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

[MrLongbeard]

if the police pull you over

Yeah but what are the odds? with the caveat that I only drive one day a week I can't remember the last time I say a jam sandwich on the roads

[ogri]

if the police pull you over

Yeah but what are the odds? with the caveat that I only drive one day a week I can't remember the last time I say a jam sandwich on the roads

Talk about jinxing yourselve

[MrLongbeard]

Yep, now I'm due a puncture and a pull

[Horse]

A nerd notes (it's worth knowing too):

- a speed eg '50' with flashing amber lamps is advisory
- a speed in a red circle is mandatory
- speed cameras are either:
- HASECs, yellow, usually mounted on a bracket on the left of a gantry
- above individual lanes, on the gantry

From what I understand, whilst only advisory, it can be taken in as a factor if the police pull you over for something else or you are involved in an accident.

Very likely. Supporting evidence as a clear-cut prosecution for DLAC. Other, more official, charges are available. But you won't be prosecuted for going over 50 mph (unless over the usual limit in force, obvs)

[Mr. Dazzle]

See loads of the 5-0 on the roads here, also see loads on the M1.

I've even seen quite a few bobbies on the beat in the town centre.

The key is to live in a crime hot spot

[MrLongbeard]

Ahhh, according to the local facebook group we get a PCSO every other or every third day.

[Mr. Dazzle]

We have people in stab vests and "tactical" boots speaking into their radios in phonetic codes

[Horse]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxe59zl8qzo

Wait wait wait ... This isn't political.

President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US.

Coca-Cola uses corn syrup in its American products, but Trump's Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has voiced concern about the ingredient's health impacts.

"I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so," Trump wrote on social media. "I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola."

No, it's this:

... a Coca-Cola spokesperson said "more details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon".

The article goes on:

While Coke sold in the US is typically sweetened with corn syrup, in many other countries it is sweetened in different ways - for example, Mexico uses cane sugar.

[Taipan]

This has gone viral in America. Caught at a Coldplay Concert!

[Slenver]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxe59zl8qzo

Wait wait wait ... This isn't political.

President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US.

Coca-Cola uses corn syrup in its American products, but Trump's Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has voiced concern about the ingredient's health impacts.

"I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so," Trump wrote on social media. "I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola."

No, it's this:

... a Coca-Cola spokesperson said "more details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon".

The article goes on:

While Coke sold in the US is typically sweetened with corn syrup, in many other countries it is sweetened in different ways - for example, Mexico uses cane sugar.

I'd genuinely like to know how these made-up conversations work in his head. Like, does he just make them up in the hope that people will believe him and think it's impressive? Or does he just daydream the whole thing? Most likely I suppose is that he has a vague conversation and he just takes away from it what he wants to believe, despite what was actually said.

I'm not sure any of those options are exactly what should be expected from anybody with any kind of power though, and they're all pretty disturbing.

[Rockburner]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxe59zl8qzo

Wait wait wait ... This isn't political.

President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US.

Coca-Cola uses corn syrup in its American products, but Trump's Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has voiced concern about the ingredient's health impacts.

"I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so," Trump wrote on social media. "I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola."

No, it's this:

... a Coca-Cola spokesperson said "more details on new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon".

The article goes on:

While Coke sold in the US is typically sweetened with corn syrup, in many other countries it is sweetened in different ways - for example, Mexico uses cane sugar.

I'd genuinely like to know how these made-up conversations work in his head. Like, does he just make them up in the hope that people will believe him and think it's impressive? Or does he just daydream the whole thing? Most likely I suppose is that he has a vague conversation and he just takes away from it what he wants to believe, despite what was actually said.

I'm not sure any of those options are exactly what should be expected from anybody with any kind of power though, and they're all pretty disturbing.

Sounds like virtually every middle-manager who achieved board-room status I ever met or heard of.


Actually - after a moments thought.... that describes probably 95% of the humans I've ever met.....

[McNab]

This has gone viral in America. Caught at a Coldplay Concert!

I'm not 100% sure why anyone cares about a couple of old people having it off. I've never heard of their company or them. Maybe if it was Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos I might understand the furore.

Although I did see one comment that made me laugh "What a horrible way to find out your husband is a Coldplay fan"

[Taipan]

This has gone viral in America. Caught at a Coldplay Concert!

I'm not 100% sure why anyone cares about a couple of old people having it off. I've never heard of their company or them. Maybe if it was Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos I might understand the furore.

Although I did see one comment that made me laugh "What a horrible way to find out your husband is a Coldplay fan"

Kiss cams etc are big thing st American events. Hell of a fallout from this now, he's been forced to resign and it looks like a divorce is on its way too! It also earned him a WiKi page! Irony is, if he'd have just waved back he'd probably got away with it...

[Taipan]

Hypocrisy or common sense from the BBC?

New MasterChef series starring sacked hosts to be aired
The new series of MasterChef, which was recorded before presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode were sacked, will still be shown on BBC One and iPlayer, the corporation has announced.

The BBC said it had taken the decision "after careful consideration and consultation with the contestants".

In a statement, the broadcaster said: "MasterChef is an amazing competition which is life-changing for the amateur chefs taking part. The focus of it has always been their skill and their journey."

The BBC also said it had not yet taken a decision on what to do with the completed celebrity series and Christmas special, which were filmed with Torode and food critic Grace Dent.

A regular amateur series was filmed in 2024, fronted by long-serving hosts Wallace and Torode. The first allegations against Wallace are believed to have emerged towards the end of production.

Earlier this month, a report by the show's production company revealed that more than 40 complaints against Wallace had been upheld, while a claim that Torode had used a severely offensive racist term was also substantiated.

The new series may be re-edited in light of the findings, with the prominence of Wallace and Torode re-examined, BBC News understands.

It is thought there will be limitations on how much the pair can be edited out, but the focus is likely to be on the contestants.

'Right thing to do'
In a statement, the BBC said: "This has not been an easy decision in the circumstances and we appreciate not everyone will agree with it.

"In showing the series, which was filmed last year, it in no way diminishes our view of the seriousness of the upheld findings against both presenters. We have been very clear on the standards of behaviour that we expect of those who work at the BBC or on shows made for the BBC.

"However, we believe that broadcasting this series is the right thing to do for these cooks who have given so much to the process. We want them to be properly recognised and give the audience the choice to watch the series."

Former contestants on the show previously told BBC News that being on MasterChef can be "life-changing" for them.

But some of the women who came forward with claims against Wallace have said they didn't think the new series should be shown.

Reacting to the news on Wednesday, one former MasterChef worker said the decision to go ahead showed "a blatant disregard for the people who have come forward".

Speaking to BBC News, she warned it was "a total reversal of so-called firing from MasterChef - how can you be fired by your work is still made public?

"While a gap in the prime time schedule is not ideal, for integrity they should have found other series to go into those slots."

Another woman, who also worked on MasterChef, told us the decision to air the series was “profoundly disrespectful” to people like her who had made allegations.

“It ultimately sends a message that such behaviour can be overlooked.”

'Show will be stronger than ever'
The upheld claims against Wallace included one of unwelcome physical contact and another three of being in a state of undress.

A total of 83 complaints were made against Wallace, and he has said he was cleared of "the most serious and sensational allegations". But he added: "I recognise that some of my humour and language, at times, was inappropriate.

"For that, I apologise without reservation. But I was never the caricature now being sold for clicks."

The upheld complaint against Torode related to a comment on the set of MasterChef in 2018. The presenter has said he had "no recollection" of it and that any racist language is "wholly unacceptable".

In its statement on Wednesday, the BBC described MasterChef as "a brilliant, much-loved programme which is bigger than any one individual".

"There are many talented, dedicated and hard-working people who make the show what it is. It will continue to flourish on the BBC and we look forward to it returning stronger than ever in the future."

[Trinity765]

Another plane crash, Italy https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-new ... s-35606757

I'm starting to get worried that even if I'm riding my bike I may get hit by a plane.

[ChrisW]

All this has reminded me that I got the double-flash just after joining the M42 13 days ago whilst, very foolishly, heading back to Cheshire when the boat had let us off in Portsmouth at a quarter to nine in the evening...

The M40 had been hateful at the top end, plus it was getting late and I still had a chunk of the M6 to look forward to in summer gear, plus I hate motorways, so I was pressing on when I got some clear air on the 42...

Fingers crossed for nothing in the post tomorrow

Long enough I'd say? Hurray!!

[McNab]

Sky News Apology

So... erm, did he pay for the hotels himself?

[Mr. Dazzle]

Sky News Apology

So... erm, did he pay for the hotels himself?

So long as he didn't use the joint credit card he'll be fine.

[Mussels]

Sky News Apology

So... erm, did he pay for the hotels himself?

Dunno but it's likely his wife has connections at the newspaper.

[gremlin]

Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy98ql1v8wdo

Sod riding into that with the visor open.