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March 5, 2008
Going underground
This week's Gazette is out on the streets and after another frantic deadline day I am quite pleased with the finished paper.
Once again we have some strong front pages for all editions and there are again plenty of stories which I am sure will be big talking points across certain parts of the borough.
It's encouraging that we are getting more and more readers' comments on both our print and online stories on the have your say section of the website.
I must say that I enjoy reading the wide range of postings that come through daily, even those that at times are critical of the Gazette.
There is generally some lively debate on major issues in the borough and some of the offerings provide good story ideas and can help us in the way we shape and treat stories in the paper.
On a totally different note later today I am going on a visit to the RAF Uxbridge Operations Room, which has been arranged by Uxbridge town centre manager Andy Stubbs for a group of us.
And, I have to say I am looking forward to the experience even if it does mean going 60ft underground and climbing more than 70 steps.
The Operations Room in Uxbridge was responsible for the air defence of London and the South East of England during the Second World War.
It still exists today as it did on September 15, 1940, the day the Luftwaffe suffered its heaviest losses, and which is now commemorated as Battle of Britain Day.
Hopefully it will be a fascinsating visit and I will let you know how the experience was.
Posted by aseal at March 5, 2008 10:44 AM