Author: Leigh Banks

Well, how did your off-spring do, A? New levels of despair, angst … and that job-for-life at a burger joint has just kicked them in the Big Macs? And they are still in their teens, pneumatically active, spotty, awkward and destined for a no-hours contract about as useful as a Coke Zero. No jobs, no… Continue reading A LEVELS: IF YOU GOT DIDDLY-SQUAT THEN A GRAND TOUR OF JEZZA’S VIEWS WILL GO ON FOR SMILES AND SMILES

A short post on social media has announced the death of Valerie James at the age of 93. Her family had, for their own reasons, kept a respectful public silence over her loss three months ago on May 8th., Coincidently, that was the day her late husband, Carry On star Sid James, was born way… Continue reading Last post for Sid’s ‘missus’, actress Valerie James

A girl aged five is being hailed as the world’s youngest author. Bella-Jay Dark, who lives Weymouth, Dorset, decided last year she was going to write a book. Bella-Jay’s story, called The Lost Cat, features a pet who goes on an adventure and learns important lessons. Parents chef Chelsie Syme, aged 27, and plasterer Myles… Continue reading The world’s youngest writers – Bella, 5, going for a book record as Abhi a full-blown author at 7

By Andrew John Teague, international parental alienation campaigner A note to myself everyday. Prepare for the worst… anything less is a godsend. Often I speak of how contact denial kills. Yes, trauma takes its toll. But its not only the trauma – its being able to understand the trauma. Not only have I been through… Continue reading BARBARIANS OF LOVE – WHY TRAGEDY LOOMS INSIDE THE FAMILY COURT DOORS

HOW A CHEAP GUITAR, A SPLASH OF BRUT AND SOME STOLEN ‘SHAPES’ CREATED THE KING Where were you when Elvis finally left this world behind? I was a music journalist manning the newsdesk of a tawdry little city newspaper in the UK when the ticker-tape started in the background. THE KING IS DEAD I was… Continue reading WHY ELVIS HAS NEVER LEFT THE BUILDING …

This isn’t a fantasy … now Rowling in death tweet fears over her sympathy for Rushdie JK Rowling has received a death threat following her reaction to the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie  in New York. Rowling, aged 57, sent screenshots to Twitter of a message from a user who said “don’t worry you are… Continue reading RUSHDIE HORROR: LET’S FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO WRITE!

The horrific stabbing of Salman Rushdie is a brazen brooding attack on the freedom of writers to investigate things that others hold in their hearts and souls. Just like lifestyle, religion, politics, doctrine and beliefs. All these things are the buzz in our blood. We are pack animals, afraid in the dark, who need these… Continue reading Why Salman Rushdie is a bloodied role model for freedom of expression

PLAY VID – INSIDE Ozzy Osbourne came out of the shadows of Parkinsons and major surgery and rocked his hometown. Ozzy, a little unsteady but determined, marked the end of the Commonwealth Games. He performed ‘Paranoid’ with Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Tommy Clufetos and bassist Adam Wakeman. The 73-year-old rocker recently underwent major surgery was… Continue reading THE DAY THE MAN IN BLACK CAME BACK

Now even they admit justice is failing alienated parents… Written by Andrew John Teague England and Wales head of the Justice division Sir Andrew McFarlane. States 20 per cent of cases shouldn’t be in the family courts. Sir Andrew has also spoken of the harm family courts cause to children due to long court hearings.… Continue reading ‘DON’T KEEP IT ALL IN THE FAMILY (COURTS)’ SAYS LAW BOSS

Archie Battersbee, the 12-year-old who had been at the centre of a legal battle between his parents and doctors, has died. His mother, Hollie Dance, said: “Such a beautiful little boy, and he fought right until the very end.” She said she was “the proudest mum in the world” as she spoke outside the Royal… Continue reading I’M SO PROUD TO BE ARCHIE’S MUM