LeedsatSea
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He packs his lunch in a Sunblest bag and the children call him bogey....
Going back generations. Industry used to fuel the UK economy, workers exploited as industrial owners got rich. Then thrown on the scrap heap as the economy became service focused.
UK’s industrial regions face ‘entrenched disadvantages’ going back decades
UK’s industrial regions face ‘entrenched disadvantages’ going back decades
Social Mobility Commission report highlights ‘extreme regional differences’ in terms of childhood, jobs, innovation and growth
Former industrial communities across Britain are facing “entrenched disadvantages” stretching back decades, the latest social mobility research has said.
It raises specific concern about the rising number of young people aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training (Neets), which was one in seven between 2022 and 2024. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Going back generations. Industry used to fuel the UK economy, workers exploited as industrial owners got rich. Then thrown on the scrap heap as the economy became service focused.
Happy Thursday. Always remember, someone else is having a tougher time than you... I ran out of Yorkshire tea bags today, so am on the wifes Lady Grey until next week.
December 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Happy Thursday. Always remember, someone else is having a tougher time than you... I ran out of Yorkshire tea bags today, so am on the wifes Lady Grey until next week.
I’ll give everyone a clue - it’s 0%. So many players ahead of him.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's chance of making England's World Cup squad has been assessed by an ex-Whites star
#lufc
#lufc
Blunt verdict issued over Leeds United star's World Cup prospects
Leeds United star Dominic Calvert-Lewin does not possess the attributes required for a place in England’s World Cup squad, according to ex-Whites marksman Brian Deane.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I’ll give everyone a clue - it’s 0%. So many players ahead of him.
Daughter is 15 today. Scary. Where did time go and how do you cope??
December 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Daughter is 15 today. Scary. Where did time go and how do you cope??
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Wow — White House Chief of staff Susie Wiles did not hold back in a Vanity Fair interview. She's out the door.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
December 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wow — White House Chief of staff Susie Wiles did not hold back in a Vanity Fair interview. She's out the door.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
It's been Tuesday for about 3 weeks now. Can we move on please....
December 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It's been Tuesday for about 3 weeks now. Can we move on please....
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For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million
Excited. Yorkshires greatest crime writer… and an ex colleague to boot!
December 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Excited. Yorkshires greatest crime writer… and an ex colleague to boot!
Deserved to win - but happy with a point. We don't do well in London, Brentford are an establish prem club, their manager is a dick.
#lufc
#lufc
December 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Deserved to win - but happy with a point. We don't do well in London, Brentford are an establish prem club, their manager is a dick.
#lufc
#lufc
Wasp enjoying the darts there… 😮
December 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Wasp enjoying the darts there… 😮
Woke up at 6 on a Saturday. So annoying. But - fell asleep again and woke at 0920. Now feel groggy as hell…. Winning or?
December 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Woke up at 6 on a Saturday. So annoying. But - fell asleep again and woke at 0920. Now feel groggy as hell…. Winning or?
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If the last 5 years of your social media history doesn't get ban you from Trump's USA, then we can't be friends 🙅♀️💁♀️
December 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
If the last 5 years of your social media history doesn't get ban you from Trump's USA, then we can't be friends 🙅♀️💁♀️
Boom....
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December 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Boom....
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My 3 favourite things about the BBC right now.
1. BBC Nordic uses 24 hour clock. Why oh why oh why isn't that standard everywhere.
2. Being an hour ahead of the UK means I get to listen to the Shipping Forecast every day.
3. Radio 6. My constant companion and source of all things musically cool.
1. BBC Nordic uses 24 hour clock. Why oh why oh why isn't that standard everywhere.
2. Being an hour ahead of the UK means I get to listen to the Shipping Forecast every day.
3. Radio 6. My constant companion and source of all things musically cool.
December 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
My 3 favourite things about the BBC right now.
1. BBC Nordic uses 24 hour clock. Why oh why oh why isn't that standard everywhere.
2. Being an hour ahead of the UK means I get to listen to the Shipping Forecast every day.
3. Radio 6. My constant companion and source of all things musically cool.
1. BBC Nordic uses 24 hour clock. Why oh why oh why isn't that standard everywhere.
2. Being an hour ahead of the UK means I get to listen to the Shipping Forecast every day.
3. Radio 6. My constant companion and source of all things musically cool.
The two best keepers in the world on show tonight. And the best is losing.
December 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The two best keepers in the world on show tonight. And the best is losing.
It seems that two glasses each uses half a bottle of gin. Maybe we need smaller glasses?
December 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It seems that two glasses each uses half a bottle of gin. Maybe we need smaller glasses?
I completed an ESTA application last week and they already ask for all social login details. It’s an optional question…. I opted wisely.
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry www.bbc.com/news/article...
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry www.bbc.com/news/article...
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I completed an ESTA application last week and they already ask for all social login details. It’s an optional question…. I opted wisely.
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry www.bbc.com/news/article...
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry www.bbc.com/news/article...
So it was wasteful to change fonts and the answer it to......
And don't get me started on how a font can or cannot impact diversity.
And don't get me started on how a font can or cannot impact diversity.
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
So it was wasteful to change fonts and the answer it to......
And don't get me started on how a font can or cannot impact diversity.
And don't get me started on how a font can or cannot impact diversity.
While both our main strikers are scoring - they are penalties and tap ins for the most part. They aren't setting up and scoring goals themselves, racing past defenders to slot home, hitting screamers from 20 yards.
So we 100% need a top striker. And a 10.
So we 100% need a top striker. And a 10.
Leeds United will look to bolster their frontline in the January transfer window, a former scout has claimed
#lufc
#lufc
Leeds United 'want' to sign 'top-class' forward in January transfer window
Leeds United will look to bolster their frontline in the January transfer window, a former scout has claimed.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
While both our main strikers are scoring - they are penalties and tap ins for the most part. They aren't setting up and scoring goals themselves, racing past defenders to slot home, hitting screamers from 20 yards.
So we 100% need a top striker. And a 10.
So we 100% need a top striker. And a 10.
I’ll take a really boring 0-0 thank you.
December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I’ll take a really boring 0-0 thank you.
Of course she is. 😂
December 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Of course she is. 😂
Very happy with this.
December 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Very happy with this.