A quiet street in the Brackla area of Bridgend came to a standstill yesterday afternoon after 34-year-old resident Gareth Pritchard tragically overcooked a batch of Richmond sausages, leading to widespread mourning and an impromptu community tribute. The incident occurred at approximately 12:17pm when Gareth, attempting to multitask between frying sausages and watching a YouTube video…
In a splashy ceremony attended by trade officials, plumbing professionals, and several mildly confused schoolchildren on a field trip, Singapore officially opened the doors this week to its newest industrial marvel: The FreshPuck Solutions Manufacturing Facility, now the largest producer of urinal cakes in Southeast Asia. Located in the Jurong Industrial Estate, the factory is…
In a move that has baffled economists but delighted cleaning product manufacturers, the Chinese government has unveiled a $14 billion investment plan to dominate the global mop head industry by 2028. The plan — codenamed Operation Fibre Dragon — was announced during a surprise press conference by Minister for Industry and Surface Innovation, Zhu Lintao,…
In a bold new partnership between Britain’s biggest high street banks and the UK Cinema Association, customers will soon be able to apply for instant personal loans from dedicated kiosks placed directly in cinema lobbies — specifically to fund the purchase of popcorn, drinks, and confectionery. The scheme, called SnackCredit, aims to “improve accessibility” to…
West Midlands Police have launched a full investigation after the entire carpet from a Wetherspoons pub in Dudley was stolen overnight in what authorities are calling “the most baffling crime of the year so far.” The heist took place at The Full Moon, a popular branch of the chain known for its unusually vibrant 1990s-style…
British technology giant Dyson has announced its most ambitious product yet: an AI-powered vacuum cleaner that not only cleans your house, but also critiques the way you live in it. Dubbed the Dyson IntelliSuck 9000, the new device uses cutting-edge machine learning to identify dirt, dust, and regrettable life decisions in real time. “We wanted…
By Malcolm Pritchard, Guest Columnist We’ve all been there. You pop into the supermarket for “just a pint of milk,” and suddenly you’re stood in the checkout queue holding milk… plus bread, toilet roll, six reduced sausage rolls, a pineapple you’ll never eat, and an inflatable paddling pool because it was on offer. And there…
Britain’s political landscape was thrown into confusion this week after legendary detective Sherlock Holmes announced the formation of The Deduction Party, a new political force aimed at solving the “mysteries of government” using his trademark powers of observation and logic. Holmes, speaking at a packed press conference in London, declared that “parliamentary incompetence is an…
Play at Sophia Gardens was brought to a standstill yesterday after a rogue Cardiff seagull swooped onto the pitch, stole the match ball, and refused to return it for over 40 minutes. The incident occurred during the second day of Glamorgan’s County Championship match against Derbyshire, with the home side bowling. Glamorgan seamer Rhys Evans…
A family-owned buffet restaurant in Swindon, Wiltshire, was forced to shut its doors two hours early yesterday after an unexpected visit from The Very Hungry Caterpillar left the establishment “out of stock, out of patience, and out of napkins.” Staff at Golden Dragon Buffet & Grill say the beloved children’s book character arrived shortly after…
