So, I spotted this bus outside IKEA, and – frankly – it was asking for it. And while we’re here, let’s take a look at the best of recent Angry People In Local Newspapers stories.
Strong Darwin Award contenders from Aldershot Lido, which, coincidentally, is next door to the town crematorium. And yes, the got onto national television over this, which goes to prove that if you do stupid things, you win stupid prizes.
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The worst thing for Poundshop Gandalf here is that if one wants to complain, one cannot simply walk into the council offices. You need to make an appointment, or turn them into a newt.
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Donegal Daily: Mick Hucknall furious as biogas facility is given the go-ahead near his salmon fishing estate
We didn’t like the picture in the story, so here’s a shot of the time he met Prince William instead.
Something’s got him started.
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The Scotsman: Andy Murray is sad after losing wedding ring and tennis shoes which he’d left under his car
Superb sadfacing here from the former world number one, and it opens up a fascinating new career when he eventually retires from tennis.
On the bright side, he got his property back, which is why – occasionally – we are allowed nice things.
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East Anglia Daily Times: Daniel Craig lookalike fears that work will dry up after actual Daniel Craig steps down from 007 role
If he’s a Daniel Craig lookalike, then I’m Sean Connery.
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My London: Tooting dads aim to shame fly-tippers with one of those new-fangled ‘Instagram’ accounts
They look like they’re about to drop the toughest, dirtiest grime album of 2021, about mattresses.
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And finally…
All court reports should carry the least flattering photograph of the convicted as possible. Justice, as they say, needs to be done, and needs to be seen to be done.
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