Light News...

Celebrities join BBC backlash after Brand and Ross scandal as more and more ask 'why SHOULD we pay licence fee'? The TV licence must go. 10% of what the BBC produces is worldbeating, the rest is garbage.

Foreign Secretary Miliband set to meet Syrian President. 'Boy Assad' meets 'Boy Blunder'. Sucking up to the Syrians will get us nowhere.

Somali pirates open talks for release of hostage crew on oil tanker Sirius Star. If we do not sweep these piratical scum from the seas hijackings will become widespread as our enemies will know we have lost our 'balls.'

Navies consider their response to hijacking of Sirius Star off Somalia. Take out their home ports.

Million violent crimes a year, but fewer than half are solved. Just what do the police do all day?

Convoy brings winter relief to Nato forces. Good. Our troops need all the kit they can get.

Hugo Chavez faces toughest political test ... against his ex-wife. Let's hope she kicks his butt.