Author Topic: Little Eye On The Provinces (Read 377966 times)

slope · « **Reply #126 on:** 26 January, 2013, 04:50:50 pm »

Storm in Gog

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-20860465

rogerzilla · « **Reply #127 on:** 26 January, 2013, 06:17:05 pm »

Quote from: slope on 26 January, 2013, 04:50:50 pm

Storm in Gog

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-20860465

That's a killer outfit.

slope · « **Reply #128 on:** 27 January, 2013, 04:11:06 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 26 January, 2013, 06:17:05 pm

Quote from: slope on 26 January, 2013, 04:50:50 pm
Storm in Gog

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-20860465
That's a killer outfit.

What a Carry On Up The Pwllheli

"Dr Lewis was expecting the cashier to ask him for "pum-deg-wyth punt, chwedeg-dau".

But instead she said his shopping was "fifty-eight pounds and sixty-two pence".

When the first officer from North Wales Police arrived back-up had to be called because he was a non-Welsh speaker"

Asterix, the former Gaul. · « **Reply #129 on:** 28 January, 2013, 07:44:35 am »

I gotta say that altho' this is an amusing thread, it does smack somewhat of condescension.

After all, provincial newspapers suffer the eagle eye of their bigger brethren who at a moments notice can swoop in and pinch the best stories leaving them sole coverage of minutiae and trivia.

We should celebrate the fact that we can read about mattesses disrupting people's lives as some relief from the tsunamis and earthquakes that irrevocably devastate entire populations.

The reader who asks:

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Has it been removed yet? Has anyone had the decency to help this poor lady get out and about? News update required!!!

Was quite right, the story is incomplete, we need to know!

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #130 on:** 28 January, 2013, 10:33:47 am »

http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/10186457.___I_will_kill_everyone__screams_antisocial_behaviour_mediator_during_homophobic_attack/?ref=mr

mmmmartin · « **Reply #131 on:** 28 January, 2013, 10:52:29 am »

When the FNRttc did LonJog we stopped for coffee at South Queensferry, and someone leant their bike against the windows of this shop

http://goo.gl/maps/cuG4i

and he called the police, which we thought was quite funny.

What was even funnier was that within 10 minutes, two policemen actually arrived. Those living in That London, where you practically have to be murdered to get a copper, were bemused. So outside the M25, it's different.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #132 on:** 30 January, 2013, 09:01:02 pm »

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10192612.Puppy_dies_minutes_into_Swindon_store_grooming/

A sad tale of mouthwash, a wedding and anthropomorphism.

Jules · « **Reply #133 on:** 30 January, 2013, 11:11:31 pm »

Using a dog as the "best man" - That's funny even for Swindon.

£1800 for a dog!

Arch · « **Reply #134 on:** 31 January, 2013, 08:28:33 pm »

Quote from: Jules on 30 January, 2013, 11:11:31 pm

Using a dog as the "best man" - That's funny even for Swindon.

£1800 for a dog!

But it's not about the money, remember. Makes you wonder why they mentioned the cost then...

Found this today:

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10198186.UFO_over_York__Police_probe_reports_of_space_debris_falling_in_York/

“An officer attended the scene and found a hole in a grass verge approximately 1ft deep,” she said.

“There was no debris inside the hole and we are not in a position to confirm how or when the hole was made. The City of York Council will be made aware of the hole."

I wonder if they'll rush to fill it in as fast as the potholes on Foss Islands Road and Walmgate junction.

Apparently there was some space debris over Yorkshire last night, I missed it. Or it missed me.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #135 on:** 31 January, 2013, 09:02:53 pm »

Quote from: Arch on 31 January, 2013, 08:28:33 pm

Found this today:

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10198186.UFO_over_York__Police_probe_reports_of_space_debris_falling_in_York/

“An officer attended the scene and found a hole in a grass verge approximately 1ft deep,” she said.

“There was no debris inside the hole and we are not in a position to confirm how or when the hole was made. The City of York Council will be made aware of the hole."

It was them spacewowbadgers, I reckon.

billplumtree · « **Reply #136 on:** 01 February, 2013, 01:26:35 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 31 January, 2013, 09:02:53 pm

Quote from: Arch on 31 January, 2013, 08:28:33 pm
Found this today:

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/10198186.UFO_over_York__Police_probe_reports_of_space_debris_falling_in_York/

“An officer attended the scene and found a hole in a grass verge approximately 1ft deep,” she said.

“There was no debris inside the hole and we are not in a position to confirm how or when the hole was made. The City of York Council will be made aware of the hole."
It was them spacewowbadgers, I reckon.

It's a crying shame. What a waste of an opportunity to say that they will be looking into it

Jaded · « **Reply #137 on:** 08 February, 2013, 08:50:16 am »

Michaela got bitten in her special place by a capital city.

Here

clarion · « **Reply #138 on:** 08 February, 2013, 09:00:03 am »

Warning: Clicking on that link could make a little Cheggers pop up!

Ian H · « **Reply #139 on:** 08 February, 2013, 10:58:01 am »

Donkeys really benefit from doing things with people
[Western Morning News]

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #140 on:** 11 February, 2013, 04:35:10 pm »

York Evening press never fails

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Sentamu: Pope will be missed

THE shock resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has saddened Catholics in York.
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Sentamu. That would be the Archbishop of York.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #141 on:** 11 February, 2013, 06:45:27 pm »

Not the brightest pikey-do-as-you-likeys; dumped their crap in the entrance of a car park, then realised they couldn't get out.

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10219693.Shock_over_flytipping_at_park/?ref=mr

Regulator · « **Reply #142 on:** 12 February, 2013, 07:42:13 am »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 11 February, 2013, 06:45:27 pm

Not the brightest pikey-do-as-you-likeys; dumped their crap in the entrance of a car park, then realised they couldn't get out.

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10219693.Shock_over_flytipping_at_park/?ref=mr

Ah - the Cotswold Water Park. One of Private Eye's favourite 'In the Back' series...

rogerzilla · « **Reply #143 on:** 12 February, 2013, 07:55:22 am »

It's a load of windswept gravel pits with "second home only" (keeps the poor people out) flats around the edge of some of them.

Bledlow · « **Reply #144 on:** 12 February, 2013, 01:33:19 pm »

Sounds as if parts of it may be attractive to doggers.

Regulator · « **Reply #145 on:** 12 February, 2013, 05:00:48 pm »

Quote from: Bledlow on 12 February, 2013, 01:33:19 pm

Sounds as if parts of it may be attractive to doggers.

Roger has a season ticket....

rogerzilla · « **Reply #146 on:** 19 February, 2013, 08:27:16 pm »

Two amusing descriptions of Swindon flashers.

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10237061.Chubby_man_exposed_himself_near_school/

and a particularly dim burglar

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10235884.Shopkeeper_slams__the_worst_thief_in_the_world_/

I think you're getting a reasonably rounded picture of Swindon Man here.

Kim · « **Reply #147 on:** 19 February, 2013, 08:31:32 pm »

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...the Wong Kee Fish Bar...

Sounds like a quality establishment.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #148 on:** 19 February, 2013, 09:07:57 pm »

And the scampi comes with the cream of Sum Yung Gai.

Jaded · « **Reply #149 on:** 19 February, 2013, 09:38:28 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 12 February, 2013, 07:55:22 am

It's a load of windswept gravel pits with "second home only" (keeps the poor people out) flats around the edge of some of them.

It's full of weekenders who don't like hills.