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Rare to get an actual vox pop with a pothole
February 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Rare to get an actual vox pop with a pothole
Breaking our “No Daily Express” rule because of the pearl-clutching “just seven miles from Disney World” line. Like you’re going to walk seven miles, queue to get in, and scare oldiewonks and kiddiewinks alike with your love truncheon stuck up a Henry. People might notice.
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Breaking our “No Daily Express” rule because of the pearl-clutching “just seven miles from Disney World” line. Like you’re going to walk seven miles, queue to get in, and scare oldiewonks and kiddiewinks alike with your love truncheon stuck up a Henry. People might notice.
The Telegraph does know that they can’t magically fix all the potholes all at once, right? And while they’re fixing them (get this!) other potholes develop?
February 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The Telegraph does know that they can’t magically fix all the potholes all at once, right? And while they’re fixing them (get this!) other potholes develop?
This looks important.
Barnard Castle mum gutted after pair of tights she's worn for 19 years gets a hole
A thrifty Barnard Castle mum has worn the same pair of tights for 19 years.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
This looks important.
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ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Genetic study finds domestic pigs’ year-round breeding sped gene flow into wild boar
Back in 2021, in the thick of pandemic mania, The Register gleefully reported that "radioactive hybrid terror pigs" were thriving in Japan's Fukushima exclusion zone.…
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February 12, 2026 at 11:03 PM
ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Despite this being absolutely filthy sexy slang, the film itself is reportedly terrible.
'Margot Robbie ate my giant strawberries on Wuthering Heights'
The food artist says she was called in at the last minute as a
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Despite this being absolutely filthy sexy slang, the film itself is reportedly terrible.
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The infamous Great Shelford pothole has been patched up after a campaign
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/infamou...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/infamou...
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.