https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyg1j0lv1go

The Taliban has banned MMA (mixed martial arts) as it says its too violent!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qe4jk32xeo.amp

Lovely

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vd3jy2dpyo.amp

This is well worth reading.

www.salon.com/2024/08/29/for-harris-gets-ready-to-rescue-maga-from/

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Anne (6 February 1665 – 1 August 1714) was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 8 March 1702, and Queen of Great Britain and Ireland following the ratification of the Acts of Union 1707 merging the kingdoms of Scotland and England, until her death.
Anne was born during the reign of her uncle King Charles II.
Anne married George of Hanover, a second cousin on 28 July 1683. Anne was pregnant 18 times between 1683 and 1700, only five children were born alive.

https://www.aol.co.uk/uk-risk-missing-legally-binding-230100833.html

I'll start..
Afghan women came to Scotland to finish degrees
Nineteen female medical students who were banned from attending university in Afghanistan arrived in Scotland on Wednesday to complete their studies.

The women were forced to give up their education when the Taliban took control of the country three years ago and rolled back women’s rights.

However, the Linda Norgrove Foundation – a charity set up by the parents of Scottish charity worker, Linda Norgrove, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 – arranged a safe passage and student visas for the women so they could complete their studies.

“We endured 1,000 days of suffering to reach this point, 1,000 days of being confined to our homes, of having our voices silenced with nothing but tears and sorrow, our lives wasting away,” said Omulbanin Sultani, one of the students. “When we heard about the visa approval, we were so excited I felt like I was flying. We are going from hell to paradise.”

I'll start..
Afghan women came to Scotland to finish degrees
Nineteen female medical students who were banned from attending university in Afghanistan arrived in Scotland on Wednesday to complete their studies.

The women were forced to give up their education when the Taliban took control of the country three years ago and rolled back women’s rights.

However, the Linda Norgrove Foundation – a charity set up by the parents of Scottish charity worker, Linda Norgrove, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 – arranged a safe passage and student visas for the women so they could complete their studies.

“We endured 1,000 days of suffering to reach this point, 1,000 days of being confined to our homes, of having our voices silenced with nothing but tears and sorrow, our lives wasting away,” said Omulbanin Sultani, one of the students. “When we heard about the visa approval, we were so excited I felt like I was flying. We are going from hell to paradise.”

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https://www.allinlondon.co.uk/whats-on/event-231758-magic-of-thailand-festival-in-london

When I don't answer my mobile (either because I can't find it,(!) or don't recognise the caller), I am getting a strange message. It sounds as if someone is making a call for help, someone else interjects with "Who are you calling?", and then it cuts off. This happens in exactly the same way, whether I know the original caller or not, and even when I phone from my landline to find my phone, there is the same message, as of course I don't pick it up to answer it!
How can I get rid of it? I know it's a scam of some kind, and is itt stopping genuine callers from leaving a message.
Has anyone else experienced this?

Do you still pay VAT if the trader is not VAT Registered? I've tried looking it up but still totally confused as usual. Invoice in question is for replacement d/g window but there is no VAT number on the (hand-written) invoice. Received the original quote detailing cost of unit and labour and then I asked is that the total cost, and was told no, VAT is added. Which never fails to annoy me, I need the total cost but that is beside the point. Thanks.

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https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/keir-starmer-caught-in-cronyism-dispute-after-millionaire-tv-mogul-waheed-ali-gi/

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/war-veteran-celebrating-102nd-birthday-becomes-britain-s-oldest-parachutist/ar-AA1pp0vw?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=d333187687624d34e6e64fb7e24f2953&ei=68

Twelve White House lawyers who represented former presidents Ronald Reagan's, George H.W. Bush's and George W. Bush's administrations endorsed Harris over former President Donald Trump, whom they dubbed a danger to the nation.

"We endorse Kamala Harris and support her election as President because we believe that returning former President Trump to office would threaten American democracy and undermine the rule of law in our country," the lawyers wrote in a letter obtained by Fox News.

"We urge all patriotic Republicans, former Republicans, conservative and center-right citizens, and independent voters to place love of country above party and ideology and join us in supporting Kamala Harris."

Among the signatories is Michael Luttig, the conservative judge who made headlines earlier this week with his historic decision to back a democrat over Trump.

"I am proud to join my colleagues and friends in this endorsement," Luttig wrote on X. He extended thanks to Harris and to Fox News.

Luttig was joined by former White House attorneys John Bellinger, Benedict Cohen, Peter D. Keisler, Robert M. Kruger, John Mitnick, Alan Charles Raul, Nicholas Rostow, Peter J. Rusthoven and Wendell L. Willkie, according to Fox News.

The twelve attorneys represent a small portion of Republicans who say they'll cross the aisle to ensure Trump does not reclaim the White House in 2025.

These so called standing charges must be the biggest rip off EVER!!!>
What are they for, except to line the burgeoning pockets of the energy companies, which seem to be foreign owned anyway!!

I see a 57yr old female , from Hull, has been jailed for EIGHT months for shouting at a police officer!!, why are the Saturday rabble who defile out streets every week not been arrested as well??

This story will give the conspiracy theorists a field day.
At almost the same time as tech firm boss Mike Lynch is probably killed when his yacht sinks, his co-defendant in a fraud trial is killed in a car accident.
The yacht is called Bayesian which is a mathematical theory related to believing random events are connected.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74jzd22dkno

https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1937499/households-england-told-reduce-council-0

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical/blooming-threats-the-12-hidden-dangers-lurking-in-your-garden/ss-BB1qB4gw?ocid=windirect&cvid=305a070ce0eb48a5bd9b16dd2ea78e15&ei=23

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39kjwrlwr8o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gryedx4no

Starbucks have replaced plastic straws with manky paper ones as part of their sustainability save the planet profile. But their CEO will be commuting 1,000 miles by private jet from Florida to Seattle. Surely not every day.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y3e0ljnllo

No thanks.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13775577/Waitrose-lamb-hearts-shoppers-enjoy-traditional-cuts-meat.html

Never heard of them but saw this on the news this morning. All very eco friendly and hopefully more events will follow suit.

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/massive-attack-act-15-bristol-tickets-climate-crisis-b2600735.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn7l272pz0zo

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SCm4_N7uLM

It's quite a long video!

It's a very interesting topic worth watching

Pet.

https://www.gbnews.com/news/video-carole-malone-woke-pet

How can a building be racist?

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/anti-racist-buildings-avoid-meetings-librarians-told-project-wales/

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/king-s-guard-who-served-during-queen-s-funeral-is-crowned-mr-england/ar-AA1pbKAz?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=53e5101b16864e23ad4b36aa156b9581&ei=25

HEALTH WARNING!

Socialism is the infection of youth, Conservatism the disease of old age.

I reckon this guy is mentally unstable. God does not help anybody, but I hope he makes an exception for America and the world if he becomes President.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/experts-explain-just-how-dangerous-a-second-trump-term-would-be/ar-AA1pbf1Z?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=380c2fdb6bf64000b3e406ede8a1208b&ei=52

Germany is establishing a military base in Lithuania, 12 miles from Belarus a solid Russian ally.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/lithuania-begins-construction-of-base-for-german-troops-near-russian-border/ar-AA1p5TQu?ocid=BingNewsSerp

https://youtu.be/XJ9DMRKv8-k?list=RDXJ9DMRKv8-k

https://scontent.flhr2-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/456092608_407066312394794_3644828126251971906_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=_3frMjkX1OQQ7kNvgEEeHxp&_nc_ht=scontent.flhr2-3.fna&oh=00_AYAx9GHB3xT11uEWXjtumSmQDAROrqexjZIAljAbSySzmg&oe=66CA8C40

I definitely agree about the vegetables and the bread dough but there must be a better way of teaching about temperature than an iced lolly.

Views?

https://news.sky.com/story/eating-ice-lollies-should-be-part-of-school-curriculum-experts-urge-13200065

https://youtu.be/LZmH5U34kNo?si=M8c6sSESaCBXUhS8

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/notting-hill-carnival-violence-machete-metropolitan-police-assaults-b1103619.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vxd9dzgz6o.amp

Presidential hopeful Trump talking at a recent rally in Pennsylvania.

"I say that I'm much better-looking than her.
Much better.

I'm a better-looking person than Kamala,"

Trump told his supporters this after referencing recent discourse surrounding Harris' looks.

Including an assessment that she had an advantage over him because she's a "very beautiful woman" running for office.

Is this someone to be trusted with a responsible role in government?

I always thought the Labour Party was for the people, not to oppress the people, pillory them with taxes, derive pensioners and the needy of their Winter fuel benefit and hike up fuel bills.
Saving on the Winter fuel benefit is said to be £1.4 billion, which they can then give away to other countries or squander it on countless farcical ventures.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/energy-bills-forecast-to-rise-by-146-to-an-average-1-714-in-october/ar-AA1p2bhq?ocid=msedgntphdr&cvid=9f61dd456a9d4c1dbec2a136c7c8feee&ei=21

Fit Grandad 👴

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm239grn01ko

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c07e8xrj9kno

I have always thought that the order to stay put should never have been given when those that gave it couldn’t see the building 🥲

At least they're nice and warm

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13755571/Labour-cabinet-ministers-using-cash-warm-homes.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceq55l2gdxxo

https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/air-fryer-vs-microwave

With a new moderator

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/loop-is-now-active-and-accepting-new-members

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2n6y4g700o.amp

I do not think I have posted a petition before I think this one is important

https://www.change.org/p/axe-vat-on-sunscreen-in-the-uk-axethespftax?utm_medium=custom_url&utm_source=share_petition&recruited_by_id=01ebc0f0-3a49-11e6-83a2-9d6020a8e8f1

It does seem that bananas are a convenient, delicious and healthy food.
1-2 bananas per day appears an ideal intake, even for diabetics.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/a-mars-bar-in-a-yellow-skin-the-truth-about-bananas/ar-BB1iLQUx?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=70d4291d9a63447fa8aa0b2bc382ef2a&ei=45