“This may not seem much of a news item, but by this time next year - especially if we have a repeat of the last three harsh winters - I'd like to bet that power cuts will be such a regular occurrence that it will be making headlines every day as an outraged public demand to know what on earth is going on!

Fact is, because of the unsustainable costs of renewable energy (wind farms etc); the EU's swingeing carbon taxes and it's insistence on the closure of our nuclear power plants; the governments insane 'carbon emissions targets', and the volatile energy supply market - the power industries are facing massive problems of demand and supply .. the costs of which will inevitably be passed on to the consumer. Our bills are predicted to rise by over 60% in the next few years, which means that simply keeping warm in modern Britain may be beyond the reach of large chunks of the population.

This isn't funny.

Best start stocking up on candles and blankets .. you're going to need them!”

“Well the paints dry, the grass is growing well, I think I'll pop and fix that arial on the roof.”

“what about the power cut in humberston AGAIN this morning at 8am? We are getting them all the time with NO explaination.......... What does YEDL say?”

“*picks fluff from belly-button*”

“Where did I leave that mug?”