Police Eject Player From Dublin Chess Tournament
A CHESS tournament in Ireland was forced to call in the police when one player accused another of cheating by using his computer in the loo. Police were called in by Romanian-born Gabriel Mirza, 47, who said he was on his way to winning the Cork Congress Chess Open when he noticed some strange behaviour [...]
May 8, 2013No CommentRead More
Manager Wanted: Must Be Able To Speak ‘Druid’
A GENERAL manager is being sought by English Heritage to take care at Stonehenge and liaise with druids. English Heritage is advertising for a general manager to look after Stonehenge and liaise with druids. It wants “a dynamic and inspirational leader” to look after the prehistoric site in Wiltshire, reported the BBC. Duties for the £65,000-a-year job include [...]
May 8, 2013No CommentRead More
‘Naked Rambler’ Arrested For Nudity, Again
A MAN who has spent most of the past decade naked – and in jail – was back behind bars last month after defying an order to cover up. Stephen Gough, known as the “Naked Rambler,” was arrested as he left a court in Southampton, southern England, wearing only boots, socks and a knapsack. A [...]
April 9, 2013No CommentRead More
Fashion Fans Maybe ‘Dying’ To See Roadkill Gallery Show
A BIZARRE bridal-design fashion show by a controversial fashion designer will open in May, with the collection being based on road kill Jess Eaton uses “ethically sourced” materials and says no animals are ever harmed in the name of her fashion. The Brighton-based designer said: “I never, ever kill animals for our designs and we [...]
April 9, 2013No CommentRead More
Police Dog ‘Files’ A Witness Statement, As Protocol Demands
AN OFFICIAL statement was sent to a court that had been persistently demanding paperwork from a West Midlands police station last month. But there could be more serious consequences following a form being submitted that had apparently been written by a dog and signed with a paw print. The brief statement, on behalf of police [...]
March 5, 2013No CommentRead More
Bank Robbery Toy Set Criticised, Sending Wrong Message
TEACHING youngsters right from wrong is what a toy maker suggests will be the effect of their bank robbery toy set. The toy, meant for children between four and 10, is made by German manufacturers Playmobil who have been slammed by the anti-gun lobby for their £35 “Bank and Safe” toy pack. It comes with [...]
March 5, 2013No CommentRead More
Three John Lennons Arrested For Crimes In Brazil
A CRIMEWAVE in Brazil has seen three different men named John Lennon be arrested and one being killed. The Beatles were massive in Brazil – with Lennon the most popular – and thousands of women named their sons after him. The John Lennon crimewave was reported in the city of Belo Horizonte, capital of Minas [...]
February 15, 2013No CommentRead More
360 Panorama View Of London From The Shard
FOR THOSE with a “head for heights”, here’s a view from the top of the Shard. Why pay £25 to visit the viewing/observation floor on top, when you can see it for free on here. Technology is great. You will be somewhat interested in this view of London from the top of the “Shard” the [...]
February 14, 2013No CommentRead More
Reg Dean, Britain’s Oldest Man, Dies Aged 110
REG DEAN, Britain’s oldest man died last month at the age of 110 years and 63 days. Dean lived through two world wars and 24 British prime ministers. The former church minister lived in Horn in Tunstall, Staffordshire, and died at his home in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. The former army chaplain became Britain’s oldest man after [...]
January 9, 2013No CommentRead More
‘Innocent’ Garden Gnome Could Watch Over Your Home
MANY EMPTY homes in the UK can now be protected from break-ins by an innocent-looking garden gnome. The electronic protection came from Ian Burgess who hid a sophisticated home security system inside a garden gnome to help people protect their unguarded homes. Burgess was commissioned by Confused.com after research showed nearly half of Britain’s homes [...]
January 8, 2013No CommentRead More



