I'm currently reading [i] No One Round Here Reads Tolstoy [i] (Mark Hodkinson's memoirs of a working class reader) and the author mentions reading Thomas Hardy's works successfully, but being unable...
What is wrong with this woman? Her son had the best free NHS care possible, care which she says wasn’t good enough, poor little Archie has now gone, and now she wants a public enquiry. Of course I...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-62235941 I've been saying it's actually more dangerous than DD, especially non talking activities, this guy was using a dating app FGS! 12 month instant ban...
In my simple mind I can't help considering that if the French were as assiduous in policing/stopping people who wished to emigrate to this country as they are on causing problems for those who wish to...
I seem to be overrun with slugs - they are munching away quite happily on my lettuce and toms! I go out and pick them and then drown them - I have tried coffee grounds and egg shells, even tried the...
Boris and his government pulling the airlines to bits for cancelled flights, yet they couldn't even get one plane off the ground with a dozen passengers. Is it true that failed flight cost the tax...
It is with the utmost sadness & regret that I'm posting that Mamyalynne passed away this evening just before 6:00. She went peacefully, with myself, her daughter, son-in-law & grandson present. She...
It appears from July anyone who has PAYG mobile will face a 250% increase in charges for calls and texts. But of course this is all to do with forcing you to have a monthly bundle at around £10 per...
Hi all, So after having my caudal epidural 4 weeks ago, my back has yet again given way. It felt weak for a few days, so I was ultra careful- avoided sitting or bending or going out. But I leant to...
I’ve started plant based diet, and I’ve lost lots of weight so far. The diet excludes; meat, chicken, fish, dairy & oils. I’m currently eating 2 cans of beans each can has 240g of beans, and I’m...
Of cotton wool to keep wrapping people up in? I can remember back in the 50/60s when my family struggled to pay fuel /food / rent bills, it really is nothing new, but you had to stand on your own two...
I’m going to a black tie event in a few weeks time and I’m not sure what to wear dress wise. Do you think this would be appropriate or too casual. I’m trying to kill two birds with one stone as I’ve...
https://twitter.com/ColinMurray/status/1523962488009764868 Colin Murray gets the gig for the next batch of episodes - let's hope it becomes permanent. Rachel and Susie both appear to be absolutely...
What on earth is he thinking? He says if he receives a FPN he'll resign. Farewell then his 'vision' for Britain. But if he is not served with a FPN he'll carry on. So how does this ridiculous stunt...