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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · Nov 12

PINNED TWEET: It’s a cat. That panther you saw, that wolf, that yeti, that ghost, that strange light in the sky. Cat. It’s always a cat.

A cat that some total maroon thought was a wild animal and sent the footage into the local press, who know clickbait when they see it.

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 14h

The whole point (as it were) of this account.

Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 14h

Cat.

Mystery over unidentified animal sighting on the Isle of Wight

Mystery surrounds the sighting of what is thought to be a lemur or raccoon loose on the Isle of Wight.

www.countypress.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 14h

Locals furious that they can’t be trusted with a big erection.

Village with UK's largest maypole 'unhappy' with modernised ceremony

The 86-foot maypole takes centre stage in the village

www.leeds-live.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 17h

Actual proper nice things.

Honest Asda worker turns detective to reunite shopper with dropped £250

Charlotte Stone turned detective to track down the customer who had dropped the £250 on the floor of Asda

www.worcesternews.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t you just hate it when you order a ghost girl holding a teddy bear, and Asda sends you a ghost girl with a spinning head? (Give yer man a break, he does this for Alder Hey hospital)

Dad's £2,500 Halloween display on hold after Asda 'mix-up'

He has decorated his home to raise funds for Alder Hey Children's Hospital

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

But not as racist as before.

'I replicated a refugee's journey for a TV show' www.bbc.com/news/article...

Go Back To Where You Came From: Barnsley man on taking part in show

Lorry driver Nathan Rimmington says outlook on life has changed after replicating refugees' journey.

www.bbc.com

Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

Shit yes.

Using a swearword in your Google search can stop the AI answer. But should you?

Artificial intelligence is more than Trump deepfakes of Tilly the actor. It’s used in smartphones, customer service, healthcare – even legal cases. Is it possible to avoid?

www.theguardian.com

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

Ah, it’s Restore Trust, so the usual culture war bollocks.

Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

Not yet. Everyone seems fine with the regular meat ones.

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

This is why we are not allowed to have nice things, but the reaction from locals means we might be able to make an exception.

'It ruins it for the kids': Devastation as skatepark vandalised

Owners of a much-loved skatepark in Weymouth has been overwhelmed by the support from the community after the facilities were vandalised

www.dorsetecho.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

At last, their true colours are revealed.

'Creature' flushed down toilet causes blockage - can you guess what it is?

A sewer crew in Sheffield got a 'despicable' surprise when clearing a blocked drain.

metro.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

“He even went for a carvery on the third day” has finished me.

Barnsley man in hospital after three-day cola bottles binge

Nathan Rimmington ate his way through 3kg of sweets - and doctors were shocked he survived.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

Regret to report that TikTok influencers are still going to Butlin’s.

Mum horrified after 'beds were wet' and daughter had 'poo on hands' at Butlin's

Jasmine stayed at Butlin's Skegness with her partner and young daughter - but they were left bitterly disappointed with the 'grimy' and 'damp' accommodation

www.nottinghampost.com

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 1d

Right you are.

McDonald’s diner fuming over £200 fine after visiting drive-thru

The married dad-of-two said it took him fifteen minutes just to get through the busy drive-thru

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 2d

The most literate of birds, all you need is a sign that says “Sod off, Magpies”, and the job’s a good’un.

lincolnshirelive.co.uk @lincolnshirelive.co.uk · 2d

When magpies come into your garden, they can be very territorial and will bully smaller birds like robins away - this is how you can avoid any issues between the birds

Stop magpies from bullying robins out of the garden to by hanging 1 item

www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a rat, isn’t it?

Spam advert, with a picture of a rat, captioned 'If you see one of these in your garden you have rats'.

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 2d

Spoiler: Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

Daily Record @dailyrecord.co.uk · 2d

Many believe that birds are a clear message from the other side, and one astrologist has weighed in on the significance of seeing robins in particular after a death

Immediate action you need to take if you see a robin after someone dies

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 2d

Slow handclap for British Transport Police.

Police deny that bike theft at Watford station has been 'decriminalised'

British Transport Police has denied a claim that bike theft at Watford Junction station has been "decriminalised".

www.watfordobserver.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 2d

NICE THINGS.

Taunton business owner hides free coffee around town for World Mental Health Day

A Taunton business owner has been spreading kindness for World Mental Health Day by hiding five free bags of Pact Coffee around town.

www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 2d

Spoiler: Clickbait

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 3d

You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned

Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists The Pope has condemned clickbait as a “degrading” part of journalism, at a private audience with global newswires. Australian media representatives were among those to hear directly from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday with about 150 members of newswire alliance MINDS International. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 2d

Where’s your lanyard?

'UNACCEPTABLE': Councillor calls for £1million road repairs to be sorted in Northamptonshire village following 'disgraceful' SEVEN YEAR saga

A councillor has called for £1million road repairs to be sorted in a Northamptonshire village following SEVEN YEAR saga.

www.northamptonchron.co.uk

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Carla Francome @carlafrancome.bsky.social · 4d

The train story has made the Metro!
Thanks to everyone who liked and shared it.

metro.co.uk/2025/10/08/i...

Also I’ve unearthed some interesting screenshots to show exactly what’s going on … 1/7

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 4d

“It’s a therm-ass flask. It’s for keeping hot things hot and cold things cold”
“So what have you got in it?”
“Two cups of coffee and an ice cream. And some very hard drugs”