Off to Leicester today

Posted by on Jul 4, 2007 in Uncategorized | 16 comments David and I are off to Leicester University today and I am very much enjoying venturing into this totally unknown territory and trawling the campuses. I  missed out on university as I was fortunate to have a job offered on a local rag as a cub reporter straight from school. That doesn’t happen much these days. Looking back, I wish I had gone. Thanks to everyone for the really...
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Today’s wonderful news – Alan Johnston is freed

Posted by on Jul 4, 2007 in Uncategorized | 9 comments I woke up to the most wonderful news today that Alan Johnston has been freed after nearly four terrifying months in captivity. It seems ironic that he is released at a time when the UK is on a critical security alert fearing an imminent terrorist attack. At this time, let’s not forget other political prisoners around the world who don’t have the same powerful contacts and...
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The missing – Derek Burns

Posted by on Jul 4, 2007 in updates | 0 comments Derek Burns has been missing since 10 March 1989 when he was 20. He left his home in West Calder, Scotland saying he was going to meet friends for a drink but did not return. It was later discovered that Derek had gone to Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, to see his girlfriend. He has not been heard from him since. His family are very concerned for Derek and they long to know that he is safe and...
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