Parents of torture boys should be held to account

Posted by on Jan 22, 2010 in News | 25 comments It’s pot luck for a child whether it is born into a loving and supportive home or one where violence and fear prevails. Pity the child if it is the latter. Hearing about the cruel and sadistic violence inflicted by two brothers when aged only 10 and 11 against a 9 and 11-year-old because they were bored has been truly shocking.  One of the helpless victims was only moments from death when...
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A question about telephone election canvassing

Posted by on Jan 22, 2010 in 2010 general election | 9 comments Thousands of people, myself included, have opted not to receive cold calls from double glazing salesmen by registering with the Telephone Preference Service. However, I wonder how many householders realise that by doing this, it also means they cannot be called by political parties. In the run-up to an election, and with all to fight for in marginal seats, there are hundreds of telephone...
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