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I'm not sure what else can be done, other than enforcement.

Just give everyone A* to continue the trend that has been adopted in recent years?? (sorry, that is a bit cynical, and said tongue-in-cheek - i don't mean to demean the efforts that schoolkids put in to their studies)

Voucher scheme to be introduced so kids who rely on free school meals will still get fed.

No exams in May and June, but the government will ensure that children get the qualifications they need. No explanation how

Schools to close on Friday until further notice

Discovered paneer when i was in India 18 months ago. Amazing stuff!

Found two BB plants in the lawn where the squirrel had moved the seed to! Now transplanted back to the legume bed!

Will be putting the spuds in at the weekend (nicely chitted now), but soil still a bit cold and wet for things like parsnips and carrots. Over-wintered a few rows of broad bean (Aquadulce Claudia), but they have taken a battering in the storms, so i'll get some more sown in the next week or two...

Reminds me to pull some - it's trying to push the tile off the top of the chimneypot at the moment!!

Is Marty actually Jonson Clarke-Harris??

People with Type 1 diabetes GENERALLY have fewer underlying complicating health issues than type 2 diabetics (who are frequently overweight, which is a massive risk factor for cardiovascular and respiratory disease). They should both be advised to isolate. But i still firmly believe that...

Didn't know you were a cockney, 92!

Don't egg him on, FFS!

My missus made a ragu essentially from tomatoes and red lentils last night. Depth of flavour and texture was simply amazing! Turns out she's been spiking my bolognese and chilli with lentils for ages! And i adore dhal. Prefer the tarka variety, as it's a little 'otter!

FFS Otis - my sides!

I've never really bothered saving seed, etc. Seems more trouble than it's worth, and there is a risk of them not coming up "true" (especially for F1 hybrids), as well as potential for disease. Also never thought of buying seeds off eBay - do you get the main producers? King are very good...

My sister takes my 89-year-old mum shopping every week. She is insisting on carrying on as normal (I lived through the blitz, etc, etc), but i think she's going to get a bit of a rude awakening on Friday morning at 10 o'clock!

It's not in my nature to cast nasturtiums ...

Quite! Was all a bit fishy!!

James i think? Hairdresser, with a not-great haircut himself ...