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Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 1:02 pm
by gremlin
Yorick wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 12:47 pm Blimey :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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https://gazettelife.com/news/greggs-to- ... h-airport/
The great unwashed of this country used to go to Spain and avoid the local cuisine in favour of a fry-up. Now they can't live without a fucking Gregg's for a fortnight.

Going to Hell in a handcart. :thumbdown:

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 1:04 pm
by MrLongbeard
I'd sooner eat a flip flop

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 1:15 pm
by Taipan
What's teh deal with Greggs then? Its just a bakery isn't it?

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 1:19 pm
by gremlin
Taipan wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 1:15 pm What's teh deal with Greggs then? Its just a bakery isn't it?
In fairness, a bloody successful one. I wouldn't mind having a (meat)slice of their profits.

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 1:42 pm
by cheb
Their tea is good, my preferred UK high street take away place.

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 2:04 pm
by gremlin
The preferred lunch spot for the criminal fraternity of south London, clearly.


Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dldv4lqygo

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 2:08 pm
by MrLongbeard
Taipan wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 1:15 pm What's teh deal with Greggs then? Its just a bakery isn't it?
Yeah, but that's like saying Christianity is just a religion.
I don't get it, all they sell is nasty greasy shit but it's like a cult to the youth :silent:

Don't get me wrong I like a greasy sanger roll every once in a blue moon, but 2 billion quids worth of sales last year alone is nuts.

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 2:34 pm
by Yorick
gremlin wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 1:02 pm
Yorick wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 12:47 pm Blimey :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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https://gazettelife.com/news/greggs-to- ... h-airport/
The great unwashed of this country used to go to Spain and avoid the local cuisine in favour of a fry-up. Now they can't live without a fucking Gregg's for a fortnight.

Going to Hell in a handcart. :thumbdown:
There's a lovely lass here who runs an English bakery

I pop in at least once a week. Always buy healthy sarnie and a nice pie :D

Only so much tapas we can eat :obscene-birdiedoublered:

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 2:00 pm
by Yorick
Not bad for a lad who everyone called a thicko. Even my dad called him stupid. But my dad was a twat.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/clypx829gwyo

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 2:38 pm
by gremlin
Yorick wrote: Fri May 15, 2026 2:00 pm Not bad for a lad who everyone called a thicko. Even my dad called him stupid. But my dad was a twat.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/clypx829gwyo
I can think of a billion reasons why he's not stupid. Snobbery of the highest order to think he is.

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 4:11 pm
by Taipan
Yorick wrote: Fri May 15, 2026 2:00 pm Not bad for a lad who everyone called a thicko. Even my dad called him stupid. But my dad was a twat.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/clypx829gwyo
Using biased metrics, I know a lot of really thick Academics! :D

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 10:56 pm
by ZRX61
I know we have a ban on politics.. but I just have to share that we have some bloke running for office near here by the name of Putz, Randy Putz... :lol:

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Sat May 16, 2026 8:39 am
by Horse
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c1m2p42v847o

[ Video ]

The New York Police Department bulldozed more than 200 scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes in Staten Island on Tuesday as part of the city's crackdown on illegal and unregistered bikes.

The NYPD said at least 5,700 'dangerous illegal vehicles' had been seized so far since the start of 2026, a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

It comes after a 7-month-old was killed by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn on 1 April, where the suspects fled the scene on an illegal moped.

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Sat May 16, 2026 10:41 am
by Wossname
Horse wrote: Sat May 16, 2026 8:39 am
The New York Police Department bulldozed more than 200 scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes in Staten Island on Tuesday as part of the city's crackdown on illegal and unregistered bikes.

It comes after a 7-month-old was killed by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn on 1 April, where the suspects fled the scene on an illegal moped.
“We couldn’t get the gun, or the suspect, but don’t worry - we got the moped”.

I wonder how many of them were stolen bikes…

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Sat May 16, 2026 1:32 pm
by Rockburner
Wossname wrote: Sat May 16, 2026 10:41 am
Horse wrote: Sat May 16, 2026 8:39 am
The New York Police Department bulldozed more than 200 scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes in Staten Island on Tuesday as part of the city's crackdown on illegal and unregistered bikes.

It comes after a 7-month-old was killed by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn on 1 April, where the suspects fled the scene on an illegal moped.
“We couldn’t get the gun, or the suspect, but don’t worry - we got the moped”.

I wonder how many of them were stolen bikes…
All of them, I'd wager.

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Sat May 16, 2026 8:45 pm
by Wossname
Nice to know the fuzz made such gallant efforts to return them to their rightful owners.

Wouldn’t have made such impressive video, I suppose.

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 9:10 am
by Taipan
The Mirror wrote:37 stone dad told to buy two plane tickets ends up with one in row 17 and one in row 19
It is one of many everyday frustration facing the 43-year-old, whose struggle with weight began with an industrial accident. When Les Price recently flew to Ireland he had to pay for two seats – because he weighs 37st. Unfortunately, the airline’s policy on people weighing over 20st didn’t ensure a smooth ride. The seats weren’t even next to each other.“When I finally got on the plane one seat was an aisle seat and the other was by the window, in a three-seat row. “On the way back from Ireland one seat was in row 17 and the other in row 19!”

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life ... wo-2369003

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 10:51 am
by Saga Lout
Taipan wrote: Tue May 19, 2026 9:10 am
The Mirror wrote:37 stone dad told to buy two plane tickets ends up with one in row 17 and one in row 19
It is one of many everyday frustration facing the 43-year-old, whose struggle with weight began with an industrial accident. When Les Price recently flew to Ireland he had to pay for two seats – because he weighs 37st. Unfortunately, the airline’s policy on people weighing over 20st didn’t ensure a smooth ride. The seats weren’t even next to each other.“When I finally got on the plane one seat was an aisle seat and the other was by the window, in a three-seat row. “On the way back from Ireland one seat was in row 17 and the other in row 19!”

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life ... wo-2369003
I wonder how he's doing now, 13 years later. :P

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 10:59 am
by Taipan
Saga Lout wrote: Tue May 19, 2026 10:51 am
Taipan wrote: Tue May 19, 2026 9:10 am
The Mirror wrote:37 stone dad told to buy two plane tickets ends up with one in row 17 and one in row 19
It is one of many everyday frustration facing the 43-year-old, whose struggle with weight began with an industrial accident. When Les Price recently flew to Ireland he had to pay for two seats – because he weighs 37st. Unfortunately, the airline’s policy on people weighing over 20st didn’t ensure a smooth ride. The seats weren’t even next to each other.“When I finally got on the plane one seat was an aisle seat and the other was by the window, in a three-seat row. “On the way back from Ireland one seat was in row 17 and the other in row 19!”

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life ... wo-2369003
I wonder how he's doing now, 13 years later. :P
It'll still be funny in another 13! :D

Re: In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 11:16 am
by Horse
Saga Lout wrote: Tue May 19, 2026 10:51 am
Taipan wrote: Tue May 19, 2026 9:10 am
The Mirror wrote:37 stone dad told to buy two plane tickets ends up with one in row 17 and one in row 19
It is one of many everyday frustration facing the 43-year-old, whose struggle with weight began with an industrial accident. When Les Price recently flew to Ireland he had to pay for two seats – because he weighs 37st. Unfortunately, the airline’s policy on people weighing over 20st didn’t ensure a smooth ride. The seats weren’t even next to each other.“When I finally got on the plane one seat was an aisle seat and the other was by the window, in a three-seat row. “On the way back from Ireland one seat was in row 17 and the other in row 19!”

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life ... wo-2369003
I wonder how he's doing now, 13 years later. :P
He's not, he died.

He was on BBC news:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-sou ... s-33738384