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Age

Is It Rude to Ask Someone Their Age? Maybe, But It Shouldn’t Be

The old saying that a lady never reveals her age still lingers in our cultural memory. It suggests women should remain mysterious: Are they 22 or 40? The idea being a lady should always keep you guessing. While that notion …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Age

Is It Rude to Ask Someone’s Age? Maybe, But It Shouldn’t Be

There’s an old saying that a lady never reveals her age—women are meant to be coy, mysterious, forever keeping others guessing. Though this notion feels outdated, the sentiment still lingers. As a reporter, I often face an …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Assault

'Coward' Who Left Woman Fearing for Her Life Jailed

A violent attacker who terrorized a woman in Trowbridge has been sentenced to prison. Jason Povey, 36, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm during an incident on February 13. The court handed down …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read