Canine division
A well dressed canine has been taken into care after police had been referred to as over issues its proprietor was intoxicated and never taking care of it.
The canine – wearing a blue shirt – was recovered by British Transport Police at Wolverhampton rail station.
He was briefly stored in a police van and officers posted a photograph of the pet peering out the window.
BBC West Midlands
(Robin Lustig)
Going dotty
A person who paid £2,000 to have hundreds of tiny dots tattooed on his head says he feels “21 again”.
Anthony Donnellan, 44, a falconer from Prestwich, opted for “scalp micro-pigmentation” – quite than a standard hair transplant – when he started going bald.
The course of includes tattooing everlasting ink dots, designed to recreate the look of shaved hair.
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He joked: “My wife lets me in the bed now. I don’t have to sleep on the couch.”
Daily Mirror
(Steve Morley)
Swear on his life
A joke blue plaque has been put in to commemorate a person made well-known for swearing at seagulls.
The honour was cheekily bestowed on Huw Davies from Aberystwyth, who had beforehand been memorialised with a joke plaque on his favorite bench after he handed away. It learn: “In loving memory of Huw Davies. Used to sit here and shout ‘F*** off!’ at the seagulls.”
A blue plaque has now been noticed in Mr Davies’ title close to the seafront. It reads: “Huw Davies. Taxidermist & Swearing Enthusiast Lived Here.”
Powys County Times
(Daragh Brady)
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