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We are the angry mob

On November 21 2008 · 1 Comment · In Diary

I am constantly bewildered by what passes for news right now, finding myself harrumphing in my chair in disbelief at what I’m being told. My grandfather used to do it. Sat in his armchair he’d harrumph and grumble at the news of the latest criminal acts, once suggesting that “they should all be sent to [...]

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Due to health and safety reasons

On October 29 2008 · 2 Comments · In Diary

A weird announcement this morning on the platform while waiting for the train – on Saturday November 1, trains would not be calling at Battersea Park “due to health and safety reasons”. The platform at Battersea Park is miles away from the actual park where Saturday sees the annual firework display. Nevertheless, someone in a [...]

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