David Gregory-Kumar
@drdavidgk.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Reporter. I work for the BBC based out of Birmingham. Focused on Environment/Science & Rural Affairs. Swapped car for cargo bike. PhD/DSc. RTS reporter of the year.
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Alright. Hello BlueSky! I’m a reporter focusing on environment/science & rural affairs. Working for the BBC in Birmingham. Looking to find some West Mids/Science/Farming people on here. And for downtime any discussion of active travel and cycle lanes. We need a cargo bike emoji.
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"We've been really inspired by the Parisian model."
Thank you, @annehidalgo.bsky.social, for showing us what is possible. What you are doing for Paris has global implications.
Thank you, @annehidalgo.bsky.social, for showing us what is possible. What you are doing for Paris has global implications.
West Midlands Combined Authority plans safe school walking project
Infrastructure changes and parking bans near schools could be implemented across the West Midlands.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 10:41 AM
"We've been really inspired by the Parisian model."
Thank you, @annehidalgo.bsky.social, for showing us what is possible. What you are doing for Paris has global implications.
Thank you, @annehidalgo.bsky.social, for showing us what is possible. What you are doing for Paris has global implications.
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So many people in positions of power all around the world should look at what’s happening in Paris with a deep sense of shame and embarrassment.
Avant / Après la métamorphose de la Place Félix Eboué dans le 12ème arrondissement de Paris
February 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
So many people in positions of power all around the world should look at what’s happening in Paris with a deep sense of shame and embarrassment.
On a rainy Saturday we’ve been gaming. From Wipeout in VR to Thank Goodness You’re Here. What an art form!
February 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM
On a rainy Saturday we’ve been gaming. From Wipeout in VR to Thank Goodness You’re Here. What an art form!
I am totally here for Star Trek: Heated Rivalry. Excellent stuff. #startrekacademy
February 7, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I am totally here for Star Trek: Heated Rivalry. Excellent stuff. #startrekacademy
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My favorite things to see while cycling are dogs with sticks and three kids on the back of a @ternbicycles.com electric cargo bike. Three!
The world would be a better place if most people got around by bike.
The world would be a better place if most people got around by bike.
February 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
My favorite things to see while cycling are dogs with sticks and three kids on the back of a @ternbicycles.com electric cargo bike. Three!
The world would be a better place if most people got around by bike.
The world would be a better place if most people got around by bike.
Full house on the cargo bike this morning.
February 7, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Full house on the cargo bike this morning.
"No man’s Sky is sooo annoying… I can’t take off because I have no wibblyblobbles that need heavywallops to burn the crackleflackles, and as for my runtingcervitudes, clearly there is no unburnitudes!"
My brother is not enjoying No Man's Sky 😆
My brother is not enjoying No Man's Sky 😆
February 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
"No man’s Sky is sooo annoying… I can’t take off because I have no wibblyblobbles that need heavywallops to burn the crackleflackles, and as for my runtingcervitudes, clearly there is no unburnitudes!"
My brother is not enjoying No Man's Sky 😆
My brother is not enjoying No Man's Sky 😆
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AI Chatbot That Only Responds ‘Huh’ Valued At $200 Billion https://theonion.com/ai-chatbot-that-only-responds-huh-valued-at-200-billion/
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
AI Chatbot That Only Responds ‘Huh’ Valued At $200 Billion https://theonion.com/ai-chatbot-that-only-responds-huh-valued-at-200-billion/
I’m out of contract. What’s a good sim only deal bluesky with plenty of data and as many oversees countries as possible!
February 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM
I’m out of contract. What’s a good sim only deal bluesky with plenty of data and as many oversees countries as possible!
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Interesting tidbit from new Birmingham cabinet papers - 3.6% of vehicles entering the Clean Air Zone last quarter were non-compliant. Down from 4.7% in April 2024 and 15.2% at the point of introduction.
February 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Interesting tidbit from new Birmingham cabinet papers - 3.6% of vehicles entering the Clean Air Zone last quarter were non-compliant. Down from 4.7% in April 2024 and 15.2% at the point of introduction.
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Either you're happy for people to be killed and injured to save you a couple of minutes on your journey, or you're not. The evidence that LTNs and 20mph zones save lives is overwhelming.
January 29, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Either you're happy for people to be killed and injured to save you a couple of minutes on your journey, or you're not. The evidence that LTNs and 20mph zones save lives is overwhelming.
"They shenanned once; they WILL shenanigan."- Lura Thok. Oh I like Star Trek: Academy
February 2, 2026 at 10:24 PM
"They shenanned once; they WILL shenanigan."- Lura Thok. Oh I like Star Trek: Academy
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Because my kids have to cross here every day to catch the bus to school, I shared this concern with @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social.
They actually sent someone out, who took a photo of this exact spot, and sent it to me, saying "there were no safety concerns" since they had this place to cross.
They actually sent someone out, who took a photo of this exact spot, and sent it to me, saying "there were no safety concerns" since they had this place to cross.
No full scale crossing needed here. Clearly pedestrians are totally safe.
January 31, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Because my kids have to cross here every day to catch the bus to school, I shared this concern with @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social.
They actually sent someone out, who took a photo of this exact spot, and sent it to me, saying "there were no safety concerns" since they had this place to cross.
They actually sent someone out, who took a photo of this exact spot, and sent it to me, saying "there were no safety concerns" since they had this place to cross.
No full scale crossing needed here. Clearly pedestrians are totally safe.
January 31, 2026 at 4:44 PM
No full scale crossing needed here. Clearly pedestrians are totally safe.
I do love a Desi Pub article in the national press www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... They are such a wonderful phenomenon.
‘We create social cohesion’: the rise of the West Midlands’ Desi pubs
With sizzling mixed grills and bhangra playing, Desi pub owners are transforming places of exclusion into new community hubs
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:22 PM
I do love a Desi Pub article in the national press www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... They are such a wonderful phenomenon.
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RE that RT.. it’s wild how steam reviews are still so damn important to getting visibility. If you play and like indie games, the most generous and helpful thing you can do is spend an hour popping positive reviews onto anything you like with <500 or so reviews.
January 31, 2026 at 10:11 AM
RE that RT.. it’s wild how steam reviews are still so damn important to getting visibility. If you play and like indie games, the most generous and helpful thing you can do is spend an hour popping positive reviews onto anything you like with <500 or so reviews.
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If you take a breath of Birmingham's air today, give a thought to Waseem Zaffar, an all too rare example of a local politician willing to tackle the problem of car dominance.
Our city is greatly diminished by Councillor Zaffar’s shocking passing.
Our city is greatly diminished by Councillor Zaffar’s shocking passing.
Our thoughts are with Councillor Zaffar’s family and friends following the sad news of his passing. He was a major force for good, enabling and advocating for bold transport and clean air policy.
January 31, 2026 at 8:25 AM
If you take a breath of Birmingham's air today, give a thought to Waseem Zaffar, an all too rare example of a local politician willing to tackle the problem of car dominance.
Our city is greatly diminished by Councillor Zaffar’s shocking passing.
Our city is greatly diminished by Councillor Zaffar’s shocking passing.
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Oh. Wonder Man is good!
January 30, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Oh. Wonder Man is good!
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The only danger to pedestrians at floating bus stops are motor vehicles
January 30, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The only danger to pedestrians at floating bus stops are motor vehicles
I will never regret giving up a car and ferrying kids by bicycle on paths round the reservoir instead. So good for my mental health.
January 29, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I will never regret giving up a car and ferrying kids by bicycle on paths round the reservoir instead. So good for my mental health.
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Hero of the day. Tony Slater, who rummaged through discarded McDonald’s litter on verge, found a receipt, contacted the local environmental health officer. Who contacted McD, who used CCTV to work out the car responsible.
Result: £500 fine. 💥
(Via @thetimes.com)
Result: £500 fine. 💥
(Via @thetimes.com)
January 29, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Hero of the day. Tony Slater, who rummaged through discarded McDonald’s litter on verge, found a receipt, contacted the local environmental health officer. Who contacted McD, who used CCTV to work out the car responsible.
Result: £500 fine. 💥
(Via @thetimes.com)
Result: £500 fine. 💥
(Via @thetimes.com)
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This is fun, the refrains of ‘for now’ from the author while referring to the bugs in LLM are a fun meta misunderstanding too though.
Do you need to feel smug? Because reading about these AI disasters will scratch that itch.
A.I. Is Causing Meltdowns in American Offices. It’s Only Getting Worse.
A.I. and ChatGPT were supposed to revolutionize work. They’re only creating chaos.
slate.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 AM
This is fun, the refrains of ‘for now’ from the author while referring to the bugs in LLM are a fun meta misunderstanding too though.
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What a great bunch of people… really enjoyed chatting: #IVW26 @ivwuk.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Independent Venue Week: 'You don't do it for the money'
Grassroots venue owners say they don't do it for the money, it's the passion for it that drives them.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 8:17 PM
What a great bunch of people… really enjoyed chatting: #IVW26 @ivwuk.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
And we're ready to go LIVE on Midlands Today. Join me for a latest.
January 27, 2026 at 1:27 PM
And we're ready to go LIVE on Midlands Today. Join me for a latest.