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Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #560 on:** January 26, 2022, 01:21:58 pm »

https://twitter.com/Twinny_Connie/status/1486032391261016068

Shanklygates · « **Reply #561 on:** January 26, 2022, 04:40:43 pm »

Quote from: Kenny's Jacket on January 26, 2022, 01:21:58 pm

https://twitter.com/Twinny_Connie/status/1486032391261016068

Disgusting.Hope you get it back. RT'd it

Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #562 on:** January 26, 2022, 04:45:05 pm »

Quote from: Shanklygates on January 26, 2022, 04:40:43 pm

Disgusting.Hope you get it back. RT'd it

oh its not mine mate, I was just sharing to help out

Red Beret · « **Reply #563 on:** February 26, 2022, 10:08:17 am »

Friend sent me a link from Merseyside police today, describing an attack on two boys at night in Sefton Park. Apparently a gang of masked men attacked them, stabbed one and stole a bike.

Now whether the police only have the word of these two lads on what happened or there are other witnesses I can't say. Clearly a stabbing and theft is terrible, even though the incident sounds... embellished, shall we say?

I hope the attackers, whoever they are, are swiftly dealt with. I've often cut through Sefton Park at night, and reports like this are freaking scary.

Statto Red · « **Reply #564 on:** March 20, 2022, 12:59:45 am »

Massive wildfire on the marshes at Parkgate.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-60809416

reddebs · « **Reply #565 on:** March 20, 2022, 08:12:07 am »

Quote from: Statto Red on March 20, 2022, 12:59:45 am

Massive wildfire on the marshes at Parkgate.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-60809416

Just been reading about that mate. What bastards if it has been started deliberately!

All those ground nesting birds 😔

Spezialo · « **Reply #566 on:** March 29, 2022, 08:26:03 am »

How come it seems every week a pedo walks free from court. All you see in the echo is judges letting them off.

Indomitable_Carp · « **Reply #567 on:** March 29, 2022, 09:41:29 am »

Quote from: Spezialo on March 29, 2022, 08:26:03 am

How come it seems every week a pedo walks free from court. All you see in the echo is judges letting them off.

The first bolded bit is answered by the second

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #568 on:** March 31, 2022, 09:51:51 pm »

Anti vax freak sought by police after super gluing locks on a vaccine centre;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-60942021

Red Beret · « **Reply #569 on:** April 3, 2022, 01:01:48 pm »

Not really news, but I noticed that they've completely demolished the old TJs building on London Road. I realise that it was a bit of hodge-podge of several buildings thrown together, but it's still a bit of a shame. Once of the buildings was rather old and nice looking, so I was kind of hoping the rest of the complex could have been dismantled and that part retained. I guess it just wasn't practical though.

rob1966 · « **Reply #570 on:** April 3, 2022, 02:49:30 pm »

Quote from: Red Berry on April 3, 2022, 01:01:48 pm

Not really news, but I noticed that they've completely demolished the old TJs building on London Road. I realise that it was a bit of hodge-podge of several buildings thrown together, but it's still a bit of a shame. Once of the buildings was rather old and nice looking, so I was kind of hoping the rest of the complex could have been dismantled and that part retained. I guess it just wasn't practical though.

Shame to see another building from my childhood gone. I've not had a proper look around town for years, I doubt I'd recognise it now.

My Dad took me there to the restaurant for my dinner the day of my first game. We went to Anfield early, got tickets for the Main Stand (Block M) and then we went into town to eat.

Liverpool 3-1 Birmingham City (Toshack 3) 29.03.1975

Red Beret · « **Reply #571 on:** April 3, 2022, 04:59:16 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 3, 2022, 02:49:30 pm

Shame to see another building from my childhood gone. I've not had a proper look around town for years, I doubt I'd recognise it now.

My Dad took me there to the restaurant for my dinner the day of my first game. We went to Anfield early, got tickets for the Main Stand (Block M) and then we went into town to eat.

Liverpool 3-1 Birmingham City (Toshack 3) 29.03.1975

Lovely story that, Rob. My dad couldn't afford to take us the match; we grew up in poverty pretty much. Then again, he was a Blue so it was probably good that we didn't 😁

Went to the cafe and restaurant many times with my mum when I was a kid though. Felt really classy.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #572 on:** April 3, 2022, 08:37:52 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 3, 2022, 02:49:30 pm

Shame to see another building from my childhood gone. I've not had a proper look around town for years, I doubt I'd recognise it now.

My Dad took me there to the restaurant for my dinner the day of my first game. We went to Anfield early, got tickets for the Main Stand (Block M) and then we went into town to eat.

Liverpool 3-1 Birmingham City (Toshack 3) 29.03.1975

First meal my dad took me to was the Kong Nam in Lord Street.

Not match related though.

rob1966 · « **Reply #573 on:** April 3, 2022, 09:35:58 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on April 3, 2022, 08:37:52 pm

First meal my dad took me to was the Kong Nam in Lord Street.

Not match related though.

Never went in there.

When we went out, which wasn't that often, we used to either go the Berni overlooking the Mersey at the Pier Head, the Golden Phoenix or into China Town.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #574 on:** April 3, 2022, 10:24:22 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 3, 2022, 09:35:58 pm

Never went in there.

When we went out, which wasn't that often, we used to either go the Berni overlooking the Mersey at the Pier Head, the Golden Phoenix or into China Town.

A couple of years later it would be the Pen and Wig, the Croc, then the Why Not and the Kong Nam for a meal and an after hours drink.

Then the last 86 home. If we were flush we’d miss the bus and go to the Victoriana or Mardi.

Red Beret · « **Reply #575 on:** June 7, 2022, 10:06:23 pm »

Apparently there's talk of a WW2 bomb being found in Greenbank Park.

jackh · « **Reply #576 on:** June 8, 2022, 04:44:23 pm »

Quote from: Red Berry on June 7, 2022, 10:06:23 pm

Apparently there's talk of a WW2 bomb being found in Greenbank Park.

I was doing some deliveries last night (second job: Tory Britain in 2022, though I'm somewhat grateful to be able to I suppose). It was wild out...

Police around Greenbank Park (later carrying out a controlled detonation), police cars on both Smithdown Road and Price Alfred Road, and a heavy police presence, road closure, and hovering helicopter following a shooting on/near Mill Lane.

Red Beret · « **Reply #577 on:** June 8, 2022, 06:44:22 pm »

Quote from: jackh on June 8, 2022, 04:44:23 pm

I was doing some deliveries last night (second job: Tory Britain in 2022, though I'm somewhat grateful to be able to I suppose). It was wild out...

Police around Greenbank Park (later carrying out a controlled detonation), police cars on both Smithdown Road and Price Alfred Road, and a heavy police presence, road closure, and hovering helicopter following a shooting on/near Mill Lane.

Yeah, I saw that when I went to check the Echo website about the bomb. Couldn't find that on their site though.

I have a friend who lives close to Smithdown. She said a guy found the bomb when he bent down to pick up his dropped glasses. Based on what she said I think it was an incendiary device of some sort.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #578 on:** July 1, 2022, 12:04:36 pm »

How much more incompetent can the Council get?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-62000882

Red Beret · « **Reply #579 on:** July 1, 2022, 01:29:43 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on July 1, 2022, 12:04:36 pm

How much more incompetent can the Council get?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-62000882

They can always go lower.

John C · « **Reply #580 on:** July 1, 2022, 09:38:31 pm »

Quote from: Red Berry on July 1, 2022, 01:29:43 pm

They can always go lower.

The next Government Commissioners report will probably suggest it has unfortunately mate, there's already leaks. But beyond that hopefully we'll all see a tangible improvement journey and the council will get itself into a better place despite - and this must not be forgotten - gruelling and societal damaging ongoing government cuts.

Red Beret · « **Reply #581 on:** July 2, 2022, 01:32:50 pm »

Quote from: John C on July 1, 2022, 09:38:31 pm

The next Government Commissioners report will probably suggest it has unfortunately mate, there's already leaks. But beyond that hopefully we'll all see a tangible improvement journey and the council will get itself into a better place despite - and this must not be forgotten - gruelling and societal damaging ongoing government cuts.

Wouldn't surprise me if the government just dissolved LCC altogether at some point and just lumped us in with Greater Manchester.

Snail · « **Reply #582 on:** July 27, 2022, 06:34:47 pm »

Any ideas why the entire city smells like literal shit today, lads?

redbyrdz · « **Reply #583 on:** July 27, 2022, 06:46:49 pm »

Quote from: Snail on July 27, 2022, 06:34:47 pm

Any ideas why the entire city smells like literal shit today, lads?

I've noticed that too, started a few hours ago. Thought it was one of my neighbours!

Snail · « **Reply #584 on:** July 27, 2022, 06:49:13 pm »

Quote from: redbyrdz on July 27, 2022, 06:46:49 pm

I've noticed that too, started a few hours ago. Thought it was one of my neighbours!

Had to go up to Maghull earlier to pick something up and it was even worse there, so as always, it's Sefton's fault.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #585 on:** July 27, 2022, 06:51:13 pm »

Might be something to do with that burst water pipe, they’ve only just fixed the other day, maybe?

redbyrdz · « **Reply #586 on:** July 27, 2022, 06:54:27 pm »

Quote from: gerrardisgod on July 27, 2022, 06:51:13 pm

Might be something to do with that burst water pipe, they’ve only just fixed the other day, maybe?

It only started today, so maybe another one is burst? Or maybe a water treatment plant has run over.

Snail · « **Reply #587 on:** July 27, 2022, 07:02:44 pm »

Ah it's in the Echo now, fingers on the pulse as always.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #588 on:** July 27, 2022, 07:44:23 pm »

Quote from: redbyrdz on July 27, 2022, 06:46:49 pm

I've noticed that too, started a few hours ago. Thought it was one of my neighbours!

Probably one of your literal neighbours...

Son of Spion · « **Reply #589 on:** July 27, 2022, 07:45:01 pm »

I'm in Litherland just now and can't smell anything nasty. I used to work in Maghull and the farms used to do a lot of muck spreading at times. The smell was quite localised though.

Maybe it's the sewage plant next to Bramley Moore? That often stinks to high heaven.

I was just a mile away from the burst water main at the weekend but didn't notice any odour from it.

redbyrdz · « **Reply #590 on:** July 27, 2022, 08:41:26 pm »

Quote from: Son of Spion on July 27, 2022, 07:45:01 pm

Maybe it's the sewage plant next to Bramley Moore? That often stinks to high heaven.

The one that's been there quite a while, or the one that's in build?

I'm in the south end, and can still smell it. There's a chemical stink to it too, not really like a sewage plant?

gregor · « **Reply #591 on:** July 28, 2022, 10:29:37 am »

No stench in Mossley Hill.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #592 on:** July 28, 2022, 10:50:28 am »

The Echo are kicking up a stink over the smell, but there is no answer as to what's caused it other than the wild speculation in the comments section.

Statto Red · « **Reply #593 on:** July 28, 2022, 12:17:34 pm »

Quote from: Son of Spion on July 28, 2022, 10:50:28 am

The Echo are kicking up a stink over the smell, but there is no answer as to what's caused it other than the wild speculation in the comments section.

It's not coming from an address near to County Road is it, which is full of shite, & completely stinks the place out.

Black Bull Nova · « **Reply #594 on:** July 28, 2022, 04:10:30 pm »

Quote from: Snail on July 27, 2022, 06:34:47 pm

Any ideas why the entire city smells like literal shit today, lads?

Shit or Vinegre?

Son of Spion · « **Reply #595 on:** July 28, 2022, 11:29:44 pm »

Quote from: Statto Red on July 28, 2022, 12:17:34 pm

It's not coming from an address near to County Road is it, which is full of shite, & completely stinks the place out.

It could well be.

I was in Lydiate this afternoon and evening and it stank. It definitely smells like muck-spreading to me.

stoa · « **Reply #596 on:** July 29, 2022, 12:39:15 am »

Quote from: Son of Spion on July 28, 2022, 10:50:28 am

The Echo are kicking up a stink over the smell, but there is no answer as to what's caused it other than the wild speculation in the comments section.

Quality journalism at it's best. Read some facebook posts, pick some quotes from them and there's you're story. Fucking hell, if you want to call yourself a journo just ask the local authorities, if they know what causes the stench. It's one phone call or e-mail FFS. Even if you don't get an answer you can still put it into the article to show that you at least tried and aren't a lazy twat...

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #597 on:** July 29, 2022, 08:55:38 am »

Quote from: stoa on July 29, 2022, 12:39:15 am

Quality journalism at it's best. Read some facebook posts, pick some quotes from them and there's you're story. Fucking hell, if you want to call yourself a journo just ask the local authorities, if they know what causes the stench. It's one phone call or e-mail FFS. Even if you don't get an answer you can still put it into the article to show that you at least tried and aren't a lazy twat...

The Echo website is absolutely dire. Dreadful.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #598 on:** July 29, 2022, 11:35:04 am »

Agreed about the Echo website. It's appalling.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #599 on:** July 29, 2022, 11:39:58 am »

Quote from: stoa on July 29, 2022, 12:39:15 am

Quality journalism at it's best. Read some facebook posts, pick some quotes from them and there's you're story. Fucking hell, if you want to call yourself a journo just ask the local authorities, if they know what causes the stench. It's one phone call or e-mail FFS. Even if you don't get an answer you can still put it into the article to show that you at least tried and aren't a lazy twat...

Yes, they did an entire article simply reposting speculation from the comments section from their original story.

I also wish they'd read before posting too. The spelling is often wrong. I'm no English expert myself, but I'm just some clown on the internet. They are professional writers.