The Swindon survivor and the former arsonist Home Secretary
An ill-timed nap gives a chastening insight into the wretched life of the homeless – not a recommended ‘lifestyle choice’
Read moreI write about things that have puzzled, surprised, and overwhelmed me!
As a kid, and latterly a dad and police officer I realised that have an almost endless list of things I want to make sense of. I suspect I am not alone.
Hopefully as a law graduate and post-graduate criminologist my life observations reflect a degree of authenticity and balance – but I’ll allow you to judge that for yourself!
Synthesising humour, grief, horror & hedonism, I think I’m an all-rounder!
Completing the rest of my life I am a frustrated speedway promoter, passionate Notts County fan and part-time philosopher.
An ill-timed nap gives a chastening insight into the wretched life of the homeless – not a recommended ‘lifestyle choice’
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Read moreA thought experiment: if you could go back in time, what advice would you give to your younger self?
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Read moreOn the anniversary of D-Day, Ian Kirke looks back at a visit to the Imperial War Museum and contemplates the...
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Read moreIan Kirke explores how our given names have an effect on our lives.
Read moreEven previous leave voters now agree that Brexit has been a tragedy for Britain, almost on a par with the...
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