Terence Blacker

 

FROM THE INDEPENDENT

Factory farms, welfare and a load of bull

When farmers involved in large-scale developments protest tender concern for animal welfare, it is prudent to assume that they are up to something. When they make promises of bringing money into the community, one should become even more wary. In their rough-hewn way, they are schmoozing us. Any moment they will be promising to plant ... Read full article

BLACKER BLOG

The Tesco juggernaut hits a bump

On Radio Two’s  Jeremy Vine Show today, there was, according to the Eastern Daily Press online report, a “heated debate” about Tesco, whose plan to bring a store to the centre of Sheringham was being discussed this morning by North Norfolk planning committee. As part of that discussion – the only one opposing the Tesco ... Read full article