Following a recent car crash, Burpham’s historic Edward VIII pillar box was damaged and uprooted from its position on the London Road parade. Following discussions with the Royal Mail I am delighted the pillar box has been restored in its rightful place, rather than replaced with a new pillar box. The pillar box, which is locally listed, is one of only a handful in the country due to the very short reign of Edward VIII (just nine months) following his decision to abdicate and marry Wallace Simpson.

The local press reported this week that people in Burpham have a higher life expectancy than anyone else in the Borough. Men can expect to live 85.6 years and women can expect to live 88.9 years.

As a passionate believer in the Union, I have travelled to Scotland this week to help the No campaign in the Scottish referendum. Together, the constituent parts of the UK punch well above their weight on the world stage and have a proud history of achievement in so many many fields. I hope our family of nations stays together for many years to come. (Photo with Mike and Debbie from Better Together, campaigning in Edinburgh).