The Department of Health’s acting chief information officer, Matthew Swindells, will talk about the need for more input from IT professionals. (more)
Have you been a victim of heating oil theft from your oil tank? The best thing is for you to get an alarm fitted - at least, that's according to a Norfolk Police and a Norfolk anti-crime charity. This type of crime is such a problem ... (more)
I have a Cycliq Fly-6 rear-view video camera in operation during most of my cycling, and this camera provides very good footage of vehicles (and if I'm lucky, the drivers) as they overtake me. I bought this camera in response to a very scary ... (more)
This is a guide to updating your Linux server for SSL-enabled, IPv6-happy email transmission using sendmail! Here are the things you need to have already: An IPv6 address for your server. Your internet hosting provider will be able ... (more)
The Manor House A beautifully restored period building dating back to the end of the 19th century in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the village, which hosts a pub, a lovely church and post office. Double, twin or single rooms with ... (more)
New Chief Constable, new grand vision. This time it's Meredydd Hughes and as chief of road policing he's spoken out against the lack of continual tuition throughout a driver's life. He emphasised the point that driving is a "right, not a ... (more)
I asked our Council's planning officer for more information about our application, and whether it was overly detailed. Here is her response: The purpose for 1:1250 location plan and site plan is for the Local Planning Authority to accurately ... (more)
On 31 August 2011, British Cycling officer Sara Flatt had the great sadness to report that a junior bike race at County Hall Norwich has been cancelled: Unfortunately, I have to cancel the next round of the race series due to be held ... (more)
We had a call from Sally Harris, Environmental Health officer at the NNDC. She is concerned that since we're the first North Norfolk application for a turbine in a residential area, she doesn't know what to do about approving our turbine! ... (more)
ITV's Alastair Stewart on Police, Camera, Action! reports that the Government is considering reducing the default speeds on rural roads. Instead of 60MPH (the 'National Speed Limit'), 50MPH will become the maximum, 30MPH in villages and 20MPH ... (more)
Articles and advice on cycling, technology, home efficiency and more Looking for family photos? Our family pages have moved These pages are written and managed by John & Julii Swindells, and we take every effort to ensure their accuracy ... (more)