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The infamous Great Shelford pothole has been patched up after a campaign
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Infamous Great Shelford pothole patched up after campaign
Residents have been reporting worsening potholes and dangerous conditions on Cambridge Road for months.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
The infamous Great Shelford pothole has been patched up after a campaign
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/infamou...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/infamou...
Those pencil-necked desk jockeys at the council are taking the fight to the real villains: Other pencil-necked desk jockeys at the council.
Hong Kong councillor warned over parking offence as misconduct scrutiny widens
Home affairs chief Alice Mak to warn councillors to uphold public expectations, with Poon Chi-shing the latest to come under fire amid recent traffic breaches.
www.scmp.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Those pencil-necked desk jockeys at the council are taking the fight to the real villains: Other pencil-necked desk jockeys at the council.
People in Holes: A Low-Quality Movie
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
People in Holes: A Low-Quality Movie
Those pencil-necked desk jockeys at the council? At it again.
Man told to take down fence he claims makes everyone safer after planning rejection
A man has been told he has to take down a fence that he feels makes everyone safer and he was told it would be ok to build by a Parish Councillor…
www.worcesternews.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Those pencil-necked desk jockeys at the council? At it again.
Amazingly, there is an insanely detailed news story still available online reporting on this incident. The victim is called Clive.
February 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Amazingly, there is an insanely detailed news story still available online reporting on this incident. The victim is called Clive.
When asked about the quality, police said it was only nine (oh-ho!) CARROT (carat!) gold!!!!!!!!
Man rams Turkish jewellery shop with forklift, flees on donkey
Police arrested the suspect and recovered 150 grams of stolen gold.
gulfnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
When asked about the quality, police said it was only nine (oh-ho!) CARROT (carat!) gold!!!!!!!!
“Workers from the council are looking into it”
Pictured: Nine alarming photos of a Wolverhampton sinkhole as residents talk of shock at sudden appearance of a hole in a road
Images taken by the Express & Star have shown the extent of damage to a Wolverhampton road due to a sinkhole incident.
www.expressandstar.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“Workers from the council are looking into it”
Let’s not blame the council. Let’s blame the real villains here - shit drivers.
Chicanes criticised as 'ridiculous' on North East street
A set of chicanes on a suburban Stockton street is failing to slow down traffic and is causing more accidents than it prevents, say residents.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Let’s not blame the council. Let’s blame the real villains here - shit drivers.
Strong legal argument.
February 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Strong legal argument.
We’ve been sent what turned out to be a quite horrific story of road rage, lawlessness, and needless violence. But it does contain the line “She ordered forfeiture and destruction of the pogo stick,” so here we are. Photo is unrelated.
February 12, 2026 at 11:12 AM
We’ve been sent what turned out to be a quite horrific story of road rage, lawlessness, and needless violence. But it does contain the line “She ordered forfeiture and destruction of the pogo stick,” so here we are. Photo is unrelated.
This remake of War of the Worlds is even worse than the Tom Cruise one.
Village getting bombarded with 'craters' amid demolition of bridge
Network Rail now says it will stump up some cash for road repairs due to disruption caused by its bridge demolition
www.nottinghampost.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:44 AM
This remake of War of the Worlds is even worse than the Tom Cruise one.
Campaigning to open a weak bridge to cars by standing in the river where your car may end up if the bridge fails. Yeah, I get it.
Historic bridge campaigners call for vehicle access after opening for cycle use
The bridge was shut in 2023 as it was deemed unsafe and in need of repair.
www.gazette-news.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Campaigning to open a weak bridge to cars by standing in the river where your car may end up if the bridge fails. Yeah, I get it.
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In other news, the editor of the Daily Telegraph needs his chimney swept (not sexy slang).
February 12, 2026 at 10:15 AM
In other news, the editor of the Daily Telegraph needs his chimney swept (not sexy slang).
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Regret to report that those pencil-necked desk jockeys at the council have not been at it at all.
February 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Regret to report that those pencil-necked desk jockeys at the council have not been at it at all.
Lt Frank Columbo of the LAPD told reporters “There’s something about this case that doesn’t add up”
Police release CCTV image after calculators worth £879 stolen in Lancaster
The theft took place on December 18
www.lancs.live
February 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Lt Frank Columbo of the LAPD told reporters “There’s something about this case that doesn’t add up”
Good news: Free sofa!
Bad news: They cut it open at the bottom to check for loose change and/or mislaid hard drives containing millions in bitcoin.
Bad news: They cut it open at the bottom to check for loose change and/or mislaid hard drives containing millions in bitcoin.
South Tyneside flytippers face prosecution after leaving documents in dumped rubbish
Fly-tippers who have targeted part of South Tyneside could face prosecution – after leaving named documents in open view.
www.shieldsgazette.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Good news: Free sofa!
Bad news: They cut it open at the bottom to check for loose change and/or mislaid hard drives containing millions in bitcoin.
Bad news: They cut it open at the bottom to check for loose change and/or mislaid hard drives containing millions in bitcoin.
Incredibly, it’s not even Persimmon, the Pontins of house-builders.
Couple spend months in 'unliveable' new build home without flooring
A milestone moment for Dr Andrew McClintock and his partner of buying their first home turned into an emotional rollercoaster
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Incredibly, it’s not even Persimmon, the Pontins of house-builders.
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Get Sir Ian McKellen to read this live on television you cowards.
Our current favourite poet Annie has written another poem about going down the shops, yet no mention of her friend Trish and her shopping trolley (a euphemism for Mr Trish if ever I saw one).
February 11, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Get Sir Ian McKellen to read this live on television you cowards.
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This Is Just To Say
I have eaten
the delicious cooked ham
that was in
the cooked meat fridge at the local coop
and which
Lynn was probably
saving
for her husband Tony
Forgive me
it was delicious
so local
and so ham
I have eaten
the delicious cooked ham
that was in
the cooked meat fridge at the local coop
and which
Lynn was probably
saving
for her husband Tony
Forgive me
it was delicious
so local
and so ham
Our current favourite poet Annie has written another poem about going down the shops, yet no mention of her friend Trish and her shopping trolley (a euphemism for Mr Trish if ever I saw one).
February 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM
This Is Just To Say
I have eaten
the delicious cooked ham
that was in
the cooked meat fridge at the local coop
and which
Lynn was probably
saving
for her husband Tony
Forgive me
it was delicious
so local
and so ham
I have eaten
the delicious cooked ham
that was in
the cooked meat fridge at the local coop
and which
Lynn was probably
saving
for her husband Tony
Forgive me
it was delicious
so local
and so ham
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Three isn't enough.... Come on, councillors!
February 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Three isn't enough.... Come on, councillors!
We don’t do court reports, but we’re sad to report that Kevin out off of the Home Alone movies grew up and became a wrong’un.
Barnsley man who laid 'Home Alone' style traps at drug den jailed
Ian Claughton, 60, fortified his home with tripwires, home-made pipe bombs and a flamethrower.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM
We don’t do court reports, but we’re sad to report that Kevin out off of the Home Alone movies grew up and became a wrong’un.
Wicklow Scientists Demonstrate News Fart-Powered Jetpacks
February 11, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Wicklow Scientists Demonstrate News Fart-Powered Jetpacks
You had me at the name of the club, and had me further on the objections being based on [checks notes] local road capacity.
Green light for live sex shows and pole dancing after adult party venue gets licence
An adult party venue will be able to offer live sex shows and pole dancing after being granted a licence.
www.lincsonline.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
You had me at the name of the club, and had me further on the objections being based on [checks notes] local road capacity.
✅ Homemade sign
✅ Dog
✅ Folded arms
✅ Look at my effing red trousers
✅ Oldiewonk in reactolites
Pretty much a full house.
✅ Dog
✅ Folded arms
✅ Look at my effing red trousers
✅ Oldiewonk in reactolites
Pretty much a full house.
Decision looms on closed pub that could be lost forever
Locals fear that time may finally be called on what was a popular north Herefordshire country pub, with approval looming for its conversion into a…
www.herefordtimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:43 AM
✅ Homemade sign
✅ Dog
✅ Folded arms
✅ Look at my effing red trousers
✅ Oldiewonk in reactolites
Pretty much a full house.
✅ Dog
✅ Folded arms
✅ Look at my effing red trousers
✅ Oldiewonk in reactolites
Pretty much a full house.