https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2024/may/24/week-in-wildlife-in-pictures-dormouse-gets-a-checkup-a-lucky-kingfisher-and-a-waving-seal-pup

I find it unbelievable. Totally wrecks my beloved memories of Dirty Harry.
He is 94 on 31st May. Happy Birthday Clint. There'll never be another Clint.

https://www.closerweekly.com/posts/clint-eastwood-makes-rare-public-appearance-at-93-photos/

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/pandas-dogs-painted-chinese-zoo-b2542801.html

Vine wins

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13456433/amp/Joey-Barton-loses-bike-nonce-libel-showdown-Jeremy-Vine-judge-rules-vile-post-defamatory.html

Posted on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Reny-o3bL/ Christ almighty, I think that's a terrible painting - her left arm looks completely flat and limp and more to the point I wouldn't even know who it was supposed to be if I were looking at the face in isolation. Does anyone here like it?

The A40 Western Avenue will have lane reductions between Hanger Lane and Alperton Lane from May 27, 2024, to October 2024, due to gas main work for HS2. During peak hours, two lanes will be open in both directions.

Some nights will have one lane open in each direction from 10 pm to 5 am.

Some .nights will have full road closures in one direction with diversions from midnight to 5 am.

There will be a temporary 20MPH speed limit through the roadworks from Thursday 27 June when the second phase of works begins on the gas main. The speed limit is being lowered for the safety of workers and will be enforced by the Metropolitan Police.

Expect significant delays on the A40 and A406, and local routes will be congested.

https://tfl.gov.uk/status-updates/major-works-and-events/a40-western-avenue-hs2-works?cid=email_FINAL_TFL1460_HS2_A40_Western_Avenue_works-CTA_HS2_TfLSite

Norway, Ireland, and Spain have officially recognised a Palestinian state.

This coordinated move was announced by Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, who emphasised its significance as a historic and important day for Palestine.

Other European countries have also expressed their intention to recognise a Palestinian state, emphasising the importance of a two-state solution for achieving lasting peace in the region.

https://apnews.com/live/palestinian-state-recognized-european-countries-live

This could be considered poetic justice.
If someone wants a dog there are plenty of other breeds available. The Dangerous Dogs Act is too weak. All XL Bullies should be destroyed. There is no reason for their existence apart from aggression and intimidation.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-69041493

From the Zoe site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzH3oJVM66Y

Paula Vennells, the former CEO of the Post Office, has provided 50 new documents to the ongoing inquiry into the Post Office scandal. These documents were discovered during additional searches conducted by her legal team ahead of her scheduled appearance next week.

The inquiry has confirmed receiving the documents and expects to receive more from Vennells, which will be reviewed promptly. Concerns have been raised about the timeliness of document submissions, and witnesses are warned that they may be recalled if necessary.

During the inquiry, Vennells's former colleague, Alisdair Cameron, the ex-chief financial officer, faced questioning about his knowledge of the scandal. He expressed regret for the impact on affected sub-postmasters and discussed a document he wrote in 2020 titled "what went wrong," which highlighted issues that should have been addressed a decade earlier.

Cameron criticised the Post Office's defensive stance, describing it as a "victim mentality" and a waste of public funds. He acknowledged that the company relied too heavily on the flawed Horizon accounting software and that the prosecutions of sub-postmasters were unjust. He believed that the Post Office should have apologised and resolved the situation years ago.

https://news.sky.com/story/former-post-office-boss-paula-vennells-hands-over-50-new-documents-ahead-of-scandal-inquiry-appearance-13138002

When I was young and well into my 40's I had never come across Dementia, almost never heard or read about it.
But today, it is popping up all the time in the news or even friends and family or in topical discussion.

As a young kiddy and adult, old people were simply old people. they were all very normal and nice in my circle.
Cannot understand the absence of Dementia in my early life compared to the frequent occurrence of today.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/freedom-pass-government-council-income-motoring-fines-london-b1158399.html

As a father and grandfather this story absolutely sickens me. No remorse for taking a child’s life

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-69026072

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5119g5z4q5o.amp

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd114v0erlno

Just seen the MP for Thanet South on the news , who will be returning to work after losing all of his limbs due to Sepsis


https://youtu.be/U6sWzoewefk?si=qZTfbpxCaH6Vq7ur

I know some people like to spend time at weekends browsing charity shops looking for a good bargain. Maybe hoping to get lucky and find a Harry Potter first edition, or a designer outfit.
But I like to try something different from time to time. This weekend I tried a new Italian restaurant for Sunday lunch. It is Vapiano's at Tower Bridge. From your table you have a view of the bridge and the Tower of London. They have an open kitchen so you can see the chefs working and the food is served as soon as it is cooked. It does mean some people on the same table get their dish before the others. But everyone gets piping hot food. The garlic bread was red hot.
It is one of many restaurants now where you scan the QR code on the menu to download the app, then order with your smartphone.
First choose your pasta shape, then your sauce and meat.
I chose campanelle with pollo rustica, which is chicken with nduja sausage and spinach. My sister and her daughter kept it simple with penne pomodoro and tagliatelle carbonara. My other sister had a whole sourdough pizza to herself.
Very tasty food at very reasonable prices. Two courses plus drinks worked out at £30 each.

Paula Vennells, former Post Office CEO, faced controversy after a cover-up of issues with the Horizon system and mistreatment of subpostmasters during her tenure.

Despite the organisation losing a legal battle and wasting public funds, she received a CBE in 2019. A colleague's testimony revealed her disbelief in miscarriages of justice against subpostmasters prosecuted based on faulty software.

Over 100 wrongful convictions have been overturned, leading to unprecedented legislation to quash convictions en masse.
Solicitor Neil Hudgell emphasized the significance of Vennells' appearance at the public inquiry, as victims seek accountability and genuine remorse.

Vennells' name evokes anger among subpostmasters, making her testimony a highly anticipated event.
She is expected to give evidence for three days starting tomorrow, May 22nd.


Somebody who has refused to give evidence to the Inquiry is Former Post Office General Counsel, Jane Macleod, her refusal to attend the Inquiry (whether remotely or in person) has the effect of obstructing justice - not a good look for a senior lawyer.

Katy and Zarha, are just two teenagers, who were placed under Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) orders due to concerns about their safety and well-being.

They faced strict restrictions, including constant supervision, limited access to communication, and physical restraint.

Both girls experienced traumatic incidents involving male workers and felt the restraints were often unnecessary and inappropriate.

The use of DoL orders has increased significantly in recent years, raising concerns about the suitability of workers, the lack of therapeutic support, and the use of unregulated accommodation.

Experts and officials express worries about the long-term impact of DoL orders on children's mental health and development.


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9xxyl3gp39o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1vv5wlp3q5o

Today I went in to a charity shop (Thames Hospice in Langley). I don't usually go wandering around looking for clothes or anything like that, in fact I usually donate goods to Cancer Research UK who even supply a card so that when you donate, they scan your details and automatically claim Gift Aid on your donation.

However, we were in Langley, so decided that as we had paid the council for the honour of parking there, we may as well fill the time by looking in the Hospice's shop. It wasn't long before I spotted a trolley with a tilting barrow attached, full of building blocks. It looked to be just the thing for my grandson to play with when he gets older. Made of plastic, it would be easy to give the whole package a thorough wash to ensure it was thoroughly clean before use. At £8 it was a little bargain.

Next were Tinky-Winky and La-La, two of the Teletubbies in very good condition at £1.50 each. Impossible not to buy. Made of material they would be nice to play with, but needed a clean. Anti-bacterial spray generously applied all over the toys with a good wiping down with kitchen roll then pegged out on the line to dry solved the problem.

Whilst looking around, we were approached by the manager who told us about a newly arrived toy which hadn't been put on a shelf yet. We followed him into the stockroom and there he had a radio controlled car, which he demonstrated. It was an impressive thing, even more so when he said he was selling it for £4.

My grandson is only 10 months at the moment and the car should only be used from 24 months old, so it's been put away for another year or so. But what a collection of toys with so little cost and potentially years of pleasure.

With all takings going to the charity alongside any Gift Aid associated with any of the items it is a totally win-win situation.

Do you ever donate goods to charities?
Do you purchase from charities?
If the answer to either is yes, what was your best donation and/or purchase?

https://news.sky.com/story/amp/girl-was-seen-30-times-by-medics-over-three-years-before-brain-tumour-diagnosis-13130831

We are having a weeks holiday in a lovely cottage in Anglesey. Just arrived yesterday, so hope the weather is going to be good for the next week. Anyone been to North Wales, what`s the best places of interest, worth visiting ?

Did anyone watch Red Eye on ITVx. Was about a flight to China where passengers were being killed one by one.
Now today it has happened for real on a flight from Singapore. A passenger has been killed.
https://www.gbnews.com/news/singapore-airlines-passenger-dead-injured-turbulence

https://news.sky.com/story/amp/temu-faces-legal-challenge-over-manipulative-practices-13136498

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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/export-of-live-animals-banned

It is a shame that this story keeps following him

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-69034518

Whether you watch strictly or not you may still know of Giovanni and this story following him, and now him leaving the show.

Is it true? Does it matter? And should he be hounded like this?

He was killed by Israeli Mossad agent named Eli Kopta.

Medical workers in Israel revealed concerning practices involving Palestinian detainees from Gaza.

Detainees were reportedly shackled, blindfolded, sometimes stripped naked, and forced to wear nappies.

Painful medical procedures were conducted without adequate painkillers, causing unnecessary suffering.

Critically ill patients faced neglect and denial of proper treatment in makeshift military facilities.

One detainee's infected wound led to a leg requiring amputation due to treatment denial.

Despite allegations, a senior doctor denied direct links between conditions and amputations but acknowledged the dehumanising use of restraints.

The Israeli army maintained that detainees receive appropriate care.

Whistle-blowers' accounts align with a report highlighting human rights violations and a lack of healthcare access for detainees in Israeli prisons.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgygdr7vezo

The show will become a problem?

For who?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-69034417

Have you watched it on Netflix

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in the tragic death of one passenger and injuries to over 30 others.

The Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing.

Singapore Airlines expressed its deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8889d7x8j4o

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13441759/US-Embassy-Transport-London-Sadiq-Khan-congestion-charge.html

Many foreign embassies refuse to pay this charge as they consider it a tax, and may claim diplomatic immunity.

Your thoughts.

Have a look at this:
https://act.38degrees.org.uk/act/agencies-give-the-nhs-the-money-instead-petition
Use the link below to join me and add your name today:
https://act.38degrees.org.uk/act/agencies-give-the-nhs-the-money-instead-petition

https://inews.co.uk/news/beaches-rivers-too-polluted-to-bathe-swim-3062810

The one I was discussing last week has been irritating me for a while now. However, I hope that it is finally over. Although it is not enough of a problem to lose any sleep over, if it does not cease and desist, I will have to take whatever action is required to deal with it.

This is my favourite programme right now, loved each series. But I found myself sobbing at the death of little piglets and made me realise I'd never make it as a farmer!
Roll on series 4

In a ‘hard landing’

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-69035051

Did you watch it ?

https://uk.style.yahoo.com/iconic-bbc-comedy-series-return-140423001.html

Are you looking forward to its return or do you think it’s far too late

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/18/eye-tattooing-experts-warn-about-risks-of-colour-changing-surgery I do hope treatment won’t be available on the cash-strapped NHS when it goes wrong.

Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has been granted permission by the High Court to appeal against his extradition to the US.

The decision allows Assange to challenge US assurances regarding his prospective trial and potential infringement on his freedom of speech.

•Assange's lawyers embraced in court following the ruling, asserting that the case against him is politically motivated.

The senior judges granted permission for a full appeal in the UK, considering that Assange has resisted extradition for over a decade since Wikileaks published confidential US documents in 2010 and 2011.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw44l170xdwo?at_link_type=web_link&at_format=link&at_medium=social&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBC_News&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_id=702AE01E-16A0-11EF-97F1-CCE346E6B092&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_campaign_type=owned

• Iranian state TV reported no signs of life at the crash site of a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

• The helicopter encountered heavy fog and made a hard landing while traveling in a convoy to Tabriz.

• Raisi was returning from the Iran-Azerbaijan border area.

• Despite challenging weather conditions, an extensive search operation was launched.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-69035051?src_origin=BBCS_BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx030v84l3vo.amp

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2899kjv7zeo

Static cameras in Spain captured footage of a suspected meteorite, resembling a small comet fragment, streaking across the night sky, while witnesses in Portugal also observed and shared videos of the event online.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-69034415

I heard something on channel 4 about GP’s working to rule or striking . Does anyone have an update or news about this? All I could find was this from April

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/02/three-quarters-gps-want-strike-poll-reveals/#:~:text=While%20GPs%20could%20embark%20on,to%20comply%20with%20particular%20tasks.

Shareholders of major UK water companies have withdrawn £85.2bn since privatisation, despite calls for increased investment.

Critics blame under-investment for sewage spills and water leaks.

Water companies plan to raise household bills by 33% over the next five years to fund improvements.

The University of Greenwich claims water companies have invested less than nothing and are exploiting customers.

The research examined the accounts of top water and sewage companies, showing a £5.5bn decline in shareholder investment after adjusting for inflation since 1989.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw4478wnjdpo

https://www.healthbusinessuk.net/news/02052024/care-worker-visa-applications-plummet-under-new-laws

Finally the truth is shown - after he claimed she was lying and was trying to blackmail him
Outrageous lies his lawyers said

Now there’s the photographic evidence

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13431165/diddy-cassie-assault-hotel-video-surveillance-footage.html

Whether you know him or not. What a gutless low life scum bag he is

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn3dpx82kv1o.amp