"Shocking" my arse.

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by William Grainger, Jan 6, 2004.

  1. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3371973.stm

    'A total of 770 drivers were charged,
    compared to 750 last year and forces
    described the rise as "shocking".'

    This is clearly a different definition of
    "shocking" to the one I know. Some tell the
    OED!
     
    William Grainger, Jan 6, 2004
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  2. William Grainger

    Slider Guest

    It would have risen by more but half the police force from the year before
    were diverted onto speed camera duty, leaving many drink drivers to get away
    with it.
     
    Slider, Jan 6, 2004
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  3. William Grainger

    Mash Guest

    "Police said one driver was arrested every hour during the four-week
    campaign."

    Why did they keep letting him go? ;-)
     
    Mash, Jan 6, 2004
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  4. Ba-doom, *tiiisch*!

    Anyway. I heard a thingy on Front Row last night and thought
    you might be interested: a theatre production based on
    "Round the Horn" in London from the 13th Jan.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/arts/frontrow/frontrow.shtml

    HTH.
     
    William Grainger, Jan 6, 2004
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  5. William Grainger

    Pip Guest

    Them drink driver are dangeroos. They should be made to ride scooter.

    U ride safely now ;-)
     
    Pip, Jan 6, 2004
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