News...

After Woolies, 15 store chains 'will go bust next month' as shoppers stay at home. Kings Lynn has already lost Focus DIY, MFI and Woolies.

We failed to spot the dangers of debt: Bank chief's startling admission on financial crisis. Everyone with half a brain cell saw it coming, except the Government and Bank of England!!

Pensioner survives being stuck up to her knees in mud for 21 HOURS overnight. Tough old bird.

Parents warned not to 'hang baubles on Christmas tree' in leaflet isued by Ed Balls' staff. More bollocks from Balls.

Teenage thief who stole £25,000 of lead from Rochester cathedral is ordered to repay only £1. Pathetic!

Busking bagpiper arrested for causing 'distress' to local shoppers. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing!!

Mugabe's genocide: The images of despair that reveal the full horror of Zimbabwe. Mugabe must be killed, there is no other option.

British troops suffer four times as many fatalities as Americans. They need the right equipment now. Labour must be held to account for this.

Israeli leaders vow to topple Hamas. Good.

US says Zimbabwe power-sharing deal cannot happen with Robert Mugabe as president. The Embassy's Marine Detail should be able to manage it in about 10 minutes.

Rubber ducks elude Nasa. 'Looks like we got ourselves a convoy!!!'

Toyota to make first loss since 1941. Who will still be making cars in 12 months time?

National Grid chief Steve Holliday: blackouts will be common in 7 years. If we have a cold winter expect them this year.

Companies blacklisted in US for allegedly backing Mugabe operate freely in UK. Shut the f**kers down.


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God bless all of you . . . on the good Earth by Jeff Jacoby