I'm Going To Go Out On A Limb Here...

                                                 

...amd say it's bats! 

Sunday Funnies...

 This is why I switch my brain off when I watch movies...

Shall We Play ‘Guess The Breed’?

 No need, it's (according to social media and other reports), a so-called pocket bully, smaller and not included in the DDA as 'not dangerous'.

The BBC has asked police how old the child was and what breed the dogs were.

And at the time of this report in the BBC, they didn't answer. They did act, at least!  

The force said one dog had been destroyed on the street and another at the house had been seized.

That mutt has also now been disposed of. 

District commander for Redcar and Cleveland Emily Harrison said officers remained at the address and an investigation was taking place. "Understandably this is a distressing and tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child's family," Harrison said. "I would encourage anyone who has concerns or information to please speak to an officer."

It's a bit late now, the mutts are dead what is there to be concerned about? Other than, perhaps, when the DDA is going to be tightened up to include all strains of this ghastly breed, or when social services are going to begin to demand that possession of these dogs is incompatible with allowing children in your house, and neither of those are anything the police can push for.

Competition: Find A More 2026 Opening Paragraph Than This One!

As a mother of four boys, teenagers riding e-bikes had become one of my biggest parenting fears. But after speaking to friends of William Drake, 16, and Adrian Lai, 15, the two teenagers killed when their dirt bike collided with a bus in Sydney's west this week, that has completely changed. And I think everyone should be more worried about what happens when police get more authority to seize and destroy these bikes.

A middle class woman opens dialogue with some ‘teens’ over the senseless death of two of them during a criminal endeavour, and comes away from it thinking they have a point. 

The following day, a number of their mates agreed to talk to me about their involvement in the growing illegal e-bike culture. I expected regret. I expected a wake-up call. Instead, I was met with defiance. And something far more confronting: fear.

Not, Reader, fear of dying in a horrifying crash. That takes sense, with they clearly lack.  

'What else are we going to do?' one classmate asked me when I questioned whether this tragedy would stop ride-outs. 'How else will we be able to make friends and have somewhere to go?'He wasn't concerned about getting hurt, or worse still, losing his life before it even had a chance to really begin. He was worried about losing his freedom.

The freedom to end your short life in a twisted mass of mangled metal? 

But what struck me most is this: e-bikes are not the real problem.

Not all kids play sport. Youth clubs are dwindling. And now social media, for many under-16s, is effectively off the table.

Oh dear, I’d forgotten this was Australia. Is that ‘unforeseen consequences’ I hear calling?

The young teens I spoke to didn't care what the law says, and they are willing to take the risk of being caught for the thing they love most. That's actually being with their mates, but their logical brains are still developing, and they think it is about the e-bikes. Which means if we ban them without replacing them, they will not stop.

Give them social media so they won't find more dangerous pursuits? Well, it's a theory...

If You Didn't Know The Young Man Murdered At Primrose Hill Wasn't Black...

...the opening paragraphs in the news would clue you in fast:

A musician's son was stabbed to death as a packed London beauty spot erupted into shocking violence. The father of 21-year-old Finbar Sullivan told the Daily Mail of his heartbreak after his son's death on Primrose Hill.Christopher Sullivan, founder of 1980s band Blue Rondo à la Turk, said: 'This is the worst tragedy I could ever imagine. He's my only son... I had him when I was 45. He can never be replaced.'

A father commenting on the death of his son... if you were blind, you'd immediatly know which demographic this was. 

One witness, who asked not to be named, said: 'The park was just so busy, I had gone with my mate after work and it was literally the busiest I have ever seen it because of the weather and it being Easter holidays. 'Then suddenly we heard this commotion from behind us, and a big brawl kicked off – people were throwing punches, people were screaming at others to stop. 

'There were lots of people involved in the fight, most of them looked about 18 or 19.' Police said no arrests have been made.

Typical. always a day late and a dollar short. 

Mr Sullivan said he went to the scene as soon as he heard his son had been caught up in the violence:'It's Primrose Hill, for God's sake... it's like Hyde Park. It's not somewhere you expect this.'

In 2026 it can be expected anywhere in London. The photos of the scene show just why. and more impotantly who.

Detective Inspector Andy Griffin, from Scotland Yard, said: 'We are following several lines of inquiry. This incident occurred in a busy, public park and there may be many witnesses who can help us piece together what happened. 'We are aware of footage circulating on social media around the time of the incident, and urge anyone who has any information, including photos or videos, which could support the investigation to urgently contact us.'

Maybe if you'd showed up a bit faster and arrested a few at the scene, you wouldn't be playing catch up now. 

Surely They Have Their Hands Full With The Physical Sort?

Activists and lawyers in Africa are calling for urgent action to protect women, girls and boys as digital violence surges across the continent.

Digital violence sounds infinitely better than the usual sort... 

A massive rise in internet users, coupled with huge numbers of people aged under 30, has fuelled an increase in gendered online violence across the continent, according to experts, by giving perpetrators new tools to control and silence women and girls, and influence boys.

Technology is amazing, isn't it? 

A UN Women report in Kenya found that name-calling, blackmail using negative images of women in politics, and other messages were posted online with the aim of spreading fear, and undermining women’s credibility to participate in elections.

Toughen up, sisters!  

The African Union Convention on Ending Violence against Women and Girls was introduced in 2024 and includes digital violence, but according to Sibongile Ndashe, executive director of the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa, it is “regressive”.She said: “We’ve spent a lot of time trying to push back on it because we feel that the convention is not doing what it’s supposed to do in terms of setting out rights, required state obligations and providing clarity [around technology-facilitated gender based violence].”

A charity in Africa fails? Surely it ain't so? I wonder how much British taxpayers money went into it...

When Is Enough Going To Be Enough?

A dog was shot dead by armed officers after a man was attacked earlier today. Armed police officers were called to Hillside at around 10.45am today, April 7, to reports two dogs were on the loose on Lynton Road.A spokesperson for the force said in order to prevent further harm and stop threat to the public, a decision was made to destroy one of the dogs at the scene.The force did not say anyone had been arrested at this time.

Why onlt shoot one loose mutt? Wht not both? When are the police going to shake off the fear of critiscim from the owners and idiots on social media and man up and do the job of keeping the public safe?  

Perhaps because of it's clossness to Wales, a hotspot for aggressive breeds, Liverpool has had yoo mani of these attacks: 

A woman has pleaded not guilty after a vicious dog latched onto a schoolgirl's leg and sank its teeth into her skin. Kerris Gledhill, 16, from Norris Green, underwent surgery after the suspected XL Bully attacked her in the street.Barbara Kukla, 37, of Beversbrook Road in Liverpool was charged by Merseyside Police with owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. She appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, April 7 where she plead not guilty. She will go on trial next March.Following the incident Merseyside Police confirmed a dog had been seized following the attack.

Why wasn't it too shot at the scene?  Meanwhile, in one recent case, it appears the cops didn't shoot enough out of control ill-bred bitches:

The girlfriend of an XL Bully breeder whose vicious dog mauled and killed a "confused" pensioner who wandered into their garden has said her life has been "ruined" thanks to the actions of the victim.

We should, no doubt, expect such from a denizen of Self Pity City... 

Following Garner's guilty verdict, his girlfriend Lauren Lawler made a series of public posts "liked" hundreds of times on Facebook, raging: "The police and this government are the biggest load of vile corrupt people I’ve ever come across."

Living in Liverpool? I doubt that even more! 

Garner, of Dinaro Close in Belle Vale, was remanded in custody. He will return to Liverpool Crown Court for sentence on April 17.

He should do life.  

False Economy? Call It What It Is!

London parents using dodgy Amazon “firesticks” to illegally stream children’s TV have lost hundreds after their bank accounts were hacked.

Why single out London, other than this is the local paper? Surely other areas are as affected? 

Around 40 per cent – or two in five – across the capital became victims of financial fraud, higher than the national average of 32 per cent.

Oh. Maybe it’s the demographics, maybe it’s the higher cost of living that accounts for this? 

Viewers pay on average £13.53 a month, or £162 a year, for illegal set top boxes to watch the likes of Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky and BT. But in Greater London parents say this false economy led to them being defrauded to the tune £1,821 when criminals gained access to private banking details on their phones, tablets or other devices.

Or could it be simple greed.  

BeStreamWise – a cross-industry initiative – says a single illegal app can expose multiple devices within the home, including those used for work emails.

Rob Shapland, an ethical hacker with 16 years’ experience in cyber security, said: “Streaming is a normal part of family life, especially during school holidays and weekends when demand for popular programmes is high. 

“But when looking for ways to keep kids entertained, it’s important to prioritise safety above all else. 

Theres a wealth of activities in London, acres of parks and institutions both free. But they usually require some input, some time, from parents and as we've seen, so many parents no longer want to do that. Which makes you wonder why the had children in the first place. 

“Criminals aren’t focused on what you’re watching – they’re looking for opportunities to access valuable information. 

“Unofficial streaming sources can sometimes open the door to risks such as malware or data theft, potentially putting your devices, bank details, passwords and personal information at risk. 

“Taking a few simple steps, like sticking to trusted platforms and keeping security software updated, can make a significant difference in protecting your data and devices.”

First step being, NOT plonking your kid down in front of the widescreen babysitter in the first place, and it you do, at least pay for it. 

Well, It Was Authentic!

A businessman who stored fish in the bath next to the toilet before using them in ready meals to sell illegally to supermarkets has avoided jail. Stephen Akuoko, 62, had been operating in Watford under the name Tribal Foods for over three years, selling products that had inappropriately long use-by dates and a lack of detail on ingredients.

To people who are from cultures who don't care about such things. We can thank out lucky stars these only contained fish!  

The business was pursued by the borough council's environmental health team due to concerns about the products, but Akuoko proved elusive until a fire at his home on Haines Way in October 2024.

Firefighters were called to Akuoko's flat following a wok fire, and discovered huge quantities of fish in the bath and on the floor of the bathroom next to the toilet.

Akuoko later pleaded guilty to two food safety offences, as the judge blasted him for the meals that were 'unfit for human consumption'.

*bites tongue* 

At St Albans Crown Court last Thursday, he received a two-year suspended prison sentence and a five-year ban from operating any food business.

The mitigation must have been something to behold!  

In mitigation, Aleister Adamson said his client had owned a supermarket for many years until the property's lease expired. He then lost an expensive legal fight and became homeless until he was given social housing.

Of course!  

Akuoko then set up Tribal Foods, which he initially operated from a rented kitchen space before he started cooking from home.

'He was not in receipt of any benefits at that time and was relying on the business, which was not profitable at any stage, to support his basic living needs,' Mr Adamson said.

Apart from the benefit of being housed at the expense of the ratepayer... 

Judge Sheridan praised the 'dogged' efforts of the environmental health team who he said had performed a public service.

Yes, isn't it nice to see a local council doing something useful at last. 

Quick! It Must Be Time To Repeat 'Adolescence'...

That'll fix it:

Teachers’ leaders have said a “masculinity crisis” is fermenting in schools across the UK, with misogynistic abuse of female staff on the increase, leaving victims “traumatised”, “demeaned” and “humiliated”.

Oh no! Can a documentary help? Our Prime Minister would say so, after all... 

One teacher said she was called a “fucking slag” by a pupil. Another said a student had made nude AI images of her, while other boys joked about raping girls, then laughed when challenged.

'Boys' and 'girls' of no race or class or nationality, it has to be noted. 

Matt Wrack, NASUWT general secretary, warned of a ticking timebomb and called for better support and training to deal with the impact of the “manosphere” in schools.“These pupils are the same boys and young men who will go on to be husbands, fathers and colleagues in the workplace. They may eventually develop influence in the public sphere. We must help them and their victims – including teachers – before it is too late.”

Well, when they grow up, they will find spouses and workplaces less tolerant than schoolyards. 

The latest poll focuses on female staff rather than students. Female teachers described being ignored, mocked and patronised by their pupils, including being referred to as “love”, told to “calm down” and belittled with comments like “must be that time of the month”.

Try it in the workplace and it'll lead to an uncomfortable chat with HR. 

They complained about sexualised sounds and gestures, which are used to humiliate and demean, and not enough support from parents or school management. 

“Parents have told me if I can’t handle teenage boys then I need to ‘work in a fucking nursery’.”

They might just have a point, it has to be said... 

A Department for Education spokesperson said: “Misogynistic views are not innate, they are learned, and we are committed to using every possible tool to achieve our mission of halving violence against women and girls.”

Except excluding the males doing it? Or challenging the culture and religous background if that's a factor?