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?

Are Your Days Finally Numbered, Andover Scaffolding?

At a business breakfast meeting on Wednesday, March 18, Test Valley Borough Council conservation officers stated that the long-running scaffolding on the Ladbrokes building, run by Entain, is expected to come down in the spring this year.

Regular readers may remember this story.Though may not, it was rather long ago.

Blue Cross, at 60 High Street in Andover, has refurbished its shop front after receiving a grant of around £5,000 from the Andover Town Centre Frontage Grant scheme.The funding supported repairs and repainting of the exterior, alongside an internal refit to create a brighter and more welcoming space. 

Cllr Phil North, leader of Test Valley Borough Council, said: "It’s great to see Blue Cross investing in their High Street shop and continuing to play an important part in the town centre."

They didn't though, did they. You did, with ratepayers money.

"The frontage grant scheme is designed to support improvements like this as we deliver our wider regeneration plans for Andover."

Are all local councils stuffed full of incompetent liars or does it just seem like it?

H/T: Ian J via email

Some Families Are Just Dysfunctional...

A Waitrose employee of 17 years has described his devastation after being sacked for stopping a shoplifter who had ransacked a display of Lindt Gold Bunny Easter eggs.

Not for punching the thief to the floor, just stopping him escaping with the loot... 

He was told off by his manager and apologised but the matter was escalated. Smith said he was previously told not to approach shoplifters but the toll of seeing them get away with theft repeatedly spurred him into action.

As it would any normal human being, but clearly, Waitrose doesn't want normal human beings working for them. 

After a few days, Walker was hauled into a meeting with two store managers. “I had a feeling about what was going to happen,” he said. He made a final plea, telling his bosses “Waitrose is like my family” but he was still dismissed.

And like some families, the Matriarch or Patriach is an arsehole. 

He had recently moved into his own studio flat after living with flatmates for 25 years, before being sacked. He worries about how he will keep a roof over his head. “I’m not too sure what’s going to happen with this place now. I might be homeless. My confidence is on the floor right now,” he said.

This is such an inversion of justice that even I'm shocked! 

A Waitrose spokesperson said: “We take the safety and security of our customers and our partners incredibly seriously and to do this we have policies in place which our partners are aware of and required to follow.”

How about you take the social contract incredibly seriously instead, and make sure crime doesn’t pay, while crime fighting pays well? 

Frustration Because He Couldn’t Do It In Work Time?

Scotland Yard is investigating reports one of its officers was filmed intimidating journalists after an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green.

 Not just any journalists of course…

Special Constable David Soffer is allegedly seen at the front of a group of men that surrounded the Al Jazeera film crew shouting “go home”.One Palestinian reporter is reportedly called a “dog” and a “donkey” in Arabic and told to “Go back to Qatar”.

It doesn’t say that he was saying that, merely that he was in the presence of people saying that. But it was against people the Met holds in high regard - Muslims - so his goose is probably cooked.  

The Metropolitan Police told the Standard: “We are aware that an off-duty serving Met special constable was involved in the altercation. 

“The matter has been referred to the Directorate of Professional Standards for assessment.”

“Freedom of the press is important and journalists must be able to do their job without being subject to intimidation or harassment.”

“Officers did intervene but we recognise that there was an extended period where the journalists were put in a difficult situation which led them to leave the area. 

“Officers on duty in the area have been asked to be alert to any similar altercations in the coming days. 

“We will be reviewing the footage to identify whether any offences were committed.”

So you don't even know if the people at the scene, never mind your employee, did anything illegal?

Local residents in the London suburb, which has a large Jewish population, were filmed surrounding reporters from the Qatar-based media company on Monday, with one man telling them that “no-one needs Al Jazeera here”. Reporters from the Press Association heard the group shout at the journalists, calling them “terrorist sympathisers” and accusing them of “terrorist propaganda”.

Yes, they are. 

That Tune's Familiar: Parody Songs

Despite not being a lover of rap music, to say the least, when it’s used for parody, it’s far more tolerable. And if you know Cwmbran, this is pretty accurate! 

Every Picture Tells A Story..

 And I'd like to hear this one.

 Sent by my brother, with the caption 'Someone watched 'Raise The Titanic'....'

Easter Sunday Funnies

 Go on, have that other Creme Egg for breakfast, it could be worse...