Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I always read the papers. I like the news but the topical articles always tickle me. My son likes the Sun only for the sport coverage and he likes a flutter, but if you like an easy crossword get the Star. I usually read a bit more up-market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 We always have a newspaper but often skip reading it as it is mostly bad news reported anyway and as Banjo says you get enough doom and gloom from the TV news or the internet. If only there was a newspaper dedicated to reporting only good news... That I would read. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I read the two local rags but nowt else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I reckon that the tabloids get their news from Facebook and Twiiter! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have to read a paper every day (and do the crosswords!)- the Daily Telegraph Mon to Sat and the Sunday Times, which, as Lizzie says, lasts for days 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Do enjoy attempting the crossword with Mother in the newspaper also! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 More often than not the Papers would pile up in the rack until I had to skim through them quickly, so we could get them in the Recycle bin before they were emptied. Mostly the news would be a few days old by then anyway. What we decided to do, was go to the local store and buy three editions of Sudoku each. Every day we have our "Sudoku Challenge" each doing the same page. If we are having a draw, we carry on until we have a winner. A free paper is delivered weekly called The Chronicle, generally on a Thursday. I have to say we do both read that more since we stopped the Dailies. If I sit down I will always be doing Crosswords: Sudoku, Wordsearch and of course Nottstagia. Have to be doing something or I keep nodding off! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I can't get the hang of Sudoku - I just stick to the crosswords. The Cryptic ones are the best 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Oo I love the sound of your sudoku challenge game Carni. Very jealous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I like Sudoku and crosswords but it did take some time to get the hang of Sudoku at first 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Certainly have to have patience for it Dave! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 The trouble I find Melissa is that I've normally got the TV on when I'm doing a Sudoku and very often aren't concentrating so make mistakes! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 It's not the same though, having your chips wrapped up in an I pad. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Lincoln Echo & Newark Advertiser on Thursdays. Sometimes the Grantham Journal on Fridays. Nottingham Post usually "on line" although I do believe it can be purchased as far afield as Skegness. Smiffy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Who was that bloke who used to shout "Dogeared Po!" when selling the Nottingham Evening Post in town? Is it the same bloke who shouted "Po der nu!" (Post and news) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 My grandparents used old newspaper cut into squares as toilet paper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 My grandparents used old newspaper cut into squares as toilet paper. I remember those days. Another job newspapers aren't fit for! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I thought everyone used nespaper squares in the toilet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Don't get too skinflint though and use both sides of the paper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I hope you wash your hands well Den.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 WE had railway timetables,still remember most places between MEXBOROUGH AND WOODFORD,Dad was a goods guard. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Re #41. That was OK but you always got News print on yer bum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just inadvertently touched the wrong button on my iPad. Ended up on Yahoo Celebrity. Good grief, it makes devastating and shocking news. This is just for starters. Gwyneth Paltrow names new beau as Glee co-creator Brad Faltruk. What the truks so important about this? Peter Andre has corn-row hair style. Anyone with this style should be deported forthwith. Joey Essex and girlfriend in saucy selfie pose. Nuff said. Danielle Lloyd chucks out cheating hubbie Jamie O'Hara. WHO ! North West in modelling debut at 13 months. (Evidently this is the offspring of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West). Pass the gun please. To top it all, Simon Cowell and son Eric ( is he serious) pose in matching sunglasses. Turn the flame throwers on the lot of em. I suppose this is headline news in some rags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 You're not in a very good mood today, are you, basfordred. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 You what, this IS a good mood. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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