The recent death of 15 year old Sarah is undoubtedly horrific, a tragedy...but I am sick to death of turning on TV and hearing about it all. Talk about trial by media! I have never, despite years of living here truly understood the Italian justice system (my failing!) but how on earth can an impartial jury ever be picked when this case finally comes to trial? How is it possible that transcripts - and recordings - of interviews with suspects et al can be dislosed on TV within hours - or so it seems - of them taking place.

Goodness. In an effort to prove to the world that a motoring journalist can change its spots I just started a food writing blog, with a tenuously Italian twist, given current Marchegiana residence. Read at your peril.

http://philwhite-writing.blogspot.com/

Anyone else getting 'hello dear' pms from someone called christy beby?

Please can admin ban this spammer..

Cheers

Am

A local kitchen supplier advised that solid wood worktops are not favoured because of problems from humidity.

Wondered what are others' views or experience ?

While inclined to take notice of the kitchen supplier it could be case of we don't stock it and therefore prefer to sell you what we do stock, plus there is so much other wood in the propertry and which hopefully is unaffected by humidity.

What is the current price of bombola gas ? Anybody bought some recently ?

S