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Last Words On Death Row

A bit morbid maybe but just been watching a vid about the last words of prisoners about to be executed. Some sad, some poignant, some unregretful. But some humorous as well. One asked where his... ...

Treacle71

Why Is Rac Charging Me A Cancellation Fee?

I scrapped my old car yesterday and when I tried to cancel my monthly payments for breakdown cover with the RAC, they said I'd have to pay a £99 cancellation fee! They said because I've had two... ...

nicebloke1

What On Earth Has Happened.

I've not heard Slade playing their Xmas song in the shops. I hear Chris Rea is still travelling home for Xmas.

Dagman

Famous Encounters

Hi folks, have you ever come across a famous person by accident? I've seen Bob Mortimer in a McDonald's early one day in London, didn't want to disturb him as it seemed inappropriate. Have you... ...

Old_Geezer

Government Emergency Alerts

Anyone know how to turn these off ? My woman just had an unexpected alarm related to it going to be a bit windy around here in a bit. I thought that due to some previous government test, the... ...

DTCwordfan

Are You Ready For Darren?

Already nasty out there, rain and wind gusts up to 60 mph .....tomorrow lunchtime being forecast to be the worst down here. Take care of yourselves if you are lifting up the west side of Britain... ...

barney4444

Ukraine

Am I missing something, overnight Russia fired hundreds of missiles into Ukraine but as Trump has said he intends ending the war very quickly, why doesn't Putin just sort of sit on his hands for... ...

sp1814

The Funniest Tv Sketch Ever

A "bar conversation" I had on Saturday had me and a a few mates trying to decide which was the the funniest tv sketch ever. After a lot of arguing, we managed to settle on "Brain Surgery" from That... ...

webbo3

Petition For Another Election

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700143 Call a General Election - Petitions Call a General ElectionI would like there to be another General Election.I believe the current Labour Government... ...

Hymie

Multi-Million/Billionaires Owning Farms

I used to wonder why so many super-wealthy individuals (such as James Dyson) and a number of rock/pop stars/celebrities developed an interest in farming (in the UK) once they had loads of cash to... ...

Khandro

Religion & Spirituality - What Happened.?

I wondered this - it used to be a lively arena. I just tuned in to see if there were any posts: I think I can see the reason why.

ToraToraTora

Has There Ever Been A More Clueless Prime Minister?

https://news.sky.com/story/sir-keir-starmer-tells-private-sector-to-start-paying-their-fair-share-on-global-climate-change-13252884 The private sector pay for everything anyway you wally! The... ...

naomi24

Lineker To Stop Hosting Match Of The Day, Bbc Confirms

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crln27ek10no Sorry he's going - or good riddance? ...

mallyh

Very Brassed Off

waited quite a while for hospital appointment with a surgeon ,eventually got one for yesterday ,quite a drive then trying to find parking space ,sat in waiting room for 40 odd minutes when nurse... ...

gulliver1

They Just Can't Help It Can They-Rishi Sunak Edition.

Ofcom has fined GB News "£100,000 for breaking impartiality rules with a programme featuring the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. It seems Selected members of the public were invited to listen... ...

gulliver1

That's The Way To Do It.

Rachel Reeves has been urged to cut the Half a billion pound donation every year to the Royal Family provided by the tax payer, instead of cutting funding to public services and welfare as... ...

douglas9401

Pit Stops In The English Channel

Can a floating cafe and toilets be far away now? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj041vl4j4lo "An injured migrant on the boat was airlifted to a hospital in Boulogne, France, and the remaining... ...

sandyRoe

Would It Be Economical To Load Tankers With Water In Canada...

...and transport it to parched California?

netherfield

Would You Expect To Get Paid For Travelling Time?

So my daughter works in a chain store, now classed as expert, her manager has asked her to go to Leeds to sort out a section of the store. This means getting up and hour earlier, getting home an... ...