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June 23, 2013 by Hannah Hiles

Toilet fail: gas emergency

Some signs need no explanation. I’m sure we’ve all wanted to cordon off toilets for this reason at some point.

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Many thanks to my eagle-eyed friend who sent me this picture from their place of work earlier this week!

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May 28, 2013 by Hannah Hiles

Spelling fail: The Vine Hotel, Stafford

Visit our what?

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March 24, 2013 by Hannah Hiles

Identity fail: Ranulph Fiennes

Looks like Sir Ranulph Fiennes has had some work done (according to the Cannock Chronicle).

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March 17, 2013 by Hannah Hiles

Spelling fail: Grab a “bargen”

I am almost willing to believe that this tyre shop in Cannock is run by the Bargen family…

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Am happy to be proved wrong if anyone knows the truth!

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March 14, 2013 by Hannah Hiles

Maths fail: Tesco offer

I think I’ll pay for three separately, thanks (Tesco in Heath Hayes/ Cannock).

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