Odds ‘n Sods:

Wind turbine explodes as the worst storm for 15 years batters Northern Britain with hurricane-force gusts of up to 165mph

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Kevin S. suggested this: MakeUseOf Cheat Sheets

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Some Nanny State news from formerly Jolly Olde England: Playground stripped bare by council jobsworths after play equipment falls foul of EU health and safety rules.

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And meanwhile in Denmark: Charge for cash transactions proposed. (Thanks to Jeff H. for the link.)

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