RUSSIA THREATENS COLD WAR  The US says it wants missile defence in Poland to counter threats from Iran and North Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Iran was not a threat to the US, hinting that Russia was the target. 

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said he would have "frank" talks with Mr Putin and Nato's James Appathurai said  Russia was "the only country speculating about targeting Europe with missiles".

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GLOBAL WARMING  Will the proposed Green Bill head off climate change in the coming years. Every saving counts via Local Agenda 21 if we are to combat Global Warming,

President George Bush keeps smiling while the ice caps are melting, which is tangible proof our climate is changing and worryingly, faster than predicted, causing some concern for scientists.

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

China announces policy on global warming ahead of G8 summit this week. Amid a rapidly expanding economy as they rush to industrialise, China says they will look at controlling carbon emissions provided it does not slow their growth.

China is importing more foreign goods than ever before for new buildings, factories and shops.

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UK PRIME MINISTER Will Gordon Brown tackle accountability for the ordinary taxpayer.  To give every citizen an equal opportunity in dealings with their local Council and the Police.

THE ECONOMY v DEBT

If you've ever fancied building yourself a dream house, or doing a conversion, and your council (or neighbours) start to give you a hard time, then this site may be useful to you. We reveal tricks council officers use  when enforcing as a result of neighbour complaints and the Old Boys Act.  

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EDUCATION - LAW REFORM 

Increasingly girls invent stories, to Blackmail, to hurt someone, or to attract attention. Almost all such allegations attract media hype which destroys the lives of those accused, regardless of innocence and harms the right to a fair trial.

Law reforms to protect Teachers and the public against false allegations. Too many lives are being ruined by publication and wrongful conviction, as the number of appeal cases reveal.  Lord Goldsmith QC is reviewing the law.

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GREATEST BRITON AWARD - Her Majesty The Queen 

The ultimate accolade went to Elizabeth II who, since her Coronation in 1952, has won hearts and respect across the world.. In 2002 she celebrated her golden jubilee and turned 80 last year.

GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT - David Beckham 

One of the most successful players of his generation, former Engl a nd captain David is an international icon.

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CONSERVATION v PLANNING

For years Nelson Kruschandl struggled to prove a building in Herstmonceux was of historic interest and should be preserved. While the battle raged in closed corridors, he did not make many friends with the powers that be. 

Then some 20 years later English Heritage and the County Archaeologist in Lewes came to the rescue. Read more of this using the links above, and please note this issue is now amicably resolved.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Bringing down the cost of housing for first time buyers, will also relieve a number of social problems, such a debt, where house prices and mortgages are simply too expensive for those on the first rung of the ladder......

The cost of building a house has never been cheaper, yet artificial property values are kept high by town planners and an insensitive government to favour landowners and landlords.

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PARIS HILTON

June 07 starts 23 days sentence for breaching probation terms relating to drunken driving charge....

BRITNEY SPEARS

There's no time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. We rarely speak to partners and no wonder a single mum like Britney Spears has issues. 

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LAW & ORDER

With Gordon  Brown installed, we now stand a chance that our present Government may be sorted to some degree.  Where successive governments have allowed serious issues we report on to go unchecked Mr Brown may have the fresh enthusiasm for the job. 

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HEALTH SERVICE

Our deteriorating Health Service, is a cause of much concern to all those who've contributed over the years. The rules are changing and those governing the independent Trusts are moving the goalposts to suit themselves ........

Amid shortages of nursing and doctors, vital administration personnel are being overworked and in some case constructively or unfairly dismissed to save the NHS money, with no thought for the health of those they are causing stress to facilitate early leaving.

CUTTY SARK BLAZE 21 5 2007

A fire which swept through the famous 19th Century ship Cutty Sark may have been started deliberately, police say. The Cutty Sark Trust is appealing for funds to help repair the fire damage and complete the restoration.

The vessel, which was undergoing a £25m restoration, is kept in a dry dock at Greenwich in south-east London.

 SPORT AWARD

Sir Ranulph Fiennes - This intrepid adventurer conquered the Eiger and raised £1million for charity, earning him our award for Britain 's best sportsman.  From the SAS, to writing, Sir Ranulph's career is an astonishing tale of dare and do.