Sorry Swalnalla but violence on the streets is a fact of modern day life. Whilst I'm not suggesting that there are hordes of Vikings raping and pillaging their way through Bedlington, there is 'bother' out there. So carry on with your handwringing whilst the rest of us get on with life.
Congratulations to Bedlington ex-pat Martin 'Tiddles' Thewlis, who has recently announced that he is to wed his beau, Sarth Efrica's finest, Natasha, in the picturesque Czech town of Brno.
Excellent news, though it really is a case of 'Scooby Dooby Don't' in future. Incidentally, what are everyone's funniest canine moments? I particularly enjoy seeing a dog with it's head out of the window of a car when travelling at a decent rate of knots. Always makes me giggle that one.