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"Fietser".... happiest cycling, in 'normal clothes'. Cargo bike in South Wales. Ban SUVs!
Other ways to keep warm that do not poison children:
* walking
* cycling
* wearing a coat
* walking
* cycling
* wearing a coat
This is why the regular engine idling from drivers at school pick up and drop off should not be happening. You might be keeping warm, but at what cost to all the other children who get the pleasure of breathing it in as they walk to school. Especially bad for young lungs. Please don't do it. 🙏
I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Other ways to keep warm that do not poison children:
* walking
* cycling
* wearing a coat
* walking
* cycling
* wearing a coat
👀 👈 Me when families I know tell me they just spent the weekend at Center Parcs
It’s insane that millions of people board planes every year to visit Amsterdam, seeking a glimpse of human-scale life. Safe streets and people-centric design shouldn't be a vacation luxury, they should be the standard at home.
February 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
👀 👈 Me when families I know tell me they just spent the weekend at Center Parcs
From the people who say free school meals are wrong because you "shouldn't have kids if you cant afford them", and immigrants are "scroungers".
A Reform-led council has spent £600,000 on an eight-space car park, of which six spaces are reserved for senior Reform councillors, who get to park there at no charge.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...
Reform council spends £600k on eight free parking spaces for senior councillors | LBC
The majority of staff, who will not be able to use the free parking facilities available to their senior colleagues, will still be expected to pay to park every day
www.lbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 9:12 AM
From the people who say free school meals are wrong because you "shouldn't have kids if you cant afford them", and immigrants are "scroungers".
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February brings us closer to the return of bumblebees – you might be lucky enough to see some this month 🤞
Bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation in spring. Keep your eyes peeled this month for early emerging Tree and Buff-tailed bumblebees 👀
Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?
Bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation in spring. Keep your eyes peeled this month for early emerging Tree and Buff-tailed bumblebees 👀
Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?
February 1, 2026 at 8:20 AM
February brings us closer to the return of bumblebees – you might be lucky enough to see some this month 🤞
Bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation in spring. Keep your eyes peeled this month for early emerging Tree and Buff-tailed bumblebees 👀
Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?
Bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation in spring. Keep your eyes peeled this month for early emerging Tree and Buff-tailed bumblebees 👀
Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2026?
At least BBC Breakfast have done another "but illegal e'bikes!!!!!" Piece this morning 😬 so that'll no doubt solve the actual issues.
If nothing is done & the existing trend prevails, there will be 106 road deaths on Birmingham’s streets under the next council administration’s four year tenure ☠️
Imagine there was a poison gas leak in Birmingham that was projected to kill that many people, & politicians had no real plans to fix it
Imagine there was a poison gas leak in Birmingham that was projected to kill that many people, & politicians had no real plans to fix it
We've joined with 15 local and national organisations, setting out 10 practical steps to address the city's road safety emergency and prevent needless deaths on our city's roads.
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
Will you join us by co-signing the asks in 2 minutes?: betterstreetsforbirmingham....
January 26, 2026 at 8:50 AM
At least BBC Breakfast have done another "but illegal e'bikes!!!!!" Piece this morning 😬 so that'll no doubt solve the actual issues.
Sorry if this is a question with an obvious answer 🤦♀️
But....I'm just about to buy a bike cam, and they all seem to record onto memory card (micro SD etc).
My Q is.... how do you get the footage off that memory card to upload it when reporting close passes etc? Onto the OpSnap portal and the like?
But....I'm just about to buy a bike cam, and they all seem to record onto memory card (micro SD etc).
My Q is.... how do you get the footage off that memory card to upload it when reporting close passes etc? Onto the OpSnap portal and the like?
January 22, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Sorry if this is a question with an obvious answer 🤦♀️
But....I'm just about to buy a bike cam, and they all seem to record onto memory card (micro SD etc).
My Q is.... how do you get the footage off that memory card to upload it when reporting close passes etc? Onto the OpSnap portal and the like?
But....I'm just about to buy a bike cam, and they all seem to record onto memory card (micro SD etc).
My Q is.... how do you get the footage off that memory card to upload it when reporting close passes etc? Onto the OpSnap portal and the like?
Good move, and hopefully just thr start of some tighter regulation and removal of 'self reporting'
BBC News - Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Good move, and hopefully just thr start of some tighter regulation and removal of 'self reporting'
BBC News - Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Make eye contact with somebody 8 feet up in the air, behind a blackout windscreen, who's eyes are already making contact with their phone screen"
"Make eye contact"
January 6, 2026 at 9:53 AM
"Make eye contact with somebody 8 feet up in the air, behind a blackout windscreen, who's eyes are already making contact with their phone screen"
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“… using the term ‘child pornography’ implies it is a sub-category of legally acceptable pornography, rather than a form of child abuse and a crime”.
Worth listening to the NSPCC and others working in child safeguarding when reporting on Twitter’s AI bot producing child sexual abuse materials.
Worth listening to the NSPCC and others working in child safeguarding when reporting on Twitter’s AI bot producing child sexual abuse materials.
Hey Ketan, I’m a big fan of your work. Just flagging that child safety charities are very clear that we should not use the term ‘child pornography’, it’s child sexual abuse material (or CSAM for short). Helpful explainer here on why this is important. learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/why-lan...
Why language matters: why we should never use ‘child pornography’ and always say child sexual abuse material | NSPCC Learning
This blog post looks at the significant impact of using the term 'child sexual abuse material' instead of ‘child pornography’ which diminishes the seriousness of the crime. It is aimed at anyone worki...
learning.nspcc.org.uk
January 3, 2026 at 6:50 AM
“… using the term ‘child pornography’ implies it is a sub-category of legally acceptable pornography, rather than a form of child abuse and a crime”.
Worth listening to the NSPCC and others working in child safeguarding when reporting on Twitter’s AI bot producing child sexual abuse materials.
Worth listening to the NSPCC and others working in child safeguarding when reporting on Twitter’s AI bot producing child sexual abuse materials.
When analysis is not analysis.
Let's come back to this when there is some actual data in what the LTN has done shall we? Rather than what a newspaper with an agenda says it 'will' do.
Let's come back to this when there is some actual data in what the LTN has done shall we? Rather than what a newspaper with an agenda says it 'will' do.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods cause more pollution not less bit.ly/49iebJp analysis finds.
A single LTN road closure to add 1.4 million extra miles to journeys
‘Green’ traffic restriction plan in Islington, North London, could generate 400 tonnes of CO2
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
When analysis is not analysis.
Let's come back to this when there is some actual data in what the LTN has done shall we? Rather than what a newspaper with an agenda says it 'will' do.
Let's come back to this when there is some actual data in what the LTN has done shall we? Rather than what a newspaper with an agenda says it 'will' do.
I'm always shocked that ppl argue "pedestrianising streets/charging to park will kill businesses",given that these massive shopping centres -where ur required to park,& walk round shops in pedestrian areas-are perpetually full to bursting.
I guess anywhere's walkable as long as its from ur car huh?
I guess anywhere's walkable as long as its from ur car huh?
December 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I'm always shocked that ppl argue "pedestrianising streets/charging to park will kill businesses",given that these massive shopping centres -where ur required to park,& walk round shops in pedestrian areas-are perpetually full to bursting.
I guess anywhere's walkable as long as its from ur car huh?
I guess anywhere's walkable as long as its from ur car huh?
The commodification of play is a scandal. Indoor play areas that have to be driven to, soft play, trampoline parks, expensive 'experiences' that have to be booked & organised, & attended by adults for the duration.
When all kids actually need is green space and a safe way to get to it.
When all kids actually need is green space and a safe way to get to it.
parent eventually drives child to park for the always exciting pre-organized play date.
"Go have fun for 27 minutes then we'll drive back home, come on go have fun....."
"Go have fun for 27 minutes then we'll drive back home, come on go have fun....."
December 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The commodification of play is a scandal. Indoor play areas that have to be driven to, soft play, trampoline parks, expensive 'experiences' that have to be booked & organised, & attended by adults for the duration.
When all kids actually need is green space and a safe way to get to it.
When all kids actually need is green space and a safe way to get to it.
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Oh, you’re upset there’s a cyclist taking the lane?
Wait till you hear how they feel about it.
Wait till you hear how they feel about it.
December 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Oh, you’re upset there’s a cyclist taking the lane?
Wait till you hear how they feel about it.
Wait till you hear how they feel about it.
Imagine if cars were this difficult to kit out
✅ Ordered the light from a US bike shop.
❌ Not a single one can get me the proper cable extensions so that it can be properly wired to a long Urban Arrow.
❌ Not a single one can get me the proper cable extensions so that it can be properly wired to a long Urban Arrow.
I'm going to upgrade my Urban Arrow light myself. The stock one is trash and while I'm not 100% confident in my ability to do this, I think I'll try anyway.
As far as I can tell, these two things are all I need to order. This light supposedly has great coverage and compatible wattage
As far as I can tell, these two things are all I need to order. This light supposedly has great coverage and compatible wattage
December 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Imagine if cars were this difficult to kit out
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Jeffrey Epstein & David Walliams leading all the bulletins but Kemi Badenoch knows that only men from ‘different cultures’ pose a threat to women.
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Jeffrey Epstein & David Walliams leading all the bulletins but Kemi Badenoch knows that only men from ‘different cultures’ pose a threat to women.
I see the people shouting that "20mph is fine around schools" in my area are doing a great job of not adhering to 20mph outside my 6yr old's school in the rain this afternoon 🙄
December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I see the people shouting that "20mph is fine around schools" in my area are doing a great job of not adhering to 20mph outside my 6yr old's school in the rain this afternoon 🙄
I once accidentally sat& chatted to,& had lunch with, Raheem Stirling at Alton Towers.
Despite multiple ppl asking for photos from him etc as we sat, I didnt click that it was even someone famous.
It wasn't until my husband came back from queueing for a ride& stood opened mouthed at the table.....
Despite multiple ppl asking for photos from him etc as we sat, I didnt click that it was even someone famous.
It wasn't until my husband came back from queueing for a ride& stood opened mouthed at the table.....
My phone just reminded me that exactly 3 years ago I was doing a charity gig in a restaurant for a footballer who I didn’t really know but turned out to be quite famous actually
December 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I once accidentally sat& chatted to,& had lunch with, Raheem Stirling at Alton Towers.
Despite multiple ppl asking for photos from him etc as we sat, I didnt click that it was even someone famous.
It wasn't until my husband came back from queueing for a ride& stood opened mouthed at the table.....
Despite multiple ppl asking for photos from him etc as we sat, I didnt click that it was even someone famous.
It wasn't until my husband came back from queueing for a ride& stood opened mouthed at the table.....
Every time I see stuff like this:bike racks against walls, broken,hidden;signage blocking cycle routes&pavements,I think about how drivers would react if the equivalent was done to them.
Build parking spots...with a 2foot wall that you have to get your car over to park in.
How would that go down?
Build parking spots...with a 2foot wall that you have to get your car over to park in.
How would that go down?
I genuinely wonder sometimes what people are thinking.
December 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Every time I see stuff like this:bike racks against walls, broken,hidden;signage blocking cycle routes&pavements,I think about how drivers would react if the equivalent was done to them.
Build parking spots...with a 2foot wall that you have to get your car over to park in.
How would that go down?
Build parking spots...with a 2foot wall that you have to get your car over to park in.
How would that go down?
Absolutely 💯 this.
Wear jeans.Wear high heels. Or trainers.Joggers or a dress.A big coat,or a poncho. A bobble hat.A cycling helmet,or ear muffs if you want.
I am totally all for 'normal' biking whenever it suits.& if biking isn't the right tool for the job,or just for the day well...then don't!
Wear jeans.Wear high heels. Or trainers.Joggers or a dress.A big coat,or a poncho. A bobble hat.A cycling helmet,or ear muffs if you want.
I am totally all for 'normal' biking whenever it suits.& if biking isn't the right tool for the job,or just for the day well...then don't!
Winter biking (& all biking) is not “all or nothing.”
Bike when it works for you.
Walk/take transit/drive when it doesn’t.
Use the bike & weather gear you have.
Add/upgrade as you see fit & can afford.
You may be surprised at what works.
Bike when it works for you.
Walk/take transit/drive when it doesn’t.
Use the bike & weather gear you have.
Add/upgrade as you see fit & can afford.
You may be surprised at what works.
Just got back from biking home and I have to say as someone who also drove someone's car in the snowfall for a little bit today, I felt safer and more in control on my bike then the car.
And I don't even have fat tires or studded tires. Just my regular road bike tires.
And I don't even have fat tires or studded tires. Just my regular road bike tires.
December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Absolutely 💯 this.
Wear jeans.Wear high heels. Or trainers.Joggers or a dress.A big coat,or a poncho. A bobble hat.A cycling helmet,or ear muffs if you want.
I am totally all for 'normal' biking whenever it suits.& if biking isn't the right tool for the job,or just for the day well...then don't!
Wear jeans.Wear high heels. Or trainers.Joggers or a dress.A big coat,or a poncho. A bobble hat.A cycling helmet,or ear muffs if you want.
I am totally all for 'normal' biking whenever it suits.& if biking isn't the right tool for the job,or just for the day well...then don't!
17yr old passed her driving test last week.
As I own a small hatchback, I've put her on my insurance (which cost over £800!).
She's just put petrol in it for 1st time and is fuming at the £50 odd it costs.
Car ownership is a scam. And forced car dependency is an absolute scandal.
As I own a small hatchback, I've put her on my insurance (which cost over £800!).
She's just put petrol in it for 1st time and is fuming at the £50 odd it costs.
Car ownership is a scam. And forced car dependency is an absolute scandal.
December 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
17yr old passed her driving test last week.
As I own a small hatchback, I've put her on my insurance (which cost over £800!).
She's just put petrol in it for 1st time and is fuming at the £50 odd it costs.
Car ownership is a scam. And forced car dependency is an absolute scandal.
As I own a small hatchback, I've put her on my insurance (which cost over £800!).
She's just put petrol in it for 1st time and is fuming at the £50 odd it costs.
Car ownership is a scam. And forced car dependency is an absolute scandal.
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I can't help but remember that "it" is also the word used by the man who murdered poor Brianna Ghey in a transphobic attack.
These people don't have "reasonable concerns" - they are revolting bigots.
These people don't have "reasonable concerns" - they are revolting bigots.
December 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I can't help but remember that "it" is also the word used by the man who murdered poor Brianna Ghey in a transphobic attack.
These people don't have "reasonable concerns" - they are revolting bigots.
These people don't have "reasonable concerns" - they are revolting bigots.
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Oooft. Sandie Peggie shared highly offensive messages and was then "untruthful" in giving evidence to the Tribunal.
This is the 'hero' Gender Critical campaigners have chosen.
This is the 'hero' Gender Critical campaigners have chosen.
December 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Oooft. Sandie Peggie shared highly offensive messages and was then "untruthful" in giving evidence to the Tribunal.
This is the 'hero' Gender Critical campaigners have chosen.
This is the 'hero' Gender Critical campaigners have chosen.
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Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board and another (judgment and summary) - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Case number: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal, Scotland 8 December 2025 Before: Employment Judge A KempTribunal Member L BrownTribunal Member C Russell Between: Mrs Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board...
www.judiciary.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...
This is what happens with hospitals in Wales offering free parking. Its mayhem all the time - this hospital is surrounded with huge car parks which are always full. The Royal Gwent in Newport centre is the same: queued out to the road at all times.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2567557...
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2567557...
'It's a nightmare,' dad attending Grange with son airs frustration at parking chaos
A distraught father, frustrated by overcrowded parking at the Grange Hospital, has voiced his concerns online.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This is what happens with hospitals in Wales offering free parking. Its mayhem all the time - this hospital is surrounded with huge car parks which are always full. The Royal Gwent in Newport centre is the same: queued out to the road at all times.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2567557...
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2567557...
Once had a friend pick us up coming home from holiday in her SUV. Could not get our 3 suitcases into its boot.
The same 3 suitcases that had previously just about fit OK into my Fiesta's boot.
SUVs are only good at hogging public space. Nothing else.
The same 3 suitcases that had previously just about fit OK into my Fiesta's boot.
SUVs are only good at hogging public space. Nothing else.
Have successfully transported a full height fridge freezer in a two door ford fiesta.
But also there's this weird myth that SUVs are big on the inside just because they're big on the outside. They're not. Almost no SUVs can take three kids car seats across the back, for example.
But also there's this weird myth that SUVs are big on the inside just because they're big on the outside. They're not. Almost no SUVs can take three kids car seats across the back, for example.
As someone who has crammed an entire PA into the back of a Kia Ceed, I’m not sure this justifies an SUV either, tbh
December 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Once had a friend pick us up coming home from holiday in her SUV. Could not get our 3 suitcases into its boot.
The same 3 suitcases that had previously just about fit OK into my Fiesta's boot.
SUVs are only good at hogging public space. Nothing else.
The same 3 suitcases that had previously just about fit OK into my Fiesta's boot.
SUVs are only good at hogging public space. Nothing else.