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Sadly that tragic incident was here in Cumbria. It would seem that the car and others like it had a series of engine faults and used a lot of oil. Either the engine seized or exploded when on the way to a call, on the M6 near Penrith.
It seems that other forces have had problems with diesel BMWs. However BMW were not informing forces directly. It seems incredible that these big engined BMWs were unsuitable for driving fast, given that they spend most of the time on patrol at normal speeds. It looks likely that there will be a massive damages claim from the widow against the local force, BMW and possibly the home office. Individual forces may them sue BMW which is perhaps why they have so hastily closed that department. |
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Another nail in Radio 2's coffin. Another reason to change my listening habits.
I wonder who his PC replacement will be? |
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Some suggestion on another forum that the issue was related to the number of times that the motorway cops frequently go from prolonged tickover when "plotted up" awaiting a call to almost immediate full throttle action for a relatively prolonged period - causing big-end bearing failure and engine disintegration. Given the promotion of the "Ultimate Driving Machine" this may seem unfortunate. I'd have also thought that an engine blow-up shouldn't cause a police driver to crash as was the case for the unfortunate PC in Cumbria. When I was driving the M240i Safety Car at Oulton last year, one of the circuit recovery team opined that after the number of issues he'd had in his day job with Police BMWs he wouldn't give one garage space....... |
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I did try radio 6 the other day but that’s still not for me . Any other stations you can suggest .
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Balls of steel (knob of butter) They're Asking For Larkins. ( Proper beer) not you're Eurofizz crap. Hace más calor en España. Me han conocido a hablar un montón cojones! Send any cheques and cash to PO box 1 Lagos Nigeria Africa ! |
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The final nail I fear as far as I'm concerned - I'll be off! Going to Greatest Hits Radio I believe - the same station Simon Mayo went to when he left R2. Might have to give that a try, as I need my Popmaster fix! As for who'll replace him at R2 - dunno, but I'll make a prediction (without prejudice!) that it's a gay, cross-dressing non-white person that ticks all the woke boxes! |
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Mayo went to Scala Radio for a time, a really odd "Classical" station that tries to combine Classical music with a pop-culture presentation style. At least at the times I listened to it, and gave up. It was all a bit Heart with Highbrow Music.
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I know I've mentioned it before but Boom Radio (on DAB & Alexa etc.) ticks all the boxes for me including having a number of the old Pirate/ Luxembourg/Original Radio 1 presenters. The also have another (internet only I think) station, Boom-Light which supposedly plays music from the 540's, but when I briefly listened to that they played some newer (but not too new) stuff too, all without inane DJ's.
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18 Jan 2023, 08:31 (Ref:4140497) | #164 | ||
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We have Greatest Hits on mostly. Moved to it because of Mayo and his "confessions" slot.
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Sorted . I’m going to do it ?
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Hmmm.
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But, would he still be able to ride a bike?
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Wheels on Fire - Brian Auger Drive - Foreigner Roll over Beethoven - ELO |
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Well I will have you know that 40 odd years ago I was on Radio Berkshire . Thursday morning . I got sent in from the garage I worked at to answer car problems from listeners . Did this for 4 weeks then got dumped . Reason .No body rang in . In fact me and the DJ had to make up questions and he would do Impersonations. Turns out this DJ did all Steve Wright stuff when he was on radio 2. There you go todays story Speaking
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Ten years ago or so I took over a mate and animated a Sat morning program, live and lasting one hour. Unfortunately I said to the responsible that one and a half hour would be better… My program was moved to Sunday, 8 to 10, was live except race weekends and was by far the best ever. So many calls we were totally unable to face the demand. Still exists, on RMC. Now its well paid…
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Nice selection for the Retromobile auction:https://www.artcurial.com/fr/vente-4...rial-motorcars
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