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Well it’s no wonder we can’t agree on anything in politics. Or indeed look to new ideas. Vanilla?

I have never heard of this happening. Wow! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.www.bbc.co.uk

Loved this one: Minute Cryptic - 8 June, 2026 "Retraced DNA obtained by saliva to castle grounds?" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (124,933 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Got it off the definition but had to watch the video to understand part of the wordplay! Minute Cryptic - 29 May, 2026 "That man? In love with you AND me? Despicable!" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (100,658 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Really liked this one Minute Cryptic - 25 May, 2026 "Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat" (5) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (56,218 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

An unusual success of late. Minute Cryptic - 18 May, 2026 "Becoming aware of what toothpaste on a cake is?" (8) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (116,448 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

It had to happen at some point! Wordle 1,785 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Took me all day but it was worth the pondering! Minute Cryptic - 13 April, 2026 "Homebody cut short island-hopping?" (5) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (115,748 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

A real issue here is the expectation the big headlines have left parents with, compared to the reality of the two TAs a secondary can afford from the funding.

This one just jumped out at me. This has been a better week. Hope it continues! Minute Cryptic - 15 March, 2026 "A vehicle behind another vehicle!" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (74,440 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

I thought I’d show you my new cushion. The one I bought. For my sofa. Where I sit.

Finally a good result! Minute Cryptic - 2 March, 2026 "Creepy stalker from Los Angeles follows stars, wants our bodyguards gone?" (9) ⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 1 hints – 3 under the community par (39,900 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Information coming out at half term reminds me of the hell of covid. Staggering to the end of term with neither acknowledgement or gratitude only to have your break tainted by the next layers of hell.

IT IS NOT RAINING!

There is no better feeling than when an ex-student comes to school for a catch up and delivers a gift: a personally designed t-shirt celebrating our School of the Year award. Thank you Jordan for our amazing Dodici Otto design. Easily the coolest item of clothing I have the pleasure to own.

Finally one that jumped out at me after a couple of chemically torturous days! Minute Cryptic - 3 February, 2026 "Ground uneven! Pesky mole!" (3) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (42,925 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Naively I had no idea you could vote for one party and if your MP changes party your vote moves with them. Seems rife for underhand manipulation. And very insulting. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Suella Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform UKThe MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.www.bbc.co.uk

After a rough few days I finally get one in reasonable circumstances! Minute Cryptic - 15 January, 2026 "Last lecture of course to teach overworked pupils?" (3,6) ⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 1 hints – 2 under the community par (41,060 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Went down all the wrong routes with this. Minute Cryptic - 12 January, 2026 "7-Eleven uniform among ugliest uniforms" (5,4) ⚪️🟡🟡🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 3 hints – 2 under the community par (35,898 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

How was this so dreadful? But also so obvious. Off for a beer with my friend hindsight. Minute Cryptic - 7 January, 2026 "i’m eyePAtched!" (5,5) ⚪️🟡🟡🟡🟡🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 5 hints – 2 under the community par (89,353 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...