Wednesday 12th August 2026

[refitman]

Morning all.

[Frog222]

Have the Probation Officers gone on strike already ?

https://bsky.app/profile/landofbritain. ... upbo7xts2b

[Frog222]

My first thought on the Makerfield Result , Nigel 21% and Rupert 9, 30% still dangerous !

[gilsey]

Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires

The other day it was reported that we have 20% fewer firefighters than before 2010, govts just don't take it seriously. Not only UK.

In fairness, I've believed in anthropogenic climate change since I first heard about it, probably in the 80s, but I've been amazed at how fast the local weather has changed. I never imagined such noticeable effects in my lifetime.

[Frog222]

££££££££££££££ 's !



So what do MP's spend their Lobby Income on ??

[Frog222]

No solidarity from LBC colleagues --

[Frog222]

Serious siesta over .... 38 when I left to go shopping, 39 when I came home