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STATE OCCASION: Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip at the State Opening of Parliament

Pledging jobs and growth in UK

Following the enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend, my week began with recording for 2BR Radio.

RED LIGHT: This combination of lights means motorists stop and I cross the road - surely everyone knows that?

Stop trying to kill me at pelican crossings!

Only a couple of weeks ago I had a go at inconsiderate drivers – you know the ones I mean, the only ones allowed on the road and to hell with the rest of us.

UNITED BOUND: David Moyes says his goodbyes at Goodison Park on Sunday

David Moyes capable of filling the big boots of Sir Alex Ferguson

It seems absurd, un-profound, and almost moronic to ponder whether David Moyes is the ideal successor for totemic Scot Sir Alex Ferguson.

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta (right) and Manchester United's Ryan Giggs battle for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester.

New generation of Welsh athletes are breathing fire

Expressively airborne, the emblematic Red Dragon of Wales is once again breathing an illuminating flame that encapsulates the growth of its sporting natives.

Why we all love eBay

Not long ago, when something was needed for the house or garden, or a specific gift wanted hunting down for a friend’s birthday, a trip to the shops to compare items and prices loomed and along with it went the inevitable impulse buys which after being brought home and looked at once were relegated to the spare bedroom, shed or loft.

FOUR SIGHT: Polish striker Robert Lewandowski hit four goals for Borussia Dortmund in their 4-1 win in last weeks Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid

England can learn from German football’s example

The philosophical approach to Germany’s domestic and international evolution has been promising to scintillate for the best part of a decade now.

Spring has finally arrived!

That dog of mine remains insistent on his need for regular exercise. A walk is pleasant but Monty needs to put in the miles.

Investment in Burnley creates 16 new jobs and increases productivity

In the second week of Recess I was again able to spend time in Burnley. I enjoy the extra time Recess gives me to meet constituents and help resolve their issues.

Dave Fishwick for Prime Minister!

Dave Fishwick called into the Express recently to film a piece for a new programme he is making about pay day loans.

Abuse of the Blue Badge system is driving me mad

We’ve all seen them, haven’t we? Mondeo Man parking in a disabled bay – Blue Badge proudly displayed – and then legging it with the speed of 12 gazelles to the nearest cash-point.

GREAT BRITON: Great Britains Chris Hoy becomes emotional as he celebrates winning Gold in the Mens Keirin final on day 11 of the Olympic Games last summer

Is Olympian Sir Chris Hoy the perfect role model?

It’s the toughest decision any sportsman has to make, but decorated Olympian Sir Chris Hoy announced his retirement with the preordained grace and dignity we’ve come to expect from the Scot.

Raise a glass to England’s St George!

When it comes to celebrating our patron saint, we English have been left standing by our Scottish, Welsh and Irish cousins.

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