Story of our race with the Nicker Hacker Man… A few days ago Andrea rang me on my mobile by accident … a bit of handbag dialling, so to speak. I was sitting opposite her in the blustery sun at Poprad’s railway hotel, the Europa, with the sound of intercity trains rattling by. My phone… Continue reading Listen to the voice of a phone hacker – inside!

All our lives matter, say Rodney and Leigh – except if you are a complete banker #postcard #rodneyhearth #leighgbanks #airtv #blm #hsbc #riots

How the killing of George has brought down the totems of slavery and raised millions for anarchy The asphyxiation of George Floyd in Minneapolis by a policeman, has set off a new ‘war’ for racial equality. It has also created anarchy, street battles – and fund-raising worth millions. The killing of George and the following… Continue reading Is this the man who will change the world?

It’s out! It’s not rough and it’s not rowdy! It’s sad and funny and reflective … Nick Cave talks of ‘sitting in the kitchen and listening to new Dylan song …’ Have you heard Bob’s new album? It is stunning! Here (from the archives) Nick talks about his first hearing of Murder Most Foul…. In… Continue reading HEAR FIVE TRACKS INSIDE!

BY GUEST WRITER ANDREW JOHN TEAGUE There are many things the first six months of 2020  have exposed: 1. Children’s mental health and awareness is affected by Covid-19 2. Lock-down is affecting family life in general 3. Such a small bug can bring most of the world to its knees. 4. Domestic violence is up because… Continue reading 2020 – how this virus could give us all a clear vision about the future for children in pain

The Manchester boy who never came home … brother Allen Bennett talks openly again. On June 16th 1964, four days after his twelfth birthday, Keith was going to spend the night at our gran’s house, my mother was going to bingo and she walked with Keith to the zebra crossing at busy Stockport road. Once… Continue reading The boy who never came home

Dylan, who often portrays some of the most macho characters in modern music, has revealed how his own songs reduced him to tears on Broadway. Conor McPherson’s musical, Girl from the North Country, has always received praise for its off-beat choice of Dylan’s songs – including Slow Train, Is Your Love in Vain? and Sweetheart… Continue reading Tell-tale signs as tough guy Bob admits to tears of pride on Broadway

The blog that loves Dylan … As predicted Dylan’s new album is to be released on 19th June. Dylan’s grand sweep of our history is keeping on keeping on with the art work for his new album cover. The photograph on the cover of Rough and Rowdy Ways, was taken more than half a century ago… Continue reading A date with his royal bob-ness

Deadly price of fighting the family courts and your ex to spend time with your child… Sadly, for the last four years myself and many others have been in the dismal position of witnessing parents in trauma. We spend much of our time helping these poor, unfortunate parents, grandparents and other family members survive the… Continue reading KILLER FAMILY COURTS