In message , Philip Eden
writes

"Stu" wrote in message
...

snip
Driving
conditions will be extremely dangerous and the public is advised not
to make any journeys unless really necessary.

The public *is* advised ????

Philip Eden



The public is singular, I understand. Unlooked-for precision by the
writer. Unusual these days, hence the over-use of sadly and the use of
scarey in journalism. The precision is the more to be cherished because
of its rarity.

--
Peter Thomas