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- Mon 02 Sep, 2019 5:57 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday, 2nd September 2019
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14562
Re: Monday, 2nd September 2019
Also, thanks to sky for calling in. There may be a win-win available to save red squirrels, apparently pine martens are the answer if they can be successfully re-introduced. 8-) Presumably the greys are easier to catch. More meat on them too. Pine martens reintroduced themselves to Northumberland l...
- Mon 06 May, 2019 4:10 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday, 4th - Monday, 6th May inclusive 2019
- Replies: 74
- Views: 16049
Re: Saturday, 4th - Monday, 6th May inclusive 2019
Here you go. https://simonbriscoeblog.wordpress.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;AnatolyKasparov wrote:There must be somebody out there with something to say......
- Mon 03 Sep, 2018 7:39 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 3rd September 2018
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7617
Re: Monday 3rd September 2018
Thats a shame. I really fancied Servalan when I was watching Blakes 7.PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Nooooo
Jacqueline Pearce aka Servalan has died.
The definitive female TV villain?
Oh, and evening folks.
- Mon 23 Jul, 2018 6:43 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 23rd July 2018
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9347
Re: Monday 23rd July 2018
VIDEO: 'Welcome to Newcastle!'
PM @theresa_may incorrectly welcomes Cabinet to Newcastle.
When she's actually at The Sage in Gateshead...
@itvtynetees
PM @theresa_may incorrectly welcomes Cabinet to Newcastle.
When she's actually at The Sage in Gateshead...
@itvtynetees
- Sun 15 Jul, 2018 7:13 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 2018
- Replies: 108
- Views: 40882
Re: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 2018
Morning folks, Theresa may quote from today’s Guardian (although originally from the Heil): “I am yet to see a workable alternative future trading arrangement that would deliver on our commitments to Northern Ireland, preserve the constitutional integrity of the UK and deliver on the result of the r...
- Thu 07 Jun, 2018 8:28 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 7th June 2018
- Replies: 47
- Views: 13195
Re: Thursday 7th June 2018
Morning folks, As soon as May announced the go ahead for Heathrow3, I thought it would present an ideal opportunity for the lying charlatan we have for a foreign secretary. He can resign from the Cabinet and present it as a principled move, get out of having formal responsibility for Brexit progress...
- Sun 20 May, 2018 6:05 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th 2018
- Replies: 56
- Views: 85873
Re: Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th 2018
Thanks, CJ, that was, as you say, brilliant.citizenJA wrote:[youtube]8GEpUphfykc[/youtube]
Jonathan Pie
edited to add
this is brilliant
- Thu 10 May, 2018 11:46 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 10th May 2018
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10654
Re: Thursday 10th May 2018
Morning folks,PaulfromYorkshire wrote:By the way has anyone seen any swifts yet?
I saw my first swallows on Tuesday, in Chatton. No swifts yet.
- Thu 12 Apr, 2018 5:16 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 12th April 2018
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9409
Re: Thursday 12th April 2018
Morning. Library day yesterday which is why I went AWOL.... Free travel for U-25s? I can see why U-22s woks to cover HE/FE students but 25? Not sure that's an effective use of public money. When I was 25 I'd alteady been working 7 years... Afternoon folks, That’s true, but that was then. My eldest ...
- Sun 08 Apr, 2018 3:49 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday, April 7th and Sunday, April 8th 2018
- Replies: 61
- Views: 23648
- Sun 08 Apr, 2018 2:41 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday, April 7th and Sunday, April 8th 2018
- Replies: 61
- Views: 23648
Re: Saturday, April 7th and Sunday, April 8th 2018
Afternoon, folks,
I’ve noticed a lot of candidates in the local election standing for “Renew Britain”. Whose behind this lot, does anyone know?
I’ve noticed a lot of candidates in the local election standing for “Renew Britain”. Whose behind this lot, does anyone know?
- Tue 27 Mar, 2018 9:17 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 27th March 2018
- Replies: 46
- Views: 12732
Re: Tuesday 27th March 2018
My dad had his send-off today. Best wishes, AK. My father in law went a few weeks ago, and I was surprised how much little gestures mattered. Whatever else, your contributions here are valued and welcomed. Keep yourself going, but be prepared for the ‘after the Lord Mayors feast’ when all the dust ...
- Wed 14 Mar, 2018 6:39 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 14th March 2018
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9663
Re: Wednesday 14th March 2018
Best wishes, AK. Thinking of you.AnatolyKasparov wrote:My dad has just passed away.
RIP.
There will be largely radio silence for a while from here, I hope that is understood.
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- Tue 13 Mar, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 13th March 2018
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9047
Re: Tuesday 13th March 2018
Evening folks, I rather enjoyed this article from the Indie, about why Corbyn was right to politicise the Russian assassination programme and their financing of the Tories. http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/corbyn-russia-sergei-skripal-money-laundering-magnitsky-act-understands-foreign-policy-a825...
- Sat 03 Mar, 2018 9:56 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March 2018
- Replies: 208
- Views: 38540
Re: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March 2018
Evening folks,PorFavor wrote:[youtube]w5uVgWQCUPI[/youtube]
I saw Ry Cooder do a double act with Nick Lowe at the Sage a few years ago. Best concert in years.
- Sat 03 Mar, 2018 8:53 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March 2018
- Replies: 208
- Views: 38540
Re: Saurday 3rd & Sunday 4th March 2018
Morning all. Shopping soon but it looks like the big thaw has begun - roads look wet and I can see some grass in the garden again... Morning folks, No signs of a thaw here. The roads are white and it’s still snowing. Being an idiot, I’m going out to the countryside to see what it’s like out of town...
- Fri 02 Mar, 2018 4:38 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 2nd March 2018
- Replies: 121
- Views: 20708
Re: Friday 2nd March 2018
Anyway, we haven't experienced conditions quite as bad as this since the early eighties , it really is quite exceptional. The blizzard conditions were so widespread there simply weren't enough ploughs and gritters to keep roads passable and the cold temperatures mean it's hanging around. I'm not su...
- Wed 28 Feb, 2018 1:03 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 28th February 2018
- Replies: 86
- Views: 14077
Re: Wednesday 28th February 2018
Afternoon folks,
Thundersnow- never experienced that before. It’s a bit of a blizzard round here. Thankfully I’ve no need to drive anywhere.Must be very difficult for old folk on their own.
Thundersnow- never experienced that before. It’s a bit of a blizzard round here. Thankfully I’ve no need to drive anywhere.Must be very difficult for old folk on their own.
- Sat 24 Feb, 2018 5:36 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th February 2018
- Replies: 233
- Views: 49566
Re: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th February 2018
Afternoon, folks. Here’s a cinematic treat for anyone in my area in March. https://www.tynesidecinema.co.uk/film-and-events/seasons-festivals/av-festival-2018?utm_source=Tyneside+Cinema+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=fdbbd3a1bb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6c400ba017-...
- Fri 23 Feb, 2018 7:51 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 23rd February 2018
- Replies: 99
- Views: 18422
Re: Friday 23rd February 2018
Shame about others experience of PE,I always enjoyed it,especially volleyball, often used my head,this didn't work so well with hockey. Morning folks. Kes has a lot to answer for. As it happens, PE is now one of the best taught subjects in school. The standard of PE teachers coming into the profess...
- Mon 19 Feb, 2018 5:40 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 19th February 2018
- Replies: 105
- Views: 32435
Re: Monday 19th February 2018
If he is recognised as a troll by all then he should be banned - if he isn't considered to be so by the mods and members then he should be allowed to post and those of us who think he writes shite (which is most I think) should not be discouraged from engaging him I personally think he is a malevol...
- Thu 15 Feb, 2018 8:57 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 15th February 2018
- Replies: 68
- Views: 20165
Re: Thursday 15th February 20i18
Labour caling for assistance in today's local election in neighbouring village."Getting surrounded,send reinforcements".At current rate of encroachment,I will be left with my back garden as an oasis of non Toryism. They must be grave robbing. My wife answered the door to someone canvassin...
- Thu 15 Feb, 2018 8:54 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 15th February 2018
- Replies: 68
- Views: 20165
Re: Thursday 15th February 2018
Overly fair from the ever excellent Ford https://twitter.com/robfordmancs/status/964226578250166272?ref_src=twcamp%5Eshare%7Ctwsrc%5Em5%7Ctwgr%5Eemail%7Ctwcon%5E7046%7Ctwterm%5E1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I have a problem with the liberal way he (and you) use the word...
- Tue 23 Jan, 2018 9:43 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
- Replies: 61
- Views: 21153
Re: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
[/quote]I don't approve of this at all. It doesnt matter what the pros ad cons of the Haringey development are. This is not a matter for the party to decide, but for the elected representatives in Haringey.[/quote]
And there, in a nutshell, is Hugo.
And there, in a nutshell, is Hugo.
- Wed 17 Jan, 2018 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 17th January 2018
- Replies: 75
- Views: 25087
Re: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Morning. Britain is starting to feel like a backwater already: http://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/holidays/2018/01/16/news/ferry-link-between-ireland-and-spain-starts-at-end-of-april-1233662/?param=ds441rif44T" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Ireland and Spain are to be link...
- Wed 10 Jan, 2018 10:54 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 10th January 2018
- Replies: 73
- Views: 27011
Re: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Morning folks,
Seems folk aren’t changing their minds about Brexit:
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-brita ... KKBN1EY2RH
Seems folk aren’t changing their minds about Brexit:
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-brita ... KKBN1EY2RH
- Sat 30 Dec, 2017 1:10 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Satur- & Sun-day 30th & 31st Dec 2017 & Monday 1st Jan 2018
- Replies: 212
- Views: 64427
Re: Satur- & Sun-day 30th & 31st Dec 2017 & Monday 1st Jan 2
Morning all. Forget to mention that 'er indoors had one of those tumour check blood tests done the other day. The first time they did one it was over 4,000...this time it was 13.5. Anything under 30 is classed as negative. So...a scan on Tuesday, two chemo sessions to go, and she'll be back to norm...
- Tue 26 Dec, 2017 10:43 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 23rd to Wednesday 27th December 2017
- Replies: 365
- Views: 69134
Re: Saturday 23rd to Wednesday 27th December 2017
Evening folks,
Hope you all had a decent Christmas. Watching the news, it looks like I’ve let the British economy down. My Boxing Day splurge was a pizza marinara and two pints of Moretti.
Hope you all had a decent Christmas. Watching the news, it looks like I’ve let the British economy down. My Boxing Day splurge was a pizza marinara and two pints of Moretti.
- Mon 18 Dec, 2017 12:39 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 18th December 2017
- Replies: 101
- Views: 24791
Re: Monday 18th December 2017
Afternoon, folks. Press release from Newcastle Council: Newcastle residents feeling the impact of austerity cuts Massive cuts in Government funding are affecting how Newcastle residents feel about living in their city. A survey of residents commissioned by Newcastle City Council demonstrates growing...
- Tue 05 Dec, 2017 7:14 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 5th December 2017
- Replies: 120
- Views: 36576
Re: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Evening folks,Bonnylad wrote:'Arlene' by the wonderful Handsome Family- " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
These are playing at the Sage, Heed early in the new year. You’ve just reminded me to get a ticket.
Cheers.
- Mon 27 Nov, 2017 2:14 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 27th November 2017
- Replies: 104
- Views: 30568
Re: Monday 27th November 2017
I now have a hole in the floorboards where they're going to run a new pipe from the front of the house. Dining room door shut to keep the cat from going down the hole...as happened when our bathroom was being done. I remember my daughter calling out "Quick! Noddy's down the hole!" More as...
- Wed 22 Nov, 2017 1:45 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
- Replies: 165
- Views: 47137
Re: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Plenty of others to blame of course (Davies, Johnson, IDS, Fox, Farage) and Corbyn and McDonnell are not the biggest baddies in this calamity. But, Labour is on the wrong side on the most important issue by far of our era . Assuming, of course, that you forget about climate change (which no true Gr...
- Wed 22 Nov, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
- Replies: 165
- Views: 47137
Re: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Said no true Green believer.SpinningHugo wrote:Oh God, the growth forecasts.
We are so stuffed.
- Mon 13 Nov, 2017 7:08 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 13th November 2017
- Replies: 85
- Views: 29696
Re: Monday 13th November 2017
Evening folks,
Got snowed on today, on Long Crag, above Thrunton Wood (about 10 miles north of Rothbury).
Thanks to whoever linked the housing/land value taxation article. A good read.
Got snowed on today, on Long Crag, above Thrunton Wood (about 10 miles north of Rothbury).
Thanks to whoever linked the housing/land value taxation article. A good read.
- Sun 12 Nov, 2017 3:50 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2017
- Replies: 101
- Views: 28181
Re: Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2017
A long read, but worthwhile. Russian mafia, arms deals, Putin, Trump connection. It does feel, even taking Anatoly’s caveats, as if the world is being run by and for gangsters (which term includes most of the Paradise Papers stars). https://www.propublica.org/article/fighting-russian-mafia-networks-...
- Fri 10 Nov, 2017 10:15 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Friday 10th November 2017
- Replies: 112
- Views: 28875
Re: Friday 10th November 2017
Good morning Spinning Hugo is an idiot Reasoning is I think so and therefore it must be right. Some people agree with me and some don’t but it doesnt matter because I am always right. So there Brexit date would be reversible, says man who wrote article 50 Lord Kerr says that even if Theresa May add...
- Thu 09 Nov, 2017 8:15 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 9th November 2017
- Replies: 81
- Views: 25742
Re: Thursday 9th November 2017
I always screw up youbook links, so why not put Miriam’s version of the Click Song. Always makes me smile and wriggle.PorFavor wrote:Just because I felt like it -
[youtube]gsDfHvIFwiU[/youtube]
BTW evening folks.
- Thu 09 Nov, 2017 8:03 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 9th November 2017
- Replies: 81
- Views: 25742
Re: Thursday 9th November 2017
I always screw up youbook links, so why not put Miriam’s version of the Click Song. Always makes me smile and wriggle.PorFavor wrote:Just because I felt like it -
[youtube]gsDfHvIFwiU[/youtube]
BTW evening folks.
- Thu 02 Nov, 2017 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 2nd November 2017
- Replies: 115
- Views: 35185
Re: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Evening, folks, Just foaming at this: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/nov/02/hundreds-of-trainee-gps-facing-hardship-as-outsourcing-firm-capita-fails-to-pay" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Those useless gits at Crapita are supposed to be in charge of teachers pensio...
- Sun 22 Oct, 2017 7:57 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd October 2017
- Replies: 205
- Views: 85783
Re: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd October 2017
What if a genuinely automated IT system capable of accurately processing UC claims hasn't actually been successfully developed. :roll: :roll: :roll: Evening folks, I posted here, years ago, that I usually have a beer or five before the match with a bunch of IT boffs. Several were in at the start of...
- Tue 17 Oct, 2017 8:10 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 17th October 2017
- Replies: 65
- Views: 25000
Re: Tuesday 17th October 2017
True. But as a black, female Northern engineer, she’s as rare as rocking horse shite.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Yes, she has often been impressive. Also from an engineering background which isn't that usual in the HoC.55DegreesNorth wrote:Evening folks,
I see Chi Onwura continues to be good
- Tue 17 Oct, 2017 7:42 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Tuesday 17th October 2017
- Replies: 65
- Views: 25000
Re: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Evening folks, I see Chi Onwura continues to be good. She’s been putting the boot into Weinstein specifically and workplace harassment generally. As one of my ex-pupils, I claim some of the credit (same goes for Matt Baker, Ian Bogie, Neil Fingleton and <gulp> Cheryl Tweedie). Oh, and the Wilson sis...
- Mon 02 Oct, 2017 9:11 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 2nd October 2017
- Replies: 122
- Views: 53716
Re: Monday 2nd October 2017
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/northern-transport-gets-further-funding-from-government News story Northern transport gets further funding from government Northern powerhouse? Future-proofing will make it easier and less disruptive to build Northern Powerhouse Rail in the future. This will enabl...
- Mon 02 Oct, 2017 7:36 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 2nd October 2017
- Replies: 122
- Views: 53716
Re: Monday 2nd October 2017
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/northern-transport-gets-further-funding-from-government News story Northern transport gets further funding from government Northern powerhouse? Future-proofing will make it easier and less disruptive to build Northern Powerhouse Rail in the future. This will enabl...
- Thu 28 Sep, 2017 5:53 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 28th September 2017
- Replies: 157
- Views: 60530
Re: Thursday 28th September 2017
A building company would presumably, act like you've suggested, but possibly not a speculative investment company. If someone wishes to behave illogically, and not make money, nothing in law stopping them. I know a bloke, property developer from That London, who is sitting on a few derelict sites i...
- Wed 27 Sep, 2017 4:32 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Wednesday 27th September 2017
- Replies: 192
- Views: 65495
Re: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Afternoon folks, 400,000 hit by new Ryanair cancellations to solve pilot crisis The fresh cancellations mean that all of the airline's domestic mainland UK flights will cease over the winter period. http://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-40-voucher-apology-for-cancellations-11055749" onclick="w...
- Sat 23 Sep, 2017 3:07 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th September 2017
- Replies: 246
- Views: 74402
Re: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th September 2017
" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;HindleA wrote:Armed gorillas was another one.
- Thu 14 Sep, 2017 11:02 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Thursday 14th September 2017
- Replies: 53
- Views: 29771
Re: Thursday 14th September 2017
Morning folks
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor ... k-13615597" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Newcastle tenants on Universal Credit rack up £1.1 million in rent arrears
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor ... k-13615597" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Newcastle tenants on Universal Credit rack up £1.1 million in rent arrears
- Mon 11 Sep, 2017 11:24 am
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 11th September 2017
- Replies: 65
- Views: 26579
Re: Monday 11th September 2017
Just read this article linked last night: http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/education/phones-confiscated-for-weeks-and-sick-buckets-in-the-classroom-tough-new-rules-at-norfolk-school-1-5188326" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; He claimed one girl, who was “a bag of n...
- Mon 04 Sep, 2017 5:29 pm
- Forum: The Daily Politics
- Topic: Monday 4th September 2017
- Replies: 51
- Views: 25791
Re: Monday 4th September 2017
Afternoon folks, Since excess leisure time is up for discussion, any of you who watched the live coverage of the Tour of Britain today will have seen me and my mate Steve applauding the peleton. Half way up a hill between Winters Gibbet and Forestburngate. No idea if we'll be on tonights highlights,...