Bucks Free Press | Editor's Chair

I share misgivings over councillors' conduct

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:28:37 +0000

IN his recent despatch from the Editor's chair, Steve Cohen lamented the conduct of councillors at recent meetings and appealed for them “not to turn our council chamber into a panto theatre”.

Is this what Big Society is all about?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:39:23 +0000

I AM sure David Cameron does not read this humble column, so it probably won’t make much difference to the Prime Minister to learn I’m very annoyed with him.

Special: Tell us what you think about the latest shake-up at Wycombe Hospital

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:15:03 +0000

THE South Bucks Star and Bucks Free Press are asking readers what they think about plans for a major transfer of beds out of Wycombe Hospital.

Greening browns us off over the green belt

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:59:44 +0000

IT’S ironic that the Transport Secretary who is set to ruin part of our green belt with High Speed 2 is called Greening (as in Justine).

I win award for having the world's loudest sneeze

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:56:53 +0000

IF ever I was to run away and join the circus, there are several things I could claim as a speciality.

Well done to the Time Lord who has stood the test of time

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:23:03 +0000

I WAS delighted to watch our very own Doctor Who, Colin Baker, triumph in a TV cookery show at Christmas.

Oh yes it is! It’s a panto, these playground party spats

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:12:17 +0000

CAN I make a New Year’s plea for 2012 to the major political parties in Wycombe?

How I finally got over the fear of the eight-legged species

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:38:01 +0000

I BELIEVE this is the third time I’ve been featured on this very page, harping on about my spider phobia. But this time, dear readers, it’s different.

An uplifting and inspiring story for every youngster

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:09:17 +0000

MOST readers will know by now that Downley’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock was victorious in the X Factor – but believe it or not, my family also have history of winning TV talent shows.

Bucks In Time – a glimpse into our past

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:01:41 +0000

IN my deluded mind, I sounded like Jeremy Paxman when I went on air as a special guest on a radio show last week.

How about rebuilding the rail line to Bourne End?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:08:21 +0000

THOSE who read my rants against the A40 bus lane may assume I hate buses. No, not at all – it’s merely the lane that I loathe.

Good Samaritan ripped his trousers in my true-life ripping yarn

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:44:58 +0000

THIS may be the silliest true story you hear about my life, but I swear I haven’t made it up.

Bus lane creators should be ashamed

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:30:46 +0000

YES, I loathe the bus lane on the A40 in High Wycombe – but even I was shocked at the revelations last week that proved how risible the entire project has been.

Health and safety is no laughing matter

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:04:24 +0000

MAKING fun out of barmy health and safety rules has been a sport enjoyed by journalists over the last few years.

I was left speechless at a speech when the lurgy stole my voice

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:58:11 +0000

FOR some strange reason. I don’t mind giving talks in public. That’s probably because it’s the only time anyone ever listens to what I’m saying.

Mobile morons ruin my train of thought

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:49:37 +0100

I HAVE a groveling apology to make this week – to a posh cantankerous elderly lady I encountered on a train 14 years ago.

Our councillors and officers will survive Armageddon too

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:49:27 +0100

WHAT’S the difference between dinosaurs and our prehistoric local councils in Bucks?

‘Scrap the bus lane now’ say most readers

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:30:00 +0100

I’M still reeling with happy surprise at the mass backing for my call to ban the London Road bus lane in High Wycombe.

‘A40 bus lanes are far too short – and intermittent – to achieve anything’

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:16:26 +0100

In last week’s column, editor Steve Cohen attacked the bus lane on the A40 London Road. He criticised the way the lane stops and starts, branded it dangerous, called for it to be scrapped and labelled it a ‘carbuncle on the backside of High Wycombe’.

Bus lane – or a set of hazards in the name of green transport?

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:48:33 +0100

OKAY, I am going to give it one more try and then forever hold my peace.