LET’S HIGHLIGHT the sayings of International Relations graduate Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. “There’s something so romantic about a man in a scarf and a knitted hat.” Meghan Markle •Read more about it: Thought for today The Thames Today

THE PRIME MINISTER reveals his quaint opinions on the status of women. “Outrageous that married couples should pay for ‘the single mothers’ desire to procreate independently of men.” Boris Johnson, the Spectator, 1995 •Read more about it: Thought for today ...

HERE’S A classic from US President Donald Trump, as impeachment proceedings begin. “Years from now, when we look back at this day, nobody’s going to remember Nancy’s cheap theatrics, they will remember though how President Trump brought the Chinese to ...

BARKING & DAGENHAM residents are being encouraged to join the British Red Cross Community Resilience Advocate Programme. The scheme helps people to develop the skills needed to help their community plan, prepare and respond to emergencies. Residents can play a ...

ARE FREE school meals for primary school pupils next for the chop? What does Executive Mayor John Biggs have in mind? “Every child in primary school gets a free school meal at present. We fund that through time limited use ...

These words, spoken by a poet who emerged from the US Civil Rights Movement, remind us that it’s not enough just to stand up for Number One. “Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then ...

A SLOUGH taxi Driver had a lucky escape on Tuesday night when strong winds blew the roof off a block of flats in Slough High Street – sending debris crashing down into the busy road below. Cabbie Haris Baig told ...

THERE’S STILL A class divide when it comes to protest and opposition. “Yet when the masses turn (as turn they will one day) and try to end the tyranny of centuries, not only the tyrants but all ‘civilisation’ holds up ...

CAMPAIGNERS WILL BE lobbying Tower Hamlets Council on Wednesday, 15th January to press the case for free speech in the Borough on issues affecting Palestine and the Palestinian people. Councillors will be asked to act on a petition being presented ...

This is a time when we need wise words like these. “I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can’t make it through one door, I’ll go through another door – or I’ll make a door. Something ...