Got Taken Short ?


The driver was obviously desperate to make use of the public loo, close to the Asda store in Waterlooville.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/car-mounts-pavement-near-public-toilets-in-waterlooville-near-asda-4507578?fbclid=IwAR3l5ut2VDIxRRWkS750p34V5YOgtaf81-24FVwN044LedEwwNmZtw65hWU

Witness appeal after reports of a man indecently exposing himself in Havant


https://members.hampshirealert.co.uk/AlertMessage/ReadMessage/781D8C988ADCEF1D1242B42E0EF2853D

The following has been copied from this alert ….

The man the police are looking for is described as being white and aged 35-45. He was wearing black clothing, including a black hooded top, and a pink facemask.

The man was said to be stood inside an alleyway that connects Riders Lane and Ditcham Crescent, before walking away in the direction of Purbrook Way. The woman was not approached by the man and was not hurt.

If you were in the area and saw a man of this description acting suspiciously, or if you have any information that could help us with our investigation, please contact us on 101 quoting 44240042194, or go online to report via How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or visit their website, below.

Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)

More Stupid Than An Amoeba


https://www.facebook.com/share/nvjUaCf4k7bjj24J/?mibextid=xfxF2i

In what universe do you have to live for this kind of behaviour to be acceptable ?

ARREST MADE AFTER LASER DEVICE TARGETED AT POLICE HELICOPTER

Hampshire and IoW News

A suspect has this afternoon been arrested from an address in Portswood after the Police helicopter was targeted by a green laser device.

Police were alerted by Air Support who had been assisting in the city following a vehicle failing to stop.

Police attended the address where the laser had been targeted from and a suspect was arrested under the Laser Misuse Act 2018.

A laser device was also seized.

This carries a 12 month prison sentence if found guilty of the offence. 44240053135

I would hazard a guess that the perpetrator has one less brain cell that an amoeba.

I’ve Got My Order In


https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NR9s5wjiKA6DFg6k/

The Austrian-based company Migaloo is offering a 541-foot-long “private submersible superyacht” for a base price of $2 billion. The M5 has a range of 9,300 miles and can take its passengers to a depth of 820 feet. The luxury submarine includes a helipad, two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, and two midget subs. There have been no orders for the M5 yet.

I’ve got my order in, have you ?

Gambling


https://www.silversurfers.com/entertainment-news/the-secret-signs-of-a-gambling-addiction-and-how-to-approach-a-loved-one/?fbclid=IwAR1iqUlIIkC-o4CUMIYf7Q3lZNVRht15OBnDevhFVnG_slf6mXQaNkbpsTE

The number of people seeking help for gambling problems reached record levels in 2023 – with more people calling a national helpline than ever before.

For the life of me, I have never understood why gambling is broadcast on TV late at night, and also, why are betting sites allowed to advertise on TV?

Dr David McLaughlan, a priory consultant psychiatrist specialising in addictions, said gambling is a particularly challenging addiction to treat –  “Because of the access to gambling platforms of peoples’ phones”.

He said: “With my patients who are addicted to alcohol, I can suggest that they avoid drinking venues or remove alcohol from their house. However, when the temptation is constantly present, on your phone, in your pocket, it’s much harder to resist.”

The government systematically banned all forms of tobacco advertising and sponsorship. So why not ban advertising of the various betting sites and apps.

The effects of gambling on individuals, their partners, and their families and friends can be every bit as devastating as smoking and the associated cancers.

The following was published in The Guardian …

It has long been known that gambling is addictive so common sense would have shown the risks.

It’s time our government woke up and took positive action.

I suspect the reality of their reluctance is that they can’t afford to cut off another lucrative tax revenue stream.