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why does cop = busy in 5a

Busy is slang for detective - cop.

Tony thanks for that I had heard of bizzy but not busy any idea where it comes from

They are always busy sticking their nose's in people's business

I agree with ChrisE - the extra stroke on the I making it an L. The rationale is there if contrived, ugly indeed. shouldn't've got past an editor, that one

Hi Les
I've never heard Pendle being described as "in Burnley" before - do they know?

Hi Les (again)
I've just looked it up - the singing ringing tree is indeed in Burnley. Funny I've not heard of it - I live in Pendle!
I remember the scary children's programme from when I was little.