Steve Anglesey
16 December 2021
When Harry met Santa: Gay Santa goes viral in Norway
A Norwegian Christmas advert depicting Santa falling in love with a man called Harry has been widely shared on social media.
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A year of Brexit that went from bad to verse
How our first year properly out of the EU went in the form of rhymes and poetry.
Read the full article09 December 2021
Gem finder wins cash from a crash
A young Frenchman has financially benefitted after finding gemstones, and being allowed to keep half, from a plane crash on Mont Blanc dating back to 1950.
Read the full article07 December 2021
Gammon’s off as truth about Francois’ best-seller is revealed
Celebrations of Mark Francois' book, Spartan Victory, achieving best-seller status may be premature.
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Now it’s the Brexit-voting farmers who have buyer’s remorse
As subsidies are cut and pigs are culled, it's unlikely farmers are part of the 18% who believe Brexit is going well.
Read the full article25 November 2021
Weird Europe: Chef wins £86k truffle scuffle
Umberto Bombana secured the product known locally as Truffle of the White Madonna.
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Europe, through the lens of Tom Stoddart
The gifted photographer died last week. His images, however, live on and continue to change the way people think.
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Brexit success? What planet is Dominic Raab on?
Finally – a Visa-free aspect to Brexit. At least that’s what the deluded Dominic Raab is likely to tell you...
Read the full article18 November 2021
Unsettling incident at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
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Nanny-seekers and seasoned skiers struggle to find Brexit benefits
A new poll shows that all the “Brexit good news” is not getting through to voters. Strange that...
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Sexist menu row sparks national debate in Italy
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
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Boris Johnson’s plan to win another general election with Brexit
From the same people who brought you the 'watertight' plan to rescue Owen Paterson, their latest proposal will reignite the Brexit debate.
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The Owen Paterson scandal is the beginning of the end for Jacob Rees-Mogg
Tory knives are sharpening for a leader of the house who has lost all credibility.
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Weird Europe: Danish election posters deliver an unintentional message
Janus Boye, a Social Democrat in Denmark, has earned himself a new nickname after the sun faded out the first and last letters of his name on a poster.
Read the full article02 November 2021
Brexit leaves No 10 loathed by fishermen on both sides of channel
Your weekly check on how well Brexit is going (SPOILER: Not very well)
Read the full article28 October 2021
Weird Europe: Villagers in Cyprus chip in for a giant potato
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
Read the full article26 October 2021
Post-Brexit trade deal with New Zealand continues to make British farmers sheepish
The deal threatens to flood the UK market with cheap lamb produce. In the words of Liz Truss herself, "that is a disgrace."
Read the full article21 October 2021
‘Unsafe’ Bolshoi Theatre blamed for second death in eight years
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
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The British ‘expats’ returning to the UK because of Brexit
The pro-Brexit Daily Express has been quick to complain about 'expats' having to go back to where they once came from...
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Weird Europe: Baby booted from Danish Commons
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
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Farmers are suffering from Brexit – and Boris Johnson won’t save their bacon
Brexit is causing a pile-up of pigs on farms - with farmers unable to afford to feed them.
Read the full article30 September 2021
Weird Europe: Miss Belarus publicly pledges allegiance to president
Pictures emerged showing the winner posing with other models in the colours of the opposition.
Read the full article28 September 2021
Brexit leaves Britain pining for Christmas trees
Britain previously relied on foresters from Eastern Europe. Brexit is now putting its stock of Christmas trees at risk.
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Weird Europe: Toy firm just can’t bear losing Angela Merkel
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
Read the full article21 September 2021
Brexit’s not all right now – in fact it’s a disaster because of gas, gas, gas
Remember when Boris Johnson claimed in 2016 that 'fuel bills will be lower' if the UK voted for Brexit?
Read the full article16 September 2021
Weird Europe: Convicts’ sundae service from Pope
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
Read the full article14 September 2021
Brexit-related pumpkin shortage is all trick, no treat
Britain faces a shortage of pumpkins this Halloween, and fewer fireworks on November 5.
Read the full article09 September 2021
Weird Europe: Italian shopkeeper ‘stole’ scratchcard win
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
Read the full article08 September 2021
The government’s Brexit strategy is on fire… just like produce from the farmers they shafted
It has been a gloomy week on the sunlit uplands of sovereign Britain, as the smell of rotting and burning produce hits the nostrils of all. Or not quite...
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Weird Europe: Annual Montenegro laziness championships are underway
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
Read the full article31 August 2021
British farmers feeling sheepish over Brexit-inspired New Zealand lamb deal
It has been a gloomy week on the sunlit uplands of sovereign Britain as the supply line crisis continues to threaten our traditional way of life...
Read the full article26 August 2021
Weird Europe: Serbian hermit takes jab at anti-vaxxers
News that you might have missed from around the continent, selected by Steve Anglesey.
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