This weeks Random Topics 3/5/21

[Travis Bickle]

Newspaper headlines: 'Fever pitch' and 'one metre-plus to be scrapped'

Monday's front pages focus on protests at Manchester United's ground, and social distancing rules.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Knees up Brian Clark]

Manchester United protests: Emotions have been simmering for 16 years — BBC News

Protests at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground came just weeks after European Super League plans were thwarted - but emotions have been simmering for 16 years.

apple.news

 

[Knees up Brian Clark]

Cleaner's brutally honest note for 'cruel' boss on her last day before retiring — Metro

'Because you are all no better than the cleaner.'

apple.news

aThis lady saying as it is for many of us in work today

 

[Travis Bickle]

Ospreys: Llyn Brenig nest platform rebuilt after chainsaw attack

A replacement platform was built for the breeding pair of rare birds after their nest site was destroyed.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Premier League plans to stop ESL repeat

The Premier League is to bring in a new owners' charter to stop future attempts to form a breakaway Super League.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage

The billionaire couple, who jointly run a charity organisation, say they can no longer "grow together".

www.bbc.co.uk

She’s in for a few bob

 

[Travis Bickle]

£1bn UK-India trade deals will create 6,000 UK jobs, says PM

The deals will create new jobs in the health and tech sectors, Boris Johnson says.

www.bbc.co.uk

Plus the Indian variant thanks Boris

 

[Travis Bickle]

Newspaper headlines: 'Wish EU were here' and holiday spots 'to reopen'

Tuesday's front pages focus on the prospect of Britons being able to travel abroad this summer.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Tuesday's gossip column

Everton and Leicester City prepare bids for Toney, Bayern Munich's Lewandowski could seek Premier League move, plus more.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Transgender rights: From today, the process of changing your legal gender costs just £5

Currently, applicants must also complete a two-year waiting period and a review before a specialist panel.

news.sky.com

The worlds gone madder

 

[Travis Bickle]

Mexico City metro overpass collapse kills 23

Two train carriages plunged to the ground when an elevated metro line collapsed.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Arfur Ap Llewellyn Europe]

Mexico City metro overpass collapse kills 23

Two train carriages plunged to the ground when an elevated metro line collapsed.

www.bbc.co.uk

Looks horrific that.

 

[The Colonel]

Mexico City metro overpass collapse kills 23

Two train carriages plunged to the ground when an elevated metro line collapsed.

www.bbc.co.uk

Oh dear, terrible stuff. 20 dead, I hope that death toll doesn't rise.

 

[Gnasher]

How to write a number 1 hit. Chopsticks for Spandua Ballet.

 

[stantys tattoos]

Dirty Vegan star Matt Pritchard rows the Atlantic

Celebrity chef Matt Pritchard rows the Atlantic Ocean in a four-man crew's charity challenge.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[stantys tattoos]

Jose Mourinho appointed Roma manager, starting with the 2021-22 season

The Portuguese boss, 58, has signed a three-year deal that will run through to 2024. It also ushers in a return to Serie A for Mourinho, who won the treble with Inter Milan in a two-year spell from 2008.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Glos Blue]

Dirty Vegan star Matt Pritchard rows the Atlantic

Celebrity chef Matt Pritchard rows the Atlantic Ocean in a four-man crew's charity challenge.

www.bbc.co.uk

I once read that rowing the Atlantic is easier than rowing the English Channel. Due to the currents that literally pull you across the ocean. It’s harder NOT to get across than it is to cross.

Bloody vegans, always making a fuss over nothing.

 

[The Colonel]

 

[Eat Y'self Fitter]

 

[Gnasher]

Up up and away, Royal Marine training,