Random News Article Thread

[The Major]

Looks like the BBC is living in a time warp as well.




[video]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16415695[/video]

And the Mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2012/01/04/the-offside-rule-explained-on-the-back-of-a-50p-115875-23678788/
And the Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/8992032/London-2012-Olympics-50p-coin-helps-explain-footballs-offside-rule.html

 

[Real Sharapova]

The DM on the pulse as always - I'm pretty sure that was first produced in 2010.

You are right. News organisations with recycling news as always.

 

[FryattFox]

Does it matter?

Sorry - it wasn't meant as a dig at you (or the paper tbh) - it was just bizarre that all the news agencies picked it up yesterday even though it came out 15months ago.

 

[Motown Fox]

Kerry-McGregor X-factor finalist dies of cancer

I remember her from XFactor that year -she could sing at least


She was about to record a duet of Wings To Fly with Subo.

RIP

 

[Richie]

Kerry-McGregor X-factor finalist dies of cancer

I remember her from XFactor that year -she could sing at least


She was about to record a duet of Wings To Fly with Subo.

RIP

Subo will probably release Wind Beneath My Wings in tribute now.

 

[Motown Fox]

The off-side rule explained… on the back of a 50p! Simple diagram to explain confusing rule printed on back of new coin to celebrate Olympics

Trying to explain the offside rule to football beginners can be, at times, as difficult (and frustrating) as attempting to conquer a Rubik's cube.
Whether it's to a loved one or to a young child, sometimes it seems to be an impossible job.
But the tedious task is no more thanks to the Royal Mint, who have produced a new 50p coin to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...Off-rule-explained-new-50p.html#ixzz1iVjh0izk

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Referees give this coin the yellow card

 

[fox58]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rkson-compares-Kent-residents-immigrants.html

Clarkson's off on one again, people who live in the garden of England this time

 

[Macky]

http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2011/08/17/bbc-sign-language-interpreter-sacked-for-changing-the-news/

 

[Matt_B]

http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2011/08/17/bbc-sign-language-interpreter-sacked-for-changing-the-news/

She did nothing different to most of the newspapers I suppose!

 

[Graz]

http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2011/08/17/bbc-sign-language-interpreter-sacked-for-changing-the-news/

I was really disappointed when I realised it was fake news

 

[Leesoh]

Man dressed as baby caught drink-driving

 

[Motown Fox]

Mum, 28, banned from clubs for being too old for sexy gear

 

[pork pie fox]

Mum, 28, banned from clubs for being too old for sexy gear

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Sexy? Really?

 

[GazLCFC]

Sexy? Really?

You would though, wouldn't you?

 

[pork pie fox]

You would though, wouldn't you?

I like the fact that she got refused entry by a club called Tramps.

 

[Mawsley]

Mum, 28, banned from clubs for being too old for sexy gear

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"I just want to be treated with respect"

Bwahahahahaha

 

[fitz]

Mum, 28, banned from clubs for being too old for sexy gear

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28? ****ing hell pet, unless that's in dog years having 4 kids has taken it's toll.

 

[Mawsley]

28? ****ing hell pet, unless that's in dog years having 4 kids has taken it's toll.

And that really means something when it comes from a bloke from Newcastle.

 

[fitz]

And that really means something when it comes from a bloke from Newcastle.

Very true, though most mothers of 4 children here are actually fresh faced as they are usually still teenage girls.

 

[Motown Fox]

If you are a juror make sure you dont investigate the defendant or you could end up in prison yourself
Perhaps our resident legal expert has experience of this