Brigg Life frontpage 13 November 2005
Bird flu measures Bird flu notice The sign - at Stennet's auction - reads: 'No poultry or pigeons until further notice. Only rabbits & ferrets'. The influence of the spread of bird flu has reached Brigg - even though there are no confirmed cases in the UK. This preventative action helping to stop the avian flu spreading into Brigg. Graham PlattsMr Nick Salmon is trying to get in touch with an old friend - Graham Platts. If you can help, send an email |
Get safe!Surf safely! A new website, which is worth having a look at: www.getsafeonline.org  Visitor numbersOctober 2005 saw BriggLife visitor numbers reach a new record with 29,731 visitors - an increase of 6 percent over September 2005 and 96 percent since October 2004. Yarborough CourtA viewer is researching the history of a Brigg listed building. more |
MP 'Soap'"It was too much for Mr Dowd, who grabbed his foe by the lapels and began pushing him across the lobby, finally pinning him against a wall" A drunken Friday night after one too many pints? No, this fracas was recorded in the House of Commons (by Times Online) as MPs debated the terrorism bill. Brigg MP Ian Cawsey in his role as the Labour Whip - 'took out his mobile phone and photographed Mr Marshall-Andrews (one of the rebel MPs) talking to the Conservatives' Comment: At least it goes to show that MPs represent every aspect of our society - including the yob culture and video-texting! Read the full Times Online report for a good laugh! |
An apple a day... Jules, O'Mahoneys Now that winter is here, it's time to start building up your body's resistance to colds and flu - by eating more green vegetables and fruits. Jules - of O'Mahoneys on Wrawby Street - is seen above with a basket of autumn fruits to help keep us Briggands fit and healthy. Where is Brigg?Last week's survey asked BriggLife visitors to say where they thought Brigg 'should be'. Despite the governmental confusion a clear picture emerged. Read survey results |
Quote of the week
'A real, constructed thing (however dented) beats a wish (however shiny) hands down' - From 'Backroom boys' - a history of British Boffins by Francis Spufford