But those who remained on board may wish that they had not, because the journey, which should have taken two hours, took nine. When they arrived at 7am, there were no taxis awaiting them. Some are sympathetic to him, but do point out that funds have to be audited properly. Others suggest that there is a measure of red tape that is getting in the way. But amidst the reasoned arguments is one that reveals bigotry of a high order.
Charity begins at home.
An alarming headline in Beds. Actually, they refer to corpses of foxes, and other animals that were found within the Woburn estate. A second main item of news on the front page reports that one of the Harpur Trust girls' schools in Bedford may disappear because of falling rolls and changing times. The report states that either Bedford High School in Bromham Road or Dame Alice Harpur in Cardington Road could be closed, with Bedford Modern boys' school becoming co-educational. It further reports that there will be a full meeting of the trust governing body on Thursday, when decisions of the future of the four schools will be taken.