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new 7 wonders of the world

Since 2000 there has been a campaign to find the new 7 Wonders of the World. See here - http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=7&L=0 for further information. The announcement of the winners will be...

Gromit

Prince Charles visits flood areas and forgets wellies.

I was struck watching Prince Charles' visit to flooded areas yesterday that he must have forgotten his wellies. Why else then was an inflatable boat employed to ferry him about the streets which had...

anotheoldgit

Just when you thought it was cosy to go outdoors for a fag

Is the time coming, when the cigarette smoker is literally put out into the cold? Could it also see the end to those cosy Barbecues on a chilly night? http://www.britishgasnews.co.uk/index.asp?Page...

WendyS

Gordon Brown still doesn't "do" Democracy.

What use is Gordon's plan to restore democracy to Parliament by reforming the Constitution if he won't give us a Referendum on the EU Treaty? Let's all join in and sign the petition requesting one:...

RAGGY ROMAN

ex jihadist on newsnight

An ex British Jihadist claimed on Newsnight last night that most mainstream Muslims covertly supported the recent terrorist actions. Isn't this what most people suspect is the reality and not the...

AB Asks

Alan Johnston. Should reporters be send to dangerous areas?

Finally Alan Johnston has been released, which is great news. 114 days in a makeshift prison and he's still smiling. Should corporations send journalists out to dangerous places? Would you be willing...

reachesme

If this critical alert?

If this critical alert we are in at the moment is the highest type, what do they call it when they tell you to stay in your houses and don't come outside?

whiffey

Al the recent bombers have links to the NHS

This is what is being reported on LBC 1152. What the heck are they trying to say ? All the recent bombers have links to THE NHS !!!! Sorry LBC, you've lost me.

10ClarionSt

Is it racist to call someone a Jungle Bunny?

In Barnstaple, a member of staff at the local hospital said someone looked like a jungle bunny because they had a sun tan after being on holiday. Someone else heard it and reported it. The police were...

Gromit

After desperate reshuffle, are Cameron's days numbered.

Tories are increasingly disillusioned with Cameron. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles /news/news.html?in_article_id=465864&in_page_i d=1770 Do you think he will still be the...

libertie

Alan Johnston

After the weekend attempted bombings, floods bringing misery to thousands and crappy weather, good news at last with the release of BBC reporter Alan Johnston! What wonderful news for his family and...

anotheoldgit

Will she succeed

Will Cherie Blair succeed in this case? http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1 273346,00.html

MrBen5

6 doctor terrorists

Hmmm, i heard on the news that 6 of the terrorists arrested yesterday were docotors. Dont doctors have to take some sort of oath to pledge to try to save life, no matter what?

AB Asks

Headmaster's career on the line after pouring water on a pupil's Mohican

A headmaster was battling to save his career after he was accused of pouring water on a student's head to flatten his Mohican. He has been accused of acting inappropriately and he could be struck off...

missmoore

ian brady

Apparently Ian Brady has said he will tell the police where he buried his undiscovered victim, Keith Bennet, if they allow him to starve himself to death. Deal or no deal?

nedflanders

Rumbled

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6263690.st m What are your opinions on this atricle. Do you agree or disagree with the majority?

sigma

Chinese power stations.

How can the government be critical of carbon emisions from Chinese coal fired power stations when Britain is selling plant and equipment from British decommisioned power stations and the Government is...

flipnflap

What would you like to see done about Muslim terrorism?

As we all know, if members of any of other religion stepped out of line in a Muslim country, there'd be merciless reprisals. Yet here we pussyfoot around Muslim fanatics and terrorists, petrified of...

mrspask

who thinks.....?

that the latest terrorist attacks areA. timed to shake the '' new government'' and B.to scare and embarrass our Scottish leader?