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Alistair

@aebaldwin.bsky.social

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Transport policy wonk in the North of England. Own views. Cares too much about assurance frameworks, devolution and cats.

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 1d

Surprisingly hard to find out whether last year's winners are defending their crowns (bonnets?)

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Not here?

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Bernard O'Donoghue describes it as being asked to produce a 'list of “little things that mean a lot” (and did not cost too much)', that was subsequently circulated to cabinet.

It isn't clear that all the ministers were necessarily able to deliver on the list: www.theguardian.com/politics/200...

Wilson tried to save pint and curry favour

As inflation hit 26% and the government imposed strict limits on pay rises, Harold Wilson cast around desperately to relieve the economic gloom.

www.theguardian.com

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 2d

I've got good news for him about how many local breweries there are now though

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 2d

After having forgotten about it for ages, have just been reminded of Harold Wilson's 'Little things that mean a lot' list and cheered by the archaic term 'juggernaut' (what we now call HGVs)

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 4d

That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face, you get

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 4d

UPDATE: The person in front of me at B&M Bargains Whitley Bay has just bought an Elite Gaming Fridge

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 5d

Yes.

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 7d

Speaking of adaptations of authors, this is one of my favourite Pictures for Sad Children comics

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks Google AI summary, 1.61 + 0.28 is definitely over 2!

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 10d

I would say the associated story raises more questions than it answers.

BBC News - Sailor rescued in Tynemouth says he was at sea for 45 days - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sailor rescued in Tynemouth says he was at sea for 45 days

Tynemouth RNLI says the boat was grounded at King Edward's Bay on Wednesday.

www.bbc.co.uk

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 10d

I feel that the stranded yacht adds an air of intrigue to Tynemouth that is what it's been missing.

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 13d

Mann Island is a winner though

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 14d

what

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 14d

You: On my trip to Liverpool, I'll go and photo all the famous Beatles landmarks
Me: oh my god a Merseyside County Council sign

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 18d

You guys are going to the wrong pubs

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 18d

Looking at my feed, it seems like President Trump issued an executive order about queuing in the pub? Bold.

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Modern Railways magazine know their audience

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 20d

Turns out this photo was the highlight.

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 20d

Let's hope the football is more fun than spotting this commemorative plaque for John Dobson Street featuring reference to 'the City and County of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne' (whether that's a high or low bar is your call)

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Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 20d

Newcastle is reaching 'high fiving the Grainger St Greggs security guard' levels of football-related excitement

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 21d

These Slowdive follow-ups are getting increasingly obscure.

FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 21d

WINKLEVOSS’ GEMINI SPACE STATION SLUMPS TO FALL BELOW IPO PRICE

Alistair @aebaldwin.bsky.social · 23d

I wasn't thinking about this job, but then the additional £0.000000000004 really swung it for me.