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Devon CC’s Reform contingent
Devon CC’s Reform contingent bail out of an opportunity to condemn a racist hate crime.
Council clash and Reform walk outs over ‘who is racist’ remark
Councillor behind heartfelt motion apologises after appearing to suggest non-supporters would be ‘racist’, but some Reform UK members exit chamber in protest
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/council-clash-reform-walk-outs-10477633?int_source=nba
Drink-driving pensioner
Drink-driving pensioner crashes off ferry terminal in Auckland
CCTV captured the moment a drunk driver hurtled off the road, through a bike shelter and into the sea at a ferry terminal in New Zealand.
https://news.sky.com/video/share-13424165
Outrage as new parking
Outrage as new parking charges kick in at Exeter beauty spot
It’s always been free but from Friday visitors will be charged
This article has a figure (£12k) maintenance costs (including the dog poo bins, 99% of dogs will have arrived by car at a guess).
The decision has not gone down well with regular visitors, many saying they will simply stop visiting.
She added: “I’ve always loved it and have been coming here for years but it’s not a countryside feel anymore. It’s more a park feeling and less a sense of being in the countryside or a natural environment.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/outrage-new-parking-charges-kick-10473126
Several of the usual boxes
Several of the usual boxes ticked in this story, but where are outspoken common-sense Reform KCC? Perhaps HQ haven’t returned their call about which way to jump on this?
Country Park users call for Kent County Council to review contract with Euro Car Parks over £20 admin fee disputes
She said: “The fine has gone up to £140 now but I’m not paying it.✔️ The stress has been horrendous.
“Car parking should not be about trying to catch out people who have already paid for parking. I don’t think Kent County Council should renew its contract with Euro Car Parks.”
“I am quite a tough person, but they keep going on and on until you give in, which I’m not going to.
“The machine was responsible for the error because they are so old and they’re not kept in good order.
✔️“I will never go to Lullingstone Country Park ever again.”
The 68-year-old is ✔️ happy for her case to go to court and will not be backing down
On getting the fines, Julie recalls screaming in her living room before adding: “I cried and cried and cried.
Former teacher from St Anselm
Former teacher from St Anselm’s in Canterbury caught drink-driving in Broadstairs while ‘fearing for his life’ avoids ban from profession
I don’t think he’ll be teaching in the UK for some time, though. What a weird story.
A significant road at one
A significant road at one time peters out as it approaches the USA. The border is where the trees are.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oDYVV8tRuhbpJv5Y7?g_st=ipc
Important enough to have a 60
Important enough to have a 60 mph limit in Canada
The same view from the USA
The same view from the USA
A bit of Tea Shop randomness
A bit of Tea Shop randomness here
seen from the Canadian side
Anyone got any kit
Anyone got any kit recommendations? Ideally still available in the fickle cycling clothing market.
I haven’t worn them in a while, but the Northwave boots are marvellous for winter – I’ve almost submerged them in deep puddles and stayed dry.
I had to image my seasonal cycling kit list.
‘I’m staying at home’:
Induced demand doing its thing
‘I’m staying at home’: Motorists brace for traffic chaos and huge diversion as A-road bridge to shut 24/7 for 12 days
The Netheridge Swing Bridge is closing from Monday for repairs
Don’t forget all the cyclists
Don’t forget all the cyclists also trying to get back to the Stone Age.
I’ll see your noughts and
I’ll see your noughts and crosses board and raise you a defaced war memorial
‘Mindless vandalism’ as St George’s flag appears on war memorial
Cornwall Council’s leader, who lives near the defaced clock tower, slammed the ‘mindless vandalism’ as ‘disrespectful’ and insulting ‘to the memory of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice’
Car on its side in Isle of
Car on its side in Isle of Wight town centre
https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/25424755.car-side-isle-wight-town-centre/
Couple livid after bus stop
Couple livid after bus stop put right at the end of their drive
Christopher Harris said he was left in disbelief when he returned home from work last week to find the bus stop right outside his house in Beddau
“I have threatened that if buses continue to block my drive then I will block the bus stop. I’ll have no choice.”
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/couple-livid-after-bus-stop-32357796?int_source=nba
EDIT – was thinking, the driver response to things like this would presumably be “don’t live on a main road/ bus route then”
FURTHER EDIT – a couple of commenters here didn’t disappoint
We who live near Stonehenge still have queues of traffic’
https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/comments/25421159/
