What I wrote at Lib Dem Voice

March 19, 2007

Local papers for local people

The Oxford Mail can rarely compete with the Shropshire Star for bathos. But it has its own moments of splendour:
'Arsonists suspected of starting fire'
(Hat-tip: m'colleague, Richard Huzzey.)

2 comments:

Glass House said...

As a Councillor, do you really want to be insulting local newspapers?

Anonymous said...

I think they've got a sufficient sense of humour to see the funny side themselves!

And it's not as if Stephen doesn't make fun of himself when he's had "difficult" moments on live TV...!

Best,

Richard H.