Old News from 31-03-02

A while back I used to write some topical material for radio stations. So, it's way out of date now, but I think it's interesting to have a look back. This is what was in the news back then.



Darius Danesh has been dumped by his record label. I did not know they had eaten and digested him.

Emma Bunton and the Spice Girls’ ex-manager Simon Fuller have been seen out together having romantic meals. Let us hope they do not try and make beautiful music together.

A survey says homeowners are planning to spend an average of £1,243 on doing some DIY this spring. And thanks to Changing Rooms half of that money will be spent on MDF and purple felt.

The married soccer star who tried to keep his name out of the papers for his extra martial affairs has been named as Garry Flitcroft. Now we ask the question that’s on everyone’s lips, “So what?”

British women spend less than half the time their mothers did on housework. Which explains why the place looks such a mess.

The Forestry Commission is brightening up its forests because it thinks people are scared by dark woods. And to let the light in they could chop down all the trees.

Two men trying to find their way home from a wedding reception have been arrested for riding a golf buggy along a major road. Like any golf fans they were just playing around.

Geri Halliwell is reportedly spending £1,500 on laser surgery to have two tattoos removed. I say leave the tattoos and get the lasers to remove Geri.

Ten thousand condoms with the Wolves' soccer logo on them will be given out in the West Midlands. It’s the only way they can be seen to score.

We had some record breaking weather over the weekend. Well, record melting, that’s why I prefer CDs. House prices could rise by up to 12% during 2002 as strong demand continues to fuel the booming property market.

The search is on for a family of four to live for a week in the shop window of London department store Harrods. You'd have to be a dummy to do that.