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A new catch-all Tea Shop thread for those miscellaneous new stories that don’t quite fit with parking, crashing into buildings or trapped/prisoners in their homes. 

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As the wetter winters (and

As the wetter winters (and drier summers) of climate breakdown settle on to the starting blocks, and the gammon curtain of Brexit descends making the UK a second world country, I think we’re going to see more and more of this:

Devon resident fumes at ‘earthquake’ road with giant 10ft potholes

Widdicombe Lane is falling apart and nobody seems to be doing anything about it, say residents

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/angry-resident-fumes-earthquake-road-9217000

Devon village road so bad it’s causing havoc for school bus

It’s not the first time the road into Templeton has caused problems

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-village-road-bad-its-9217153?int_source=nba

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I always think Oxford and

I always think Oxford and Cambridge are a bellwether on traffic and controlling it. 

This has been in the pipeline for a couple of years so I assume we’ve worked through a range of driver whinges to get this point.

yOUre taking my HUNAn rites away 

they want working Class people outof their cars by 2030

wAke uP sheeple 15 minute cities are reality now

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Bereaved parents demand

Bereaved parents demand government action on young driver deaths

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24246187.bereaved-parents-demand-government-action-young-driver-deaths/

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Warning issued after spate of

Warning issued after spate of Land Rover thefts in the Cotswolds

Gloucestershire Police said three vehicles have been stolen in the area this week and are urging people to remain vigilant

when the things you thought you owned in fact own you:  helpful advice –

• Storing your key fob, and any spares, inside a car key signal blocker pouch such as a faraday pouch or box.
• Considering using more traditional crime prevention methods such as a steering wheel lock or clamp, use of CCTV and security lighting.
• Some keys can have the wireless signal turned off – look inside your owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer
• Parking defensively by going near to a wall or by using another car to block it in, or park in the garage if you have one.

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/warning-issued-after-spate-land-9222241

Calling all snitches (whom no one likes), grasses and copper’s narks :

Investigating officers from Gloucestershire Police are appealing for information on the spate of thefts. They said in a public appeal: “Anyone with any information which might be able to help the investigations can contact Gloucestershire Constabulary by calling 101 and quoting incident 83 of 12 April or by completing the following online form.

From the comments page: 

Evoquery1995 : IF THOSE TIRE EXTINGUSHERS SO MUCH AS LOOK AT MY CAR ILL TARE THEM A NEW ONE I DONT CARE WHO KNOWS 

 

Preventing car and vehicle theft

This link turned out be more interesting than I was expecting – is either of these really a thing in Gloucestershire? 

https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/preventing-car-vehicle-theft/

3. Be aware of carjackers

The fact that you’re in the car isn’t always a deterrent to someone trying to steal it.

In traffic, drive with the doors locked and when queuing leave enough space in front of your vehicle to enable you to get out of a tight spot. If your vehicle is bumped from behind, wait to pull over – somewhere safe and preferably where there are people. After all, you don’t know the person who has collided with you; they could well be hijackers. If you’re at all suspicious, consider calling the police.

If someone threatens you, it’s better to hand over the keys to the vehicle than become a victim of assault. Then call 999 as soon as possible, and ask for the police.

If your car is stolen, some modern vehicle alarm and tracker systems have the facility to isolate or shut down fuel systems, bringing the vehicle to a halt and leaving the thief high and dry.

5. Watch for illegal tow trucks

Thieves often attempt to lift vehicles from the street, literally. So, if you see a towaway crew acting suspiciously – especially if their vehicle isn’t branded or if they’re not in uniform – then please report it immediately.

As with every report of suspicious behaviour made in good faith, we’ll never blame anyone for calling us if it proves unfounded.

Car parks with height-restricted entrances help prevent illegal tow trucks and removal vehicles. And fitting a Thatcham rated category 1 or 2 alarm system with tracking, immobilisation, anti-grab and movement sensors can help protect and trace your vehicle.

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Cyclists should be made to

Cyclists should be made to pay road tax latest: 

Revealed: Just one in four ULEZ fines paid in Kent since London Mayor’s controversial expansion

Now, a KentOnline freedom of information request to TfL exclusively reveals only a quarter of fines dished out to motorists with vehicles registered in the county [of Kent] have been paid in the first two quarters it has been operational.”

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/hormonal-pregnant-woman-who-ran-down-partner-s-ex-girlfrie-304994/

Pic: useful public service being performed here, reminding any owners of dinosaur cars that they are crossing into Greater London. 

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Coats also seem to cost a lot

Coats also seem to cost a lot more these days. 

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Bob from Accounts

Bob from Accounts

“a brief summary of the evolution of shopping trolleys over the years”

 

 

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Oxford introduces digital

Oxford introduces digital checkpoints to control freedom of movement for traffic.

“Oxford introduces computer-controlled access system that permits or denies entry to traffic based on council-controlled timings, alongside signs insisting on compliance.”

 

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You can’t have somewhere to

You can’t have somewhere to live because I want to drive and park my car (and go to my GP and talk about nothing).  Also, isn’t it terrible that all the shops in Ledbury are closing down – something should be done.

New Herefordshire housing ‘would makes problems worse’

https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/24246277.new-herefordshire-housing-would-makes-problems-worse/

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stonojnr wrote:

[quote=stonojnr]Its the story that just keeps giving, the councillor who has submitted the request to call in the decision and wants 1 hr free car parking is from the Green party!!! https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/24247158.sudbury-hadleigh-lavenham-parking-charges-called/%5B/quote%5D

I like that financial grounds are “narrow”. 

[stonojnr]

Its the story that just keeps
Its the story that just keeps giving, the councillor who has submitted the request to call in the decision and wants 1 hr free car parking is from the Green party!!!

https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/24247158.sudbury-hadleigh-lavenham-parking-charges-called/

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Warning after objects to

Warning after objects to puncture tyres found in Droitwich

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24242475.warning-objects-puncture-tyres-found-droitwich/

Tianqin10th April 6:47 PM
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Could be the extreme green anti car movement? 🙂

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FrostyJack pinning10th April 6:53 PM
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Not the first time this has been reported locally in this rag. the public are obviously tlaking matters into their own hands becasue of police non action over the local raod being used as a race track by gaybo racers keeping people awake at night

Last Updated: 10th April 9:50 PM

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Entirely a product of cars:

Entirely a product of cars:

Police tell Exmoor residents ‘report suspicions early’ to help prevent illegal raves

The concerns follow an Easter weekend when thousands of people descended on two raves near Luxborough and Dunkery Beacon, disturbing residents with loud music, blocking roads with parked cars, and using livestock fields for toilets.

https://www.wsfp.co.uk/news/police-tell-exmoor-residents-report-suspicions-early-to-help-prevent-illegal-raves-678926

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“To date we have not found

“To date we have not found any Country that requires you to have either insurance or a licence to drive a Surf on water.” Typical, eh? 

https://www.timdutton.com/4wd.html

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Villagers fume over

Villagers fume over ‘ridiculous’ new parking charges in School Lane car park in Herne

Also peeved by the increase is church warden for St Martin’s in Herne, Priscilla Cox, who says church-goers are now fretting about the fees and being landed with a ticket.

“There are some very large gatherings for things like weddings and funerals, and the car park is vital,” she said.

“But it is even affecting things like our coffee mornings, with parishioners saying they can’t stay too long because it’s too expensive to park. It’s completely unreasonable and should be reconsidered.”

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/new-car-park-charges-are-so-ridiculous-we-thought-it-was-an-304839/

Pay up, whingers. 

 

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