Llanelli Star: Residents say they're kept awake at night by nearby pressing plant
Superb fingers-in-ears, reactolite-wearing and arm-folding work.
Spotter's Badge: Rob J
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Bus cuts anger
Fleet News and Mail: Campaigner to take bus cuts protest to the very top
The worst thing about Fleet Buzz - and I'll tell you this as a local - is that they are rendered completely invisible in times of yellow snow, as I found out to my cost last winter.
The worst thing about Fleet Buzz - and I'll tell you this as a local - is that they are rendered completely invisible in times of yellow snow, as I found out to my cost last winter.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Hit-and-run anger
Portsmouth News: Driver tailgated by hit-and-run driver
"Next time I'm going to shit him up with the wheel spanner, then hide the body under this sheet"
Spotter's Badge: Jonathan
"Next time I'm going to shit him up with the wheel spanner, then hide the body under this sheet"
Spotter's Badge: Jonathan
Streetlight stand-off anger
Sheffield Star: "I know my rights, and I don't want a street lamp outside my house"
Tell you what, let's not bother with street lighting for a bit and see how we get on.
Spotter's Badge: Sarah
Tell you what, let's not bother with street lighting for a bit and see how we get on.
Spotter's Badge: Sarah
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Speed gun road rage anger
Derby Telegraph: Speed Watch volunteer confronted by angry motorist who wasn't even speeding
The joke's on him. That's a hair-dryer.
Spotter's Badge: Nowtas
The joke's on him. That's a hair-dryer.
Spotter's Badge: Nowtas
Dumped sewage anger
Essex Echo: Tanker dumps its load of turds into local ditch
...thus improving water quality immeasurably.
Spotter's Badge: Barry
...thus improving water quality immeasurably.
Spotter's Badge: Barry
Another losing battle over potholes anger
Huddersfield Examiner: Mum's car damaged by a pothole that has since been fixed, but she's pointing ato it anyway
And she'll not see a penny.
Spotter's Badge: Brad
And she'll not see a penny.
Spotter's Badge: Brad
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Canal graffiti anger
Stourbridge News: Graffiti on canal towpath turning local area "into a ghetto"*
*Not very much like a ghetto at all
Spotter's Badge: Tim
*Not very much like a ghetto at all
Spotter's Badge: Tim
Garden sewage anger
South Wales Evening Post: Family furious as raw sewage leaks into garden
Photographer: "Would you mind lying down. You know - in the sewage? It'll look GREAT in the paper."
Bloke: Yeah, OK."
Spotter's Badge: Paul, Rob J
Photographer: "Would you mind lying down. You know - in the sewage? It'll look GREAT in the paper."
Bloke: Yeah, OK."
Spotter's Badge: Paul, Rob J
Missed the school trip anger
Gazette Live: Kids have lucky escape from Disneyland trip
A Flock of Seagulls are back. And this time they've brought their mums
Spotter's Badge: Tarquin Foxglove
A Flock of Seagulls are back. And this time they've brought their mums
Spotter's Badge: Tarquin Foxglove
Friday, June 26, 2015
Immodest school outfit anger
Kidderminster Shuttle: Teenager taken out of school in row over 'too much leg' No Uniform Day outfit
Can't tell if angry or not. Is this a "You're getting your face in the paper if you want it or not" story?
On balance of probabilities, I'd say it's a big YES.
Spotter's Badge: Tim
Can't tell if angry or not. Is this a "You're getting your face in the paper if you want it or not" story?
On balance of probabilities, I'd say it's a big YES.
Spotter's Badge: Tim
The colour purple anger
Shropshire Star: Owners may be forced to repaint purple building after two complaints
Note yellow paint brush at the back. Not that we're looking for a culprit.
Spotter's Badge: Gordy
Note yellow paint brush at the back. Not that we're looking for a culprit.
Spotter's Badge: Gordy
Lack of countdown clock anger
Sutton Guardian: Bus shelters erected without electronic information boards
"If only there were some sort of app for the Apple Watch, says our angry person.
Spotter's Badge: Charles
"If only there were some sort of app for the Apple Watch, says our angry person.
Spotter's Badge: Charles
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Logbook loan anger
Coventry Telegraph: Woman's car repossessed over outstanding finance owed by previous owner
I don't have particularly strong views on this, but people who do this should be peeled, rolled in salt, and left for the pigs
Spotter's Badge: Rob R
I don't have particularly strong views on this, but people who do this should be peeled, rolled in salt, and left for the pigs
Spotter's Badge: Rob R
Fly-tipping anger
Northampton Chronicle: Woman who picked up load of fly-tipped waste told by council that it's now her problem
For heaven's sake, a lot of fly-tipped rubbish is left because it's dangerous and the crims are too tight to take it to the tip where they've got to pay a gate fee. Leave it to the experts.
For heaven's sake, a lot of fly-tipped rubbish is left because it's dangerous and the crims are too tight to take it to the tip where they've got to pay a gate fee. Leave it to the experts.
Frightened postman anger
Newbury Today: Postman 'too scared' to cross busy road to deliver mail
HEALTH AND SAFETY GONE MAD KLAXON
Spotter's Badge: John
HEALTH AND SAFETY GONE MAD KLAXON
Spotter's Badge: John
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Bin lorry crash anger
Fleet News and Mail: Woman slightly inconvenienced after bin lorry dents her car
"...is a housewife and said she needs her car throughout the day and for driving her children to school and after-school clubs..."
FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS KLAXON
"...is a housewife and said she needs her car throughout the day and for driving her children to school and after-school clubs..."
FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS KLAXON
Gym fees anger
Bromley News Shopper: Residents blast 'ridiculous' gym fees
Did I tell you I pay £40 for my gym membership? Per year. *smugness*
Spotter's Badge: Neil
Did I tell you I pay £40 for my gym membership? Per year. *smugness*
Spotter's Badge: Neil
Grass cutting anger
Wolverhampton Express and Star: Council boundary runs across sports field, leading to LUNACY
Inch-high photographer strikes again
Spotter's Badge: Gordy
Inch-high photographer strikes again
Spotter's Badge: Gordy
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Prom ban anger
Northwich Guardian: Girl barred from school prom over behaviour
Not liking Grayson Perry's new look in the slightest
Spotter's Badge: Maria
Not liking Grayson Perry's new look in the slightest
Spotter's Badge: Maria
Dead living wall anger
Grimsby Telegraph: Council workers accidentally kill living wall at library
Oh, well done.
Spotter's Badge: The Quirker
Oh, well done.
Spotter's Badge: The Quirker
Stolen post anger
Brentwood Gazette: Thieves helping themselves to contents of communal mailboxes
This chap last seen leaning out of a window and pointing at his gas meter
Spotter's Badge: Barry
This chap last seen leaning out of a window and pointing at his gas meter
Spotter's Badge: Barry
Monday, June 22, 2015
Teddy bear cake with lady parts anger
Bolton News: Mum has a conniption over Christening cake teddy bears which appear to have lady parts
Let's take a look, shall we?
Just a case of Ted leaving his flies down.
Spotter's Badge: Karen, Paul, Kevin, Everybody
Let's take a look, shall we?
Just a case of Ted leaving his flies down.
Spotter's Badge: Karen, Paul, Kevin, Everybody
Stolen instruments anger
Oxford Mail: Blues band have equipment stolen from van
On the plus side, they'll be able to write a song about it
Spotter's Badge: Richard
On the plus side, they'll be able to write a song about it
Spotter's Badge: Richard
Stopping pooing in my stairwell anger
Southwark News: Man fed up of the Southwark Poo Bandit
"I'm not really a welder you know"
Spotter's Badge: Ian
"I'm not really a welder you know"
Spotter's Badge: Ian
Stop pooing in my shop anger
Northampton Chronicle: Beauty salon may be forced to close due to sewage leaking through the ceiling
Good thing she didn't dress up for the camera or anything.
Spotter's Badge: Mike
Good thing she didn't dress up for the camera or anything.
Spotter's Badge: Mike
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Aussie Rules let-down anger
Wangaratta Chronicle: Kids disappointed as footie stars don't show up for meet-and-greet
It's only 150 miles - that's virtually next door in Australian terms. THINK OF THE KIDDIEWINKS.
Spotter's Badge: Meredith
It's only 150 miles - that's virtually next door in Australian terms. THINK OF THE KIDDIEWINKS.
Spotter's Badge: Meredith
Neighbours being utter gits anger
Bournemouth Echo: Extension built inches from woman's window
And government 'permitted development' rules mean there's nothing she can do about it. Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
And government 'permitted development' rules mean there's nothing she can do about it. Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
School demolition anger
Knox Leader: Frankie Boyle delighted as go-ahead given to demolish old school site
That's his victory face. You don't want to see him angry.
Spotter's Badge: Rob J
That's his victory face. You don't want to see him angry.
Spotter's Badge: Rob J
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Airport parking anger
Manchester Evening News: Holidaymakers parking their cars for free on residential roads instead of using hideously expensive airport car park
I'm wondering how many shits they'll give when they arrive home to a soggy passive-aggressive leaflet on their windscreen. None, that's how many.
And Hitch-hiker's Guide's Arthur Dent's let himself go.
Spotter's Badge: Charlotte
I'm wondering how many shits they'll give when they arrive home to a soggy passive-aggressive leaflet on their windscreen. None, that's how many.
And Hitch-hiker's Guide's Arthur Dent's let himself go.
Spotter's Badge: Charlotte
Chainsaw carnage anger
Bexley News Shopper: 'Chainsaw carnage' as Network Rail cut down trees
I lost my chainsaw in the divorce settlement. I'll show you carnage.
Spotter's Badge: Neil
I lost my chainsaw in the divorce settlement. I'll show you carnage.
Spotter's Badge: Neil
Friday, June 19, 2015
Traffic lights anger
Essex Echo: Councillor risks arrest by moving unpopular temporary lights
And a defiant double Nescafe handshake to the Essex Constabulary as well. Daring.
Spotter's Badge: Barry
And a defiant double Nescafe handshake to the Essex Constabulary as well. Daring.
Spotter's Badge: Barry
Glued to my own front door anger
Metro: Somebody glued me to my front door, and it wasn't nice
Meanwhile, in North Korea...
Spotter's Badge First Class: Cathryn, Jim
Meanwhile, in North Korea...
Spotter's Badge First Class: Cathryn, Jim
Unhealthy lunch anger
Colchester Gazette: Protest as school confiscates girl's Peperami
Tomato-flavoured Kat-Kats. Healthy or unhealthy? LET THE LUNCHBOX GESTAPO DECIDE.
Spotter's Badge: Alice
Tomato-flavoured Kat-Kats. Healthy or unhealthy? LET THE LUNCHBOX GESTAPO DECIDE.
Spotter's Badge: Alice
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Angry mayor anger
Bexley News Shopper: AAAAAARGH, says angry mayor, ARRRRGH SMASH ARRRRRRGH
That's the angriest mayor ever.
Spotter's Badge: Rob C
That's the angriest mayor ever.
Spotter's Badge: Rob C
Blue chicken nugget anger
Nottingham Post: Kid eats blue chicken nugget
Relax, blue chickens are a naturally occurring phenomenon, and are perfectly safe to eat
Spotter's Badge: Joseph, Paul
Relax, blue chickens are a naturally occurring phenomenon, and are perfectly safe to eat
Spotter's Badge: Joseph, Paul
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Phone hacking anger
Waltham Forest Guardian: Garden store falls victim to elaborate phone scam
Honestly, if crims like this put their mind to it and spend the same effort on legitimate work, they'd be millionaire crook bankers by now.
Spotter's Badge: Andrew
Honestly, if crims like this put their mind to it and spend the same effort on legitimate work, they'd be millionaire crook bankers by now.
Spotter's Badge: Andrew
Pizza box anger
Gazette Live: Recycling bin not emptied because it had a pizza box inside
Bloke at the back has the well-worn look of someone roped into the photo-shoot
Spotter's Badge: Charlotte
Bloke at the back has the well-worn look of someone roped into the photo-shoot
Spotter's Badge: Charlotte
Canvey Island hoons anger
Essex Echo: Police in Essex get powers to deal with hoons
Yet another in my failed attempts to get people using the word 'Hoons'.
Yet another in my failed attempts to get people using the word 'Hoons'.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Wrong seeds anger
Bucks Free Press: Man concerned that his Poundland venus fly trap seeds might grow into something dangerous
Something more dangerous than a venus fly trap, you mean? Make up your mind - do you want danger or not?
Spotter's Badge: Morag
Something more dangerous than a venus fly trap, you mean? Make up your mind - do you want danger or not?
Spotter's Badge: Morag
Portsmouth FC anger
Portsmouth News: Anger as fence at club's training facility given go ahead
One hopes it's to keep the players inside
Spotter's Badge: Kenn
One hopes it's to keep the players inside
Spotter's Badge: Kenn
Traffic cones anger
Oxford Mail: Drivers frustrated by roadworks throw cones away
We've no idea whose side this chap is on.
Spotter's Badge: Richard
We've no idea whose side this chap is on.
Spotter's Badge: Richard
Monday, June 15, 2015
Stinking dog bins anger
Weston Mercury: Complaints over over-filled waste bins
Classic nose-holding, coupled with trousers hanging lower than MC Hammer's
Classic nose-holding, coupled with trousers hanging lower than MC Hammer's