The popular TWTD Ipswich Town news website and forum is wondering if Mick McCarthy could return to the club after his latest sacking.
McCarthy lasted just two months at Cypriot club APOEL before getting the boot this week.
Having walked out of Ipswich in April 2018 after six years, with his relationship with fans at an all time low, some thought there could be no way back.
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But some posters, perhaps tongue in cheek, suggested he could come back to Portman Road.
Since he left, with the club still in the Championship, things at Ipswich have spiralled. First, Paul Hurst took over as boss and was awful. Then Paul Lambert was appointed, tasked with keeping the team in the league.
But the former Norwich boss failed to keep Ipswich in the Championship – sending the TWTD forum into meltdown when the side slumped to mid-table in League One.
This season has not started much better.
The Suffolk Gazette does not expect McCarthy to return to Ipswich, but tips him to take the hot seat at Sheffield Wednesday.
He’s a Yorkshireman, after all.
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Four Skin Bananas sales director Lorraine Fisher, 34
Suffolk’s famous banana plantation can finally sell bendy fruit thanks to Brexit.
The 500-acre Four Skin Bananas plantation near Halesworth was always forced to throw away about 25% of previous crops because the EU demanded all bananas needed to be as straight as possible.
But now, thanks to Brexit, Britain has left the barmy EU rules behind, and the Suffolk producer can sell all its yellow fruit produce, no matter how bendy it may be.
The EU Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2257/94 – dubbed the bendy banana law – has been ridiculed in the UK for years, but only now can it be ignored.
Four Skin Bananas sales director Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “This is excellent news as it means none of our lovely bunches of bananas will go to waste.
“Our bendy ones can now be sold legally in the UK, so keep your eyes peeled.
“But our exports to Europe will still only have a slight curve.
“This is jolly good news for our field workers, who work tirelessly tending to our crop to give a bumper harvest all year round.”
The land in east Suffolk is ideal for banana growing – the only place in the UK capable of supporting the fruit.
With low annual rainfall and above-average temperatures, the bananas thrive in Suffolk, saving shoppers paying extra for transporting the bananas from exotic locations like South America and Africa.
Shopper Steve Walshe said: “Finally, I can get my hands on some good old British bendy bananas. Thanks, Brexit.”
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Many people are turning to more organic and natural treatments. This is because they have experienced adverse effects of the medicine that is filled with chemicals. People who are forced to take medicine all the time, try to replace their treatment with something more organic and natural.
Luckily there is a solution that will satisfy all your needs. That is the CBD products. You have probably read about the great benefits of these products, but have you considered treating your pet with some of these products. Before we go into that further, you need to understand what CBD is.
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound that can be mostly found in cannabis and hemp. The use of this oil is very positive, and scientists have confirmed that it does not contain delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or the more common term, THC.
So, the question is, how does CBD affect dogs? As of now, there is not a confirmed study about the validity of CBD affection on dogs. But what scientists know for sure is that cannabinoids interact with receptors that are part of the endocannabinoid system. This system is located in the central and peripheral nervous system. For someone, this is unknown, but the central and peripheral nervous systems help maintain balance in your body, and they have one main function, which is to keep it in a healthy state.
The next question you might ask yourself is, what dog problems can be solved by using CBD oil treatment? There is no proven scientific data on using cannabidiol treatment for dogs. Still, a lot of dog owners have implied its usefulness. They suggest it to be used for problems such as neuropathic pain, helping dogs control seizures, etc.
What is it used for?
According to scientific data, CBD is used extensively for its anti-inflammatory properties, cardiac benefits, anti-nausea effects, stimulation for your dog’s appetite, and anti-anxiety impact. It is also possible for CBD to have very positive anti-cancer benefits.
Still, there has not been a confirmation nor enough scientific data on this matter. This is a brand-new investment for companies, and huge research teams have been hired to get more data and analyze it so our pets can be a lot happier and stress-free.
Although all medicine has positive effects on your body, it may as well have some side effects. Some of them are dry mouth, lowered blood pressure, and drowsiness. The risks and safety issues have not been confirmed yet, so it is currently unknown what dosage can be fatal for your dog. It is recommended to start out with a small dosage and carefully observe the effects on your dog.
Cannabidiol comes in a lot of forms, such as tincture oil, capsules, or as treats. Which option is the best for your dog? It depends mostly on what your dog wants and how you think it is the best way for your dog to adapt to that medicine. If you are not sure about which is the right way, you should always consult a veterinarian.
CBD oil for cats
CBD oil can also be used for our little trouble-makers. Such as the benefits for dogs, CBD can also help decrease inflammation, and with that, reducing the chronic pain in most mammals.
CBD can be very beneficial for your cats, as it helps your cat with anxiety, stress, pain, inflammation, seizures or epilepsy, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and mainly, it focuses on keeping your cat well and healthy. You can check out various quality products at holistapet and other online websites.
What is the correct dosage of cannabidiol?
What is the correct dosage to be given to your cat? Scientists suggest that it is a preferable dosage of 2-4 mg of CBD oil per 10 pounds. It always depends on what is the situation of how serious the problem is. If your cat’s health is in a serious condition, you should up the dosage.
And always remember that it almost always takes about 10-50 minutes for the dose to kick in and start to have a full-effect in your cat’s system. The effect can last up to 4-6 hours, and it mostly depends on your cat’s system.
How to use CBD oil?
CBD oil can come in a lot of sorts, such as liquid, a pill and etc. Scientists have said that cats like the smell of the oil, so they don’t mind if it is mixed with some of their favorite food, such as salmon, tuna, or cat food. You can always put a few drops or a pill there, and the cat won’t mind it at all.
Scientific data has confirmed that the best effects of Cannabidiol oil are when it is taken on a full stomach. But it is mostly to your cat’s system, so you can always test it out in a week and see how your cat reacts. Learn more here.
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Family way: Darlene Spuckler gets a timely warning
By Ian Bred, Norfolk Correspondent
Norfolk people must now refer to a phone app to determine if their date is a relative.
The ‘kissing cousins’ app will help reduce the number of family members interbreeding in the rural county.
Studies have found the gene pool in Norfolk is far too shallow, causing mental and physical health issues – creating a population mocked nationwide as “Norfolk Numpties”.
Now the app, developed by Tight Genes Tech Ltd of Suffolk, is a legal necessity.
Every Norfolk adult (and those deemed nearly ready) are now forced to submit DNA and register with the Tight Genes app.
When a boy or girl tries to hook up with a partner, the app will determine if they are related.
Dr Lorraine Fisher, 34, the scientist behind the technology, said: “Both people hold their phones up to each other, and the system will check if the owners are related.
“If they are, the screen pops up with a warning message. It’s up to the individual whether they want to carry on with a physical relationship with their brother, uncle, father or cousin.
“No doubt some will as this has been common in Norfolk for centuries, but it is hoped enough people will heed the warnings.
“It will take a few generations, but this work will ensure new genes prosper in Norfolk and the county can become normalised.”
The Government has become so concerned about Norfolk inbreeding that the app will be compulsory from March 1 this year. Anyone caught kissing or fondling – or worse – without referring to the app will be prosecuted.
Lorraine Fisher, 34 (stone), and her bored dog, Adnams
A Suffolk woman has decided it will be much better to wait until next week before starting her new year resolution health kick.
Speaking from her comfy sofa, Lorraine Fisher, 34, said a few more days of planning was needed.
“I will start next week, honest,” she said between mouthfuls of chocolates and crisps.
Lorraine and her portly partner Steve, 43, say this is the year they will finally take up exercise and slim down.
New year resolution
“A new year resolution is a perfect opportunity to get off my backside and do some exercise,” Lorraine insisted.
“I’m going to start with some gentle dog walks. But I can’t just go out with the dog without planning my routes first. I might get lost.
“So I am drawing up some options, beginning with walking to the end of the road and back. This all takes time.
“I promise to start on Monday. Or maybe Tuesday – you have to ease yourself gently into these things.”
Meanwhile, Lorraine’s bored dog, Adnams is still waiting patiently.
He said: “I keep sitting here on the sofa looking at her, hoping she will actually shift her arse and get up.
“I don’t hold out much hope, to be honest.”
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The world took a strange turn in 2020, and it wasn’t altogether pleasant. But, putting a global pandemic and political and social turmoil to one side for a moment, we did manage some humour. As your newspaper of record, we tried to bring you the real news as it happened, and we now unveil our Top 10 Suffolk Gazette stories of 2020.
So pour yourself a glass of sherry and recollect some scraps of fun in a really shit year. These are the most read stories by page views from our 1.5 million readers.
This story was flying high and then took off to the stratosphere when Harry Potter author J K Rowling shared it to her millions of social media followers.
During the early stages of the coronavirus lockdown, flights to the United States were grounded.
The Suffolk Gazette reported how, for some inexplicable reason, the Duke of York warned it was far too early to resume US flights – and we should possibly wait another 25 years.
Prince Andrew, meanwhile, and by pure coincidence, is wanted for questioning by US cops over his alleged goings-on at the Jeffrey Epstein house of horrors.
Fiery teeny greeny Greta Thunberg was so disgusted by Lowestoft that she said perhaps sea levels should rise after all to wipe out the town.
She told shocked eco-activists at a meeting in the town: ““Lowestoft is an absolute tip. Hopefully, sea levels will rise a foot or two and wipe the place off the map.”
A story written and forgotten about four years ago made a dramatic return when newspapers in South America (of all places) started reporting it as truth. This, in turn, led to a Japanese news outlet, plus more in Spain, covering the story.
Back in 2016, the Suffolk Gazette told how the original Batman was a fat bearded bloke from Suffolk who emigrated to New York and turned vigilante.
Bill Smith began hunting down criminals when a thief ran off from his butcher shop with a leg of lamb over his shoulder.
In yet another world exclusive, the Suffolk Gazette revealed in November how former Downing St chief advisor Dominic Cummings had quit his role to become the new CEO of Specsavers.
The news came months after Mr Cummings claimed he broke lockdown rules and drove his family to Barnard Castle simply to test his eyesight.
When at last the first lockdown ended in July, we revealed the huge queues that formed on the A14 as anxious Ipswich residents tried visit the reopened McDonalds drive thru.
Our exclusive photograph of the carnage near Nacton sparked some interesting debates on Facebook, where some people had the nerve to claim it was somehow fake. Many pointed out that the A14 did not have 18 lanes, but they were wrong.
We reported on an embarrassing moment in Downing Street when Boris Johnson’s pen ran out of ink, just as he was about to write out the first £350m Brexit cheque to the NHS.
Keeper of Government pens Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “It perhaps doesn’t bode well, but presumably he will sign a cheque for £700 million next week to make up for it.”
In July, it was our sad duty to report how ginger-haired Steve Walshe turned to dust and perished after ill-advisedly stepping outside on a hot, sunny day.
He only wanted to put some washing out, but got no further than the patio.
And so we come to the most-read Suffolk Gazette story of 2020. It was a piece that we actually published in 2018 but it took on a new lease of life, going viral again in January.
The story of how a nine-year-old girl disappeared after using cream that makes you ten years younger was shared across the world. Some gullible folks on Facebook (mainly from the US, it has to be said) said they hoped she would be found soon.
So, that’s it for another year. Let’s hope 2021 is much, much better. Thanks for reading!
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After the year we’ve all had, it’s a relief just to be here and wish you a Merry Christmas. May you remain healthy and enjoy time with your loved ones. Unless you were already in Tier 4.
Let’s hope this time next year that we will all be living a normal life.
Meanwhile, thanks for your continued support of our factual, investigative journalism. Hopefully, we have given you some light relief.
We all have heard of Las Vegas casinos or similar establishments all around the world. However, not all of them are ‘’ordinary’’ or designed in the same way.
Some casinos are special and weird to completely new levels. This is going to be the ultimate list where you can see all of those casinos and learn something about their minimum deposit, offers, and why they are so strange.
Desert Cave
Desert cave hotel is located in Australia. More precisely it is located in Coober Pedy, a small city that is located in a desert. The temperatures are very high and there is strong wind over the city most of the time. This made or better said forced inhabitants to develop establishments beneath the surface. Desert cave is an underground casino where players can enjoy 16 slots, play pool, use the restaurant or simply buy souvenirs. The casino is small but very appealing and comes with all the essentials you are going to need and you will want to enjoy. Technically, it is located inside a sandstone that has huge dimensions.
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North Cadbury court
This is commonly known as the world’s smallest casino and it can accommodate 30 players at the same time. The casino is located in the United Kingdom, in the obvious location, and can be found in a basement of a luxury house. In order to play here, you will need to rent the entire house. In that case scenario, you have access to poker, casino games, and more. You can also enjoy professional dealers and so much more. It is expensive but comes with impressive advantages. This definitely won’t be one of the most popular casinos in the near future, but it will remain one of the weirdest.
Casinò di Venezia
Here is a casino that is located on the water, literally. As you know, Venice is a special city so we wouldn’t expect anything less than amazing. The casino is one of the oldest establishments known to man and one that is so special that we cannot explain it. There are card games of various types, over a thousand slots and so much more. Keep in mind that here, players have been gambling for over 400 years which is stunning. If you like to gamble here, the good size of the deposit can help win big time and also have the best time in your life.
Virtual reality casino
Virtual reality casino is precisely as the name suggests. It is an online casino that requires from you VR headset to participate. It is developed by Slots Million and it is one of the best examples of what modern technology has to offer. Just to explain. This is an online casino but you need to use Virtual reality equipment such as VR Oculus system in order to access it. By using a joystick, you will move around a lobby, pick games you want to play and more. The best thing here is the fact you can access and play games literally at any given moment and from anywhere in the world. You don’t even have to wear an outfit. These casinos are gaining on popularity as we speak and it is likely we shall see many more in the near future. The benefits are obvious.
Esperanza Base
Esperanza Base is actually a base for scientists located at Hope Bay in Antarctica. Luckily for some, scientists from Argentina have created a small casino here. It is located in one of the houses and there are a few, basic games and slots. It may sound like a restricted casino for scientists who work there only, but it is far from that. It is a functional casino that comes with all the perks and all the essentials as any other, small casino. In other words, you can visit the place and gamble here. It is distant, cold and something you won’t be able to get anywhere in the world.
Prison casino
Try and guess where this casino is located. In Canada? No, it is located in Nevada, which sounds like an obvious answer. While many of Canadian casinos are elegant establishments, this one is truly located inside e a prison and reserved for prisoners and guards. Players (inmates) can enjoy Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, craps and even sports betting. The idea was to decrease the attacks inside a prison and to make inmates happier and more relaxed. Considering the fact this casino has been with us for over 30 years and we can deduce they did the right thing.
Conclusion
These were the weirdest casinos in our world. They are special, one of a kind and they come with features, offers, and locations a person cannot even imagine. In a nutshell, these are special locations that combine gambling with originality and so much more. Are they worthy of your time? Definitely yes, as soon as possible.
