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Hi Anybody know if any pubs in ED will be showing this today? I think it is on the BBC, but my TV is on the blink, Thanks

Oooo! and it is back again!

Yikes !

Yes 'Sue' it is just you that fails to believe, despite lots of posts saying pretty much the same account of events.....

Ha, I was hoping this would appear on here. I was watching Eastenders at home on Pallatt Rd when I heard lots of shouting, I went out my front door and was astonished to see several plain clothes officers, running past my gate all armed. They all had they same flat police style caps on. I heard them tell my neighbour opposite to 'go back inside'. They appeared to apprehend someone at the junctiion with Crystal Palace Rd, by the rear of the post office. There were about 4 unmarked police cars, but I could here their radios. They defo arrested someone as I saw him lying on the ground cuffed and they all DID have firearms. Shortly afterwards I heard a helicopter hovering overhead. I think SO19 is the armed response unit of the MET Police HONESTLY - it was all rather scary and exciting!

I am posting this as I am so peeved by a recent experience. A few weeks ago I was in a rush to catch an early morning train from ED to London Bridge. The ticket machine repeatedly spat out my change so I could not buy a ticket. As ever, there was a large que at the ticket office, so I ran and caught the train. Upon arrival at LB, I went to the 'fare owing' desk and explained my situation. The man was most unsympathetic, rude and insisted I should have had a valid ticket. He issued a penalty fare notice, which I declined to pay the total amount for, instead giving the fare (?2.40) and stated I would appeal. He gave me a ?20 fine, minus the ?2.40 I had paid. The following day I sent a letter of appeal, as per the instructions on the ticket. I heard nothing more for a further 4 weeks, and then I received a Final Demand letter for ?37.60, which said that as I had not responded I was no longer entitled to appeal and must pay the fine or face court proceedings. An additional ?20 administration charge had been added. I telephoned South Eastern Railways and the debt collecting agency, offered to resend a copy of my appeal letter, and stated I had not even received an initial demand letter. Both stated that as they had not received my letter within the allocated time, I had to pay. They acknowledged the current Royal Mail difficulties, however stated if I did not pay now, they intended to proceed to court summons. After attempting to negotiate, I eventually 'gave in' and am now ?37.60 out of pocket - so other ED train users beware!!!

hahha, thank you - it makes perfect sense!

Dog, Is there an easy way to cycle without having to go up Dog Kennel Hill? (lazy and lacking fitness, but want to start cycling!)

I also did the same thing, and went back the next day, and was astonished at the big bundle of cards they had. Found mine easily after answering a few questions.