Category Archives: Local

New Local Blog?

Posted on 17/1/2011 by bigdaddymerk

I’ve playing with the idea of launching a new site, a blog based site for people in and around Telford. Not to be mistaken for a news website, this will be driven by opinion, comment and discussion, written by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Geekery, Local | 4 Comments

Is the Shropshire Star run by 6th form media students?

Posted on 31/3/2009 by bigdaddymerk

Dear Sirs, http://www.shropshirestar.com/2009/03/31/mp-calls-for-expenses-reform/ The above URL links to an online article titled: MP calls for expenses reform, reporting that Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard has called for expenses reform. The quotes here are EXACTLY the same words used by Mark on … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Local, Rants | 11 Comments

New Crown Site

Posted on 19/9/2008 by bigdaddymerk

I have been slowly working on a new website for my regular boozer, the Crown Inn. Over the years the site has been a mish mash of all sorts of things but mostly static html pages – this time it … Continue reading →

Posted in Geekery, Local | 4 Comments

Twitter

Posted on 6/8/2008 by bigdaddymerk

So after a pub meet with Tom and his twitter buddies last night in Birmingham I’ve signed up to twitter -  I don’t really get it. but I’ll give it a go. twitter.com/bigdaddymerk

Posted in Geekery, Local | 6 Comments

Wow

Posted on 17/6/2008 by bigdaddymerk

Graham, who is currently working for the British Antarctic Survey has posted yet more amazing photos. Go take a look. Antarctic Boy

Posted in Local, Stuff | 2 Comments