Just watched 2 magpies mating in garden

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMYQ6Jhq5/

Had anyone ever noticed it was a different voice at Embankment ?

I've been reading the report. It is a scary read and shows that reform needs to happen urgently.
https://www.met.police.uk/police-forces/metropolitan-police/areas/about-us/about-the-met/bcr/baroness-casey-review/

Whatever you do, don't have an accident in your EV.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/scratched-ev-battery-insurer-may-050459910.html

https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/prosecute_putin_loc_rb/?bfLKjlb&signup=1&cl=20269619880&v=146174&_checksum=1a20e71000f15d60f9235828f0510531762ca32c13588b191fd73d6d840b1423

Does anyone use these or know of good accurate ones? So many reviews say different things I am looking for someone who has actually got one

Any treatment, tablets, your experience, advise would be appreciated.

https://news.sky.com/story/russian-aircraft-intercepted-by-raf-and-german-air-force-in-routine-nato-mission-12834148?dicbo=v2-de8308d9e0e9b22abf1e2f1b85c7d5d4

I know fish and chip shops mostly only take cash. Came across a high street beauty salon -only cash- She was lucky to be paid in full. A discussion with friends afterwards result: Will avoid as they feel everybody should be honest and pay their taxes. What do you think?

https://www.glosnews.com/articles/hello-lamp-post-can-we-have-a-chat

While charities who should be concentrating on those they should be helping worry about pronouns or advising people what words they can no longer use, disasters are occurring and people need help

https://news.sky.com/story/ecuador-earthquake-kills-at-least-12-and-causes-widespread-damage-to-homes-and-buildings-12837691

And advise to say person who is pregnant not woman

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/oxfam-bizarre-language-guide-sorry-for-using-english/

There will be an event in lawns park, Collier row Romford planting trees, if you are free to volunteer, we would love to have you come and help us. Tuesday 21st March at 9am see you there!!

https://www.postalley.org/2023/03/15/rekindling-my-bumpy-love-affair-with-king-fm/

Happy listening.

https://sponsoragambianteacher.org/
or https://wycegambia.org/
The first is UK based. The other is based in The Gambia. They work closely together.
My Gambian friend is sponsored by WYCE to train as a teacher. She is doing a 3 year course at The Gambia College to be a secondary school teacher of English and SES.
WYCE also work in other areas, including with another uk charity called Re-Cycle, donating preloved bikes to children to cycle to school.

New evidence suggesting the way Covid in humans:-

This week, an international team of virologists, genomicists, and evolutionary biologists may have finally found crucial data to help fill that knowledge gap. A new analysis of genetic sequences collected from the market shows that raccoon dogs being illegally sold at the venue could have been carrying and possibly shedding the virus at the end of 2019. It’s some of the strongest support yet, experts told me, that the pandemic began when SARS-CoV-2 hopped from animals into humans, rather than in an accident among scientists experimenting with viruses.

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When they are just a way of robbing people

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64838936

With prescription charges rising I just wanted to say that I save a LOT of money by using the 12 month pre paid prescription scheme.
England are the only ones that still pay in the UK, one day hopefully that will change
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/

Young man stabbed to death by gang members

What can be done about these gangs

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/murder-hounslow-stabbing-mistaken-identity-b2295233.html?amp

Add yours to the list.

1. Trying to get just one wet wipe out of the pack.

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/2023/03/13/bbc-confirms-gary-linekers-return-to-match-of-the-day-presenter-role/

Mum does not accept police apology

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64909550

I didn't know we had a team. I bet it is made up of US ex-pats living here.

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/14/sport/great-britain-world-baseball-classic-spt-intl/index.html

https://news.sky.com/story/first-stamps-featuring-kings-silhouette-are-a-nod-to-his-love-of-gardening-12833058

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11858021/Day-Night-Nurse-Covonia-cold-flu-remedies-WITHDRAWN-UK-market-health-fears.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11857499/Asian-grooming-gang-fantasist-jailed-eight-half-years.html?ico=related-replace

Hitting herself in the face with a hammer!

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/14/hs2-ministers-delays-railway-money?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

is anyone able to identify this caterpillar please?

Disgraced former pop star Gary Glitter has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions, the Probation Service has said.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64946392.amp

This time it’s Fiona Bruce standing down from a charity after being accused of trivialising domestic violence. Yet again it’s to do with the Tories or at least the very man Boris wants to give a knighthood to. His own Father.

https://news.sky.com/story/bbc-question-time-presenter-fiona-bruce-to-step-down-from-charity-ambassador-role-after-claims-she-trivialised-domestic-violence-12832971

He has a new ten-part BBC Radio 4 series and podcast - Shock & War: Iraq 20 years on. No doubt another book will follow.

From the article:

Retired CIA Operations Officer and Chief of Iraq Operations: " ... we would have invaded Iraq if Saddam Hussein had a rubber band, a paperclip, and somebody would have said, Oh, he's going to put your eye out. Let's take him out.”

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/uks-relationship-with-us-has-deteriorated-since-i-was-pm-says-tony-blair/ar-AA18y57n

I need a new TV. Recommendations please for 43 ins which is suitable for hard of hearing.
I recall we discussed this subject not so long ago and earphones were mentioned but I prefer if sound on TV no good to add mobile speaker.
Thank you

Dog owners have been warned that they could be fined up to £5,000 for breaking little known driving rules.

Over a third of British drivers who own dogs are unaware of the Highway Code stipulation, a survey has found.

According to Rule 57, drivers must make sure that their pooch is restrained in a vehicle using a harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard.

This is so that they cannot distract someone when driving or injure the driver, or themselves, in the event of a sudden stop.

The rule states: 'When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly.'

If a motorist causes an accident because they are distracted by their dog, they could face being slapped with an eye-watering £5,000 fine for the careless driving.

I really hope this link works! https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/musical-family-have-say-on-linekers-match-of-the-day-ban-283572/?

Prince Edward given title of Duke of Edinburgh

https://news.sky.com/story/life-changing-tourettes-wrist-device-shows-significant-reduction-in-symptoms-in-clinical-trial-12830861

I think this is wonderful news for those living with Tourettes

A phone-in contestant to a radio quiz has been accused of cheating. She got all ten questions right but people on social media have accused her of looking up the answers on her mobile because there was a 4 second pause between being asked the question and her answers. Is 4 seconds long enough to type a question, see the answer and say it?

If you use the Nectar website you can save offers for extra points. Also at the end of the year you get a statement of how many points you collected, when you used them to save on your shopping bill, and they also tell you which was your most bought item from Sainsbury's.
Apparently I am Orpington's number one buyer of Branston pickle.

Match of the day have had both Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pull out of hosting it today in support of Gary Lineker, who has been pulled off the show for his comments about the Migrant scheme .Thoughts?
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21673865/match-of-the-day-mutiny-bbc-gary-lineker/

I like her attitude - no one can get it wrong

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/03/07/entertainment/eddie-izzard-suzy-new-name/index.html

Still say Eddie if you like

Sunday is the last day you can get a Covid booster jab. What more evidence do you need that Covid is no longer life threatening to most people.

And here is an interesting read proving the virus started in a Wuhan lab
https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/The-Truth-about-Wuhan/Andrew-G-Huff/9781510773882

https://inews.co.uk/news/children-staying-home-fridays-school-truancy-pandemic-2193106

Anyone using it ?
What do you think of it ?
A couple of my friends are on it and say it is fine but others have said there are problems with it.

https://www.radioexe.co.uk/news-and-features/entertainment-news/mystic-meg-one-of-britains-most-famous-astrologers-dies-aged-80/

Our Eurovision entry

Does anyone know of her?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64878361

My son is in France at the moment. They have a fuel strike. He might not get back until ????
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64870836