ShackSomerset
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I awake on Boxing Day to find USA bombing Nigeria as well as stealing oil tankers at sea. It appears to me that the US has become a rogue state or am I wrong ?
December 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I awake on Boxing Day to find USA bombing Nigeria as well as stealing oil tankers at sea. It appears to me that the US has become a rogue state or am I wrong ?
The folly of no staff. I entered a branch of TGJJones. Selected my purchases - then tried to pay - I faced a queue of31 people to the one till. It took 30 mins to pay for my purchases. Behind me were another 30 people all muttering at the chaos. Retailers -choose people over machines to meet demand
December 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The folly of no staff. I entered a branch of TGJJones. Selected my purchases - then tried to pay - I faced a queue of31 people to the one till. It took 30 mins to pay for my purchases. Behind me were another 30 people all muttering at the chaos. Retailers -choose people over machines to meet demand
Trump now a Pirate. Captain Blood with the skull and cross bones flag how does America get away with seizing an oil tanker ?
December 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Trump now a Pirate. Captain Blood with the skull and cross bones flag how does America get away with seizing an oil tanker ?
Chelsea playing superbly in Italy during 1st half. Whatever was said to them in dressing room was wrong. A different team mentally came out and gave the match away.
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Chelsea playing superbly in Italy during 1st half. Whatever was said to them in dressing room was wrong. A different team mentally came out and gave the match away.
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Is it true that past Uk members of EU Parliament are being investigated following imprisonment of ex Reform member Gill ?
November 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Is it true that past Uk members of EU Parliament are being investigated following imprisonment of ex Reform member Gill ?
The public seem to assume that being a Prime Minister is akin to being manager of a football team . “ you are getting sacked in the morning”. The collective level of ignorance is amazing in my opinion.
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The public seem to assume that being a Prime Minister is akin to being manager of a football team . “ you are getting sacked in the morning”. The collective level of ignorance is amazing in my opinion.
Trump has deliberately created chaos in world trade markets. All counties are adversely affected including the USA. Somebody has to put an end to this financial Armageddon !
October 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Trump has deliberately created chaos in world trade markets. All counties are adversely affected including the USA. Somebody has to put an end to this financial Armageddon !
Tory party conference looked a bit thin on the ground today from a numbers point of view. It wii take decades to sort out a two/three party system of the future
October 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Tory party conference looked a bit thin on the ground today from a numbers point of view. It wii take decades to sort out a two/three party system of the future
Chelsea struggle to beat Lincoln . Dreadful to watch !
September 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Chelsea struggle to beat Lincoln . Dreadful to watch !
Who else is watching a rambling speech by an orange man at the UN. Absolute garbage spewing out, non-stop !😱
September 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Who else is watching a rambling speech by an orange man at the UN. Absolute garbage spewing out, non-stop !😱
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'We stand among the fallen leaves
In our own autumn day--
And, tott'ring on with feeble steps,
Pursue our cheerless way.'
-Caroline Norton
🎨Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
In our own autumn day--
And, tott'ring on with feeble steps,
Pursue our cheerless way.'
-Caroline Norton
🎨Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
'We stand among the fallen leaves
In our own autumn day--
And, tott'ring on with feeble steps,
Pursue our cheerless way.'
-Caroline Norton
🎨Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
In our own autumn day--
And, tott'ring on with feeble steps,
Pursue our cheerless way.'
-Caroline Norton
🎨Lucien Levy-Dhurmer
Latest Banksy artwork is creatively brilliant, in my opinion !
September 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Latest Banksy artwork is creatively brilliant, in my opinion !
Anyone Trump being booed when his face fleetingly showed during the rendition of the star spangled banner at Flushing Meadow. He just smirked !
September 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Anyone Trump being booed when his face fleetingly showed during the rendition of the star spangled banner at Flushing Meadow. He just smirked !
So many footballers being injured during the first week of the season. In years gone by they had 2/3 months rest between seasons now they get 3/4 weeks. The muscle tissues are simply breaking down as a result!
August 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
So many footballers being injured during the first week of the season. In years gone by they had 2/3 months rest between seasons now they get 3/4 weeks. The muscle tissues are simply breaking down as a result!
A few years ago Man Utd won all the cups plus the league , under Sir Alex. Tonight they lost a cup tie away at Grimsby. Utter humiliation for a once great football club !
August 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A few years ago Man Utd won all the cups plus the league , under Sir Alex. Tonight they lost a cup tie away at Grimsby. Utter humiliation for a once great football club !
I live in Somerset. Can anyone explain why I counted 10 union/ St George flags hanging in one street today.
Do they represent a fascist movement or another far-right group ? Left a nasty taste ?
Do they represent a fascist movement or another far-right group ? Left a nasty taste ?
August 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I live in Somerset. Can anyone explain why I counted 10 union/ St George flags hanging in one street today.
Do they represent a fascist movement or another far-right group ? Left a nasty taste ?
Do they represent a fascist movement or another far-right group ? Left a nasty taste ?
Man Utd are but a shadow of a once great football team. Sad to see. The Glazer family must take responsibility for this demise!
August 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Man Utd are but a shadow of a once great football team. Sad to see. The Glazer family must take responsibility for this demise!
What on earth has happened West Ham Utd. Fans started walking out at half time. The team appear to have collapsed
August 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
What on earth has happened West Ham Utd. Fans started walking out at half time. The team appear to have collapsed
Having difficulties obtaining full fibre technology as I have a local authority lifeline connection. The lifeline has been digitised by local council. Is this a clash of new and old technologies ?
July 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Having difficulties obtaining full fibre technology as I have a local authority lifeline connection. The lifeline has been digitised by local council. Is this a clash of new and old technologies ?
Still open mouthed at the display created by PSG when demolishing Real Madrid.
July 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Still open mouthed at the display created by PSG when demolishing Real Madrid.
The irony of of the PM
Of Israel nominating Trump for a Nobel peace prize. The Two have instigated bombing of civilians throughout this year !
Of Israel nominating Trump for a Nobel peace prize. The Two have instigated bombing of civilians throughout this year !
July 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The irony of of the PM
Of Israel nominating Trump for a Nobel peace prize. The Two have instigated bombing of civilians throughout this year !
Of Israel nominating Trump for a Nobel peace prize. The Two have instigated bombing of civilians throughout this year !
The thought that Trump gives the orders for a nuclear strike is a terrifying one. Millions could die as a result of his deranged mind !
June 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The thought that Trump gives the orders for a nuclear strike is a terrifying one. Millions could die as a result of his deranged mind !
Portugal youngsters 4 up on Poland at half time. Excellent quality .
June 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Portugal youngsters 4 up on Poland at half time. Excellent quality .
England dreadful v Senegal. New manager seems out of touch
June 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
England dreadful v Senegal. New manager seems out of touch