constituency) and who will be our next MP
Since the age of 18 when I wrote an account of the 1974 General Elections as a sixth former at…
Axbridge News: will plans for Cheddar Reservoir 2 be kicked into the long grass because of the election?
By Harry Mottram: As a regular visitor to Cheddar Reservoir and as someone who has charted its history I am…
Axbridge News: A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder set to be screened on BBC3 on 1st July – with Axbridge as the dramatic backdrop to the teen whodunnit drama
By Harry Mottram: Five years ago, a schoolgirl was murdered by her boyfriend. Case closed. Or is it? The dark and…
Bath Voice News: Now there are NINE! More candidates seek to be Bath’s next MP on July 4 after the final deadline to register to stand passes
JUNE 10, 2024 General Election News. By Harry Mottram. As the United Kingdom is set to head to the polls on…
Axbridge Election News: and now there are SEVEN as mystery independent candidate joins the contest to replace outgoing James Heappey MP
By Harry Mottram: There have been last minute scrambles up and down the country as political parties complete their nomination…
Bath Voice Election News: Independent Bath Councillor Colin Blackburn throws his hat into the ring as now SEVEN go head to head to be the city’s next Member of Parliament on July 4th (including comedy candidate Bill Blockhead)
By Harry Mottram: An independent on Independence Day is how it could be billed as Independent Councillor Colin Blackburn (pictured) for…
Personal News from Harry: my first (very careful and gentle) cycle ride since the accident on May 4th avoiding any lumps, bumps and pot holes
It was good to be back in the saddle on my new bicycle – Saxon Warrior V – for a…
Axbridge News: full run down of the candidates standing in our area – the Wells and Mendip Hills constituency
By Harry Mottram: If you live in Axbridge and district and are registered to vote in the Wells and Mendip…
Axbridge News: the Conservatives choose their candidate to stand in the Wells and Mendip Hills constituency with six candidates in the battle to replace James Heappey
By Harry Mottram: With the cut off date just three days away to announce candidates for the General Election on…