But to answer your question, I fear for our 24 hour garages. Without overtime, I can't see them being able to stock up on Jaffa Cakes any more

Stupid!!! Don't you know we eat donuts not jaffa cakes!!!!


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If a police officer makes an arrest near the end of their shift, they have to stop on and complete the paperwork. Not their choice, but if overtime is significantly axed, they would then have to spend a few hours on that paper work when they arrive for their next shift. So rather than getting straight onto something else, these officers would be stuck in the office sorting something out from a previous shift.

Do you know this for a fact or is it speculation?
This is a fact and happens already even with overtime.

I think some need to actually need to read the report though, overtime is not being scrapped. It is impossible to police without a certain amount of overtime. The rates at which it is being paid have been recommended for change.

My concern that some 9-5 roles (back office as some say) are actually very important ( domestic violence, Intelligence, training, probationer training) and officers wont actually apply to these posts if they can earn more working shifts. The other issue is this, I dont work after 8pm because of childcare but I do exactly the same job as the person next to me that works until midnight so really is it fair??

p.s sorry I dont know how to lift quotes from other peoples posts.

Ive had post everyday (except sunday) during this weather, im very impressed given that I live in the middle of nowhere!

just ordered 500litres , just in case, from directoil.co.uk. They are cheaper than boilerjuice today and say they can deliver by 7th Jan.

Get mine from www.boilerjuice.com, they always seem to have the cheapest prices on offer. Never had any problem getting a delivery.

Interesting, i managed to get from Basingstoke to Newbury!!

Don't panic, they won't afford this job to the front line staff at Newbury they will be provided by the already exsisting protection team. As someone else said both forces have been protecting the royals for years, nothing new.

Missed the entry at 4.03pm did we???

I thought the bonfire night strikes were restricted to London, something about 12hour shifts. Oh yes 12 hours means not an official sleeping nightshift...lol

That time is coming....lol

French cusine??? Not really what I would associate with a steak house!! Bring back the Klondyke, I only went once but it was great.

There's no Loch Fyne is Basingstoke. Been to the one in Winchester, I was ill the following day as was someone else in our group!!

A proper steak house would be great, as long as the food is good it should do a good trade as it will be one of a kind.

I too thought it an ironic statement....

No JayJay the solution is not that we become arsonist so that they have something to do however I do tend to agree with spartacus and perhaps his point was McGuirk should get his own house in order before raining down on everyone elses????

Yes the fire service do do a valuable job and are much needed but when compared to the work load of other public services in doesnt compare. I can say that I have one in the family, I know what he does and how much he does it for!!!

Not at there prices. Besides cant go in a coffee shop in work time people complain!!

No more fattening than the coffee or tea you make at home!

Starbucks coffee is a bit smoother that Costa, personally I prefer Nero. Their Frappe Lattes are lush and made with proper coffee and milk not that horrible syrup stuff used by the other two!

Really thought you never saw them

I'm sure there really isnt much wrong with Turnpike but GMR makes it sound like its the bronx!! Therefore my reference to his post.

Last time I went to Bardown the majority of it had already been flattened. The houses still standing were those that have been purchased by the occupiers over the years. They are just rebuilding an estate, so again I don't really see your point GMR?? Affordable housing does not always mean the place will end up like Turnpike. Key workers are entitled to affordable housing so what are you saying about them????

GMR i assume your rant is about me again?
In which case it may be wise if you refer to me by actual name, thats ossy not ozzy.

May sound pedantic but there is another forum member called ozzy, best not to confuse those that don't know better or upset ozzy.

Thanks, ossy!!

lorrys on the motorway? What are you talking about?

No there not so i'm not sure why the surprise that they would muck in, surely you wouldnt want them sat around waiting for an incident that required them.

TDH has not clarified what he saw. We are not sure if he was saying there was an armed response vehicle in the street or he actually saw officers with guns which to be fair if that was the case Nwn would have something in the news section .

You are correct unless of course you are at an airport or other such similar site then will be armed all the time.

No one is saying they have been in this case.

Yes it can be for anything including bail jumpers as you call them.

Ive given up trying to do myself any favours on here, if i say something positive someone turns it into a negative and if i say something negative someone will have a go at me. The freedom of speech you all go on about clearly doesnt apply to me.
However i know i work hard and do my best and thats all that matters.

What are you surprised about exactly, police officers attending incidents????? What ever next!

Jayjay is right, thankfully they don't sit around drinking tea whilst waiting for a firearms incident to happen. If you call the police then you will get what's available, neighbourhood, response, traffic, armed response, dog handler. Thought the public would be grateful of that, seems not, can't win!!