What's in the new's Today ...

My post in October 2005 told the story of Harry Farr, Well today there was good news. Defence Secretary John Reid is to reconsider granting a posthumous pardon to a soldier who was executed during World War I for cowardice. I will keep you posted on the development of this story.


An anonymous Blog by a young Iraqi woman that has been published as a boo, "Baghdad Burning" has been nominated the Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction. Have a read of her blog.


'Pressure to cheat in exams', As thousands of UK pupils prepare to sit exams,A BBC Report reveals how some teachers and pupils are under pressure to cheat to improve grades. Using mobile phones in the classroom. Cheating is far more widespread than is recognised.


And finally, a nice picture .......