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British Army unveils “Bunker Buster”: A 133-Kilo weapon of mass consumption

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British Army unveils “Bunker Buster”: A 133-Kilo weapon of mass consumption
British Army unveils "Bunker Buster": A 133-Kilo weapon of mass consumption

BATTEFIELD, KIEV – In a move that has left military analysts both baffled and oddly impressed, the British Army has unveiled its latest battlefield innovation: Private Jonathan Squealer, dubbed “The Bunker Buster.”

By Our Defence Editor: Doug Trench

Weighing a formidable 133 kilos and boasting a 52-inch waistline, the Royal Tank Regiment’s pride and joy is not a missile or a drone, but a human battering ram designed to sow chaos among enemy ranks.

Squealer, affectionately nicknamed “Fat Squealer” by his comrades, has served six years in the Army and moonlights as the charismatic leader of the Regiment’s LGBT club. His tactical training? Charging headfirst into crowds of combatants to disrupt formations with sheer, unapologetic mass. “It’s not about finesse,” Squealer said, munching a pasty during a press briefing. “It’s about making them scatter like startled pigeons.”

15 minutes from a snack

Currently deployed in Ukraine, Squealer is training allied soldiers in his unorthodox methods. The regimen reportedly includes consuming industrial quantities of Chicken Kiev to achieve the necessary “combat girth.” Ukrainian recruits, initially skeptical, now swear by the technique, with one soldier noting, “After three Kievs, I felt ready to topple a tank.”

The Ministry of Defence hailed Squealer as “a paradigm shift in warfare,” though critics argue the strategy hinges on enemies being too confused to shoot straight. NATO has expressed cautious interest, with a spokesperson muttering, “It’s… unconventional, but we’ve seen weirder.”

Squealer remains unfazed by the spotlight. “I’m just doing my bit,” he said, adjusting his overstretched uniform. “If I can disrupt a battalion and promote inclusivity, that’s a win-win.” The Bunker Buster rolls on, one Chicken Kiev at a time.

Meanwhile: Cold war bunker heats-up Suffolk property market

Second ‘Hokey Cokey’ migrant returns to Britain’s shores

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Second ‘Hokey Cokey’ migrant returns to Britain’s shores
Second ‘Hokey Cokey’ migrant returns to Britain’s shores

Deported migrant returns again, highlighting UK’s confusing, circular immigration system.

By Our Angling Correspondent: Courtney Pike

DOVER, UK – Britain’s already labyrinthine immigration system was thrown into fresh bewilderment this week as a second previously-deported migrant returned to the UK via a small inflatable dinghy—apparently deciding Britain was the reference point for his personal game of “in, out, in, out.”

The Home Office, which had proudly announced the individual’s earlier removal in a press release described internally as “one of the three wins we’ve had this quarter,” was forced to confirm that the man had reappeared in Kent on Tuesday morning. He was found smiling, waving, and reportedly singing what onlookers insist was a melody suspiciously similar to The Hokey Cokey, hence the newly coined term Hokey Cokey Migrants for people who cycle in and out of the system like a bureaucratic revolving door.

You put your left leg in…

Local officials described the man as “remarkably cheerful,” despite being immediately processed into the same paperwork system he had escaped previously. One Border Force officer, speaking anonymously while staring into the middle distance, said, “We really are just printing forms to feed other forms. Sometimes I dream about a form asking me to fill itself in.”

Government sources insist the situation is under control, though they added the same phrase during the Covid response, the exam results algorithm, and the Liz Truss lettuce incident.

Opposition MPs described the returnee as “a symbol of a system that no one fully understands, possibly including the system itself.”

Meanwhile, reports suggest that the illegal was seen carrying a vinyl copy of 80’s pop band, Black Lace’s version of the Hokey Cokey.

Alan Partridge tipped to lead BBC after fake trump edit scandal

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Alan Partridge tipped to lead BBC after fake trump edit scandal
Alan Partridge tipped to lead BBC after fake trump edit scandal

BROADCASTING HOUSE, LONDON – In what many are describing as “the most Partridge thing ever to happen to the BBC,” the nation’s favourite inept broadcaster, Alan Partridge, has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next Director General of the corporation.

By Our Political Correspondent: Polly Ticks

The vacancy arose following a catastrophic scandal over a doctored Panorama episode in which a clip of Donald Trump was edited to make him appear to declare war on Belgium. The incident sparked international confusion, domestic outrage, and a BBC meltdown so profound that several senior executives have already resigned — or, in one case, “gone missing on compassionate leave in Portugal.”

Step forward Mr Partridge, the Norfolk-based TV and radio presenter whose broadcasting career has lurched between the BBC, North Norfolk Digital, and the occasional Travel Tavern. According to reports, Partridge is said to have “thrown his driving gloves into the ring” and believes he is “just what the BBC needs — a steady hand, a strong moral compass, and a man who once met Bill Oddie.”

Co*k P*ss Partridge

Speaking from his home in Norwich, Partridge told reporters: “The BBC is like a runaway Rover Metro — good car, bit of rust — and I’m the man to get it through its MOT. If I can handle the pressure of interviewing Tony Hayers about monkey tennis, I can handle the nation’s broadcaster.”

A BBC insider said the mood inside Broadcasting House was “a mixture of disbelief, resignation, and mild amusement,” though Partridge’s odds have reportedly shortened to 5/1 after a flurry of bets from the East Anglia region.

Downing Street declined to comment on the speculation, though one minister privately admitted: “Frankly, it couldn’t be worse.”

If appointed, Partridge has already hinted at his first act: replacing Question Time with Knowing Me, Knowing Viewers. A-ha!

Why predictive UX is the future of casino play

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Why predictive UX is the future of casino play
Why predictive UX is the future of casino play

Predictive UX is rapidly reshaping the online gaming landscape, especially in iGaming, where user experience is central to trust, enjoyment, and responsible play. Instead of simply reacting to player choices, platforms are now anticipating needs in real time, creating smoother journeys and more personalised entertainment. With AI advancing quickly and player expectations rising, predictive technology is becoming a core driver in how online casinos innovate.

1. What is predictive UX?

Predictive UX refers to the use of behavioural data and machine learning to foresee what users want before they actively request it. In casino settings, this could mean anticipating the type of games a player may enjoy, identifying when they might need a break, or simplifying navigation to reduce friction. According to insights on predictive UX trends, modern platforms use this method to personalise journeys and improve satisfaction. When applying similar principles, the casino at MrQ creates an environment that feels effortless, transparent, and genuinely user-centred.

2. Player retention

Retention is essential in iGaming, and predictive UX is important when it comes to tailoring experiences to individual tastes and habits. Instead of presenting the same homepage to every visitor, casinos can highlight games that suit the visitor’s preferences, offer tailored rewards, and refine session pacing. Business experts note that data-led UX strategies in iGaming can improve engagement and loyalty by meeting users where they are and where they’re likely to go next. Done correctly, this makes the experience feel more fluid and dynamic without overwhelming or distracting players.

3. Data-driven design

From onboarding to gameplay, predictive UX uses real-time feedback to improve every interaction. Whether suggesting tutorials to new users or prompting returning players to resume a favourite game, platforms optimise touchpoints to feel natural and supportive. Industry commentary highlights how predictive analytics shapes digital interfaces across gaming, refining experiences based on behaviour and context rather than broad assumptions. This results in casino environments that feel personalised yet consistent, which is a balance essential for trust and enjoyment.

4. Considerations

As predictive technology evolves, ethical concerns are gaining focus, particularly regarding data protection and fair play. Researchers are calling for transparent practices and safeguards to prevent manipulation, guaranteeing that AI is used responsibly within gaming environments. Building trust means prioritising privacy, offering clear controls, and designing systems that improve enjoyment without influencing behaviour unethically.

Predictive UX is poised to become a defining force in online casinos, shaping smoother, more responsive, and more ethical experiences. With AI-driven personalisation and an emphasis on user wellbeing. Many platforms nowadays are showing how intelligent design can elevate gameplay while keeping the player at the heart of the journey.

It’s a Royal Knockout! Harry & Wills set to square-up in the ring

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It’s a Royal Knockout! Harry & Wills set to square-up in the ring
It’s a Royal Knockout! Harry & Wills set to square-up in the ring

William and Harry to meet in the ring for good old-fashioned punch-up

Rumors are gathering pace that Britain’s most famous feuding brothers, Princes William and Harry, may finally reunite next month – but not over tea and scones at Buckingham Palace. Instead, whispers from palace insiders suggest the estranged royals are planning to climb into the ring at an East End boxing club to resolve their differences with a good old-fashioned punch-up.

The Duke of Sussex is due back in the UK for “family matters,” but sources insist this includes sparring with the Prince of Wales in a secret, ticketed bout dubbed by wags as “The Battle of the Spare.”

According to reports, William has been spotted training with a personal coach at a discreet Kensington gym, perfecting his jab while muttering “he always got the better Christmas presents.” Meanwhile, Harry, who has bulked up considerably in Montecito through California fitness regimes involving kale smoothies and mindfulness boxing, is said to be working on a devastating left hook nicknamed “the Markle Sparkle.”

King of the ring

Royal observers note that this is not without precedent; King Edward VIII once threatened to box his brother Bertie “for the crown” after losing at backgammon, though the matter was settled with a stiff gin.

Buckingham Palace has refused to comment, but Ladbrokes has already placed William as the slight favourite, citing “longer reach, plus a natural air of righteous fury.”

The venue, believed to be dimly lit boxing club, ‘Harry’s’ near Bethnal Green, has reportedly been pre-booked under the name “Mountbatten-Windsor Dust-Up.”

Should the match go ahead, it will be the first time two royals have squared off in public since Henry VIII wrestled Francis I of France in the 1520s. Historians, however, note that Henry didn’t have to deal with Netflix cameras at ringside.

Meanwhile: Will Smith made life president of Suffolk boxing club

Hotel Inspectors give thumbs up to Torquay Fawlty Towers migrant hotel

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Hotel Inspectors give thumbs up to Torquay Fawlty Towers migrant hotel
Hotel Inspectors give thumbs up to Torquay Fawlty Towers migrant hotel

Home Secretary reopens Fawlty Towers hotel as accommodation for asylum seekers.

By Our Political Correspondent: Polly Ticks

TORQUAY, ENGLAND – Labour’s handling of the small boat migrant crisis reached new absurdity this week when Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that the notorious Torquay establishment, Fawlty Towers, will be reopened as a migrant reception hotel.

The decision has stunned both housing campaigners and fans of the long-defunct comedy series, which originally depicted the fictional hotel as a hotbed of chaos, shouting, and collapsed dinner service. Mahmood defended the move at a press briefing, explaining: “Accommodation is tight, and Basil Fawlty assured us he can run a tight ship.” Asked if she had ever seen the programme, she admitted: “Only the memes.”

Hotelier Basil Fawlty, dragged out of semi-retirement for the initiative, expressed only partial enthusiasm. “Yes, of course I’ll take them,” he barked at reporters outside the property, “though I imagine they’ll prefer the food poisoning to my customer service. Perhaps the Home Office enjoys watching suffering up close.” His wife Sybil was unavailable for comment, allegedly on the phone “with Audrey.”

Don’t mention the Iraq war

Critics of the plan say the move demonstrates the government’s lack of seriousness. Nigel Farage declared it “a policy straight out of Monty Python,” while opposition backbenchers whispered darkly that the next step may involve housing asylum seekers in Dad’s Army’s church hall.

Meanwhile, hotel staff are said to be ill-prepared. Polly, the waitress, has been given responsibility for breakfast, lunch & dinner, while Manuel, the Spanish waiter, was reportedly overheard asking: “¿Qué?” repeatedly during the induction briefing.

With migrants scheduled to arrive next month, many are bracing for predictable disaster. As one local councillor put it: “If you wanted to design a metaphor for this government’s approach to migration, you couldn’t do better than Fawlty Towers. And that’s not a compliment.”

Must Read: Rich kids eject ticketless illegal migrants from Glastonbury Festival

London – Tower Hamlets Islamic protest halted by lost contact lens

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London – Tower Hamlets Islamic protest halted by lost contact lens
London - Tower Hamlets Islamic protest halted by lost contact lens

London protest halted as man loses contact lens mid-march.

By Our Religious Affairs Reporter: Rev Evan Elpus

TOWER HAMLETS, LONDON – London witnessed another day of “peaceful tension” yesterday as two opposing groups — one marching against a cancelled UKIP protest and the other apparently searching for a lost contact lens — briefly brought the capital to a standstill.

The demonstration, initially organised as a counter-march against UKIP’s planned Whitechapel protest, featured columns of masked Muslim men chanting “Allahu Akbar” in defiance of what organisers described as “provocation dressed as patriotism.” UKIP’s rally, led by the party’s new head Nick Tenconi, had been moved nine miles away by Scotland Yard amid fears of “serious disorder,” leaving counter-protesters with little to counter except themselves.

Blind leading the blind

But what began as a show of unity quickly descended into farce when one marcher, identified only as Adeel from Ilford, dropped his contact lens in the middle of the procession. According to witnesses, the chanting stopped mid-verse, and hundreds of men suddenly knelt in unison, scouring the tarmac outside a kebab shop. “It looked like mass prayer,” said one baffled onlooker, “until someone yelled, ‘Found it!’ and everyone cheered.”

Traffic was brought to a halt for nearly 20 minutes while participants crawled on hands and knees across Whitechapel Road. At one point, police officers considered deploying a torch from the riot van to assist, before deciding this might “escalate matters.”

When the lens was finally recovered, it was ceremoniously held aloft, drawing chants of “Allahu Akbar” once again — though it remained unclear whether the celebration was religious or optical in nature.

Mayor Lutfur Rahman, leading the march despite his fraud conviction, praised the “community spirit” of the search, calling it “a perfect metaphor for unity in vision.”

As one police officer dryly remarked: “At least nobody lost their temper — just their lens.”

Meanwhile: ’An attack on inbred people’: Protest planned against government cuts

Suffolk Police appeal for help after bus goes missing

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Suffolk Police appeal for help after bus goes missing
Suffolk Police appeal for help after bus goes missing

Suffolk Police baffled after “a very large and hard-to-hide object.” Goes missing.

By Our Crime Editor: Rob Banks

Suffolk Constabulary has launched an urgent appeal after an entire bus. Registration WZ56 LFT, vanished without a trace from a depot in Stowmarket late Thursday night. The missing vehicle, a number 76 route bus normally seen trundling between Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds. It just disappeared sometime between midnight and 3 a.m. after intruders broke through the depot gates using what police believe was a circular saw.

Officers and transport staff have spent the weekend combing roads, fields, and even the occasional bus enthusiast’s driveway. So far the £250,000 vehicle remains firmly off the radar. “It’s not like stealing a bike,” admitted Detective Inspector Paul Trolley of Suffolk Police. “We’re fairly confident the bus didn’t just roll away on its own.”

Its behind you

Locals have taken to social media with wild theories, ranging from pranksters joyriding to rumors of a secret underground bus racing circuit operating somewhere near Thetford Forest. Others claim to have seen a “double-decker shaped shadow” near a Tesco car park, though police have yet to confirm these reports.

First Eastern Buses, who operate the route, said they were “shocked and disappointed,” adding that services on the 76 line will now be replaced by “a shorter, less convenient route operated by someone’s cousin in a Ford Transit.”

Police are urging anyone who may have seen the distinctive blue and white single-decker. Or who notices a suspiciously large new garden ornament — to get in touch immediately.

Information can be sent via email to itsbehindyou@suffolkgazette.co.suffolk, or reported anonymously to Crimestoppers.

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