Liam Hedley
@liamhedley.bsky.social
Typical (northern) Englishman in Edinburgh ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ. Pasta fiend and bit of an Italophile; gardening and city cycling enthusiast; and ADHD whirlwind of chaos. He/him ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
Why are electric toothbrush heads so expensive? Floors me every time
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Why are electric toothbrush heads so expensive? Floors me every time
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do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
#Finland will begin to #Russia - proof its rail network, integrate with EU train infrastructure.
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
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What is the actual point of an "Energy Price Cap" if they just put it up every other month? ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
โA cap is supposed to be a limit. If you raise the limit every time costs go up, itโs not a capโitโs just a notification that we're paying more.
โA cap is supposed to be a limit. If you raise the limit every time costs go up, itโs not a capโitโs just a notification that we're paying more.
BREAKING: Millions of households will see a slight rise in gas and electricity prices at the height of winter after regulator Ofgem outlined its next price cap
November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
What is the actual point of an "Energy Price Cap" if they just put it up every other month? ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
โA cap is supposed to be a limit. If you raise the limit every time costs go up, itโs not a capโitโs just a notification that we're paying more.
โA cap is supposed to be a limit. If you raise the limit every time costs go up, itโs not a capโitโs just a notification that we're paying more.
What's the point of a price cap if it changes seemingly ever other month?
November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
What's the point of a price cap if it changes seemingly ever other month?
It really posses me off how every chip and pin machine now is like "would you like to donate?"
NO I WOULD NOT.
NO I WOULD NOT.
November 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It really posses me off how every chip and pin machine now is like "would you like to donate?"
NO I WOULD NOT.
NO I WOULD NOT.
Snow should be banned.
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Snow should be banned.
I guess it varies, but that's how much my flat in Gorgie is worth approximately.
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I guess it varies, but that's how much my flat in Gorgie is worth approximately.
Watched a vintage Nigella Christmas episode and she's made a tealight holder out of a cucumber.
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Watched a vintage Nigella Christmas episode and she's made a tealight holder out of a cucumber.
So many companies need to start accepting that there is a large number of us that absolutely hate and find it difficult to speak on the phone. โIf youโd like to call us backโฆโ. No, I would not - just email me please!
November 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
So many companies need to start accepting that there is a large number of us that absolutely hate and find it difficult to speak on the phone. โIf youโd like to call us backโฆโ. No, I would not - just email me please!
Someone on Facebook just posted a 4 bed house for sale in my hometown for 265K.
In Edinburgh that would get you a 1 bed flat ๐ญ
In Edinburgh that would get you a 1 bed flat ๐ญ
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Someone on Facebook just posted a 4 bed house for sale in my hometown for 265K.
In Edinburgh that would get you a 1 bed flat ๐ญ
In Edinburgh that would get you a 1 bed flat ๐ญ
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how do I communicate to my body that actually it's fine, just because it's now cloudier and getting dark earlier doesn't mean I should start eating 17 meals a day just in case we never get food again, we've evolved past that, it's alright
September 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
how do I communicate to my body that actually it's fine, just because it's now cloudier and getting dark earlier doesn't mean I should start eating 17 meals a day just in case we never get food again, we've evolved past that, it's alright
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The average cost of building an 'affordable' home in Edinburgh is now over ยฃ254k. This is an increase of ยฃ100k since 2018/19.
November 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The average cost of building an 'affordable' home in Edinburgh is now over ยฃ254k. This is an increase of ยฃ100k since 2018/19.
The weather is absolutely horrendous today. Proper grim SAD-inducing day.
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The weather is absolutely horrendous today. Proper grim SAD-inducing day.
Listening to the 20 Years Edition of COADF, and it still sounds so good.
But I canโt believe itโs 20
But I canโt believe itโs 20
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Listening to the 20 Years Edition of COADF, and it still sounds so good.
But I canโt believe itโs 20
But I canโt believe itโs 20
Just make sure you take it as early as possible. Everyoneโs different obviously, but it completely messed up my sleep.
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Just make sure you take it as early as possible. Everyoneโs different obviously, but it completely messed up my sleep.
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Iโve been watching the X Files for the first time over the last few weeks.
Itโs actually remarkable how well Gillian Anderson has aged.
Itโs actually remarkable how well Gillian Anderson has aged.
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Iโve been watching the X Files for the first time over the last few weeks.
Itโs actually remarkable how well Gillian Anderson has aged.
Itโs actually remarkable how well Gillian Anderson has aged.
Iโve been watching the X Files for the first time over the last few weeks.
Itโs actually remarkable how well Gillian Anderson has aged.
Itโs actually remarkable how well Gillian Anderson has aged.
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Iโve been watching the X Files for the first time over the last few weeks.
Itโs actually remarkable how well Gillian Anderson has aged.
Itโs actually remarkable how well Gillian Anderson has aged.
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A four-day week has been on @greenparty.org.uk manifestos since 2017. ๐
We should all have extra time for family and friends, hobbies, or new qualifications, or simply for some decent rest and time away from work.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2529269...
We should all have extra time for family and friends, hobbies, or new qualifications, or simply for some decent rest and time away from work.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2529269...
A four-day working week could be on its way, MP says
Sitting down to talk about a four-day working week with local business leaders and University of Sussex academics has shown me how close we are toโฆ
www.theargus.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A four-day week has been on @greenparty.org.uk manifestos since 2017. ๐
We should all have extra time for family and friends, hobbies, or new qualifications, or simply for some decent rest and time away from work.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2529269...
We should all have extra time for family and friends, hobbies, or new qualifications, or simply for some decent rest and time away from work.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2529269...
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There have been recent examples of reporting that confuses safe and legal e-bikes with illegally modified bikes - with images of electric motorbikes even being captioned misleadingly as "e-bikes".
Our recent blog explains the distinctions and the importance of getting the language on e-bikes right.
Our recent blog explains the distinctions and the importance of getting the language on e-bikes right.
The truth about e-bikes: Why the distinction between legal and illegal matters
Our latest blog explores what the differences are between legal and illegally modified e-bikes, why it matters and what needs to happen to stop illegal e-bikes being driven unlawfully on our roads and...
cycling.scot
October 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
There have been recent examples of reporting that confuses safe and legal e-bikes with illegally modified bikes - with images of electric motorbikes even being captioned misleadingly as "e-bikes".
Our recent blog explains the distinctions and the importance of getting the language on e-bikes right.
Our recent blog explains the distinctions and the importance of getting the language on e-bikes right.
Who the fuck is Madeline?
October 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Who the fuck is Madeline?
Pussy palace is so catchy.
October 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Pussy palace is so catchy.
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Celebrating a century of nightย buses
In October Lothian celebrates a century of providing night buses to get everyone home. The company began running the service in 1925 - two winter only services. Today the company runs a comprehensive NightBus network with 18 routes in the city and the Lothians.โฆ
In October Lothian celebrates a century of providing night buses to get everyone home. The company began running the service in 1925 - two winter only services. Today the company runs a comprehensive NightBus network with 18 routes in the city and the Lothians.โฆ
Celebrating a century of nightย buses
In October Lothian celebrates a century of providing night buses to get everyone home. The company began running the service in 1925 - two winter only services. Today the company runs a comprehensive NightBus network with 18 routes in the city and the Lothians. Keith Finlay, Head of Commercial said:ย โOur NightBus services are a lifeline for the people of Edinburgh and the Lothians, and over the last 100 years we have delivered safe and reliable public transport through the night.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Celebrating a century of nightย buses
In October Lothian celebrates a century of providing night buses to get everyone home. The company began running the service in 1925 - two winter only services. Today the company runs a comprehensive NightBus network with 18 routes in the city and the Lothians.โฆ
In October Lothian celebrates a century of providing night buses to get everyone home. The company began running the service in 1925 - two winter only services. Today the company runs a comprehensive NightBus network with 18 routes in the city and the Lothians.โฆ