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[rubbershoes]

Hampshire isn't really part of this forum but this article in the Chronic is deserving of your attention.

Thoughts and prayers for the Fiat Panda

I particularly like that this is a follow up story

 

[Bus Honeygun]

Nice story rather than funny:

Punk legend rallies round Devon café rocked by break-ins

Captain Sensible - co-founder of punk rock band the Damned - treated locals to an unforgettable night in aid of The Cove Cafe and The Cave music project

www.devonlive.com

 

[fucthest8]

Cornwall Live fucking killing it in the hot news stakes

 

[CNT36]

Hampshire isn't really part of this forum but this article in the Chronic is deserving of your attention.

Thoughts and prayers for the Fiat Panda

I particularly like that this is a follow up story

Vaguely reminiscent of this

Campaign to Get Overturned Van in Ditch Recognized as World Heritage Site

 

[Elpenor]

Missing skunk on the loose, your neck of the woods I think rubbershoes

Pet skunk missing in Devon village

The two-year-old pet skunk has been missing for six days after its owners relocated to Devon.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[rubbershoes]

Missing skunk on the loose, your neck of the woods I think rubbershoes

Pet skunk missing in Devon village

The two-year-old pet skunk has been missing for six days after its owners relocated to Devon.

www.bbc.co.uk

It's been a topic of conversation this week. The skunk went missing shortly after Buggalugs the pet turkey also disappeared. There was speculation that they may have eloped.

We'll probably never know the truth. Buggalugs was found dead so the skunk may be on the run

 

[Idaho]

It's been a topic of conversation this week. The skunk went missing shortly after Buggalugs the pet turkey also disappeared. There was speculation that they may have eloped.

We'll probably never know the truth. Buggalugs was found dead so the skunk may be on the run

Echoes of the lord Lucan affair

 

[CNT36]

Yes

Echoes of the lord Lucan affair

It has a nasty stench about it.

 

[Elpenor]

The skunk is thought to be hiding in Tiverton where the smell would be near impossible to pinpoint

 

[rubbershoes]

There's been a sighting up the road. The smell of skunk is quite distinctive so I'll keep my nose open

 

[SpookyFrank]

Some deer go for a wander around Derriford hospital in Plymouth

 

[SpookyFrank]

Royal Marine loses unloaded rifle on Dartmoor during exercise - BBC News

The MOD is investigating after a search failed to find the weapon.

www.bbc.co.uk

Giving automatic weapons to people who failed all their GCSE's and then letting them roam national parks unsupervised in 'shit idea' shocker.

 

[marty21]

Royal Marine loses unloaded rifle on Dartmoor during exercise - BBC News

The MOD is investigating after a search failed to find the weapon.

www.bbc.co.uk

Giving automatic weapons to people who failed all their GCSE's and then letting them roam national parks unsupervised in 'shit idea' shocker.

A leadership course

 

[Bus Honeygun]

Royal Marine loses unloaded rifle on Dartmoor during exercise - BBC News

The MOD is investigating after a search failed to find the weapon.

www.bbc.co.uk

Giving automatic weapons to people who failed all their GCSE's and then letting them roam national parks unsupervised in 'shit idea' shocker.

'Leadership' course...

Given that this is the same Royal Marines that employed a dissident Irish Republican who managed to siphon off an arsenal of their explosives and weapons in his Exminster tree house for years, I can't say I'm surprised either.

 

[rubbershoes]

Barney the skunk is home!

Someone a few miles away phoned an animal sanctuary because of a badger in their barn. How wrong they were.

 

[redcogs]

 

[hash tag]

Some deer go for a wander around Derriford hospital in Plymouth

Rehearsals for Christmas.

'Leadership' course...

Given that this is the same Royal Marines that employed a dissident Irish Republican who managed to siphon off an arsenal of their explosives and weapons in his Exminster tree house for years, I can't say I'm surprised either.

A royal or two has also been in the marines.

 

[Elpenor]

Barney the skunk is home!

Someone a few miles away phoned an animal sanctuary because of a badger in their barn. How wrong they were.

Just seen that he was found in Wellington. That’s quite a wander isn’t it, and perhaps a bit of luck that whatever a skunk eats was available, no predators and he didn’t get hit by a car

 

[redcogs]

Just seen that he was found in Wellington. That’s quite a wander isn’t it,

Certainly is, google maps put it in New Zealand! Can Skunks swim?

 

[mojo pixy]

Actually a serious story but I love the headline...

 

[redcogs]

Actually a serious story but I love the headline... View attachment 385832

Trebarwith Strand can be really dangerous. As a kid i stayed nearby there, near enough for dad to take us down onto the beach in his Austin A35 van, to collect seaweed (kelp) for the garden veg which he grew out of necessity to feed us all (this was approx 1964..). One day the tide came hurtling in, sinking the van in sand up to axles. A local farmer spotted our plight and came with tractor to free us just in time. Tis a beautiful spot, but great care required!

 

[Elpenor]

Actually a serious story but I love the headline... View attachment 385832

tell me it’s August without telling me it’s August

 

[rubbershoes]

Just seen that he was found in Wellington. That’s quite a wander isn’t it, and perhaps a bit of luck that whatever a skunk eats was available, no predators and he didn’t get hit by a car

He was in Hemyock, but news people aren't sure how to pronounce and know that know their readers have never heard of it.

Barney was 7 miles from where they escaped but who knows, they may have been down to the coast for some paddle boarding

 

[Elpenor]

The presence of some coloured bricks has caused an outbreak of mass hysteria in Paignton, to rival that of the Paris premiere of Stravinsky’s rite of spring

Bemused residents stunned by new multi-coloured road layout

The bright red and blue painted sections have been compared to a swimming pool, water fountain, play park or fighting ring

www.devonlive.com

 

[DaveCinzano]

The presence of some coloured bricks has caused an outbreak of mass hysteria in Paignton, to rival that of the Paris premiere of Stravinsky’s rite of spring

Bemused residents stunned by new multi-coloured road layout

The bright red and blue painted sections have been compared to a swimming pool, water fountain, play park or fighting ring

www.devonlive.com

 

[SpookyFrank]

Meanwhile in Exmouth, a pony catches a bus.

Commuters can't believe their eyes as pony tries to board the 57 bus

The bizarre incident happened in the Brixington area of Exmouth last week.

metro.co.uk

 

[Bus Honeygun]

The Exeter and Plymouth Gazette 100 years ago. Contender for the most West Country story of the day.

 

[two sheds]

I think I used to drink in that cider bar

 

[Elpenor]

Without a coat or hat!

 

[Voley]

Without a coat or hat!

Disgraceful. Should've given him 6 months for that alone.