3points to ponder

But too often they don’t stop – they go on to new victims or new levels of violence.

So it was great to hear that Home Office minister Sarah Newton wants stalkers to be treated like rapists and paedophiles and put on a register so they’re closely monitored by police.

As campaigner Laura Richards told her: “Stalking is about obsession and, without an intervention, may escalate to rape and murder.” GOOD Housekeeping experts have written a guide to washing up because dishwasherreliant families have lost the knack. Silly suds. THE tomb of the 4th century saint who inspired Santa Claus has been located under a Turkish church and experts plan to open it. Let’s hope he’s still in good nick. THE BBC is axing thousands of ridiculous job titles like Contingent Workers’ Co-ordinator – payroll clerk – and Thematic Research Manager for researcher.

Baffling Bizarre Claptrap.