MarcusDysch profile »
Marcus joined the paper in October 2007 as chief reporter, following a spell as a local government reporter at the Hendon and Finchley Times.
The blog will give readers a chance to look at broader issues in the Borehamwood and Elstree area, and consider some of the more light-hearted goings-on in our corner of the world.
With his Yorkshire roots, he takes a keen interest in events in the north of England, and is an avid follower of lower-league football and rugby league.
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Posted at 9:41am Friday 27th June 2008
It's goodbye from me...
Dearest reader, the time has come for us to go our separate ways — today is my final day at the newspaper and this, try not to all cry at once, will be my final blog.
Posted at 4:20pm Thursday 12th June 2008
Super sisters
Here at the newspaper we are regularly contacted by residents who are taking part in some charity event or other.
Posted at 10:10am Wednesday 4th June 2008
Posted at 9:11am Friday 23rd May 2008
Is the truth really out there?
When I was younger I quite enjoyed watching some of those scientific, futuristic programmes such as the X-Files, the Outer Limits, Star Trek: The Next Generation and so on.
Posted at 4:08pm Wednesday 16th April 2008
When councils lose the plot
Elections do funny things to people. Some candidates start spouting promises they know they will never be able to keep if elected, others deny ever having had anything to do with controversial matters or now-unfavourable decisions.
Posted at 4:08pm Wednesday 16th April 2008
When councils lose the plot
Elections do funny things to people. Some candidates start spouting promises they know they will never be able to keep if elected, others deny ever having had anything to do with controversial matters or now-unfavourable decisions.
Posted at 11:48am Friday 11th April 2008
Thumbs down for the NHS
It has been far too long since I used this medium to have a proper good rant. Now seems as good a time as any for me to get a couple of things off my chest.
Posted at 11:48am Friday 11th April 2008
Thumbs down for the NHS
It has been far too long since I used this medium to have a proper good rant. Now seems as good a time as any for me to get a couple of things off my chest.
Posted at 10:16am Friday 14th March 2008
How to vote in our poll - Saddam style
Readers will have noticed that for some time now we have been running a weekly online poll in which you are invited to offer your views on a news story from the current edition of the paper.
Posted at 10:16am Friday 14th March 2008
How to vote in our poll - Saddam style
Readers will have noticed that for some time now we have been running a weekly online poll in which you are invited to offer your views on a news story from the current edition of the paper.
Posted at 4:21pm Monday 25th February 2008
What now for the Lib Dumbs?
The confusion over whether the Liberal Democrats will field any candidates in Borehamwood this May does not show the party in the best light.
Posted at 4:21pm Monday 25th February 2008
What now for the Lib Dumbs?
The confusion over whether the Liberal Democrats will field any candidates in Borehamwood this May does not show the party in the best light.
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