David Soul, Best Known For His Role In Starsky & Hutch, Has Died

David Soul, who was best known for his role in the 1970s cop show Starsky & Hutch, has died.

The American-born actor passed away on Thursday at the age of 80, his wife said, surrounded by his loved ones.

Alongside Paul Michael Glaser’s Detective David Starsky, Soul portrayed Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in the popular crime-solving series that aired on ABC from 1975 to 1979.

A plethora of toys for kids were inspired by the TV show’s immense popularity.

Soul’s wife, Helen Snell, said the “beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother… died yesterday after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family”.

“He shared many extraordinary gifts with the world as an actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist, and dear friend.

“His smile, laughter, and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”

Soul was well-known for his parts in Here Come the Brides, Magnum Force, and The Yellow Rose, in addition to Starsky & Hutch.

He and Glaser also reprised their roles in the 2004 remake of Starsky & Hutch, starring Ben Stiller as Starsky and Owen Wilson as Hutch.

During his peak of popularity, Soul had two singles that reached the top of the charts: Silver Lady and Don’t Give Up on Us.

He had been a theatrical actor for many years and had resided in the UK.

In 2001, he won a libel case against a Mirror journalist who called The Dead Monkey, a play that Soul was in, the worst production he had ever seen—without having seen it.

Soul also played the titular talk show host in Jerry Springer’s The Opera in London’s West End.

One of the shows that made my adolescent years brighter in the 1970s was Starsky & Hutch. My sympathies to his entire family.

It was among the greatest American police dramas of the 1970s, starring Starsky, Hutch, Huggy Bear, and their outstanding Captain Dobie.

This is another part of our childhood gone. I loved Starsky & Hutch, and David looked so cool in his leather jacket and that smile of his was outstanding. Starsky’s cardigan sparked copycats all over the marketplace.

What terrible news. David Soul, a television legend of the 1970s, will be sadly missed.

The fact that David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser, his co-star, were friends for such a long time is also quite wonderful.

I loved Starsky & Hutch, although I must confess Paul was my favourite. David did hit a low point but bounced back in various roles. He and Paul were true legends.

David Soul was born David Richard Solberg on August 28, 1943. He was an American-British actor and singer.

In addition to starring in many films, he rose to the top of the US, Canadian, and UK charts with his singing career.

David Soul, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, started his career as an actor in the mid-1960s after joining Minneapolis’s Firehouse Theatre as a founding member.

In 1967, he signed a contract with Columbia Pictures appearing in several guest appearances, including the episode ‘The Apple’ from the second season of Star Trek.

His breakthrough came when he portrayed Detective Ken ‘Hutch’ on Starsky & Hutch, a role he played from 1975 until 1979. He also directed three episodes of Starsky & Hutch.

During the mid-1970s, David Soul returned to his singing roots. He scored one US hit with ‘Don’t Give Up on Us’ (1977) which reached No. 1 in the US and the United Kingdom.

At the age of 80, David Soul passed away in London on January 4, 2024. He will be greatly missed.

Show bosses Are Urged To Drop ‘Pointless’ Character From EastEnders

EASTENDERS fans plead to axe a ‘pointless’ character and leave Walford for good after just two years in the soap.

Reiss Colwell’s (played by Jonny Freeman) current storyline sees him deal with the stress of IVF with partner Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy).

Sonia is yet to learn that Reiss had taken money from his comatose wife, Debbie Colwell (Jenny Meier), to pay for their IVF treatment.

BBC viewers have suggested that Debbie would be close to waking up, which would complicate any preparations for having a baby.

However, some viewers have grown tired of seeing Reiss on television and are pleading with the show’s producers to fire him.

Taking to social media, one said, “Reiss is so weird. There’s not one thing that’s interesting or attractive about him. Why have they paired Sonia with this plank?”

Another wrote, “What is the point of Sonia and Reiss?”

A third penned: “Can someone write Reiss out of #eastenders, please?”

A fourth added: “The sooner Reiss leaves, the better.”

Jonny joined the EastEnders cast at the end of 2022 as Reiss, the great-nephew of the late Dot Branning (June Brown).

He arrived in Walford following Dot’s funeral and established a friendship with Sonia, which has since turned romantic.

Before joining the BBC soap, Jonny previously appeared in Silent Witness, Top Boy, Holby City, Doctors, and Dalziel and Pascoe.

Away from Albert Square, Jonny is unrecognisable without his character Reiss’ signature thick-rimmed glasses and unruly beard.

His carefully manicured beard and captivating emerald eyes are flaunted on his social media accounts.

Fans flocked to the comment section to swoon over the actor’s everyday appearance.

One wrote, “Very handsome; we should have kept him like that.”

A second said, “What a difference… shocker.”

A third person exclaimed, “Omg, he is so good-looking; he looks so different in real life.”

On BBC One and BBC iPlayer, EastEnders airs from Monday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Jonny Freeman is the great-nephew of Dot Branning (June Brown) and a love interest for Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy). Jonny plays the bumbling Reiss Colwell in Eastenders, and he plays his character so well. People might believe there’s no point to his character on Eastenders, but I believe that there’s going to be a brilliant storyline to his character and that it will definitely keep people glued to their armchairs in the not-too-distant future.

He’s a refreshing character on Eastenders because of his bumbling character, and I’m sure there will be many people out there who will be able to connect with his character. He’s not only quirky, but he’s very funny at times as well, and how Sonia puts up with him is beyond me.

He’s a delight to have on the show, and if he were to disappear, which no doubt he will do eventually, then I think it would be a very sad day for Eastenders.

Eastenders, however, has become very drab recently, with characters disappearing and being killed off. I hope they bring some new talent to the show that will give the show a bit of umph because, at the moment, it’s as deflated as a whoopie cushion.

Sonia Fowler deserves some love in her life, and with Reiss, she seems to have got that, but I fear that it will not end well and will be very sad.

Reiss is a delightful character, and Jonny really does do the character justice. He’s kind but socially awkward, and it’s great how he manages his character, or at times, doesn’t manage his character. I would imagine that at times on set, Sonia and Reiss have had some great laughs.

Rishi Sunak Reveals General Election Will Be Held ‘In The Second Half Of The Year’

Today, Rishi Sunak took action to put an end to hysterical rumours regarding a general election in May.

The PM insisted his ‘working assumption’ is that he will call the poll ‘in the second half of this year’.

The clarification came as Mr Sunak hit the road in the Midlands, with a long year of political campaigning in prospect.

It’s the first of many “town hall” gatherings aimed at persuading doubtful voters that he’s doing the right thing for the nation.

Mr Sunak said: ‘My working assumption is we’ll have a general election in the second half of this year and in the meantime, I’ve got lots that I want to get on with.’

Pressed if he could rule out a May election, he repeated it is his ‘working assumption’ that the vote will be held later in the year.

‘I want to keep going, managing the economy well and cutting people’s taxes. But I also want to keep tackling illegal migration,’ he said.

‘So, I’ve got lots to get on with and I’m determined to keep delivering for the British people.’

But instead of “squatting” at No. 10, Keir Starmer insisted that Mr Sunak provide a clear deadline, and the Lib Dems called the prime minister a “bottler.”

Technically, Mr Sunak has until January 2025 to hold the election, but it would be hard to hold a campaign during the holiday season.

While the cost of living problem appears to be alleviating and the Tories are doing badly, there are worries that delaying could result in another summer of small boat crossings.

In an interview with BBC News after the PM’s comments, Sir Keir said: ‘We are ready for a general election. I think the country is ready for a general election.

‘The Prime Minister has hinted without setting a date that it might be later this year. Why can’t he set a date? Him squatting in Downing Street for months on end, dithering and delaying while the country wants change.’

Today saw the leaders of both the Conservative and Labour parties touring key locations in their lengthy election campaigns.

Sir Keir pleaded with voters to hang on to the ‘flickering hope in your heart that things can be better’ amid the ‘understandable despair of a downtrodden country’.

In a line of division with the Conservatives, he made it clear that if he won the election, he would not lower taxes on working people until the economy had grown.

Rishi Sunak knows he’s going to lose. We didn’t vote for him anyway, and now he’s just running scared and holding on to what power he has left.

The Reform Party stated that we have many issues and they believe we can overcome them. I’m not sure if they will win or gain enough votes.

They argued that to prosper, Brexit must be handled correctly. Because to escape this dilemma, we must develop. We must defend our fundamental democratic principles, our civil freedoms, and our right to free expression; we cannot simply tax our way out of this situation.

Reform wants us to put an end to all of this woke stupidity that is holding us back and celebrate our pride in being British, our magnificent heritage, our amazing culture, and our unbreakable communities. They believe that if we have an appropriate immigration policy that benefits our nation and guards our borders, we can accomplish great things as a team.

I have no idea who I will be voting for in the elections, but I can tell you this, it won’t be Conservative or Labour. Neither deserves my vote because neither could organise a piss-up in a brewery!

After His Release On Parole, Oscar Pistorius Won’t Be Allowed To Drink Alcohol Or Speak To The Media

When Oscar Pistorius, the former South African Paralympic runner, is freed on parole on Friday, he will not be allowed to speak to the media or consume alcohol, according to jail officials.

Almost 11 years after he shot and killed model Reeva Steenkamp, his lover, he is about to be released from jail.

In the wee hours of Valentine’s Day 2013, Pistorius, 37, shot and killed model Miss Steenkamp by firing four times through the toilet door of his highly guarded Pretoria home.

In late November, a parole board that was examining Pistorius’ suitability for social reintegration decided to release him from prison early on January 5.

‘Just like other parolees, Pistorius is restricted from conducting media interviews,’ the Department of Correctional Services said in a statement.

‘An elevated public profile linked to Pistorius does not make him different from other inmates nor warrant inconsistent treatment,’ it added.

‘For example, he will be expected to be home at particular hours of the day. He may not consume alcohol or other prohibited substances,’ the prison department told the BBC.

According to South African legislation, after serving half of their sentence, all offenders may be eligible for parole.

The ex-athlete is scheduled to be released from a Pretoria suburbia prison on Friday. For “security” considerations, the authorities have not released the time or any other logistical information.

Pistorius’ parole requires him to attend therapy for issues related to anger management and gender-based violence until the conclusion of his sentence in 2029.

Known all over the world for his carbon-fibre prostheses, the man known as “Blade Runner” was convicted of murder in 2017 and sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison following a protracted trial and multiple appeals.

He had entered a not-guilty plea, denied killing Steenkamp, and claimed he had mistaken her for a break-in victim.

In the past, Steenkamp’s mother expressed her doubts about the former athlete’s rehabilitation and claimed he had not given an accurate account of what had transpired.

According to a November statement from South Africa’s Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Pistorius will serve out the balance of his term in the nation’s community correctional system.

Until his sentence finishes in December 2029, he will be subject to parole restrictions and DCS supervision.

A monitoring official will be appointed to him, and it would be his responsibility to keep the official informed when Pistorius moves homes or looks for employment.

The law said that he killed his girlfriend. Should he be allowed out, well, I’m sure that many people will have several views on this.

Nelson Mandela is among the many South African offenders who have been granted early release from prison. Mandela went on to accomplish several commendable things; perhaps this man can too.

Maybe he shouldn’t be freed from prison so quickly, particularly after he killed someone else so callously.

South Africa may be an extremely hazardous country, and living there exposes him to the elements and several risks of being attacked due to the crime he committed. After all, there are always those who feel they are above the law.

It seems that the price of a life is just 11 years, not very long for killing a human being, is it? There will be somebody out there gunning for blood because, let’s face it, Reeva will never get a second chance, will she?

Reeva’s life was ripped from her. Her life was brief yet full of opportunities. I also feel bad for her family because this man will now be as free as a bird after robbing her and her family of everything.

An Incarcerated Criminal Jumps Over A Judge’s Bench To Attack Her After She Sentences Him

A felon attacked and ambushed a Las Vegas judge during a hearing after she refused to grant him bail.

Convicted offender Deobra Delone Redden attacked Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus on Wednesday morning as she was in the middle of sentencing.

The crazy scene was captured on camera as Redden jumped up from his position and hopped onto the judge’s bench to tackle her.

Redden’s words, “Nah f*** that b*tch,” can be heard as he flings himself at the startled judge.

Redden flung himself on top of the judge and the marshal, who was trying to sidestep the onslaught, and started beating Holthus mercilessly.

He can be heard continuously punching Holthus and yelling at her in the video, all the while security guards try to subdue the insane criminal.

The audio captures the female judge pleading with the offender to get off her.

Ironically, right before he attacked, Redden was getting sentenced for aggravated violence causing significant bodily harm.

Judge Holthus experienced injuries as a result of the assault, and her condition is being monitored.

The vicious attack left the marshal hurt as well, necessitating his hospitalisation.

Las Vegas District Court said in a statement to Channel 13 that they commend the heroic acts of her staff, law enforcement, and all others who subdued the defendant and that the court remains committed to a safe and secure courthouse and courtrooms.

They were reviewing all their protocols and would do whatever was necessary to protect the judiciary, the public, and their employees.

Charges in Nevada and Texas are part of Redden’s past criminal history.

According to records, the 30-year-old has been charged with battery, robbery, assault, property damage, and coercion.

Redden was eventually determined to be competent in October after a judge had earlier ordered that he undergo a competency evaluation.

They might have wanted to start with handcuffs, maybe shackles, before bringing him before a judge. Perhaps a cage would have been more appropriate.

Considering how far away the perp was from the bench, there was undoubtedly some Olympic-caliber leaping.

He was already a convicted felon who was back in front of a judge for an aggravated battery with substantial bodily harm. Let the lesson be learned that a leopard doesn’t change their spots. Let’s just say he proved his reputation to be true and clearly, the previous judge didn’t take his danger seriously enough. I bet the judge needed a stiff drink after that.

Even with all the court security, the judge was still assaulted.

Being unshackled meant that he just walked into court, and he clearly expected to walk back out again and was somewhat disappointed when he wasn’t allowed to.

No one appeared to be doing anything but staring in shock at what was happening, which must have been terrible for the judge, and those around her did nothing, which is shameful.

There was hardly any security there at all. This guy just stood there on his own next to his lawyer. There were plenty of people sitting around but they didn’t look like security. People appearing in court in front of a judge should not be allowed to put their hands on a judge.

What hope does the public have, if it appears that criminals are no longer afraid of judges or the police? In actuality, the government is failing to support civil society, and with anger issues like this, how long before some other person like him kills someone? Some people need to be off the streets forever.

A Pregnant Bank Worker Was Spared Jail For Stabbing Her Boyfriend Twice In A Row After A Night Out

To avoid giving birth while incarcerated, a pregnant bank employee who stabbed her partner twice in a fit following a night out has been spared from jail time.

Alan Kellett was left ‘soaked in blood’ when 36-year-old Kimberley Blyth gave him two knife wounds to his arm, leading him to believe she was attempting to murder him.

One of the gaping injuries was described by a judge at Newcastle Crown Court as “pretty gruesome.”

The couple had met on Facebook around ten months prior, according to prosecutor Claire Anderson, but their relationship had become “toxic” after both of them reported violent incidents to the police.

According to Ms Anderson, the two had gone out drinking in Boldon, South Tyneside, on April 2, 2022, and then headed back home.

“There appears to have been an altercation in the kitchen shortly after midnight on April 3rd, and the defendant believed that she had been assaulted,” the statement continued.

She approached Alan Kellett after taking a knife from the knife block. He was stabbed after raising his left arm in self-defence.

According to testimony given in court, bricklayer Mr Kellett called his mother following the attack and begged her to come because she had stabbed him twice. I’m gushing blood; I’ve never lost so much, and it passed through an important artery.

According to Ms Anderson, Mr Kellett answered the door “covered in blood” when officers arrived at the house at around 2:10 a.m.

Blyth, a former bank employee from Hartlepool, County Durham, who has prior convictions, acknowledged injuring him because she thought he had attacked her and she had defended herself by attacking him with the knife.

Mr Kellett made the following declaration in his victim statement: “I felt she was going to kill me when I was stabbed in the left arm in April 2022.”

“I was stabbed in the left arm during the attack to defend myself. If I hadn’t raised my arm, I most likely would have been fatally stabbed in the chest.”

“I think Blyth attempted to kill me that evening.” I will always have nerve damage as a result of the injuries.

‘I work as a bricklayer, and having this permanent nerve damage has affected my ability to work. I have to take extended breaks to rest my arm and this does not go down too well with my employer. It takes me twice as long to do my job now.

This is yet another story where the glamour pictures bear no reality to the police mug shots, and the difference between her social media pictures and reality are almost laughable, and this creates a licence for all pregnant women to commit crimes.

It appears that being pregnant can now result in a suspended sentence for stabbing someone. If you commit a crime then you should do the time, unless, of course, it was self-defence, and even then it’s murky water.

Her pregnancy was, in my opinion, the primary issue. The infant would have been placed in foster care from the moment of birth; but, if both parents exhibit instability, there may be a safeguarding concern. This case has not seen justice served.

Another blow to the flawed legal system in Britain.

This was not a deterrent. Actions have consequences, and unless you’re prepared for those consequences then one should choose their actions very carefully. Putting this woman behind bars was the right thing to do, and there are far too many wimp judges out there.

A Businessman Sues His Doctor After A Botched Penis Enlargement Leaves Him With A 4.3-Inch Manhood

A man is suing his doctor, claiming that the poor quality of the work done on his penis augmentation operation left him with less manhood.

Dr. Haluk Soylemez was hired by Ilter Turkmen, a wealthy banker from Tekirdag, Turkey, to enlarge his penis, which measured 4.7 inches.

According to local media, Turkmen claims in court filings that Dr. Soylemez guaranteed him a minimum increase of 1.1 inches in length and 1.1 inches in girth.

However, reports imply that the January 2022 treatment was a complete failure, leaving Turkmen with a shrunken and scarred member.

Instead of the anticipated increase of up to two inches, Turkmen claims that the operation reduced his manhood to a mere 4.3 inches.

Now, the furious banker is requesting 500,000 lire, or about £13,000, in damages.

After Turkmen’s manhood was attempted to be extended, medical professionals conducted a second treatment to address the bleeding and minimise the harm.

However, Turkmen asserts that despite the claimed botched surgery, he continued to experience agonising pain that prevented him from walking for a month.

Turkmen claims in his lawsuit that, in addition to causing excruciating discomfort, the botched operation left his already-diminishing penis noticeably scarred.

Nonetheless, Dr. Soylemez denied Turkmen’s allegations, saying in court that “there is no fault in the procedure I performed.”

His defence team contends that there was a chance the procedure might result in no elongation or elongation that is less than usual because of the patient’s anatomical condition.

Additionally, Dr Soylemez disputes reports that Turkmen’s penis shrank in size after the procedure and disputes any promises he made to the patient regarding length or girth.

The defence argues that Turkmen’s demands for recompense are exorbitant and that they represent an attempt at unjust enrichment.

The filing states, ‘The plaintiff received a big bill from another doctor. Demanding this fee as material compensation for his treatment is groundless, aimed at unjust enrichment, and unacceptable.’

The legal matter is still pending.

I am at a loss for words. Plastic surgery in Turkey going wrong? Who would have thought?

What is it that they say, it’s not the size of the boat; it’s the motion of the ocean.

Not sure I would have run to the newspapers with this story, but then everything goes with the lust for money.

There’s a bit of a lesson to be learnt here, be happy with what you’ve got.

This guy must have mistakenly believed that they were offering a 25 per cent discount before realising that they were referring to the size of his manhood, but that’s shrinkflation for you, pay the same, but get less.

There are situations when it’s just better to leave things alone. This guy was definitely short-changed.

I wonder how they’re going to make this stand up in court. Could become a lengthy case, and just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.

Second-Hand Clothes Crackdown

British citizens have been alerted to the possibility of facing a large tax charge if they fail to report their income to HMRC when selling their previously owned goods online.

This New Year, HM Revenue & Customs implemented new regulations to combat tax evasion through side gigs.

From January 1st, websites including Vinted, Depop, Etsy, and eBay will have to gather and submit information to HMRC regarding users’ income.

People who sell their unwanted Christmas gifts or their used clothing, accessories, purses, and books may thereafter be subject to fines.

Individuals who make sales outside of their regular jobs are eligible to earn an additional £1,000 in income per tax year; however, if this amount exceeds the tax-free threshold, they must disclose it to HMRC. If this isn’t done, folks can end up with a big cost.

Individuals who currently disclose their earnings to HMRC will be unaffected, and there will be no requirement to record earnings below £1,000.

The Times was informed by Miruna Constantin of the accounting firm RSM UK that HMRC is hunting for people who escape paying taxes.

She stated that there would be penalties for “failing to comply with reporting obligations” and that, in the “worst” circumstances, noncompliance with HMRC could result in the payment of 100 per cent of the outstanding tax.

HMRC says the regulations will help taxpayers ‘get their tax right the first time’ and ‘bear down on tax evasion’.

The following online marketplaces are impacted by the new regulations: Uber, Fiverr, Airbnb, Vinted, Deliveroo, Etsy, and Depop.

Additionally, HMRC plans to contribute close to £37 million to the project.

Social media users have expressed their displeasure with the new regulations by pointing out how many products are currently sold at a loss.

A commenter on ‘X’ stated: ‘HMRC taxes people on their Vinted sales proceeds since they consider it to be self-employment. Given that most consumers will really experience a minor loss rather than a profit, in that scenario, shouldn’t they be accounting for the original purchase price of such items?

Another said: ‘So, to compensate for HMRC ignoring tax-dodging millionaires, from today, HMRC is going after people trying to make a few extra quid selling things on online marketplaces like eBay and Vinted. If you wanted to sum up the state of the UK right now, this does it perfectly.’

Mike Parkes, Technical Director at GoSimpleTax, said: ‘Selling via platforms like Vinted, Etsy, and Depop can be a great way to earn an extra income, and often that falls below the casual income bracket. Yet for some, it can quickly add up, and those earning above this will still need to pay tax on what they earn.

This is unacceptable, particularly when the products were originally purchased with taxes paid; nonetheless, sellers remain unaffected.

Selling as a business should result in taxes because you are a business, but individuals who are selling items for which they have already paid taxes shouldn’t be taxed because that would mean they are paying taxes twice, which is something we frequently do with things but people don’t think twice about. On the other hand, we are constantly being duped by the government and HMRC.

Many people on eBay are listed as business sellers but aren’t a business. They collect junk and sell the junk to buy more junk, but once they’re over a certain threshold the HMRC will clobber you. They certainly wouldn’t make a profit, but busybodies like HMRC have nothing better to do with their time apart from stealing from us and making people’s lives a misery.

Dog Owner Muzzles Himself To Show Solidarity With Banned Breed As Crackdown Begins

As the government crackdown began at the beginning of the year, an XL Bully owner went for a walk with his cherished pet dog while wearing a muzzle in solidarity with the breed.

In a social media video, Aidan is seen walking his dog Rolo on New Year’s Eve while both of them are wearing identical black muzzles as a protest against the new rule that outlaws the breed.

Aidan frequently practices training methods, such as instructions like “sit” and “wait,” with the well-mannered Rolo while they stroll along the pavement.

His companion Danielle posted a message on TikTok that read, “Our first walk with Rolo with the new restrictions and laws against XL bullies.”

‘Aidan is supporting Rolo today, wearing a muzzle and having conversations with passersby, to show our animals should not be demonised by a muzzle or the law.

‘It is a sad, sad day across the dog communities [sic] today.’

While many TikTok users have responded differently to the video, the pair returned to social media on Monday to beg for compassion in the wake of strong negative feedback on other platforms.

Danielle said: ‘I totally understand some people don’t understand and I have accepted and come to terms with that. I don’t expect you to.

‘However, this is my dog. A breed which has recently been banned as of [Sunday]. Having individuals screenshot a training video of me trying to express Rolo’s full capabilities as [a] Bully and using it for their own social gain just hasn’t sat right’.

She went on to say that she would “video and post” about Rolo in the future and chastised anyone who copied screenshots from the post to support their arguments without her permission.

Following an increase in cases in previous years, the new legislation went into force on New Year’s Day intending to prevent dog attacks.

Not only is it illegal to breed, sell, rehome, or abandon dogs, but it is also illegal for them to be unmuzzled or loose in public.

Before January 31st, owners must apply for a certificate of exemption, failing which they risk having to put their animals down. As of February 1st, it will be illegal to own an XL Bully in England and Wales without a certificate.

Many owners of XL Bullies have fiercely challenged the prohibition, arguing that the breed is being unfairly accused and victimised.

Sadly the law is the law, and now any banned dog will have to do as it’s told or it will be destroyed.

Paradoxically, this man is reiterating the idea that tethering your dog is effective—not only XL Bullies are capable of attacking, but any dog can do so if it perceives danger.

Even the best-trained canines aren’t reliable, therefore any dog out in public should wear a muzzle.

It doesn’t take much to muzzle your dog, and dog owners ought to quit being so emotional and take responsibility for their pets.

We have to acknowledge that any dog can change at any point. We can never be completely certain that they won’t turn, particularly if they are powerful dogs. Additionally, a dog muzzle is a sensible safety measure.

Although I’ve never heard of a Yorkie or Daschund killing someone, muzzles ought to be mandated for all dog breeds if they’re necessary for one dog.

I’m just waiting for the police to turn up now with five officers pouring out the back of the van, surrounding the owner and arresting him for wearing an offensive facial weapon under the new ‘face crime act’.

Mark Harper, Transport Secretary, Says Driverless Cars Will Be On UK Roads By 2026

The UK will begin using self-driving automobiles in 2026, according to Transport Secretary Mark Harper.

The technology, which frees drivers from having to pay attention to the road, has “a huge number of potential uses,” according to the Cabinet minister, including improving road safety and facilitating independent mobility for those with disabilities. According to him, this implies that individuals will be able to ride in self-driving cars “while doing your emails with your hands off the wheel.”

Last month, the Automated Vehicles Bill was presented to Parliament to establish regulations governing the use of driverless vehicles.

Mr Harper told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The legislation is going through Parliament at the moment, so hopefully we’ll get that through Parliament by the end of 2024. Probably by as early as 2026, people will start seeing some elements of these cars that have full self-driving capabilities being rolled out.

“We already know how technology works. You can see the technology being rolled out with a safety driver in place. I’ve seen the technology being used in California, for example, without a safety driver, so in fully autonomous mode. This technology exists, it works, and what we’re doing is putting in place the proper legislation so that people can have full confidence in the safety of this technology, which I think is one of the important things we’ve got to do.”

Asked if people will be able to travel in self-driving vehicles “with your hands off the wheel, doing your emails” in 2026, Mr Harper replied: “Yes, and I think that’s when companies are expecting—in 2026, during that year—that we’ll start seeing this technology rolled out.”

When Today’s guest editor James May, a former host of Top Gear, asked why the government is promoting the advancement of autonomous driving, Mr. Harper said there are “a few” explanations.

He said, “I think it will actually improve road safety. We already have a very good road safety record in Britain, but there are still several thousand people a year killed on our roads. That could be improved.

“It’s a big economic opportunity for Britain to get what will be a big global share of market. The final thing is, there are a lot of people who currently don’t have the opportunity to get the freedom that many of us drivers take for granted.

This is not going to happen, and if it does, it won’t happen for a while because it’s far too risky. If an accident involving one of these driverless cars occurred and something or someone was hurt, or if a driverless car caused a death, there would be a lot of legal ramifications.

The human species is giving in to artificial intelligence (AI) rules. But as AI lacks a conscience, it has no regard for life or death. They should fix the roads first, instead of them looking like the surface of the Moon, and if the government has the slightest involvement in this it will be a disaster.

This is being made to be about disabled people. giving the impression that, like the rest of us, they will be able to drive these cars. These will undoubtedly be electric vehicles, which means that residents of apartments will have trouble charging them, which will undoubtedly result in higher costs. As a result, they will be forced to choose a very expensive vehicle that they just cannot afford. Whoa, that seems so kind and helpful with the marginalised minority, doesn’t it?

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