Kiwiblog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Rodney’s announcements speaks for itself. In full: I have asked you here today because I want to apologise. I want to apologise to the public. I want to apologise to my colleagues and to my supporters. But most importantly I want to apologise to the people of Epsom. I promised the people of Epsom I would make [...]
The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
... – that must be available on free-to-air television in either highlights or live form. The Epsom Derby and the rugby league cup final are expected to be dropped from the list, which could reduce their chances of attracting sponsorship and maintaining their visibility beyond core fans. Governing bodies are preparing to go on the attack, arguing the new rules will severely damage their...
Times Online (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
It all started so well. Back in precredit-crunch 2006, my boyfriend, Andrew, and I eagerly bought a two-bedroom flat in leafy Epsom, Surrey, for £220,000. Smug to be first-time buyers while only in our twenties, and desperate to escape awful landlords, we were too happy to be ascending the first rung of the property ladder really to consider what we were buying... and how we were buying...
New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Talk about Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Our own Rodney Hide, the Don Quixote of politics, the perk buster, the hard-working MP for Epsom, has become just another venal hypocrite. Like Mr Hyde, he has shown the free and fleshy nasty side...
Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
... - will be ditched completely. Among other likely recommendations, the rugby league final and the Epsom Derby will be dropped from the protected group in a move likely to anger their relative governing bodies due to a potentially reduced profile. One of the biggest rows could surround the Ashes cricket tournament, which could be to the list in time for the next home tournament in 2013. However,...
BBC News (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
A health trust will unveil six options for the redevelopment of Epsom Hospital after uncertainty about its future.
New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Nzherald.co.nz hit the suburban streets of Rodney Hide's Epsom electorate today to gage reaction to recent controversies surrounding the Minister.Hide has been criticised for taking his partner on a tax-payer funded $50,000 trip...
Heavenly Worldliness (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... What a tonic fellowship is. Then after returning home I headed off in the car again down to Epsom Playhouse where I saw the inimitable Focus. This was again one of these Classic Rock packages. Instead of the Groundhogs we started with the Strawbs this time. I liked the acoustic guitars but the singing didn't do too much for me. Loved "Lay Down" at the end though. Then we had (Martin...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... without a chance. "But Santa Anita is not a very difficult track. If you can ride around Epsom or Beverley, I think you can cope with this. Midday has got a really good chance, she's a very laid-back horse and she's taken the travelling very well. I'm really looking forward to it, and winning would top off a fantastic year." Queally will also ride Cecil's Twice Over, the Newmarket...
New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday
... as a minister. He was not so proud of his recent behaviour.There was a special message for his Epsom constituents."I promised I would make them proud of me as their MP. I have let them down. I have made mistakes, I have shown poor judgment. For that I am sorry."He had initially thought he could justify putting Ms Crome's costs on the taxpayer's tab for his business trip to Britain, where...
New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday
... all just makes New Zealanders look like absolute small minded wallies. I am registered to vote in Epsom, and have never voted for ACT. But this is a beat up. Hide is following the rules, taking advantage of a perk Ministers get."And AndyB in Auckland thinks the apology is enough. "Apology accepted - glad you finally realised that what you were doing was under the shameful principles of the...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
... cost of the other trip on Monday. Apologizing to his voters in the wealthy Auckland suburb of Epsom, Hide said, "I have let them down. I have made mistakes."Hide vowed to cut long-standing air-fare subsidies to politicians when he was first elected to parliament in 1997, saying, "Why should members of parliament swan off all over the world on holiday, having their travel heavily subsidized...
Probably Due To Network Congestion (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
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The Blackheath Bugle (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Fireworks being prepared on Blackheath – photo by twitter user niponravel Interesting piece by Transpontine on E. Nesbit (author of The Railway Children ), who spent some time living in Blackheath. Yet again I won’t seeing Blackheath’s fireworks. I’ve never seen them, as BugleDad’s birthday is this time of year. If anyone can think of a convincing argument for Blackheath’s fireworks over Epsom...
Home Remedies - Natural Remedies (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... The oatmeal or baking soda helps to relieve the itching sensation. You could also make a paste of Epsom salts or baking soda and apply it to the affected area to help soothe the itching sensation.Calamine lotion or a lotion containing alcohol and zinc acetate would be helpful to dry out the blisters and speed up the healing process. Remember not to cover your self up. Leave your skin open...
