Recent Posts

31

Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Hugo on October 25, 2025, 12:09:07 pm »

Epping migrant sex offender last seen in London, police say

Unbelievable    what else can you say?

The Migration crisis is unsustainable and is building up to some serious social and economic problems in the future



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx4k2d5yxlo

32

Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Hugo on October 25, 2025, 12:08:12 pm »

Why don't people turn out to vote?     Some countries fine people if they don't vote and I know of some people who never bother to vote but I bet they would be the first to complain if the vote was taken off them

33

Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Dave on October 24, 2025, 06:51:16 pm »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd67j50z05po

Thankfully the people in Caerphilly have told Labour and their inept Welsh policies to stick it.
A record turnout for a Senedd election in Caerphilly but still only half the population bothered to turn out to vote.
We are all still waiting for the answer to our problems.

34

Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Dave on October 24, 2025, 06:35:33 pm »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2d5rl36vgo

You couldn't make it up if you tried!

35

Hobbies and Interests / Re: Gardening

« Last post by Hugo on October 24, 2025, 03:51:11 pm »

Storm Benjamin finished off the last of my Giant Begonias.   the rain was torrential and after a short break the Hailstones came and the garden and driveway turned white. but soon melted
Today I cleaned the pots out and replanted them with a variety of Daffodils ready for the Spring

36

Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Hugo on October 24, 2025, 01:00:30 pm »

France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC




https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8vr95n5n3o

37

Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Hugo on October 23, 2025, 09:47:05 pm »

First migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "Yesterday, under the terms of this ground-breaking new treaty, the first group of people to cross the Channel were detained after their arrival at Western Jet Foil and will now be held in detention until they can be returned to France.
I wonder when this will be as I heard on BBC News today that the process will take about 3 months before it comes in to force?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce35v0zyzvlo

   

Migrant removed to France returns to UK on small boat.        He's out amd now he's back!    How does that work out?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clykzx43v0po

Removed migrant who returned to UK will be 'fast-tracked' to France, PM says  I wonder how fast tracked the PM  means?




https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c625jzd979yo

38

Local News & Discussion / Re: CCBC costs and cutting

« Last post by Hugo on October 23, 2025, 09:40:22 pm »

'You just can't collect enough tax off people to put into affordable housing'
Conwy Council retains tax premium on second and holiday homes which critics label a 'short-term money grab'





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/you-just-cant-collect-enough-32738424

39

Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Hugo on October 23, 2025, 06:24:46 pm »

First migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "Yesterday, under the terms of this ground-breaking new treaty, the first group of people to cross the Channel were detained after their arrival at Western Jet Foil and will now be held in detention until they can be returned to France.
I wonder when this will be as I heard on BBC News today that the process will take about 3 months before it comes in to force?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce35v0zyzvlo

   

Migrant removed to France returns to UK on small boat.        He's out amd now he's back!    How does that work out?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clykzx43v0po

40

Hobbies and Interests / Re: Roman History in the area

« Last post by Hugo on October 23, 2025, 06:13:15 pm »

Discovery of 15,000 Roman coins could be nation's biggest ever


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd67vv66wxxo