Travel & Transport
Pothole Ratings Turn Councils Into a Green Light Quiz
Road maintenance ratings put councils on a public traffic light board, while a fictional pothole prepares its acceptance speech.
Fenella Sprocket
Fenella received her doctorate after completing an online personality test which described her as “highly analytical.” She approaches every scientific breakthrough with rigorous scepticism unless it has been forwarded to her by somebody called Carol. Her current research concerns whether drinking water is still good for you or whether they've changed that again.
Business & Economy
Water Pollution Plans Give the Jar a Lanyard
Water pollution plans become mandatory, while a fictional sample jar claims a senior accountability role.
Science & Technology
Darwin specimen analysis gives old jars some privacy
Laser spectroscopy lets museums inspect Darwin era specimen jars without opening them, preserving their contents and their long standing air of suspicion.
UK Politics & Public Life
DVLA Holiday Opening Hours Give the Card a Desk
DVLA holiday opening hours return the contact centre to normal service, while a fictional card seeks a desk.
Culture & Entertainment
Business Investment Tax Relief Gives the Crane a Lanyard
Business investment tax relief gives a fictional warehouse, calculator and crane far too much meeting authority.
Sport
Festive Tax Return Filing Gives the Calendar a Lanyard
Festive tax return filing brings a model calendar, a calculator and a pile of folders into one unnecessary meeting.
World
Local Contract Powers Put the Tender Portal on Trial
Proposed local contract powers could help small firms compete for public work, if the tender portal stops demanding an archaeological expedition.
Health & Lifestyle
Cold Weather Alert Finds Britain’s Sensible Coat
A cold weather alert asks the South West to stay warm and check neighbours while Britain grants emergency powers to its sensible coat.
Travel & Transport
UK Transport Deals Give Paperwork A Periscope
UK transport deals bring rail, aviation and submarines together, giving Britain’s trade strategy wheels, wings and a classified biscuit policy.
Business & Economy
National Park Board Appointments Give the Folder a View
National Park board appointments bring new members to the Lake District and South Downs, leaving the folder to admire the view.