As suggested earlier, it would be necessary to be able to read and write before Mr Sharkey could be taught the facts of life I think.

Closing day was Saturday night. Adverts are still appearing for variations to premise licences and many locally state "to include regulated entertainment as specified in the application".

Of course without seeing the application its is not possible to say what is sought - it might just be darts, or as in the case of one music application, restricted to 2 entertainers.

I think the proverbial will not hit the fan full on until after the 28th November 2005.