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. All the views expressed here are mine.