The Dark Knight

Ever since I was a little kid I have been a Batman fan - the thriller and suspense is enough to capture anyone's imagination.

So, seeing the new Batman film last night - The Dark Knight - was a must!

As would be expected the Odeon cinema was packed with many Batman fans and others wanting to honour Heath Ledger in his last film.

I have to confess Ledger was not an actor I had really come across in the past and it's only since his prematuture death that I have become familier with his work.

I would certainly recommend this film to everyone and anyone. It has you on the edge of your seat the whole way through - the graphics are amazing and the all-star cast provide real value for money.

I can't believe it's been almost 20 years since the first Batman film - doesn't time fly?!

It's reassuring that Gotham is still being protected after all this time.

Labour Defeat in Glasgow

I have to confess I am actually quite surprised that Labour lost the Glasgow East by-election. I didn't think that things were going that bad that a Labour majority of 13,000 could be overturned. But, obviously it has so my congratulations go to the SNP.

What next for Labour? If they can't hold onto one of their safest seats what can they hold onto? The New Labour project has now come to an end and even many of the 'safest' Labour MPs in the Country must counting down the days 'till defeat.

Goodbye Gordon!

Mis-informed Radstock Resident

It's a shame to see Stephen Porter from Radstock writing in today's Journal that the Lib Dems once controlled B&NES Council. The Lib Dems have never had a majority on the Council and since the creation of the authority in 1996 the other parties (if working together) have always been in a position to out-vote us.

As for the regeneration of Radstock. The town has suffered at the expense of other areas over the years that have gone ahead with development and progression into the 21st century. Surely it's now time for Radstock to move forward - the NRR development can only be a good thing.

Blogging at last!

After weeks of debate with.... myself, I have started my own blog.

The purpose of setting up my own blog is two-fold. Firstly, just to have a rant. Secondly, to express my own views without conflicting the views of any organisation or group I belong to (not that I really would anyway!)

Happy reading.