I have risen from the dead. Almost.

I’ve been laid low for the past week by a particularly nasty illness so I haven’t been taking too much interest in my surroundings. But I’m on the road to recovery and normal libel will be resumed as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, over at Fat Councillor Towers, they’ve had the decorators in and there’s a shiny new look. The content – smiting the wicked councillors of South Shields – remains unchanged and it’s always worth a read.