Winter Fuel Payments

Whoever is in power, pensioners will have to fight for their rights.

A very nice message on eBay

Hello there. I write to say how much I have enjoyed listening to the iterations of "Brevity". Recently I finally got round to listening to the audiobook version of "Murder From Beyond The Grave" and very much enjoyed that too, so much that I write to ask whether the other Durrington Detective Agency stories are, or will be, available on audio CD? 

The deterioration of my eyesight over recent years means that reading is now difficult, time-consuming and not pleasurable. I am enjoying getting back into stories via audiobooks. The fact that the other Durrington Detective Agency tales are short stories is no problem, they could all go onto one (or more) CDs. It would simply need a list of the stories just the same as a book has a Contents page. Please let me know how this idea appeals to you. With many good wishes, John Slater.

I sent a link to the only existing Durrington Detective Agency CD. If it sells by jingo I will record more!

The Phonetics Essay

"You're looking very pleased with yourself."

 "I've just got my essay on phonetics back from Doctor Fox. It is an alpha."

"Bravo, Charlie. I only got a Delta. He said it was unoriginal, like an echo of the textbook."

"I wouldn't worry about old Fox, he's a Trot you know."

"Fox? Trot? Is that why he was excluded from the golf hotel?"

"Anyway never mind about that. I've met a new girl from India. Her name is Juliet."

"Oh I know her, big girl isn't she?"

"Only 81 kilo or so. Mike from Lima used to go out with her but she ditched him in November."

"Oscar?"

"No Oscar wouldn't go near her because he said his papa in Quebec, between you and me he is a bit of a Romeo, he forbade it."

"Why are you travelling on the bus anyway?"

"The old Sierra is in the garage to have the engine looked over. What is that you are drinking?"

"Tango. Victor gave it to me. You know I can't resist a man in uniform."

"Victor eh. Remember how we ribbed him because he couldn't spell whisky?"

"Well, you wouldn't need an x-ray to tell he was a Yankee. Even though his grandmother was a Zulu.

"Anyhow this is my stop. Catch you later."

 

 

 

 

Sussex Alerts - Sussex Police arrest nine people in connection with recent protests

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Tuesday 13th August 2024

Sussex Alerts - Sussex Police arrest nine people in connection with recent protests

 

 

Sussex Police arrest nine people in connection with recent protests

 

Sussex Police has arrested nine people in connection with a number of protests across the county last week.

 

Following criminal disorder seen around the country, commonly fuelled by misinformation and threatening language online, Sussex Police and its partners have carried out a huge amount of work to protect our communities and identify those involved in linked unlawful activity.

 

Nine people have now been arrested as part of that operation.

 

On 4 August, a 43-year-old man from Bognor Regis was arrested on suspicion of publishing or distributing written material about racial hatred. He has been released on bail. 

 

On 4 August, an 18-year-old man from Haywards Heath was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and released under investigation while enquiries continue. 

 

On 7 August, 45-year-old of Hayling Rise in Worthing, and a 42-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of sending offensive messages by public communication work, following concerning social media posts.

 

The first male was jailed for 14 weeks on Friday (9 August). The second man was released with no further action. 

 

On 8 August, a 53-year-old man from Aldwick was arrested on suspicion of racial hatred in relation to a YouTube video sharing the locations of hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK. He has been released on bail.

 

On 9 August, a 40-year-old man from Crawley was arrested at a protest in Crawley on suspicion of threatening/abusive behaviour contrary to the Public Order Act. He has been released on bail. 

 

On Saturday, 10 August in Crawley, a 30-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of sending false information with intent to cause harm. He has been bailed pending further enquiries, with strict conditions not to post on social media. 

 

On Saturday, 10 August, a 62-year-old man from Seaford was arrested on suspicion of publishing written material to stir up racial hatred and released on bail while enquiries continue.

 

On Sunday, 11 August, a 53-year-old man of Old Mill Close, Portslade, was arrested and charged with affray, assaulting an emergency worker and common assault, relating to a counter protest in Brighton on Wednesday (7 August).

 

He pleaded guilty to all charges at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday (12 August) and will appear for sentencing at a court to be confirmed on Tuesday (13 August).

The Geordies United Will Never be defeated

The BBC could not ignore the massive anti-racist mobilisation.
"The Geordies United Will Never be defeated" was one slogan of solidarity.

Trade unions, anti-racist groups and the general public responded to the fascist provocations.

The trade unions are founded on the principle of unity.

Bad news for Fascist Farage and Elon Musk.

Fascists outnumbered by anti-racists

The BBC reported on the fascist demonstrations in the UK. There were far more anti fascist protestors of course. #ukriots #racists #Antiracism 

Fascist Farage has been accused of inciting racist violence but remained as an MP. Elon Musk has cheerfully allowed those who incite violence to use X (previously called Twitter). It’s hardly likely he will go to prison either. #Racist #NigelFarage #farageriots

The millionaires have plenty. Why pick on the pensioners?

The National Pensioners’ Convention is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider her shock decision to end ‘universal’ winter fuel payments.

The move will hit millions of older people who are just above the income threshold to qualify for pension credit - effectively imposing a harsh means test on those already struggling next winter.

NPC General Secretary Jan Shortt said: “This is devastating news for millions of older people whose income is literally just a few pounds above the threshold to receive pension credit. 

“These people are already barely able to make ends meet – this move effectively wipes out any benefit they receive from the triple lock increase on the state pension.

“I seriously believe the Chancellor has underestimated the harm her decision will cause to older people still struggling with energy costs, and facing higher rates in October.  It is absolutely shocking that the new Labour government should treat older, vulnerable people in this manner.  The triple lock alone will not enable them to keep up with energy bills.”

The millionaires have plenty. Why pick on the pensioners?