I think 'new' refers to the introduction of the model certainly my Mondeo (21 plate) had nothing of the sort

The delay in sending HMS Dragon to the area typifies our situation. She is a Type 45 destroyer specialising in ant-air and drone warfare. Apparently a defence review something like 20 years ago identified that the RN needed 12 such vessels, but only 6 were bought. 3 of them are currently in dock, of the remaining  3 the RN can find crews, etc for 2!

can but hope

Quote from: Alex on April 14, 2026, 01:27:36 PMWhy were two homosexual men allowed to adopt

That'll be DEBS - diversity and equality bullshit.

That story makes for some unpleasant reading and I only got as far as the charges. We'll be paying his upkeep for years I imagine. Hopefully the sentence will be curtailed by prisoners.

The trial starts today of these two wicked men.   There are wicked women too, I accept that, but women are far less likely to sexually abuse babies.  Why were two homosexual men allowed to adopt >

https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/13/man-charged-murdering-13-month-old-baby-boy-23404507/

Sun and showers here today.  I bought another bag of compost so I'll be pottering if rain holds off.  Making a chicken dish today "slow cooker sticky chicken" the photo looks nice 

Just was listening to the pompous twit saying that Hezbollah should disarm but Israel should stop bombing them .
It's rather a chicken and egg situation .
Perhaps he might nip over to Lebanon  and ask the proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah to disarm .
Then the people of northern Israel can return to their home and live in peace .

I won't be alarming any domestic animals or old ladies by wearing shorts today. Nice and sunny though.

As I said it's a legal requirement for all newer EVs and hybrids sold in the UK

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2014/540/article/8

I am up for it Mups