Author Archives: Dr Pete

Communication

I had a stalker on the walk home from work last night.  One of those blue and yellow police helicopters was taking the same route as me across the town.  It kept flying in little circles and I could see … Continue reading

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Shibboleth 2007

Sculptor Doris Salcedo has unveiled a hole at the Tate Modern – the latest installation in the art gallery’s Turbine Hall. The work, entitled Shibboleth 2007, runs the full 167 metres of the cavernous hall on London’s South Bank.  It … Continue reading

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Strictly on a Journey – Review

Why is everybody on a ‘journey’?  In ‘Strictly Not Dancing’ it’s only the first night and everyone will improve, they are on a ‘journey’.  In ‘I’m a B List Celebrity Hype Me Up Here’ everybody’s behaving like spoilt children, but … Continue reading

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Strictly come thieving

  Thieves have targeted the dressing room of the female stars of Strictly Come Dancing.  Dozens of necklaces, bracelets and earrings were taken in the daring raid.  “The haul must weigh about four or five kilos and have a street … Continue reading

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New Job for Mouriniho

Do you remember that little guy who used to stomp around his bunker waving his arms at his men?  You remember!  Tried to conquer Europe, had a bad relationship with the Russians?  No not Hitler!  Jose Mouriniho  – that’s the … Continue reading

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Blocked

People with low incomes on Tyneside are being offered the chance to buy an affordable flat-pack home. The timber-framed BoKlok structures, costing up to £150,000 will be built near Gateshead International Stadium. They will be available only to those earning … Continue reading

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