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Amazon Fresh Shuts Its Doors in Britain—A Retail Flop Explained
Right, so I’ve just heard the news and I’m honestly a bit stunned. Amazon is closing down all of its Fresh stores in the UK. Every. Single. One. And, for all that fanfare about being the future of shopping, they are throwing in the towel entirely. I was among the early birds who tried their […]
Prince Harry and King Charles: A Cup of Tea After 19 Months of Silence
Did you watch the news last week? I was scrolling through my phone as I sipped my morning cuppa when it appeared: Harry and Charles, at last, face-to-face after 19 months of utter silence. It made me think of my relationship with my dad, actually. We had a proper falling out a few years back […]
When Jockeys Go Mental: The Punch-Up That Shocked Racing
Last week, I was having a pint with my mate Oliver, and he was rambling on about this crazy jock fight that went down in Brisbane. I thought he was just joking, but it actually happened, and it was proper serious. So there are these two jockeys, right? Noel Callow and Kyle Wilson-Taylor. Hadn’t heard […]
What’s Really Behind the Mercedes-Benz UK Dealerships Closure Drama
My mate Dave worked at the Mercedes dealership in Loughborough. “Proper nice job,” he said. Good money, intelligent colleagues, and the opportunity to play around with fancy cars all day. He called me up last month, proper gutted. “They’re shutting us down, mate. End of April, that’s it.” It seems Dave’s not the only one. […]
Kirkton Inn Dalrymple Closure: What Really Happened to This 150-Year-Old Village Institution
I was driving through Dalrymple earlier this month, thinking I’d stop in at the Kirkton Inn for a bite to eat as I usually do when I’m in that area. Have been going there for years; proper decent grub, friendly staff, and that gorgeous old building full of character. But as I pulled up, something […]
Celtic Holiday Parks Administration: What Happened to Wales’ Popular Holiday Destination
My mate Mia rang me last week in a right state. She had just booked a week at Celtic Holiday Parks in Pembrokeshire for August, and it had cost her nearly a grand. Then her neighbour informed her that the company had gone bankrupt. “Will I lose every penny?” she asked, properly worried. I had […]
Ex-Actor Zack Polanski Wins Green Party Leadership in a Landslide
Wow, that was a real landslide, wasn’t it? So Zack Polanski has nailed that Green Party leadership election with 20,411 votes, thrashing his opposition’s 3,705. The former actor and hypnotherapist has become the party’s first sole leader in its history as the party after several years of having had co-leaders. What makes this story fascinating […]
Fiona Harvey and the Baby Reindeer Storm: When Reality TV Gets Too Real
Crikey, where do I even start with this one? Imagine this: you’re sitting having a peaceful cup of tea, not bothering a soul, and the next thing you know the whole internet believes you’re a convicted stalker. That is essentially what happened to Fiona Harvey in the wake of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, when it became […]
Kate Garraway New Boyfriend: What’s Really Going On?
Blimey, you can’t scroll through Twitter these days without seeing someone banging on about Kate Garraway’s love life. Everyone has their own ideas about who’s the new man in her life. Your nan probably has a view as well. But hang on a minute. What’s actually happening here? I’ve watched Kate on telly for years. […]
Marks and Spencer Receipt Error: Why You Must Check Every Single Purchase
Right, this one’s got me proper wound up. I popped into M&S last week for bits and bobs. Nothing special; just the same overpriced sandwiches and a bag of Percy Pigs to keep the kids quiet. I got to the car, looked at my receipt, and almost choked on my coffee. They had charged me […]
Prince Harry King Charles Relationship Status Takes Surprising Turn This August
So here’s the thing about royal drama: it’s absolutely mental, isn’t it?I’ve been following this Harry and Charles situation for years. Honestly, it’s like being glued to EastEnders, except these people actually live in palaces. There’s nothing worse than a family row, as my nan used to say. They cut deeper than anything else. And, […]
Birmingham Bin Strikes: Living Through Five Months of Rubbish Hell
Walked out to put my bins out last Tuesday morning and nearly tripped over a massive rat. Size of a proper cat, it was. Sitting there bold as brass next to a mountain of rubbish bags that’s been growing outside my neighbour’s house for weeks. Just life in Birmingham at the moment. It is five […]