Unofficial Newsbiscuit Writer of the Month Competition

First there was Brexit, then Trump, now we have Titus heading up the leader board.  I expect the palaver I had with my PC a few weeks ago was the Russians hacking into the WOTM spreadsheet.  Anyway, well done Titus but watch your back because with one week to go it's very close between you, NickB, Dom, Gero, YB and Wren.  Chippy isn't out of contention either so it looks like we're headed for a photo finish. AmoebaReeba Oxfam shop volunteer admits giving rent boy a helping hand. Barry Van Hire/ Newsbiscuit Editorial Team Monty Python quotes to be banned from public places Bravenewmalden Bird Panics Like F**k At Sound Of Footstep Chipchase  Britain ecstatic as man comes 3rd sliding down a hill on a tray ‘Dangerous Dog’ owner wins plaudits blaming dog after unprovoked attack See Daily Mail’s new ‘comic’ format Who burnt the cakes? ‘Paul Hollywood’, claims whistleblower Chrisf ‘Any o...

One week in and nickb has taken the lead.  Gero, harrypalmer and YB are on his tail, as is the combined effort of the NB editorial team.  Early days, anything could happen yet. Barry Van Hire/ Newsbiscuit Editorial Team Monty Python quotes to be banned from public places Bravenewmalden Bird Panics Like F**k At Sound Of Footstep Chipchase  Who burnt the cakes? ‘Paul Hollywood’, claims whistleblower Chrisf ‘Any other business?’ not a legitimate agenda item, confirms everyon e dananthenry Percy Pig farm facing calls to close Dick Everyman  Walk-on-girl May to be scrapped Fantastijem Spice Girls openly planning further atrocities Gerontius Pothole cyclist still missing, say police Spurs credit card machine ‘definitely felt contact’ harrypalmer Kate Bush to get back together Punch-up marred by arrival of Jacob Rees-Mogg Newsbiscuit Editorial Team Princess ‘grateful’ to knight who rescued her from dragon nick...

First WOTM for 2018 and Wren re-establishes his position at the top of the table.  Chip gave Wren a good run for his money, though.  Dom and myself are joint third and YB has made a spirited comeback, having been a little quiet in recent months. As usual, links to the month's FP, left alert and NiBs below and the full list of tickers will be posted in the chat room Adrian Bamforth New Education Secretary attends his first day of Cabinet apepper Queen’s advice on wearing crown expected to save ‘thousands of lives ’ Arthur Loneliness Minister banned from her local old folks’ club Barry Van Hire Boris bridge to ultimately link his Henley home and French summer cottage. The deal of the art Benvoleo Shuffle fail due to ‘too few members to fill ministerial posts,’ says Tory Chair Catty Jacques Cold day in hell as snow falls in Saudi Arabia Chipchase Cowell offers ITV show to pick new UKIP leader DUP welcomes controversi...