The Sharron Davies speeding #clickbait story is so good that #Bristol 'Live' decided to use it twice.
PS: was the motorway signage in control of your vehicle's accelerator pedal, Ms Davies?
#BadJournalism
Français not française, Grauniad.
PS: Español is also know as Castillano.
"Reform’s by-election candidate has been branded a “snowflake” who is "running scared" after dropping out of a hustings for the Gorton and Denton seat."
Hustings is a plural noun. 🤦♂️
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/reform-election-candidate-branded-snowflake-36703556
Can't tell straw from hay?
You must be a #Bristol 'Live' 'journalist'.
Other towns "north of Bristol with bakery and pizzeria" are available.
#BadEnglish #BadJournalism #ambiguity
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-bar-planned-town-north-10798071
"The three members of the public who were bit [sic], all of whom are adults, suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene."
#SGloucs #BadEnglish #BadJournalism
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/german-shepherd-seized-after-biting-10781874
Another one of those Englandshire = entire UK newspaper articles.
Don't know the difference between scraping and scrapping?
You must be an Independent 'journalist'. 🤦♂️
Tautology latest: "pre-planned operation".
BadEnglish #BadJournalism
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/terrorism-arrest-bristol-police-swoop-10766535
"The fire in the shared lounge was a beacon of warmth, while the firepits outside allowed us a night of stargazing and marshmallow toasting."
An outside fire would ruin your night vision when stargazing. 🤦♂️
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/jan/20/family-trip-to-wales-shows-why-hostels-are-booming
News of Irish independence has yet to reach Ketley Bank, #Telford, #Shropshire. 🤦♂️
"Crowd favourites like the Cardboard Boat Race and the Best Dressed Boat competition will return, inviting boaters to decorate their crafts [sic] and take part in a joyful celebration of the city’s waterways."
Someone was asleep in primary school when the class was told the plural of craft (as in a means of transport) is craft...
Headline of the morning so far - Roadworks to fix drainage issues delayed due to drainage issues.
I think you'll find friends paid tribute to the gent *after* he died, not as he expired.
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/truly-loved-hairdresser-dies-holiday-10741225
Dear Washington Post,
It's not a 'free' article if I have to create an account to read it!
Modern icons - latest.
A large gilt picture frame and golf leaf halo for a '#Bristol city centre location'.
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/bristol-pub-theatre-celebrating-10-10734124
Italian pasta still being subject to tRump's arbitrary tariffs being spun by The Grauniad as a 'reprieve' from President Rapist's capricious import duties.
#BadJournalism #MakeAmericaGrateAgain
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/02/italian-pasta-makers-win-reprieve-from-trump-tariffs
Dear passing newspaper columnists,
If you want a synonym for 'concerning', the usual phrase is 'with regard to', not 'with regards to'.
The plural noun regards equates to 'good wishes', etc.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jan/02/films-set-in-2026-hollywood
"The vision includes a path along the top of the semi-circular barrage for walkers and cyclists willing to brave the south-westerlies, a water-sports marina, a lido and an observation tower [sic]."
Are a marina, a lido and an observation tower really to be braved?
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