I HAVE just read a report in the North East News by Philip Walling about flooding, in which he invites David Cameron to come clean as to the main reason for the countrywide flooding crisis.

He cites The European Water Framework Directive 2000 which was forced upon the UK without any consultation with Parliament whatsoever that dismantled centuries old dredging of our rivers and at a stoke and allowed the over flow of rivers ( without hindrance).

Over the centuries we have had similar weather conditions where our predecessors dredged rivers annually and set pathways for river levels to be controlled and improved upon by technological methods over the course of time.

The lengthy report goes on to accuse Mr Cameron of ensuring this Directive should not be disclosed to the general Public simply because he , or Parliament for that matter have no control of the Thousands of EU Directives passed by the EU Parliament.

So what excuse has the EU made for a centuries old problem. The old chestnut : Climate Change no less.

Not a good time for DC especially when there is a Referendum around the corner and he wants us to remain in the EU.

My final puzzle lies in the fact that no one in the country it seems have been aware of this Directive, and therefore why is the media and Parties opposed to the EU not brought this subject to the fore?

Yours sincerely

Ian Hunt

SN3 4HZ

71 Merlin Way,

Covingham,

Swindon.

Christmas is all over until the next time, mothers and fathers . Grand parents and great grand parents . I fall into all three categories, excluding the obvious sex differentiation.I could not boil an egg after 50 years of marriage.Too busy earning a living to support my wife and five children .

However due to my wife's health problems, such is life .I have became an expert in the kitchen . My sons and daughter may beg to differ. May I ask all cooks and clean up kitchen maniacs . My youngest son being a main offender . After cooking a two hour Christmas dinner . Jamie Oliver , watch out. It was met with varied opinion , parents agreed ?

My point ? After cooking any dinner , I lose my appetite regarding the consumption of the feast on the plates. A common occurence I believe, after talking to my friendly circle. Mind you, it keeps your weight done.

As Hogmanay approaches may I remind all of you. As the skirl of the pipes resounds around my humble abode as we approach an other year . Not knowing what lies ahead , joy and sadness, the common duality of this dimension.

Two years ago I honestly thought due to my health problems I would not see Christmas 2015.But here I am . A Happy New Year to you all ,Bill Williams.