[garinda]

Less pages of Steve and Leanne's engagement party. All pictured having a jolly time with friends and family at the Canine club. Very nice for the people concerned, but as boring as hell for every other reader. Just seems like a total waste of space, and an easy filler.

Agree with everyone else, Mr Angry makes your reader's angry, not because interesting issues are raised, but because it's rubbish.

Lastly, if you are going to have a best takeaway/ pub grub feature, make sure you have one judge or the same panel visiting all the entrants. Very often the reviewer will say they are vegetarian, and the next they will be enjoying beef in ale pie. Consistency pays, your readers aren't daft, and I for one hate being hood winked.

Good luck. It's a much loved paper, and I for one hope your enthusiasm helps make it more locally relevant.