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

[Taipan]

That had me panicked for a moment!

Must admit, when it popped up in my feed, i did have a wtf moment!

Wooosh!

Yeh not a Smiths fans so any lyrics fly above!

[Yorick]

This just popped up in local news. Rules for cyclists .

1. I can't wear a helmet on training runs as have headphones on

2. Always wear headphones on training runs.

3. If I'm going to the footy pub, it's too far to walk so take the sickle. Mucho beer consumed and wobble home .
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[ZRX61]

Last nights July 4th celebrations:

CURRENT FIRES REPORTED IN THE ANTELOPE VALLEY SINCE 8:45pm.
*Structure fire, Moonraker Rd and 53rd St E, Palmdale.
*outside fire, 26th St E and Ave J.
*outside fire, 170th St E and Ave P-8, LLA.
*outside fire, 25th St W and Ave J-3.
*outside fire, Division and Palmdale Blvd.
*outside fire, 60th St W and Ave J-8.
*outside fire, 1255 E Cambridge Ct, Lancaster.
*outside fire, Ave K and 10th St W.
*outside fire, 50th St W and Ave J.
*outside fire, Challenger Way and Ave H.
*outside fire, 20th St E and Ave I.
*vehicle fire, 15627 Greenrock Ave, LLA.
* outside fire, 45th St W and Ave M-8.
* outside fire, 41746 Firenze St, Lancaster.
*outside fire, 40th St W and Ave M-4.
*outside fire, 45044 28th St E.
*outside fire, 583 Spruce St, Palmdale.
*outside fire, 37340 Sheffield, Palmdale
* Structure fire, 44329 47th St W.
* outside fire, 43241 Elizabeth Ln, Lancaster.
*outside fire, Ave K-8 and 35th St E.
* outside fire, 1226 Wellington, Palmdale.
* outside fire, 2016 W Keaton, Lancaster.
* Structure fire, 3345 E Ave K-4.
* outside fire, 7th St E and Tina Ct, Lancaster.
* outside fire, 22nd St W and Ave L-8.
* vegetation fire, Sierra Hwy and California Aquaduct.
* vegetation fire, Pearblossom Hwy and 80th St E, Littlerock.
*outside fire, 27th St E and Ave I.
*outside fire, 4608 Still Meadow Ln, Lancaster.
* 1801 Gable, Palmdale.
*outside fire, 113th St E and Ave W, Pearblossom.
* outside fire, 15627 Greenrock Ave, LLA. (Guess they didn't learn when their car burned an hour ago!)
* outside fire, 47th St E and Ave S-8.
*outside fire, 42nd St W and Ave J-9.
* outside fire, 37861 Big Rock Dr, Palmdale.
* outside fire, Ave H and Sierra Hwy.
* outside fire, 15th St W and Ave J-8.
*outside fire, 1802 E Ave J-9.
*outside fire, 37517 Tacoma Ct, Palmdale.
*outside fire, 42nd St W and Ave J-9.
* outside fire, Ave H and 10th St E (Challenger Way).
* outside fire, 351 E Kildare St, Lancaster.
* Structure fire, 403 E Kildare St.
* Structure fire, 10207 E Ave Q-14, Littlerock.
*outside fire, Palmdale Blvd and 50th St E.
* outside fire, 4016 Vitrina Ln, Palmdale.
*Structure fire, 3103 W Ave M-2.
*outside fire, Highland St and W Ave P-12.
* outside fire, Elizabeth Lake Rd and N Louise Ln, Palmdale.
*outside fire, 88th St E and Palmdale Blvd, Littlerock.
*outside fire, Cantlewood Dr and Lupine St, Palmdale.
* outside fire, 718 E Ave J-4.
* outside fire, 97th St E and Ave R-4, Littlerock

[Saga Lout]

Life, liberty and the pursuit of setting fire to stuff.

[Horse]

Life, liberty and the pursuit of setting fire to stuff.

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... And the undergrowth, and the buildings ...

[Horse]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg34410dx7o

Priests and choristers at a cathedral mired in controversy did a "seven last shots of Christ" drinking game at a pub on Good Friday after services at the Archbishop of Wales' cathedral.

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... But then it takes a downward turn and moves on to inappropriate sexual behaviour.

[ZRX61]

Warming up nicely here...

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[Yorick]

Warming up nicely here...

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Too hot for me.
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[KungFooBob]

It's alright in sunny South Yorkshire too.

[MyLittleStudPony]

It's been hot in the UK for ages now. I'd prefer it a little cooler TBH.

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[Yorick]

It's alright in sunny South Yorkshire too.

Ee lad. It'll be cracking t'flags

[ZRX61]

Too hot for me.
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You probably wouldn't like the Low Desert then....

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[KungFooBob]

I've just read on Friendface that Bolt the Huddersfield Station cat has retired.

I was quite upset when Felix his predecessor died, at least retirement is a better result.

[Saga Lout]

Red Bull have sacked Christian Horner.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/ar ... 5k6y1xyl3o

[Taipan]

Rumbled!

A13 Essex Porsche driver has £74k insurance claim rumbled!

A PORSCHE driver who claimed he was injured in a crash had his £74k insurance claim rumbled after dashcam footage caught him standing by the side of the road when the accident actually happened.

Terell Brooks, 33, had parked his Porsche 911 Carrera GTS worth £81k, on the side of the A13 in Essex when it was clipped by a lorry.

Brooks alleged he was seated in the car at the time of impacted and suffered injuries as a result during the incident in August 2022.

His claim included £63,435 for alleged damage to the Porsche, £5,000 for personal injury, £2,400 for medical treatment, and a further £3,374 for loss of earnings.

The account manager from Romford was rumbled when dashcam footage from the lorry revealed he was stood several metres away behind a roadside barrier.

The Porsche was parked and unoccupied - it is not clear why he had exited the vehicle.

Solicitors Clyde & Co, representing AXA UK who insured the lorry, asserted that both Mr Brooks and an alleged passenger knowingly gave false accounts to insurers, legal representatives, and medical professionals.

Mr Brooks subsequently discontinued his claim and agreed to pay AXA’s legal costs of £4,000. He signed a Tomlin Order formally admitting his claim was dishonest, confirming he was not in the vehicle at the time of the collision. No damages were paid.

Deborah Talbot, AXA claims operations manager, said: “This case highlights how technology is helping us to fight claims fraud.

"The dashcam footage provided clear evidence that Mr Brooks wasn’t in the car at the time of the collision, avoiding a potentially costly and lengthy court hearing.”

Damian Rourke, partner at Clyde and Co, added: “Mr Brooks claimed he was sitting in his Porsche, belted up and injured. "The dashcam showed him in the bushes.
"We still don’t know what he was doing there – but we do know he wasn’t in the car. His story fell apart the moment the truth came to light.

"In every sense, the claim was caught short.”

[MrLongbeard]

I'll have her in the back of the mighty Civic if she needs a ride

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly10x7pjplo

[Mr. Dazzle]

Lol, already had 9 points.

Doesn't ever seem to be the type to go speeding around...but then again, 38mph in car hating Oxford is practically a war crime as far as the local government is concerned.

[Count Steer]

Lol, already had 9 points.

...but then again, 38mph in car hating Oxford is practically a war crime as far as the local government is concerned.

Quite amusing when you think the largest industrial employer in Oxfordshire is on the doorstep - making cars.

[Saga Lout]

In the same article: Zoe Wanamaker was also fined and banned for speeding, also with 9 points already on her licence. But 46mph in a 40 limit on the M4. Whatever happened to 10% plus 2 mph?

[Yorick]

I'll have her in the back of the mighty Civic if she needs a ride

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly10x7pjplo

I think the mighty Duster has more pulling power

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