Ken Clarke’s recent comments in relation to prisons has caused a stir. My view is very clear; there are some crimes that require a prison sentence (to protect the public and punish the... Read more
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Unfortunately, recently published Home Office figures reinforced the experience of my friend reported here last weekend; http://www.amjcomms.com/2009/08/29/repeat-burglary/. The figures showed a huge... Read more
One of my friends who lives in Halton was burgled this week. I don’t know who was responsible but from my recent meetings with Cheshire Police it is clear they have a good idea who is the... Read more
Following the release of Ronnie Biggs on “compassionate grounds” we are faced with another shocking case; this time the convicted Lockerbie bomber. Mr al-Megrahi was convicted under Scottish law... Read more
I am appalled by Jack Straw’s decision to release Ronnie Biggs on compassionate grounds. Given he has never showed any remorse for his crime; added to his original offence by escaping from... Read more
Farnworth Councillors, Peter Murray, Phil Drakeley and Phil Balmer, and I have sent the following letter to the local newspapers in Halton: “We are disgusted at the recent vandalism at Farnworth... Read more
On Friday evening, I went out on patrol with members of the Neighbourhood Policing Unit (NPU) in Widnes. I was able to see for myself the challenges faced on the front line, especially with... Read more
On Friday, I met with senior officers at Cheshire Police to talk about a range of policing issues and priorities within Halton. It was an excellent meeting which further emphasised to me the huge... Read more
I am struck by the number of people saying “politicians are spending too much time talking about Damien Green- how does this affect me?”. I believe it is absolutely vital for the... Read more
I have been writing a blog since the summer of 2008. I use it to share my experiences and views on mental health – I had a breakdown in 2014/15 and live with depression and anxiety – and work life balance.
I am passionate about working on my wellbeing and helping others to achieve and maintain the right work life balance and wellbeing approaches for them. My blog – along with my Twitter feed – comes with one health warning – if you read it you may have to hear about some of my other passions – my family, golf, Liverpool FC, communications, the Boston Red Sox, politics, the West Wing, and horse racing!
This blog was previously hosted on Blogspot and now sits here. I am proud to work at Liverpool John Moores University, where I am the Head of Communications. All the views expressed here are mine.