Police warning as snow hits county (From Wiltshire Times)

I'm so glad the police tell me to take care on snow-covered roads. To think, 40 years of driving and it never occured to me!

police spokesman said: "Due to heavy snow falling road conditions are becoming extremely dangerous

So thats what that white stuss was.I did not know.I thought it was a load of dandruff.

Wiltshire Council failed to grit roads the first one down the A360 was around 6.30pm some 3 hours after the snow started to fall.

Anyone with half a brain could tell what the weather would do and appropriate action was needed.

Epic fail chaps

As part of the Police's 'Common Sense Initiative: Wiltshire (CSI: Wilts)' they are also reminding motorists to;
1. Put fuel in your car.
2. Drive on the left.
2. Apply handbrake when parked.
A police spokesman said "Until told otherwise by Nanny State, we'll continue to presume that the population can't think for themselves and that's why they need us, and you intrepid reporters, to state the obvious."

No grit layed on the A4 by 9pm when I went from Chippenham to Calne. 30mph max all the way it was that bad.
Bin collections going to fornightly next month. Streetlights turned off at midnight.
What does paying our council tax actual get us?

It seems the Gestapo & Herald isn't giving us the opportunity to comment on many stories lately. To be honest, it's more interesting reading the comments left by people than reading the articles sometimes.

Many pensioners travelling on my bus were confused and afraid of the "stuff" falling from the sky. I was unable to reassure them until I saw the Police advice. After this, they were only upset about low pensions, reduced bin collections, dark streets due to streetlights being switched off and the low life feral kids that haunt the estates. They also mentioned the lack of police patrols, speeding motorists who don't stop at zebra crossings, the inability to get a doctor's appointments and the fact that they have to pay at the dentist. Other worries included working until they were 66 or 67, the cost of utilities and the withdrawal of bus services. After the Police warned everyone that snow was dangerous though, they all relaxed and promised to die and not be a burden to society.

Not Sure which is worse, The fact that The Police / The Nanny State like to point out the obvious or that the Gazette & Herald think it news worthy, or that the Gazette think that I need to know this After it has all melted a day a go By sending it to me in an email a 11pm Sunday Night. They did not think to mention the amount of water that was a round as it melted, Someone could have got wet!

I watched the rugger, downed 2 bottles of cheap Morissons white wine, ate 6 faggots, one tin of peas, one tin of spuds, washed up and went to bed.

Roy Orbit of Chippenham, wrote:
I watched the rugger, downed 2 bottles of cheap Morissons white wine, ate 6 faggots, one tin of peas, one tin of spuds, washed up and went to bed.

And no doubt **** so loudly that you woke up the next door neighbour after that lot!

Can you believe that? This site censors the word F A R T? What ever next?

Triton wrote:
Can you believe that? This site censors the word F A R T? What ever next?

Hmmm ... time for some experiments.

I rode my penny-farthing to Scunthorpe the other day as I wanted to buy a cockerel from a titled bloke called Dick.

Don Jones wrote:

Triton wrote:
Can you believe that? This site censors the word F A R T? What ever next?

Hmmm ... time for some experiments.

I rode my penny-farthing to Scunthorpe the other day as I wanted to buy a cockerel from a titled bloke called Dick.

Did you go via Arsenal?

As an ex employee of Wiltshire Police I'd like to say that you are all a bunch of t**ts for making stupid/sarcastic comments about the police! The police receive weather warnings from the met office in advance so that officers can be deployed to areas that will be mostly effected by the conditions, this means that when some idiot who still decides to drive like a lunatic crashes his/her vehicle, an officer can respond in an appropriate time safely. As a precaution/procedure it is the police who create a road traffic report which gets sent to all local radio stations and newspapers for announcements to be broadcast. It is the police who advise you of road closures, areas to avoid, not the council or the met office. Yeah it's easy to take the p*ss and say "well done police for stating the obvious" but you'd be surprised how many idiots still take the risk in dangerous weather condition by speeding, making unneccassary journeys and still overtaking other vehicles when there is visible ice. Next time you need the police show some bloody respect. These people put their lives at risk on a daily basis. They work 24/7 365 days a year, they have to spend time away from their families during holidays and get nothing but stupid remarks and bitchy comments made against them. Why don't some of you get a worthy job like them instead of sitting on your a*rses writing rubbish. So in closure: GROW UP AND GET A LIFE!!!

Somerset5 wrote:
As an ex employee of Wiltshire Police I'd like to say that you are all a bunch of t**ts for making stupid/sarcastic comments about the police! The police receive weather warnings from the met office in advance so that officers can be deployed to areas that will be mostly effected by the conditions, this means that when some idiot who still decides to drive like a lunatic crashes his/her vehicle, an officer can respond in an appropriate time safely. As a precaution/procedure it is the police who create a road traffic report which gets sent to all local radio stations and newspapers for announcements to be broadcast. It is the police who advise you of road closures, areas to avoid, not the council or the met office. Yeah it's easy to take the p*ss and say "well done police for stating the obvious" but you'd be surprised how many idiots still take the risk in dangerous weather condition by speeding, making unneccassary journeys and still overtaking other vehicles when there is visible ice. Next time you need the police show some bloody respect. These people put their lives at risk on a daily basis. They work 24/7 365 days a year, they have to spend time away from their families during holidays and get nothing but stupid remarks and bitchy comments made against them. Why don't some of you get a worthy job like them instead of sitting on your a*rses writing rubbish. So in closure: GROW UP AND GET A LIFE!!!

Yeah, and up yours as well matey!

Somerset5 wrote:
As an ex employee of Wiltshire Police I'd like to say that you are all a bunch of t**ts for making stupid/sarcastic comments about the police! The police receive weather warnings from the met office in advance so that officers can be deployed to areas that will be mostly effected by the conditions, this means that when some idiot who still decides to drive like a lunatic crashes his/her vehicle, an officer can respond in an appropriate time safely. As a precaution/procedure it is the police who create a road traffic report which gets sent to all local radio stations and newspapers for announcements to be broadcast. It is the police who advise you of road closures, areas to avoid, not the council or the met office. Yeah it's easy to take the p*ss and say "well done police for stating the obvious" but you'd be surprised how many idiots still take the risk in dangerous weather condition by speeding, making unneccassary journeys and still overtaking other vehicles when there is visible ice. Next time you need the police show some bloody respect. These people put their lives at risk on a daily basis. They work 24/7 365 days a year, they have to spend time away from their families during holidays and get nothing but stupid remarks and bitchy comments made against them. Why don't some of you get a worthy job like them instead of sitting on your a*rses writing rubbish. So in closure: GROW UP AND GET A LIFE!!!

Its a bit like saying do not take coke as its bad for you.It is stating the obvious.If people are that stupid not to take care driving in the snow and ice then they deserve to crash and should not be on the road in the first place.
Everyone has access to weather forecasts so do not need the police to say whats its doing.I think what **** everyone off if the fact that the police has far better things to do than teach a granny to suck eggs.
As for being in the police , it was there choise so if they complain about the work then they only have thierselves to blame.

Crazy - the police just can't win!
They warn people - they're numbskulls - they don't warn people they're liable. They don't update road conditions by the minute - then it's definitely their fault if conditions deteriorate and someone gets hurt or killed.
As for the accompanying advice - Sorry, guys - you really think the chav berks out there driving like dingbats & killing themselves can actually read?
Then there's the sanctimonious @rses who always know better.
Yes - they'd probably rather not have to teach grannies to suck eggs either - but if they don't - that'd be their fault, too.

Somerset5 wrote:
As an ex employee of Wiltshire Police I'd like to say that you are all a bunch of t**ts for making stupid/sarcastic comments about the police! The police receive weather warnings from the met office in advance so that officers can be deployed to areas that will be mostly effected by the conditions, this means that when some idiot who still decides to drive like a lunatic crashes his/her vehicle, an officer can respond in an appropriate time safely. As a precaution/procedure it is the police who create a road traffic report which gets sent to all local radio stations and newspapers for announcements to be broadcast. It is the police who advise you of road closures, areas to avoid, not the council or the met office. Yeah it's easy to take the p*ss and say "well done police for stating the obvious" but you'd be surprised how many idiots still take the risk in dangerous weather condition by speeding, making unneccassary journeys and still overtaking other vehicles when there is visible ice. Next time you need the police show some bloody respect. These people put their lives at risk on a daily basis. They work 24/7 365 days a year, they have to spend time away from their families during holidays and get nothing but stupid remarks and bitchy comments made against them. Why don't some of you get a worthy job like them instead of sitting on your a*rses writing rubbish. So in closure: GROW UP AND GET A LIFE!!!

My Dear Somerset 5,
Clearly you did not receive the 'love' you should have when you were a Policeman, back room staff, etc and so believe we should all now be grateful for your contribution to public service. As the Hon Triton & Well Oill'd point out, whatever your role was from Chief Constable to canteen cleaner it was your choice not ours. Do not expect gratitude when you cannot recognise humour.
As for choice + fast cars + weather = car crashes etc.....I put it down to http://darwinawards.
com/ Humans are stupid. That’s why we need signs to help us through the day such as ‘Give Way’ & ‘Stop’ and wise monkeys to say “Mind the gap” when we step off the tube. I suggest you have a sign that says ‘Don’t touch the keyboard if you want a rant!’ It only provides more humour for the masses. Now, jog along and have a little lie down...zzzz

NtG

You will have to forgive me for making a comment unrelated to the post.


Gazette and Herald. This is for you.

The articles readers can comment on have greatly reduced? this is a silly strategy. The comments can be more interesting and informative than the article itself. If you dont want comments just withdraw the whole commenting facility, because this is a joke!

freddie_W wrote:
You will have to forgive me for making a comment unrelated to the post.


Gazette and Herald. This is for you.

The articles readers can comment on have greatly reduced? this is a silly strategy. The comments can be more interesting and informative than the article itself. If you dont want comments just withdraw the whole commenting facility, because this is a joke!

Spot on.
Big Brother at G & H?
Prior censorship - those involved know there'll be an adverse reaction - so they have the "clout" to ensure censorship by having comments disabled?
Or is it like the articles with a certain local Police Officer? If he doesn't like the comments he has them removed - or he threatens to throw a wobbly and not talk to the press?

notscot wrote:

freddie_W wrote:
You will have to forgive me for making a comment unrelated to the post.


Gazette and Herald. This is for you.

The articles readers can comment on have greatly reduced? this is a silly strategy. The comments can be more interesting and informative than the article itself. If you dont want comments just withdraw the whole commenting facility, because this is a joke!

Spot on.
Big Brother at G & H?
Prior censorship - those involved know there'll be an adverse reaction - so they have the "clout" to ensure censorship by having comments disabled?
Or is it like the articles with a certain local Police Officer? If he doesn't like the comments he has them removed - or he threatens to throw a wobbly and not talk to the press?

Agree with both comments. I find the interaction between people leaving comments more interesting than most of the "news stories" posted by the G & H. If they take away the facility to leave comments then this site will become bland and boring. It wasn't that long ago when the G & H was printing our comments in the main newspaper so what has happened to all of that?

If they really are a "local" newspaper what better way of gauging "local" opinion than allowing "local" people to leave comments that may throw a different slant on the reported "local" subject.

Agree with previous three comments - Notscot, Feddie & Triton

Some items are sub judice so obviously cannot be commented upon, but it seems a bit random as to which pieces we are 'allowed' to comment upon, and which ones we aren't.

I would guess its more a case of incompetence over some form of censorship.

@Staff reporter (whoever you are) - perhaps you could let us know if there is actually a policy of categorising stories and if some are deemed suitable/unsuitable for comments.

Thanks.

Yes - agree with the last remark - but as you say - there seems to be no rhyme or reason applied to the articles - that aren't sub judice - that we can't post on.
Policy clarity, please!

I only read the news item if it is open for us to leave comments, otherwise I don't bother. Now that they are not bothering to let us comment anymore I suppose they will soon be getting rid of "Egor the Deleter" because he won't be needed anymore for his heavy-handed approach to moderating a site.

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