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I imagine when Melon Husk is using AI to make all those big government decisions he'll be starting with the phrase "What would Visit Wakefield do?".
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When my mum didn’t want to do something she used to say “I’d rather show my arse in Woolworths’ window”
- Was that a universal saying in the 90s or just my mum?
- Was that a universal saying in the 90s or just my mum?
February 9, 2026 at 7:47 AM
When my mum didn’t want to do something she used to say “I’d rather show my arse in Woolworths’ window”
- Was that a universal saying in the 90s or just my mum?
- Was that a universal saying in the 90s or just my mum?
Watching the Middle Class Olympics on BBC 2.
February 7, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Watching the Middle Class Olympics on BBC 2.
Visit Wakefield is powered by ChatGPT A.
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Visit Wakefield is powered by ChatGPT A.
Travel: A lorry carrying wallpaper and paint, has colided with another lorry carrying baubles and tinsel, shedding their loads over a veteran soldier. Reports say he was the most decorated officer in his regiment.
February 6, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Travel: A lorry carrying wallpaper and paint, has colided with another lorry carrying baubles and tinsel, shedding their loads over a veteran soldier. Reports say he was the most decorated officer in his regiment.
Everytime they say "Mesdames, messieurs", my brain finishes it off with "Le disc-jockey Sash est de retour".
#WinterOlympics
#WinterOlympics
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Everytime they say "Mesdames, messieurs", my brain finishes it off with "Le disc-jockey Sash est de retour".
#WinterOlympics
#WinterOlympics
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Is it his fault they're tearing The Ridings down? His depravity knows no bounds.
February 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Is it his fault they're tearing The Ridings down? His depravity knows no bounds.
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Ahh nooooooo 🙁 genuinely gutted to hear that the Ridings Shopping Centre is to be demolished - it's a gem of 1980s design, totally unique, which at one time was one of the largest shopping centres in the region (no wonder they're having trouble filling it.)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wakefield's Ridings Shopping Centre to be bulldozed
The 1980s-built precinct and four tower blocks will be demolished to make way for a new development.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Ahh nooooooo 🙁 genuinely gutted to hear that the Ridings Shopping Centre is to be demolished - it's a gem of 1980s design, totally unique, which at one time was one of the largest shopping centres in the region (no wonder they're having trouble filling it.)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
By Ruth Wilde.
January 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
By Ruth Wilde.
Browsing my photos from about 10 years ago. This is the camera roll of a social media influencer.
January 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Browsing my photos from about 10 years ago. This is the camera roll of a social media influencer.
Lofthouse Interchange - Heritage Open Day.
6th February.
Guided tours of the bridges and underpass. High-vis vests supplied.
6th February.
Guided tours of the bridges and underpass. High-vis vests supplied.
January 29, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Lofthouse Interchange - Heritage Open Day.
6th February.
Guided tours of the bridges and underpass. High-vis vests supplied.
6th February.
Guided tours of the bridges and underpass. High-vis vests supplied.
When you mute your microphone and let rip an thunderous air biscuit, then remember it's not an online meeting.
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
When you mute your microphone and let rip an thunderous air biscuit, then remember it's not an online meeting.
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As an ex e-learning developer, I can confidently say this will be a terrible learning experience. I cannot wait to rip it to shreds.
Here's what the Free AI Training will look like 🧵
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Here's what the Free AI Training will look like 🧵
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BREAKING: Free AI training will be offered to every adult in the UK, with short courses to teach people how to use simple AI tools effectively in the workplace.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
January 28, 2026 at 9:38 AM
As an ex e-learning developer, I can confidently say this will be a terrible learning experience. I cannot wait to rip it to shreds.
Here's what the Free AI Training will look like 🧵
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Here's what the Free AI Training will look like 🧵
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Check your learning time!
AI Hallucinations happen. Does this mean AI tools that hallucinate are fit for purpose in critical platforms and systems?
a) Yes
b) Yes, obvs
c) Yes, it's all cool
d) Yeah, be chill, why you gotta be like this?
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AI Hallucinations happen. Does this mean AI tools that hallucinate are fit for purpose in critical platforms and systems?
a) Yes
b) Yes, obvs
c) Yes, it's all cool
d) Yeah, be chill, why you gotta be like this?
11/
January 28, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Check your learning time!
AI Hallucinations happen. Does this mean AI tools that hallucinate are fit for purpose in critical platforms and systems?
a) Yes
b) Yes, obvs
c) Yes, it's all cool
d) Yeah, be chill, why you gotta be like this?
11/
AI Hallucinations happen. Does this mean AI tools that hallucinate are fit for purpose in critical platforms and systems?
a) Yes
b) Yes, obvs
c) Yes, it's all cool
d) Yeah, be chill, why you gotta be like this?
11/
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58 music, singing and dancing licenses in the city of Wakefield with a population of 36,815. There was an increase in female drunkenness as females finished their sentences in Wakefield Gaol before being met by their friends upon release. being met by their friends upon release. /2
January 25, 2026 at 10:32 PM
58 music, singing and dancing licenses in the city of Wakefield with a population of 36,815. There was an increase in female drunkenness as females finished their sentences in Wakefield Gaol before being met by their friends upon release. being met by their friends upon release. /2
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The Brewster Sessions published in the Yorkshire Evening Post from 26 August 1896 confirmed there were 115 licensed victuallers, 32 beerhouse keepers, 39 licensed to sell beer off the premises, 15 licensed to sell spirits, wines & sweets not to be consumed on the premises, 2 billiard licences & /1
January 25, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The Brewster Sessions published in the Yorkshire Evening Post from 26 August 1896 confirmed there were 115 licensed victuallers, 32 beerhouse keepers, 39 licensed to sell beer off the premises, 15 licensed to sell spirits, wines & sweets not to be consumed on the premises, 2 billiard licences & /1
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I was going to sing a song about the time I went to the gym dressed as the 6th letter of the alphabet, but I'm toned F.
January 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I was going to sing a song about the time I went to the gym dressed as the 6th letter of the alphabet, but I'm toned F.
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My personal insecurities all come from that time I slow cooked a goose and let it rest at the bottom of the larder, only for my wife to use it for air rifle target practice, leading to low shelf confit dents.
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
My personal insecurities all come from that time I slow cooked a goose and let it rest at the bottom of the larder, only for my wife to use it for air rifle target practice, leading to low shelf confit dents.
Work hack:
Worried your manager is looking over your shoulder whilst you work?
Simply open this webpage everytime they are nearby.
Worried your manager is looking over your shoulder whilst you work?
Simply open this webpage everytime they are nearby.
January 22, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Work hack:
Worried your manager is looking over your shoulder whilst you work?
Simply open this webpage everytime they are nearby.
Worried your manager is looking over your shoulder whilst you work?
Simply open this webpage everytime they are nearby.
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Never mind all this depressing news malarkey, why not do yourself a favour and take 45 minutes out and watch this?
As you'd expect, it's glorious.
youtu.be/GhJxiU1_5o0?...
As you'd expect, it's glorious.
youtu.be/GhJxiU1_5o0?...
The Harry Hill Show - Stewart Lee
YouTube video by HARRY HILL
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January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Never mind all this depressing news malarkey, why not do yourself a favour and take 45 minutes out and watch this?
As you'd expect, it's glorious.
youtu.be/GhJxiU1_5o0?...
As you'd expect, it's glorious.
youtu.be/GhJxiU1_5o0?...
I keep getting adverts on Insta for this.
Apparently I could "spin up a Kubernetes cluster in minutes".
I'm not sure what one is. The picture of a duck isn't helping.
Apparently I could "spin up a Kubernetes cluster in minutes".
I'm not sure what one is. The picture of a duck isn't helping.
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I keep getting adverts on Insta for this.
Apparently I could "spin up a Kubernetes cluster in minutes".
I'm not sure what one is. The picture of a duck isn't helping.
Apparently I could "spin up a Kubernetes cluster in minutes".
I'm not sure what one is. The picture of a duck isn't helping.
*regrets posting some old photos of Wakefield on FB
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
*regrets posting some old photos of Wakefield on FB
Going through some old stuff and found some autograph books of my Great Grandma and Grandma. I guess in a way it was a bit like the social media of the day. There's some interesting posts.
January 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Going through some old stuff and found some autograph books of my Great Grandma and Grandma. I guess in a way it was a bit like the social media of the day. There's some interesting posts.
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Absolutely flawless transcript from a voicemail. AI remaining undefeated.
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Absolutely flawless transcript from a voicemail. AI remaining undefeated.
News: POTUS invited to speak at the Senate on 15th March.
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
News: POTUS invited to speak at the Senate on 15th March.