The "And in other news..." thread

[birchesgreen]

The kind of pic you'd find sad but maybe expected in the Scum or Star but the Torygraph?

Plus am i the only person who thinks the bath seems plenty big enough for some "frolicking"

 

[najaB]

Plus am i the only person who thinks the bath seems plenty big enough for some "frolicking"

Depends entirely on how one frolicked, I guess.

 

[32475]

It also depends on how much bath water you are prepared to displace during the process of frolicking plus the physical attributes of one’s frolicking capabilities and those of the person sharing the bath at the time. Also, was the expression ‘eureka’ exclaimed at any point in the proceedings one wonders?

 

[AM9]

It also depends on how much bath water you are prepared to displace during the process of frolicking plus the physical attributes of one’s frolicking capabilities and those of the person sharing the bath at the time. Also, was the expression ‘eureka’ exclaimed at any point in the proceedings one wonders?

Of course it was, - no sweat!

 

[dgl]

It could also be argued that the bath is so small that getting close to anyone else in said bath is a given, also let's just say that said two people do not have to be at either end of the bath!

 

[birchesgreen]

Anyone who thinks that bath is too small for horizontal jogging has obviously never seen a British 70s sex comedy

 

[AM9]

Anyone who thinks that bath is too small for horizontal jogging has obviously never seen a British 70s sex comedy

Thinking of Robin Askwith there.

 

[brad465]

The kind of pic you'd find sad but maybe expected in the Scum or Star but the Torygraph?

Plus am i the only person who thinks the bath seems plenty big enough for some "frolicking"

It's been suggested that this week has been riddled with so much scandal affecting the Government that in order to try and distract from it, this is the length the Telegraph had to go to.






In an attempt to stop bad behaviour, a McDonalds in Wrexham is going to play classical music:

Wrexham McDonald's plays classical music to deter bad behaviour

A branch of the fast-food chain in Wrexham is also rationing wi-fi after youngsters cause "upset".

www.bbc.co.uk

A Welsh branch of McDonald's has started playing classical music and rationing wi-fi in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour.
The fast-food restaurant has taken action after incidents at its Wrexham branch and elsewhere in the city which led to police issuing dispersal orders.
North Wales Police said a group of 20 to 30 youngsters had caused "upset" but progress had been made recently.
McDonald's said it was committed to being a good neighbour in the area.
Insp Luke Hughes from North Wales Police said there had been "one allegation of assault, a fire extinguisher set off, signs and coins thrown at shop staff and younger children chased by this group".

Insp Hughes said despite some of the behaviours "causing concern and upset, Wrexham has made some improvement in recent months".
"We have significant interest on an international platform in our football club. And we have a calendar full of activities through the next twelve months.
"I absolutely will not allow this to be compromised because of a small minority of people and my intention is to deal firmly with this issue."
He called on organisations like the cadets, youth clubs and sports clubs for their support, saying the young people need occupying.
McDonald's said: "We are aware of anti-social behaviour affecting the wider area, and have introduced a number of measures in our Wrexham restaurant to support the police in tackling this issue.
"These include playing classical music from 17:00 GMT and turning off the wi-fi at certain points in the evening."

 

[brad465]

Middle Earth Enterprises ordering a waste removal company to rebrand:

Lord of the Rings tells Brighton bin firm to change name

Brighton waste company Lord of the Bins say they face the prospect of spending thousands to rebrand.

www.bbc.co.uk

A waste collection firm in Brighton has been told by lawyers for the Lord of the Rings franchise to change its name.
Lord of the Bins collects household, building and office waste across East Sussex and West Sussex.
Nick Lockwood and Dan Walker, who run the company, said they were contacted by Middle-earth Enterprises, who own the worldwide rights to The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The pair said they faced the prospect of spending thousands to rebrand.
"Middle-earth Enterprises has sent and is enforcing a cease and desist, claiming we're in breach of their trademarks," Mr Lockwood said.
"They claim customers could think they were endorsed by or affiliated to Lord Of The Rings. But anyone in their right mind knows we're a completely separate and non-competitive business."
The company also claimed they were ordered to ditch their slogan, One Ring to Remove It All.
"We now have the prospect of spending thousands of pounds and effort rebranding, to appease a multi-billion pound company," Mr Lockwood added.
"We will survive this storm and continue providing a great service for our city, whatever our name."
Middle-earth Enterprises has been approached for comment.

 

[D6130]

Middle Earth Enterprises ordering a waste removal company to rebrand:

I wonder whether they have also approached the chief of Clan MacDonald and asked him to desist from using his centuries-old title 'Lord of the Isles'?

 

[edwin_m]

Middle Earth Enterprises ordering a waste removal company to rebrand:

Lord of the Rings tells Brighton bin firm to change name

Brighton waste company Lord of the Bins say they face the prospect of spending thousands to rebrand.

www.bbc.co.uk

They shouldn't be getting so "precious" about it.

 

[najaB]

They'd be lucky to get one bin. Around here is's five and they're collected on different days!

 

[DelayRepay]

Two rival swan rescue groups are “at war” over an ornamental lake in Cheltenham after police were called in to deal with threats of violence, verbal abuse and allegations of animal cruelty.

Feathers fly as rival swan groups in Cheltenham ‘go to war’

Two rival swan rescue groups are “at war” over an ornamental lake in Cheltenham after police were called in to deal with threats of violence, verbal abuse and allegations of animal cruelty.Police are investigating incidents of harassment and one bird lover has admitted antisocial behaviour after swe

www.thetimes.co.uk

A few select quotes:

Police are investigating incidents of harassment and one bird lover has admitted antisocial behaviour after swearing at the rival group in the Gloucestershire spa town.

Volunteers from both groups have started wearing body cameras as they patrol the picturesque lake.

Feathers were ruffled two years ago when a mute swan called Zelda mysteriously died after breaking a leg on the lake in Pittville Park.

Some members of the Pittville Swans and Friends group claimed she was killed in an act of cruelty and left to set up their own rival group — the Pittville Swan Watch — to care for the protected birds.

So far, the leader of Pittville Swan Watch has...

• Been banned from the park cafe for threatening to tip a hot drink over a member of the rival group
• Has to sign an Acceptable Behaviour Contract with the Police
• Written to the King asking him to intervene(!)

 

[brad465]

Sounds like quite the hissy fit.

 

[MotCO]

Sounds like quite the hissy fit.

But the King does own all the swans in the UK.

 

[WizCastro197]

But the King does own all the swans in the UK.

Yes, I was going to mention this, about how writing to the King isn’t the most absurd thing ever.

 

[Darandio]

I took it as a tongue in cheek comment about the fact swans hiss when you throw bread to the ducks instead of them. Could be wrong.....

 

[Gloster]

Swans can break your arm…and probably will.

 

[Ediswan]

Swans can break your arm…and probably will.

That is a myth.

 

[najaB]

That is a myth.

They do cause broken arms though - when people run away from them and fall.

 

[Gloster]

That is a myth.

I ought to have put a smiley on it, but I don’t know how. It is actually on my keyboard as it appeared once by accident, but I haven’t seen it since.

 

[najaB]

I ought to have put a smiley on it, but I don’t know how. It is actually on my keyboard as it appeared once by accident, but I haven’t seen it since.

Use a : followed by a ) like so:

 

[Gloster]

Use a : followed by a ) like so:

Well, I get exactly that . Is that what was intended?

EDIT: When I press ‘Post reply’ it comes up as an actually smiley, not just the : followed by a ) when I wrote it. Every day you learn something new.

 

[najaB]

Well, I get exactly that . Is that what was intended?

Indeed, a smiley. They are also available in the editor if BBCode is enabled:

 

[Gloster]

Indeed, a smiley. They are also available in the editor if BBCode is enabled:
View attachment 128723

I think I will leave it there. I have learnt one new thing today and that is quite enough at my age.

 

[Baxenden Bank]

Swans. Hot Fuzz had that one sorted years ago.

 

[brad465]

But the King does own all the swans in the UK.

Yes, I was going to mention this, about how writing to the King isn’t the most absurd thing ever.

See Darandio's below comment for explanation, it had nothing to do with the King:

I took it as a tongue in cheek comment about the fact swans hiss when you throw bread to the ducks instead of them. Could be wrong.....

 

[Ediswan]

They do cause broken arms though - when people run away from them and fall.

I am not saying swans are harmless. There are credible reports of them drowning both people and dogs.

Over the years, I have met many swans while kayaking on the River Lea. Swan behaviour is very variable. Some seem to have hatched aggressive. Others are very relaxed, even with cygnets. Swans in large groups are different again.

 

[D6130]

Over the years, I have met many swans while kayaking on the River Lea. Swan behaviour is very variable. Some seem to have hatched aggressive. Others are very relaxed, even with cygnets. Swans in large groups are different again.

....and they can be extremely aggressive during the nesting season when sitting on their eggs - as many a towpath walker, with or without a dog, will testify.

 

[DelayRepay]

....and they can be extremely aggressive during the nesting season when sitting on their eggs - as many a towpath walker, with or without a dog, will testify.

But the article isn't about the swans being aggressive. It's about two rival groups of people, who claim to care about the swans, being aggressive to each other to the extent the police had to get involved.