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The local elections have certainly thrown a spanner in the works of the major political parties.

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ began as a rock opera written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Since it first appeared in 1971 it has captivated audience all over the world.

Last Sunday’s London marathon began with a short time of silence in remembrance of the tragic events of Boston just a few days before.

Mobile phone technology has come a long way since the first call was made 40 years ago this month.

I’m not too keen on eggs and the prospect of having to eat a runny boiled egg is too much for me!

What a win! The boys in red jerseys played with commitment, style and self-belief, proving most of the Rugby Commentators who predicted a close result totally wrong. In the end the score 30 -3 said it all.

Many a mum would have had breakfast in bed last Sunday with hosts of flowers and cards having being sent on Mother’s day.

The voters of Eastleigh have certainly rocked the political boat in last week’s by-election.

Valentine’s Day this week will see the usual bouquets of red roses, chocolates and other gifts given as expressions of love and affection.

Jane Austen was a rural parson’s daughter with no formal education and yet her book ‘Pride and Prejudice’ remains one of the best loved novels in the English language since its first appearance two hundred years ago this year.

What a week it’s been for Swansea City. A convincing win over Chelsea on Thursday night was clouded when Belgium international Eden Hazard supposedly kicked ball boy Charlie Morgan leaving young Charlie holding his ribs and looking very sorry for himself.

The latest film version of Les Miserables has been nominated for eight Oscars and many more awards.

Next Monday Barak Obama will take the oath of office as he begins his second term as President of the United States.

‘Y Ffwrness’ has opened its doors - what a landmark for live entertainment in our town.

The inevitable ‘reviews’ of 2012 will again highlight the major events of the closing year. Whether political, international, sporting or in the world of entertainment we are going to be reminded, whether we like it or not!

What is there to say in light of the tragic shootings of twenty six people at a school in Connecticut twenty of whom were young children.