David
@dnewman.bsky.social
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i post this story every christmas, and will keep doing so until it stops making me cry
merry christmas xx
merry christmas xx
A real Good Samaritan
One act of kindness that befell Leeds writer Bernard Hare in 1982 changed him profoundly. Here he tells his story.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
i post this story every christmas, and will keep doing so until it stops making me cry
merry christmas xx
merry christmas xx
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If you need them, call them.
☎️ 116 123.
☎️ 116 123.
December 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
If you need them, call them.
☎️ 116 123.
☎️ 116 123.
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Thats actually 'inflationary' and one of the main reasons that the games lasts so long. It puts too much money in circulation.
Oh and we always played the free parking rule of all fines go in the middle and anyone landing on free parking gets the cash
December 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Thats actually 'inflationary' and one of the main reasons that the games lasts so long. It puts too much money in circulation.
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A row has broken out over a multi-billion-pound rail link between Liverpool and Hull which has been designated as an 'England and Wales' project by the UK Government ✍️ @emilypricejourno.bsky.social
Anger as major Liverpool - Hull rail link designated as 'England and Wales' project
Emily Price A row has broken out over a multi-billion-pound rail link between Liverpool and Hull which has been designated as an “England and Wales” project by the UK Government. Northern Powerhouse ...
nation.cymru
December 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
A row has broken out over a multi-billion-pound rail link between Liverpool and Hull which has been designated as an 'England and Wales' project by the UK Government ✍️ @emilypricejourno.bsky.social
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When you didn’t have enough money for a Milk Tray Bar, Fry’s could help you out
May 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
When you didn’t have enough money for a Milk Tray Bar, Fry’s could help you out
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We are living in a dystopian hellscape stop yucking other people's yums about inconsequential shit like music or movies. Maybe they need that happy moment to get through the day. Just. Let people feel good about something.
December 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We are living in a dystopian hellscape stop yucking other people's yums about inconsequential shit like music or movies. Maybe they need that happy moment to get through the day. Just. Let people feel good about something.
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Keir Starmer's planning to make former First Minister Vaughan Gething a Lord according to The Times.
Mr Gething was FM for 4 months.
His time as leader was overshadowed by a controversial £200k donation to his leadership campaign.
He stepped down after 4 ministers resigned.
Mr Gething was FM for 4 months.
His time as leader was overshadowed by a controversial £200k donation to his leadership campaign.
He stepped down after 4 ministers resigned.
December 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Keir Starmer's planning to make former First Minister Vaughan Gething a Lord according to The Times.
Mr Gething was FM for 4 months.
His time as leader was overshadowed by a controversial £200k donation to his leadership campaign.
He stepped down after 4 ministers resigned.
Mr Gething was FM for 4 months.
His time as leader was overshadowed by a controversial £200k donation to his leadership campaign.
He stepped down after 4 ministers resigned.
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The new station usage stats are out from the ORR
Elton & Orston in Nottinghamshire is the new least used station in Britain.
In Wales the least used station is Roman Bridge and in Scotland it is Scotscalder.
The busiest station in Britain is London Liverpool Street.
Thoughts?
Elton & Orston in Nottinghamshire is the new least used station in Britain.
In Wales the least used station is Roman Bridge and in Scotland it is Scotscalder.
The busiest station in Britain is London Liverpool Street.
Thoughts?
December 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The new station usage stats are out from the ORR
Elton & Orston in Nottinghamshire is the new least used station in Britain.
In Wales the least used station is Roman Bridge and in Scotland it is Scotscalder.
The busiest station in Britain is London Liverpool Street.
Thoughts?
Elton & Orston in Nottinghamshire is the new least used station in Britain.
In Wales the least used station is Roman Bridge and in Scotland it is Scotscalder.
The busiest station in Britain is London Liverpool Street.
Thoughts?
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Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great reads. n.pr/44gSAPS
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
n.pr
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great reads. n.pr/44gSAPS
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A typically maddening thread/post from Michael!
This week the government announced that it wanted to ensure development next to train stations gets an automatic yes.
There’s one area near London where that won’t be happening.
And it’s home to a motorway that will soon be – by law – beautiful.
There’s one area near London where that won’t be happening.
And it’s home to a motorway that will soon be – by law – beautiful.
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A typically maddening thread/post from Michael!
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And the way you make that happen is you email [email protected] .
Normally, these consultations get a few hundred respondents. More people will read this thread and its friends.
Let’s make the M25 ugly again.
Normally, these consultations get a few hundred respondents. More people will read this thread and its friends.
Let’s make the M25 ugly again.
November 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
And the way you make that happen is you email [email protected] .
Normally, these consultations get a few hundred respondents. More people will read this thread and its friends.
Let’s make the M25 ugly again.
Normally, these consultations get a few hundred respondents. More people will read this thread and its friends.
Let’s make the M25 ugly again.
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Good Lord is it that time of the parliament again already?
A final decision on how to repair Britain’s crumbling parliament is likely to be postponed beyond the next general election, according to four people familiar with the matter.
Final decision on fate of crumbling UK parliament delayed to 2030s
It’s a fire-hazard that’s prone to tumbling masonry — but fear of a public backlash is again delaying repairs to the world famous building.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Good Lord is it that time of the parliament again already?
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stylised version of @garethdennis.uk's British Isles HSR proposal from Railnatter 222 (+ schematic mockup of the GB network)
October 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
stylised version of @garethdennis.uk's British Isles HSR proposal from Railnatter 222 (+ schematic mockup of the GB network)
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The Palace of Westminster is literally going to either burn down, kill someone, or both because spending money to save it is perceived as so politically toxic.
October 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Palace of Westminster is literally going to either burn down, kill someone, or both because spending money to save it is perceived as so politically toxic.
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HS2 link to West Coast Main Line delayed for four years on.ft.com/3Jbb7WA
HS2 link to West Coast Main Line delayed for four years
Britain’s most troubled rail project forced to postpone work connecting new line with the north
on.ft.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
HS2 link to West Coast Main Line delayed for four years on.ft.com/3Jbb7WA
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I hope it is clear that no one is more tired of this war than Ukrainians are, and no one wants it to end more.
Being attacked, especially by a country that razes our cities, abducts our children, and leaves torture chambers and mass graves everywhere it occupies, even briefly,
Being attacked, especially by a country that razes our cities, abducts our children, and leaves torture chambers and mass graves everywhere it occupies, even briefly,
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I hope it is clear that no one is more tired of this war than Ukrainians are, and no one wants it to end more.
Being attacked, especially by a country that razes our cities, abducts our children, and leaves torture chambers and mass graves everywhere it occupies, even briefly,
Being attacked, especially by a country that razes our cities, abducts our children, and leaves torture chambers and mass graves everywhere it occupies, even briefly,
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For World Mental Health Day, I wanted to share a bit of my journey.
Two years ago, I came off anti-depressants. Things were going well for me and I was in a better position to deal with life's challenges. Over the last half-year in particular, my situation has changed.
I made an appointment 1/5
Two years ago, I came off anti-depressants. Things were going well for me and I was in a better position to deal with life's challenges. Over the last half-year in particular, my situation has changed.
I made an appointment 1/5
October 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
For World Mental Health Day, I wanted to share a bit of my journey.
Two years ago, I came off anti-depressants. Things were going well for me and I was in a better position to deal with life's challenges. Over the last half-year in particular, my situation has changed.
I made an appointment 1/5
Two years ago, I came off anti-depressants. Things were going well for me and I was in a better position to deal with life's challenges. Over the last half-year in particular, my situation has changed.
I made an appointment 1/5
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Latest stats on greenbelt land published today - I think people are always surprised by this map, which shows that the large majority of land across England is neither built up, nor greenbelt. Most of it's just ordinary, unprotected farmland. www.gov.uk/government/s...
October 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Latest stats on greenbelt land published today - I think people are always surprised by this map, which shows that the large majority of land across England is neither built up, nor greenbelt. Most of it's just ordinary, unprotected farmland. www.gov.uk/government/s...
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More than 30 tabs? More than 30 groups of tabs more like!
How many browsing tabs do you typically have open?*
1: 6%
2-5: 54%
6-10: 14%
11-20: 8%
21-30: 2%
More than 30: 3%
*across all windows, on desktop/laptop
yougov.co.uk/topics/techn...
1: 6%
2-5: 54%
6-10: 14%
11-20: 8%
21-30: 2%
More than 30: 3%
*across all windows, on desktop/laptop
yougov.co.uk/topics/techn...
October 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
More than 30 tabs? More than 30 groups of tabs more like!
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Not nearly enough is made of the incredibly impressive feat Indian Railways has made to electrify almost 100% of its 135,000km of track, while also growing renewable sourcing. Huge:
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
Indian Railways to achieve net zero targets in 2025 itself - 5 years ahead of 2030 goal - Times of India
India Business News: Indian Railways is set to achieve net-zero targets by year-end, surpassing its 2030 goal through extensive electrification. Aiming for 95% electric tr
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Not nearly enough is made of the incredibly impressive feat Indian Railways has made to electrify almost 100% of its 135,000km of track, while also growing renewable sourcing. Huge:
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
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Name your Comfort TV Show.
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Name your Comfort TV Show.
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I am living groundhog decade today. NPR delayed, Andy Burnham can’t understand why his pre conference leadership platforming is being reported as pre platform leadership platforming, why hasn’t this tram been built, levelling up announcement
September 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
I am living groundhog decade today. NPR delayed, Andy Burnham can’t understand why his pre conference leadership platforming is being reported as pre platform leadership platforming, why hasn’t this tram been built, levelling up announcement
'But the architect of the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2, Andrew Gilligan, recently wrote a report for the centre right think tank Policy Exchange, calling for Northern Powerhouse Rail to be scrapped.'
Shocker
Shocker
September 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
'But the architect of the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2, Andrew Gilligan, recently wrote a report for the centre right think tank Policy Exchange, calling for Northern Powerhouse Rail to be scrapped.'
Shocker
Shocker
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It's Star Trek Day eve, and to celebrate I hosted a feast! 😋
I've been working on this idea for years, so it's fun to see it become a reality! 🤩
Happy #StarTrek Day! 🖖🏻
I'll add close ups in the comments for anyone who wants to take a closer look 👀
I've been working on this idea for years, so it's fun to see it become a reality! 🤩
Happy #StarTrek Day! 🖖🏻
I'll add close ups in the comments for anyone who wants to take a closer look 👀
September 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It's Star Trek Day eve, and to celebrate I hosted a feast! 😋
I've been working on this idea for years, so it's fun to see it become a reality! 🤩
Happy #StarTrek Day! 🖖🏻
I'll add close ups in the comments for anyone who wants to take a closer look 👀
I've been working on this idea for years, so it's fun to see it become a reality! 🤩
Happy #StarTrek Day! 🖖🏻
I'll add close ups in the comments for anyone who wants to take a closer look 👀
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August 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM