Although he has a chestful of medals and a proud record as the country’s oldest poppy seller, Alec Penstone insists he is not a hero. ‘The heroes are all the dead ones. The heroes are the ones we left in the Arctic and on the Normandy beaches,’ the 100-year-old says from his home on theContinue reading “The Sacrifice He Made Is Worthless”
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Corbyn ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Cruel’ Government Cuts
Rachel Reeves has received a letter from Jeremy Corbyn condemning her and the government for their proposed reductions in disability allowances. In her spring speech last month, the chancellor said that the government would be drastically reducing the welfare budget. The £4.3 billion cuts package, which included significant reform to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), isContinue reading “Corbyn ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Cruel’ Government Cuts”
British MP Opposes First Cousin Marriage Ban
An independent member of parliament voiced opposition to a planned British restriction on first-cousin marriages. Iqbal Mohamed, MP for Dewsbury and Batley, told the House of Commons that many people view family intermarriage as ‘very positive’. He said it was seen as something that could help ‘build family bonds’ and put families on a moreContinue reading “British MP Opposes First Cousin Marriage Ban”
The Pensioner Who Murdered His Wife Faces Death In Prison
A pensioner is facing the prospect of dying behind bars after he was convicted of arranging his wife’s murder more than 40 years ago. Allen Morgan, 73, was locked in a ‘passionate but forbidden’ affair with his current wife Margaret, 75, when he decided to have Carol killed. He hired a hitman—who remains unidentified to this day—andContinue reading “The Pensioner Who Murdered His Wife Faces Death In Prison”
Pet Peacock Killed By Slingshots And Catapults—Owner Notified, ‘You’re Next’
Yobs killed a family’s beloved pet peacock by shooting it more than 20 times with slingshots and catapults, before contacting the owners to warn them, ‘you’re going to be next’. A family was left in tears after watching River, their peacock, which they rescued from his abusive previous owners, be brutally killed by the sadisticContinue reading “Pet Peacock Killed By Slingshots And Catapults—Owner Notified, ‘You’re Next’”
‘Absurd’ Council Order Bans Leather Footballs On School Playgrounds
A council has been criticised for banning leather footballs in an absurd move under powers that permit local authorities to issue diktats banning unkempt gardens, loud TVs and even messy chalk markings. Sefton Council in Merseyside used its powers to impose a community protection notice (CPN) on a local school following a considerable number ofContinue reading “‘Absurd’ Council Order Bans Leather Footballs On School Playgrounds”
Manchester Is Set To Ban Smoking In Public Spaces
Smoking is set to be prohibited in public areas across Manchester. Well-known public places like Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter’s Square and Manchester Town Hall could all become smoke-free zones. Other regions impacted by the plans include the new Mayfield Park and the area around the Etihad Stadium. People smoking in these places would be askedContinue reading “Manchester Is Set To Ban Smoking In Public Spaces”
Since When Did Boozing Give You COVID?
Residents in lockdown buildings across New South Wales are being limited to six drinks per day and maintain that their deliveries are being opened and examined by authorities. The state’s health department has introduced a drink limit in controlled buildings and maintain the measure will ensure the safety of health workers and residents. Common GroundContinue reading “Since When Did Boozing Give You COVID?”
Take Two Tests In Three Days For 24 Hours Of Freedom?
Boris Johnson is facing a new assault on his plan for COVID passports to go to the pub, amid claims ministers are attempting to strongarm young people into getting vaccinated. The government is putting together a policy where an NHS app would be utilised as evidence people have had jabs, or been newly tested. PeopleContinue reading “Take Two Tests In Three Days For 24 Hours Of Freedom?”
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