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The credits rolled as This Time with Alan Partridge came to an end. Alan pulled off his microphone and shouted: “Lynn! Lynn! Lynn!” Lynn...

Abbey Grove School headteacher Mr Fraser took a long look at the two groups of teenagers lined up in the yard. “Alfie Wickers, Will...

Tony Mammoth stepped out of his Ford Capri, took off his aviator sunglasses, and looked at the school’s main reception door. His head of...

The marketplace of Pompeii was filled with stalls laden with all sorts of fruits, vegetables, breads, oils, and cheeses. Lurcio sighed in...

Steven Toast glared at his agent. “I’ve had acting jobs on both sides of the Atlantic and you expect me to open a carnival in Devon! Is...

Terry Medford took off his Panama hat and sat down at the garden table while his wife June poured tea. “It’s fantastic news, isn’t it...

Sandra looked out over the beach at the waves and the horizon. Beryl licked her ice cream cone and sat down on a bench. “It’s hardly...

Al couldn’t believe his eyes. “Dad, why do you have a fish stapled to your beanie hat?” he asked. Bert grinned: “Not just a fish, my lad,...

Emily looked at the run-down amusement arcade and seaside entertainment centre, and sighed. “How can Dad have lumbered me with this? It’s...

For organisations who recognise the importance of effective health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace (which may include those who...

Sally winced as she said: “Now we go live to Damien Day on the touch line at the FA Cup Final. Who do you have with you, Damien?” Damien...

Father Dougal kicked the ball hard at Father ‘Damo’ Lennon, who smacked it into an upstairs window at the parochial house. A flustered...

Leslie Higgins sighed and looked at the sea of blank faces. “Martyn’s Law. We need to be ready for it,” he said, gesturing to the Power...

Victor glared at Pippa. “It’s all the noise and disruption! We’ve had two vans blocking the cul de sac for hours now, and I can’t hear...

Philomena Cunk looked blankly at Professor Brian Cox. “You’ve just told me the world’s going to end but you’re smiling. What’s wrong with...

Lance looked at Andy in despair. “This metal detector doesn’t power itself, does it? And how we generate our power has a massive impact...

“Sharon Eversleigh!” the man shouted as he turned the corner into the new Fenn Street School.   Sharon turned and said: “I haven’t been...

Sister Michael winced as she saw Jenny Joyce appear in her doorway.   “Yes, Jenny, what can I do for you?” she asked wearily.   “It’s...

Dan put down his large mug of tea, pushed away his fried eggs, and glared across the cafe table at Jo and Brian.   “You two just don’t...

Lucy slammed her laptop shut and took a large swig from her glass of wine. Lee looked up: "All going well in children's party land,...