The closest I get to believing in the paranormal[IMG: An Islington street light which has just turned on] A street light that came on just after I got my phone out. It happened to me again, just before Christmas. Out walking in the gloom, I saw a streetlight that wasn't on. I ran through my usual checklist. 'Are the other lights nearby on, showing it is dark enough that this one should also be on?' 'Have I reported this one before?' 'Who does this fault need to be reported to?' 'Which app or email is the best for them?' 'Which pocket is my phone in?' And then, just ... (more) |
Happy Boxing Day!(more) |
Another u-turn just adding to the chaosThe Independent reports that farmers across the country are celebrating after Sir Keir Starmer caved in following months of pressure and watered down plans to tax inherited farmland. The paper says that under the plans, announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves last year, farmers were to be charged 20 per cent on agricultural assets above £1m from April 2026, but on Tuesday, Labour said it was raising the threshold from £1m to £2.5m, meaning that most farms would not have to pay it. This u-turn follows months of protests and campaigning, with farmers fearing that family-run farms would be worst affected: ... (more) |
A very Happy Christmas! #dundeewestend(more) |
Merry Christmas everyone(more) |