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Son's snogging ruined Match of The Day

wARRIVED home last night to discover my son and his girlfriend sprawled on our sofa.

They were so enveloped in each other, I thought they might be playing Twister. I coughed diplomatically, pointed out the love-struck pair were lying on the TV remote.. The pair looked miffed.“At least while they’re in the living room,” reasoned Julie, “we know what they’re doing.”We know what they’re doing, alright. I just wished they didn’t do it during Match of the Day.

Mike Lockley

Mike Lockley

Pheasant hunt lands me in hot water

A glorious break embracing the country pursuits that are part and parcel of New Year celebrations in our rural backwater. Read

Christmas cardie is less popular than a chamois leather Elvis Presley jockstrap

My Italian father-in-law hasn’t yet got the hang of doling out Christmas presents. Read