Author: David Parkin

I ALWAYS knew I was destined for great things. And this week I became a Mayor. OK, it was only […]

LAWYERS are often portrayed as being dull, boring and risk averse. I’m lucky that none of the ones I know […]

DO you know which word was picked as the word of the year for 2022? ‘Permacrisis’. Yes, according to Collins […]

IT’S a small world. The reality of that struck home several times following last week’s blog. I mentioned that on […]

NOW here’s a funny thing. I went to Scarborough the other day. No, that’s not the funny bit. What’s funny […]

AS challenges go, it is likely to be slightly harder than completing a leisurely round of golf. Golfing pals David […]

“I FELT I had to do this because shouting at the telly every night didn’t seem to work.” That’s how […]

FAREWELL then, Lord Bob Kerslake. The career civil servant, who has died of cancer aged just 68, held roles including […]

I’M a snob. I’ve always suspected it, but got full confirmation last week. We had spent a lovely few days on […]

WHILE the rest of the country basked in sunshine, I went to Bridlington for the cloud last week. This corner […]