‘Miracle baby’ born without a nose is one of just 37 in the world

  Ah, what a lovely child. It will enjoy a perfectly normal, happy childhood, aside from a few awkward moments Continue reading →

Low Expectations – Hard Times for the Rochester High Street ***UPDATE

UPDATE: My original letter is below, and here is the link to the article published at maidstoneandmedwaynews.co.uk. http://www.maidstoneandmedwaynews.co.uk/11-loved-lost-shops-Rochester-High-Street/story-27521017-detail/story.html I chose Continue reading →

Accursed device – take thee to hell!

I have has discovered a human-made device more fiendish than spam, DDT, and nuclear weapons – the snooze button. A Continue reading →

Prisons install stairlifts as number of elderly inmates goes up

As an added benefit, they can get a hair cut and have their teeth cleaned as they ascend the stairs.

Man hit by cruise ship sliding door wins £14million in compensation

Some things never change. Let’s face it – if this happened to a woman she’d get less and wouldn’t be Continue reading →

Now there’s a time limit on grief: £159 fines for mourners if funeral services overrun by just FIVE minutes

Being buried has never been so easy with our new menu: • A handful of soil, suitable for tossing onto Continue reading →

Girl, 4, released from cat scratching post after getting head stuck

Ah, poor kid. Glad they got her out. Back in the 70’s, my sister got her head stuck in a Continue reading →

‘It’s basically a stick’: TfL reveals new ‘gadget’ to pick up items from track – but not everyone is impressed

  In a sudden burst of inspiration and creativity, TFL staff banded together in an effort at making trains run Continue reading →