Grumpy Brummie 🔶💻🏉🎵🍺🕵️♂️
@grumpybrummie.bsky.social
MSc, Lib Dem (non-vegan), supporter of the underdog.
IT Geek by day and Amateur jam/groove cutter by night.
Egg-shaped ball follower
Stick poker.
Tongue-in-cheek at times.
Grauniad & Private Eye supporter,
Dad jokes.
Does typos
2/3 Geordie 1/3 Kerryman
IT Geek by day and Amateur jam/groove cutter by night.
Egg-shaped ball follower
Stick poker.
Tongue-in-cheek at times.
Grauniad & Private Eye supporter,
Dad jokes.
Does typos
2/3 Geordie 1/3 Kerryman
Pinned
Government must crack down on 'illegal number plate wild west'
Why don't the Old Bill fit mini ANPR devices on their dashboards give a alert when a number plate cannot be read. Then it's a simple of your nicked mate. The devices would pay for themselves in days.
Why don't the Old Bill fit mini ANPR devices on their dashboards give a alert when a number plate cannot be read. Then it's a simple of your nicked mate. The devices would pay for themselves in days.
Government must crack down on 'illegal number plate wild west'
Sarah Coombes, the Labour MP for West Bromwich, said the DVLA's efforts to probe into illegal number plate businesses 'doesn't touch the side of what's needed'.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Government must crack down on 'illegal number plate wild west'
Why don't the Old Bill fit mini ANPR devices on their dashboards give a alert when a number plate cannot be read. Then it's a simple of your nicked mate. The devices would pay for themselves in days.
Why don't the Old Bill fit mini ANPR devices on their dashboards give a alert when a number plate cannot be read. Then it's a simple of your nicked mate. The devices would pay for themselves in days.
The question is, why was Johnson down there in the first place?
Fatberg weighing 100 tonnes discovered in east London sewer
Mass of congealed fat, oil and grease 100 metres in length found blocking sewers in Whitechapel area of capital
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The question is, why was Johnson down there in the first place?
Kenilworth Rd (A452) Closed yet again due to flooding. I've never known it so bad. One wonders if it is related to the HS2 work messing with flood plains like the one next to Meriden Rd, Hampton-in-Arden.
December 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Kenilworth Rd (A452) Closed yet again due to flooding. I've never known it so bad. One wonders if it is related to the HS2 work messing with flood plains like the one next to Meriden Rd, Hampton-in-Arden.
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"We all hate violence, obviously,
but who didn't find this at least a little satisfying?"
via Clare Bickle
but who didn't find this at least a little satisfying?"
via Clare Bickle
December 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
"We all hate violence, obviously,
but who didn't find this at least a little satisfying?"
via Clare Bickle
but who didn't find this at least a little satisfying?"
via Clare Bickle
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And they wonder why people get pissed of with Israel!
Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
And they wonder why people get pissed of with Israel!
I don't usually commend labour, but Councillor Jim O'Boyle's plan is fantastic news. Golf course's fairways, greens and bunkers to be replaced with wetland, grassland, ponds, hedgerows and shrubs.
Perhaps Balmedie and Turnberry could get similar treatment :-)
Perhaps Balmedie and Turnberry could get similar treatment :-)
Brandon Wood Golf Course: Plans for large nature reserve
A former golf course could become a habitat with the potential to support ospreys, otters and beavers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I don't usually commend labour, but Councillor Jim O'Boyle's plan is fantastic news. Golf course's fairways, greens and bunkers to be replaced with wetland, grassland, ponds, hedgerows and shrubs.
Perhaps Balmedie and Turnberry could get similar treatment :-)
Perhaps Balmedie and Turnberry could get similar treatment :-)
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The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
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Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
December 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
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December 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Just carry on with that attitude Richard it'll make next May interesting.
Bin strike not harming investment in Birmingham, says mayor
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker says the strike action is not an issue for potential financiers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Just carry on with that attitude Richard it'll make next May interesting.
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Shirokuro, a Japanese restaurant in NYC's East Village, where the interior mimics a hand-drawn black-and-white sketchbook.
December 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Shirokuro, a Japanese restaurant in NYC's East Village, where the interior mimics a hand-drawn black-and-white sketchbook.
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Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform UK’s flagship Kent council’s budget even with council tax increase
Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform council’s budget even with council tax increase
Kent County Council was won by Reform at local elections in May, when their candidates promised to cut council spending and keep taxes low.
www.expressandstar.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform UK’s flagship Kent council’s budget even with council tax increase
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Reform Kent councillor faces probe over 'punch' threat
Reform UK councillor Peter Osborne faces probe over punch threat
Peter Osborne made the threat in a WhatsApp group chat with other members about a leaked video.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Reform Kent councillor faces probe over 'punch' threat
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Indigenous Dayak sound alarm as palm oil firm razes orangutan habitat in Borneo
PT Equator Sumber Rezeki (ESR) has cleared nearly 1,500 hectares (3,700 hectares) of rainforest inside this region that’s designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and orangutan habitat
news.mongabay.com/2025/12/indi...
PT Equator Sumber Rezeki (ESR) has cleared nearly 1,500 hectares (3,700 hectares) of rainforest inside this region that’s designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and orangutan habitat
news.mongabay.com/2025/12/indi...
Indigenous Dayak sound alarm as palm oil firm razes orangutan habitat in Borneo
KAPUAS HULU, Indonesia — A palm oil company is rapidly clearing rainforest inside a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that’s home to orangutans and sun bears, adding to concerns over Indonesia’s efforts to cur...
news.mongabay.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Indigenous Dayak sound alarm as palm oil firm razes orangutan habitat in Borneo
PT Equator Sumber Rezeki (ESR) has cleared nearly 1,500 hectares (3,700 hectares) of rainforest inside this region that’s designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and orangutan habitat
news.mongabay.com/2025/12/indi...
PT Equator Sumber Rezeki (ESR) has cleared nearly 1,500 hectares (3,700 hectares) of rainforest inside this region that’s designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and orangutan habitat
news.mongabay.com/2025/12/indi...
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Northants' Reform UK councils both propose maximum council tax rise
Northants' Reform UK councils both propose maximum council tax rise
Residents are going to be expected to pay more for local services as the authorities have a funding gap
www.nnjournal.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Northants' Reform UK councils both propose maximum council tax rise
Just when you think Trump can't sink any lower, the pitiful man child spills his dementia riddled bile. When are his fan boys and backers going to wake up to fact they installed who is without any class or culture. A fool who will go down in history as a fool. Rant over.
Trump attacks Democratic foes in White House presidential portraits
New plaques on ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ scorn ‘divisive’ Obama and ‘by far the worst’ Biden – but Reagan is praised
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Just when you think Trump can't sink any lower, the pitiful man child spills his dementia riddled bile. When are his fan boys and backers going to wake up to fact they installed who is without any class or culture. A fool who will go down in history as a fool. Rant over.
Poor Teachers been dumped on. It's the responsibility of us all to call misogynists out where we see it.
Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Poor Teachers been dumped on. It's the responsibility of us all to call misogynists out where we see it.
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I think it's sweet that reform asked. Happy to respond.
December 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I think it's sweet that reform asked. Happy to respond.
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Starmer’s Trump Tax is a disaster for our NHS and for patients. Billions of pounds will be plundered from hospitals and GPs to pay big American pharma, all to please the White House.
What on earth is Labour playing at?
What on earth is Labour playing at?
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Starmer’s Trump Tax is a disaster for our NHS and for patients. Billions of pounds will be plundered from hospitals and GPs to pay big American pharma, all to please the White House.
What on earth is Labour playing at?
What on earth is Labour playing at?
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'Significant' increase in complaints against Warwickshire county councillors since May elections
'Significant' increase in complaints against Warwickshire county councillors since May elections
A Freedom of Information request reveals a surge in complaints against Warwickshire County Council councillors post-May 2025 elections
warwick.nub.news
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
'Significant' increase in complaints against Warwickshire county councillors since May elections
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Nigel Farage has pocketed more than £400,000 from GB News this year.
No wonder he's cheering from the sidelines as Trump tried to destroy the BBC.
No wonder he's cheering from the sidelines as Trump tried to destroy the BBC.
December 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Nigel Farage has pocketed more than £400,000 from GB News this year.
No wonder he's cheering from the sidelines as Trump tried to destroy the BBC.
No wonder he's cheering from the sidelines as Trump tried to destroy the BBC.
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Reform UK council leaders blamed for drop in Staffordshire pothole repairs
Reform UK council leaders blamed for drop in Staffordshire pothole repairs
County council leaders insist their new approach will lead to better roads in Staffordshire in the long-term
www.stokesentinel.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reform UK council leaders blamed for drop in Staffordshire pothole repairs