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    [Albion] Italian train strike [National Strike Fri. 8th March]

    That's not correct. Frecciarossa is just a brand name of Trenitalia for their high speed long distance services. All part of the same public company, not a separate operator. Details here: https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/frecciarossa.htm
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    [Albion] Italian train strike [National Strike Fri. 8th March]

    That article is headed "04 MAR 2022 | 04:43 PM UTC" There's a clue part way down when it starts talking about covid 19 social distancing measures being enforced in demos.
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    [Albion] EDF. Will buses be running for Palarse game?

    This Argy Barbie? I'm not surprised you can't be bothered at that price. Amazon UK: Mattel Dolls of the World Argentina Can't help you with the buses; soz
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    [Football] Accurate Football Songs

    Posh Spice is a well-known former pop singer Who has since gone on to flog overpriced clothing and fashion accessories And when she's shagging Beckham That's a normal part of a marital relationship She is also unlikely to have been much aware of Gary Hart
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    [Drinking] Pubs and surge pricing.

    Berliner Republik beer stock exchange bar has taken this to the max Berliner Republik beer price index How it works: Beer stock Exchange
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    [Travel] ULEZ Booooooooooo

    There are signs on the approach as well as the signs actually entering the zone. https://goo.gl/maps/fdDyZSiVPFnRwcMcA
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    [Finance] Favourite American

    Long list: Kim Deal Tanya Donelly Kristin Hersh Johnny Cash Jello Biafra Bernie Sanders AOC Lux Interior & Poison Ivy Otis Redding Ronnie Spector Gary Shandling Harry Shearer Catherine Bach
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    [Humour] The three best comedy lines

    Dermot Morgan: "Okay one last time; these are small, but the ones out there are far away. Small, far away." June Whitfield: "Just the one, dear?" Sally Phillips: "Tosser?"
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    [Misc] Ben's Grandad Has Passed Away

    Very sad to hear this, for someone i've never met, but despite my own low post count had sparred with once or twice in the past on what counts as an Olympic sport. he certainly leaves a long impression as well as much entertainment and general head shaking.
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    [NSC] Most Irritating Phrase

    "touch base with" "reach out to" Amazed that these weren't on the first page More recently "SJW" meaning "social justice warrior" applied to anyone who advocates being considerate towards other people. On the other side of this cultural divide, "woke" for socially aware and "problematic" for...
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    [Misc] Numbers that make you think of things

    39 steps 4472 Flying Scotsman (the steam loco not the dodgy pub) There are loads more train ones, but that may bore people senseless
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    [Music] Successful Bands With Really Bad Names

    B*Witched Menswear (OK not successful)
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    [Travel] Berlin advice

    You are staying just over ten mins walk from one of Berlin's best beer bars, the Hops and Barley microbrewery bar on Wulichstrasse. All beers brewed on premises and all top notch, not a huge range but a few done very well. It's only small so you may not always get a seat at busy times. If you...
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    [Politics] What's this 26-30 railcard business?!

    What's needed more for modern working patterns is a 'no more than three / four return trips per seven day week' season, irrespective on what days of the week those trips are used on. The main problem with that is a quick and effective way to enforce that condition to prevent over-use. The best...
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    [Politics] What's this 26-30 railcard business?!

    It does apply to peak time fares, provided they are over the minimum fare of £12 (or £18.60 for London zone 1-6 travelcard) and they are for individual tickets rather than seasons.
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    [Travel] Bournemouth by train.

    There is still a strike service on SWR to Bournemouth, although might be a bit poky as only one train an hour. Will still be quicker than going either from Croydon via Chichester to Southampton or via Paddington/Reading though. Also bear in mind the Cross County trains from Reading to...
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    [Politics] May - In or Out?

    Leaving aside the Brexit mess, she should have gone when the Windrush scandal broke, but used Rudd as cover. It's only the lack of competent alternatives that has kept her going since the last election. Everything we learn about the ongoing impact of Windrush, Austerity and various other failed...
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    [Travel] Brussels

    For beer will second recommendations for Moeder Lambic bars. Not only fantastic beer but very knowledgeable staff who will help you choose. It's worth the trip up the hill to St Gilles to visit Moeder Lambic original as it has a lot more buzz than Fontainas if not the sheer range of draft, but...
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    [Humour] Joke du Jour - The quiz

    1) Maida Vale 8) Southport Remainder as per schmunk
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