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Reply | Pensions
at 18:03 18 Jul 2025
Mainly focused on investing - Martin Lewis just did a podcast aimed at the novice/nervous investor. Thought a few on this thread might find it useless listening.
Jump to 8 mins in as the first bit is him rambling on about the rumoured decrease in ISA cash allowances and not very relevant (unless that interests you)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002g66s |
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Thread | Awesome news for the Twtd cycling hive
at 07:44 18 Jul 2025
Sept 2 and 3rd the Tour of Britain will be in East and South Suffolk.
Put it in yer diaries :-)
Exact routes to come but some detail here:
"The exact stage route for the opening leg of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will be published later in July, but will include passing through Wickham Market, Aldeburgh, Saxmundham, Framlingham, Halesworth, Bungay, and Beccles.
For the second stage, Stowmarket will host the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men for the first time, though like Southwold has hosted a finish of the women’s race, also won by Jolien D’hoore in 2019.
Cllr Andy Mellen, leader of Mid Suffolk District Council said: “We’re delighted to be able to bring the Tour of Britain Men into the heart of Suffolk and look forward to welcoming some of the world’s best riders. We already know from the Women’s Tour that our towns and villages will be out in force to cheer them on.
“The race brings real excitement to the district, inspiring others to enjoy the benefits of cycling, as well as giving a real boost to our visitor economy.”
Further details of the route of stage two will also be published later in July, but will include Debenham and Eye in Mid Suffolk, and Sudbury and Hadleigh in Babergh."
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/tourofbritain/article/20250714-tour-of-britain [Post edited 18 Jul 7:45]
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Reply | Sycamore Gap vandals sentenced
at 06:28 16 Jul 2025
I'm all for national service, if we start first with those who missed out in the 60s/70s.
As it's seen to be beneficial it would be unfair on the older members of our community if they were to miss out. |
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Reply | Oy Laggy!!!
at 20:24 15 Jul 2025
You know what they say, if you've not put yer bike down the road at least once, you're not trying hard enough! |
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Reply | Clarksons Beer ad Banned.....
at 17:35 15 Jul 2025
100% - flavoured cider is basically a cocktail and should have no place in any pub.
I place drinkers of flavoured cider with people who wear red/maroon trousers, cravats or boater shoes. Shooting is too good for them. |
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Reply | Clarksons Beer ad Banned.....
at 17:17 15 Jul 2025
I like cider Herbs - so your comment on it not being for "civilised gentlemen" is probably correct tbh |
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Reply | Clarksons Beer ad Banned.....
at 17:15 15 Jul 2025
As an aside - had a mental night in the Ship and Mitre after the Warrington inquests. People literally dancing on tables.
Had a couple of words with Andy Burnham who was a bit annoyed when a survivor had a pop at him along the lines of "Where were you for 20 years..."
Two nights later (after his speech at Parliament) saw him again and it was all smiles. Thanked him for his speech and he laughed "I think you guys wound me up a bit"
Always hold good memories that place. Alex Thomson (C4 news) was good value too - he supports Rangers and Newcastle - but the scousers love him for the way he door knocked Kelvin MacKenzie. Don't think he'll ever pay for a beer again on Merseyside. |
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Reply | Sycamore Gap vandals sentenced
at 17:00 15 Jul 2025
Reading the responses on here - think others make better points.
Am not sorry for the idiots - but can see that other punishments may do more for society than locking these arseholes up.
Throw the book at them in terms of community service - and make it one that genuinely addresses countryside issues. [Post edited 15 Jul 18:25]
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Reply | Sycamore Gap vandals sentenced
at 15:37 15 Jul 2025
The judge went slightly over the max - but for me, got no issues as it wasn't like she doubled it.
I think the social harm was real and the process for the punishment doesn't concern me.
The wider point (on could a social media campaign influence sentencing) - I guess that's a worry - but I think she was influenced by public anger not public campaigning.
So on balance - feels about right.
Edit - Have put another comment on - but won't edit thia as it kind of messes up any replies and/or anyone upped it. [Post edited 15 Jul 17:01]
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Reply | Everything's going to be alright......'trickle down' is back.
at 08:51 15 Jul 2025
"It literally seems to be more of the same uselessness"
I think you have a very short memory. Ferry contracts to companies without ferries. Trussenomics. Ambulance waits of 8+ hours outside hospitals. A justice system that has basically collapsed.
Plenty of politically stupid decisions, but the level of crpness isn't close to Johnson/Truss levels imho.
That said - I think we are on a path to a Reform govt unless the current mob can start to genuinely deliver for ordinary people in the remainder of their time ahead of the next election. |
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Reply | Who makes a weekend of it or day out on away games.....
at 19:00 14 Jul 2025
That's my plan this year - to make a mini break if the time of year and place is nice.
Starting with Preston away - have booked a week in the peaks so will day trip to/fro on match day.
Not really worried about drinking any more - did plenty of that in my younger days, although still like a decent pub and sing along. |
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Reply | Is this news?
at 17:19 14 Jul 2025
What does the role involve Phil? |
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