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Beware British Gas.

In spite of the fact that I have used no gas for many years now, British Gas recently saw fit to send me a bill for over £350. After much hassle they eventually admitted the error and apologised. But...
13:05 Thu 06th Mar 20147 answers, last by galasalmon 15:22 Sat 29th Mar 2014
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Not The Best Choice Of Slogan

I've just received my Water Rates bill from Southern Water. The front of the envelope displays the slogan [i] We're working to save water - thanks for helping [i] Not the best slogan at this time - I...
14:07 Fri 21st Feb 2014
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Uranium Stores

Good to hear that Uncle Sam takes such good care of his uranium stores. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/nun-gets-nearly-3-years-prison-nuke-protest-231907850.html#OcU4w8P What if instead of a nun, it had...
00:48 Wed 19th Feb 20145 answers, last by LazyGun 10:41 Wed 19th Feb 2014
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Stupid Magistrate

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/11002372.Dad___s_threat_to_burn_home/?ref=eb Thug on suspended sentence re-offends. Magistrate doesn't invoke sentence, just gives him [i] another suspended [i]...
12:47 Wed 12th Feb 20147 answers, last by ludwig 14:35 Thu 13th Feb 2014
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Mr Spock Has Smoking-Related Disease In Spite Of Having Given Up 30 Years Ago.

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/leonard-nimoy-has-chronic-lung-disease-194456920.html In spite of giving up smoking 30 years ago, Leonard Nimoy has developed smoking-related disease. Sad news indeed. I...
01:58 Thu 06th Feb 201419 answers, last by anneasquith 12:22 Thu 06th Feb 2014
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At Last They've "spotted" It.

The E U Commission have "discovered" corruption is rife in EU. Now there's a surprise ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26014387 Whether they will do anything about it is another matter....
11:52 Mon 03rd Feb 201418 answers, last by bazwillrun 19:52 Mon 03rd Feb 2014
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Did She Get It Wrong ?

I note that G K Rowling now believes she got the marital pairings wrong in her Harry Potter books. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26007732 Personally I thought she got it spot on - the...
11:46 Mon 03rd Feb 201426 answers, last by Cloverjo 23:10 Thu 06th Feb 2014
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Another Irishman Goes For A Job...

... at a building site. The foreman expects to have a little fun at his expense so he says, "You have to answer a question before we can hire you". "OK" says the Irishman, "Fire away" The Foreman...
00:07 Thu 30th Jan 20144 answers, last by Canary42 00:38 Thu 30th Jan 2014
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More Of Thatcher's Deceit Revealed.

In spite of Government denials at the time, there [i] was [i] a secret hit list of over 70 coal mines set for closure. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25549596...
01:33 Fri 03rd Jan 201478 answers, last by Hypognosis 20:34 Sun 05th Jan 2014
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Huddlestone's Haircut

Hull footballer had to wait for his hair stylist to come up from London before he could get it cut. I reckon any barber could have done that (or even his Mum) -->...
00:28 Fri 03rd Jan 20142 answers, last by mac44 00:32 Fri 03rd Jan 2014
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Plethora Of Panic-Mongering Posts

The plethora of panic-mongering posts and the associated Press articles regarding Romanians is very reminiscent of the Nazi propaganda of the Thirties - and look what that led to. I remember when the...
11:17 Tue 31st Dec 201317 answers, last by anotheoldgit 14:38 Tue 31st Dec 2013
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Austerity - Bankers Style.

"According to a new report by the European Bank Authority (EBA), 2,714 bankers earned more than €1m in the United Kingdom during 2012. Germany came a distant second, with 212 bankers earning a...
10:47 Tue 31st Dec 2013
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A Sign Of Things To Come ?

Will this sort of thing become more common when fracking gets under way ? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-25554549...
10:19 Tue 31st Dec 2013
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Takes The Biscuit.

A banker, a [i] Daily Mail [i] reader and an immigrant are sitting at a table sharing 12 biscuits. The banker takes 11 and says to the [i] Daily Mail [i] reader: “Watch out for the immigrant, he...
13:10 Mon 30th Dec 20134 answers, last by EDDIE51 22:47 Tue 31st Dec 2013
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The England Cricket Team

The England Cricket Team.
03:40 Mon 16th Dec 20132 answers, last by marval 16:37 Mon 16th Dec 2013
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So It's Only The Brits Who Can't Cope With Snow !

Here's how they cope in the United States http://uk.news.yahoo.com/us-snow-storm-weather-car-crash-ice-winter-dangerous-112231216.html?vp=1#za0Scig Notice it's the fast drivers who usually lose...
16:14 Wed 11th Dec 20133 answers, last by 237SJ 20:17 Wed 11th Dec 2013
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An Englishman, An American, And An Australian

An Englishman, an American, and an Australian were sitting in a London pub having a pint of beer The American grabs his beer downs it, tosses his glass into the air, draws a handgun and shoots the...
01:31 Wed 04th Dec 20131 answer, last by baza 01:39 Wed 04th Dec 2013
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"i'm Sorry"

Yet another example of "I'm sorry - for being caught". http://uk.news.yahoo.com/g4s-chief-faces-grilling-mps-032519997.html#Et22WpW...
17:56 Wed 20th Nov 20134 answers, last by CokeTulip 00:44 Thu 21st Nov 2013
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England Excelled Themselves Tonight ….

… against Germany at Wembley. In 94 minutes of football they didn't have a single shot on target. Will this be good enough for their appearance in Brazil next year ?...
01:10 Wed 20th Nov 201331 answers, last by ichkeria 21:46 Wed 20th Nov 2013
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Wilful Neglect A Criminal Offence.

Wilful neglect in the NHS is to become a criminal offence. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24967230 Should we introduce a similar offence for MPs ?...
13:40 Sat 16th Nov 20131 answer, last by Steve.5 13:45 Sat 16th Nov 2013

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