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David Gregory-Kumar

@drdavidgk.bsky.social

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Dad. Husband. Reporter. I work for the BBC based out of Birmingham. Focused on Environment/Science & Rural Affairs. Swapped car for cargo bike. PhD/DSc. RTS reporter of the year.

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · Nov 7

Alright. Hello BlueSky! I’m a reporter focusing on environment/science & rural affairs. Working for the BBC in Birmingham. Looking to find some West Mids/Science/Farming people on here. And for downtime any discussion of active travel and cycle lanes. We need a cargo bike emoji.

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 5h

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Rob Freeman 🩷💜💙 @robfreemanfluff.bsky.social · 5h

Alan Carr dressed in a #Traitors cloak has sent me.

Alan Carr dressed in a Traitors cloak holding a lamp. He looks Mole from a low budget live action version of Wind In The Willows.

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 5h

Alan in a cloak with a lamp is peak telly. #thecelebritytraitors #traitors

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 6h

Forest school at nursery today!

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 17h

One of the things I do not understand about gym culture is how driving to exercise is seen as sensible. Rather than a journey where you could start doing some exercise before getting to the gym.

Katy @theblueulysses.bsky.social · 17h

Did a car write these "how to get here" instructions for a new gym near me?
There are other branches 1.8 and 2.9 miles away too. Way to go on generating more short car journeys,

Directions
We're located on Commercial Road, next to Aldi and Wynsors. And you can park for free in PureGym’s dedicated on-site car park!*

BY CAR Pop SK7 4BE, into your SatNav and navigate towards Commercial Road, where you can park on site for free.

*Parking restrictions may apply. Please check in the car park before you enter the gym. PureGym is not responsible for any parking fines. 

BY BUS The nearest bus stop, Hazel Street, is located just a short 1 minute walk away from the gym.

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 19h

But I’m a gay male with a family in a city? 🤨

Berny Belvedere @bernybelvedere.bsky.social · 1d

fellas is it gay to live in a city

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 3d

In all this…. E-bikes which are just great for people are suddenly part of the culture wars.

Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 3d

behold the bold and brave washington post opinion section (under new management), lol

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 3d

Bulbs lasagne-layered. See you in six months!

A handsome man and two adorable kids are planting bulbs

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 4d

Oooof

Machine Pun Kelly @kellyscaletta.bsky.social · 4d

Somewhere in America, a young Hispanic girl is hiding in an attic writing a diary.

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 4d

Is that your video Phil?

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 4d

It was soooo good

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 4d

It’s just mental there is an amazing seafood restaurant in Brum so far form the sea! #AlbatrossDeathCult

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 5d

I want a cheap and cheerful induction charger for my phone to go by the bed as the cable connector is dodgy. But they all appear to light up and flash.. or worse sort of pulse... like a futuristic christmas tree :-/

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John Paddington @padders123.bsky.social · 5d

Slight aside to this topic but I bet that Apple allows apps to warn drivers where speed enforcement is taking place.

UK 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦 □ @ukbastard.bsky.social · 5d

Apple removes ICE tracking apps after pressure by Trump administration

The app alerts users to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. ICE has been a central part of Trump's hardline immigration agenda

archive.is/2025.10.03-0...

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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 5d

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 5d

Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment

Sky News @news.sky.com · 5d

Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.

news.sky.com

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American Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 6d

My ebike is speed and power regulated from the factory because law makers see it as a potential danger to people in cities.

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 6d

A publicist has just told me they prefer to let the project speak for itself. Which kinda negates the whole publicist thing really.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 7d

Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.

There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.

Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople

Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis

City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.

www.forbes.com

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 7d

Actually managed to interview Dr Goodall once (randomly in a room at Windsor Castle). We were all star struck and she was totally lovely. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Desert Island Discs - Dr Jane Goodall - BBC Sounds

Sue Lawley's castaway is primatologist Dr Jane Goodall

www.bbc.co.uk

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 7d

Awwww. Apple fixed the lock screen photo thingy. No longer does it zoom in on me and cut my late mom off. Much better ❤️

Phone lock screen showing me and my late mum.

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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 8d

BREAKING

A federal judge that the Trump admin's policy targeting pro-Palestinian students for deportation violated the First Amendment.

His blistering, 161-page ruling starts with a threat he received in chambers and his response.

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David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 8d

Having survived another bedtime story I have to say that dad was woefully unprepared for that bear hunt.

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 8d

There’s a new car called a “Bigster”?

David Gregory-Kumar @drdavidgk.bsky.social · 8d

Honestly the abattoirs I’ve been to have all been nicer.

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