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Bed Bug Alert

Severe outbreak currently in Paris apparently. But if (when) they get here, you can sniff them out it's said. Here is how you can sort them out allegedly... ...

nailedit

Can You Empathize With Someone With An Addiction

without actually understanding that addiction? Lets get the elephant out of the room first. You all know that I have an alcohol addiction. I don't expect anyone to understand it. BUT, I do understand... ...

webbo3

Disaster For Eu As Countries Introduce New Border Controls After Controversial Poland Move

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1819905/eu-border-control-poland-czechia-austria \\ Czech Interior Minister Vít Rakusan clarified that the volume of migrants arriving from Slovakia was, in... ...

retrocop

Stand Up And Fight

As usual I am unable to C&P a link but I just listened to Penny Mordant's conference speech. I really think she should engage another speech writer. It was er ....bizarre to say the least. She... ...

smurfchops

Banning Mobile Phones In Schools

Well, it's a start. How about banning knives?

youngmafbog

How Much Longer Will The World Continue To Finance Ukraine?

OK, I’m probably going to get a lot of flak for this, but I feel it is a question that needs considering (And no I don’t have an answer). Like it or not there is growing resentment that so much... ...

naomi24

Singapore - The High Cost Of Owning A Car

A certificate to own a car in Singapore now costs S$106,000.... and that's without the cost of the car. A Singapore Dollar equates to about 60 pence. The city-state introduced the 10-year... ...

Vagus

Dark And Stormy

Haven't had one of these cocktails for ages and ages but just fancied one when I came across a bottle of Crabbies ginger beer lingering in the garage. OMG, that's now my go to drink for the winter.... ...

Buenchico

I Don't Think That I'll Be Ordering . . .

. . . a new MG ZS EV just yet! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67005620 ...

sp1814

If Anyone’s Having A Bad Day…

...you're welcome. https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/laurence-fox-arrested-for-endorsing-vandalism-and-the-destruction-of-ulez-camera/ Sidebar...I thought it was illegal to own carpets THAT nasty. ...

nailedit

Ab'ers For Dinner.

Following on from Bobisox below... Which ABers would you have over for dinner and why? (Please, no Hannibal Lector gags) If it were possible I would have you all over. ABers represent a broad... ...

Gramps82

Blue Light Card

As an ex member of the armed forces I recently discovered that I was entitled to a Blue Light Card, which allows me discount in hundreds of stores and restaurants. The card was originally... ...

barry1010

Uk Car Industry

Are any cars manufactured in the UK - all the components from the bodywork to the lamps, engine, seats, upholstery, suspension, exhaust, windows, trim, wheels, tyres, batteries - or are they just... ...

gulliver1

Frightening.

Boris Johnson's decision-making was "Bipolar" during Covid says Sir Patrick Valance. My question is does anyone on AB agree with him ...I Do

naomi24

A New Covid Variant

The UK Health Minister has announced that due to the new Indian Covid variant …. Vindaflu …. people will now be offered the Punjab. Please take this variant very seriously. My neighbour caught... ...

nicebloke1

Have You Ever Experienced The Same.

Over the years I've found that people can get very envious and jealous just because they find me intelligent. Some people would think it only happens to the rich and famous, but I've found thats... ...

Bobbisox1

Look Who’s Coming To Dinner …And Why?

I'd have winston Churchill,John Lennon,Marie Curie, Miriam Margoyles ( for her disgraceful manners 😂) Winnie, John and Marie for the knowledge of their lives,our own dear Queen Elizabeth and her... ...

gulliver1