DaveN

A device that automatically gagged kids who scream their heads off on buses!

My first ones would be:- A device that stopped any noise from car doors when they were being closed. A device which automatically closed car windows when music was being played loudly inside.

See link below http://www.nottinghampost.com/Sony-Ikea-recall-products-health-concerns/story-29076084-detail/story.html

Traditional country music star Merle Haggard died on April 6th, his 79th birthday, after battling pneumonia http://www.cmt.com/news/1764853/merle-haggard-dead-at-age-79/

Experian was originally CCN and was above the Cavendish Woodhouse shop on Cheapside and then moved into Talbot House when they changed their name..

Sad news. R.I.P. The BBC website has a list of his best jokes http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35935571

Here's some info about April Fools' Day along with some ideas. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/03/22/april-fools-day-2016-how-did-the-tradition-originate-and-what-ar/?ref=yfp

The Guildhall is to be a hotel and restaurant according to the article below with the other space to include student accommodation. http://www.nottinghampost.com/Nottingham-s-Guildhall-redevelopment-know-far/story-28977029-detail/story.html

It's good to hear that despite the initial pain that your wife is now feeling better and hopefully things will continue to improve for you both.

Loonies Far Up Thames - Houses Of Parliament

I remember my dad always used to tell me not to run the hot water and cold water taps at the same time.

According to the article at the sire below it was 1895 http://www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk/nottingham_water7.html

R.I.P. Paul http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35829251

That's sad news as he was a great broadcaster that the majority of older people will remember. R.I.P. Cliff

Best wishes in your new job Melissa

Sylvia Anderson, best known as the voice of Lady Penelope in the TV show Thunderbirds, has died after a short illness, her family has confirmed. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35818530

We all regularly come across abbreviations, but do they always stand for what we are told? For instance PPI, does it really mean Payment Protection Insurance? I think it stands for Personal Phone Invasion. Do you know any abbreviations that are not what they seem?

BBC 4 are reshowing the programme "From Andy Pandy To Zebedee The Golden Age of Children's T.V." tomorrow Saturday March 12th at 10.40pm

I always think that any advert in which a "celebrity" is involved should not be allowed if they do not use the product they are promoting

All the ads that advertise loans (at exorbitant rates) and companies about claims for PPI or injuries.

Go Compare with that man singing

Final episode tonight BBC 2 at 8 pm

Have a look at this article. http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/tts/tts1927/itinerary1927p3.htm

There's a programme on BBC 4 at 8.30 pm tomorrow (Monday 7th March) called "The Return Of Flying Scotsman"

As I'm sure from all the posts Chulla, everyone is right behind you and we all hope things go well for you.