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HEADLINE COMPETITION: Sittingbourne 'Carnaval' error signs to be changed

Several signs warning people to expect traffic delays during a local carnival are to be changed because they contain spelling mistakes.
The signs which have been placed around Sittingbourne refer to the town's "Carnaval" and warn motorists of "Expexted Delays".

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CAPTION COMPETITION: 23rd September 2011

From the Guardian here.

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HEADLINE COMPETITION: Police to investigate boys' fighting event in Preston

WINNING HEADLINE:

 Pair of Eights beat in Full House

(MarkD)

Police are to investigate whether two boys were put at risk by taking part in a fight in a cage in Lancashire.
The two eight-year-old boys were filmed fighting at a Labour club in Preston.
The video, shot at Greenlands Labour Club on 10 September, shows them wrestling with each other on the floor in front of an audience of adults.

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CAPTION COMPETITION 22nd September 2011

WINNING CAPTION:

Shit hits fan

(Jonathan Hearn)

From boston.com The Big Picture here

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WINNERS: 21st September 2011

Yesterday's winners (chosen by Leila) are...

The Story:

New Ben & Jerry’s flavor sparks boycott

OneMillionMoms, an organization affiliated with the American Family Association, announced a boycott of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream over a new flavor called “Schweddy Balls.”

The Headline:

Heroes and Vanillains
(PHearn)

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The Picture:

The Caption:

First prize in this year's Holistic Livestock Convention taken by palm reading sheep

(Pete Addington)

CAPTION COMPETITION 21st September 2011

From the BBC article here.

HEADLINE COMPETITION: New Ben & Jerry’s flavor sparks boycott

Our first story ready for your pun-heavy headlines.

OneMillionMoms, an organization affiliated with the American Family Association, announced a boycott of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream over a new flavor called “Schweddy Balls.” The group said Friday on its website: “The vulgar new flavor has turned something as innocent as ice cream into something repulsive. Not exactly what you want a child asking for at the supermarket.”

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