The no-nonsense farmer who took matters into his own hands and sprayed travellers with putrid-smelling slurry after they squatted on his land says he was driven to breaking point – after police told him there was nothing they could do. Pierre Richard, a fearless dairy farmer in northern France, became an accidental online celebrity afterContinue reading “The French Farmer Who Said ‘Non’ To Gypsies”
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Instant Karma!
As violence raged through Northern Ireland for the second consecutive night, this is the horrifying moment a demonstrator was set on fire in the streets of Ballymena. Footage showed one protestor up in flames as rioters launched petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers – who condemned the ‘racist thuggery’ of rioters. In additionContinue reading “Instant Karma!”
Not Much Cheer With Keir?
According to a recent survey, three out of four Britons believe the Labour Government is doing a poor job of handling the cost-of-living situation. According to the YouGov study, 74 percent of respondents are unhappy with Sir Keir Starmer’s handling of the matter, while only 15 percent believe his government is handling it well. ThereContinue reading “Not Much Cheer With Keir?”
Christmas Food Deliveries Are Under Threat
New EU border controls are posing a danger to the food supply chain that supplies Britain for Christmas, truck drivers have warned. The new checks require all non-EU passengers at Dover to have fingerprint and facial recognition checks. Logistics UK claims that this would impede the movement of products and that there are concerns thatContinue reading “Christmas Food Deliveries Are Under Threat”
‘Blade Runner’ Cuts Down ULEZ Cameras And Traffic Lights
In the most recent attack against Sadiq Khan’s contentious plan, an anti-ULEZ protester used a power tool to destroy a camera and traffic light. The group, known as ‘Blade Runners’, opted for their own version of justice this weekend by felling another ULEZ camera using power tools, including a saw. The scenes took place during a protestContinue reading “‘Blade Runner’ Cuts Down ULEZ Cameras And Traffic Lights”
As ULEZ Expansion Comes Into Force, Sadiq Khan Ignores Fury Of Londoners
Sadiq Khan dismissed outrage from Londoners and increased Labour alarm today as the ULEZ expansion came into force. In a bruising round of discussions this morning, the mayor denied that expanding the ultra-low emission zone across the capital was an ‘anti car’ money-raising exercise. He shrugged off fears from allies of Sir Keir Starmer aboutContinue reading “As ULEZ Expansion Comes Into Force, Sadiq Khan Ignores Fury Of Londoners”
Sadiq Khan’s Hated ULEZ Expansion
A High Court challenge by five Conservative-led councils against London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s plan to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) will be heard today. The outer London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Hillingdon along with Surrey County Council started legal action in February over the proposed extension. A High Court judge gaveContinue reading “Sadiq Khan’s Hated ULEZ Expansion”
Labour’s Ulez Britain
Labour is under pressure to rule out expanding a Ulez-style emissions tax from London to other major cities in the United Kingdom if it wins the next election. A policy document drafted by Sir Keir Starmer’s party supports the concept of clean air zones in major urban areas alongside the expansion of public transport. LondonContinue reading “Labour’s Ulez Britain”
Commuters Are Furious As 24Hr Tube Strikes Cripple The Capital
London’s Tube strike sparked outrage across the capital, with commuters fighting at busy bus stops and accusing cab-hailing services like Uber of scamming the public by adding an extra £40 to the price of fares. The Underground will be crippled all day because of a walkout by thousands of employees, suspending services on all linesContinue reading “Commuters Are Furious As 24Hr Tube Strikes Cripple The Capital”
Modern Cars Are Too Big To Fit In Garages
A report said that residential streets are becoming jammed with parked vehicles because larger modern vehicles no longer fit in garages. The top five selling cars in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, including models such as the slimline Ford Anglia, were 4 foot 11 inches wide and 12 foot 9 inches long on average,Continue reading “Modern Cars Are Too Big To Fit In Garages”