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More first world problems as man ‘is forced to move bins’
It looks like we’re having a First World Problems Monday here today as people go running to the press about their struggles with the modern world. And as we’ve said before (and will certainly say again), there’s nothing that winds people up more in the UK than bins. You could have the army shooting people…
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Vandals vandalise anti-vandal fence
This story is set at a place called Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall, so we had to go and check to see if it wasn’t some sort of fakey news. Nope. This is 100% genuine angry pointing. Rotherham Advertiser: Anti-vandal fence is vandalised within an hour of installation Despite the unpleasant scenario, you have got to be…
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Councillor complains about ‘worn out’ welcome sign, remembers he’s left the gas on
Here’s a man who is posing angrily for his local newspaper, but has just remembered he’s left the gas on at home. It’s too late, mate. You’ve left the gas on at home. Newcastle Herald: Councillor who has just remembered that he’s left the gas on at home complains about the poor state of local tourist…
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Woman locked in bank – now with video!
Poor Cat Slater. Not only does she have to go through life sharing a name with someone out of EastEnders (presumably with people bawling “YOU’RE NOT MY MUM!” at her), but she’s now become world famous around Manchester for getting locked in a bank. And, of course, the BBC is there: https://www.facebook.com/BBCNW/videos/1548928515138205/ In the words…
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Biddies banjaxed by bus bay buggery
I see you’ve noticed our headline. Terrible, isn’t it? Great Yarmouth Mercury: Mum and daughter fuming after council paints bus stop markings on the road outside the house for a bus stop that has been there for years “Will we get a rate rebate?” they ask. Yes, at 100%, because nobody’s paid “rates” for years. And…
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The best of Angry People in Local Newspapers Volume 1
We’ve been doing this for the best part of eight years, so you’ve probably missed some real gems among the 10,000 or so posts we’ve featured. So – you lucky people – here are some of the very best. Metro (2015): Mum’s ‘Animal’ pyjamas missing a couple of vital letters round the back of the waistband…