Opinion

Every local councillor, no matter where they serve, will know that making any significant change to bin collection regimes is a risky business

At this time of year, as we wonder what the New Year will bring, I am reminded of some words from another Christmas message

January can be a tricky month at the best of times. The days are short and dark. It's cold. It's a long time until the next fun celebrations

Grassroots sports facilities are so important for local communities. They bring people together, which in turn lead to an overall healthier population

It's that time of the year where you can't move for adverts and advice on New Year health kicks. All very commendable.

I always look forward to the New Year, I like the feeling of new-ness, of twelve whole months ahead, a blank canvas.

My dad always moans about the amount of effort people put into one day. Two observations here; it's not people, it's women, and it's not just one day.

THE point of advertising jingles is to stick in your head. And the best ones do for a lot longer than the products themselves.

Love came to us at Christmas as a tiny, vulnerable scrap of a baby in an occupied land, under political and economic pressure

Thanks to years of the Tories refusing to give NHS workers pay rises in line with inflation, coupled with Brexit, we face a scary winter.