Rhubarb Grumble
@rhubarbgrumble.bsky.social
Why make EVs the only vehicles paying per mile in the UK? You could apply pay per mile to all private transport and slightly reduce fuel duty.
December 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Why make EVs the only vehicles paying per mile in the UK? You could apply pay per mile to all private transport and slightly reduce fuel duty.
The segment about the oldest known deliberate fire anywhere in the world has blown my mind, 400,000 years ago right here in England!
shows.acast.com/nature/episo...
shows.acast.com/nature/episo...
Neanderthals mastered fire — 400,000 years ago | Nature Podcast
Archaeological evidence makes a compelling case for Neanderthal-created fires 400,000 years ago in Suffolk, UK — plus, how chatbots can sway the opinions of voters.
shows.acast.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The segment about the oldest known deliberate fire anywhere in the world has blown my mind, 400,000 years ago right here in England!
shows.acast.com/nature/episo...
shows.acast.com/nature/episo...
I had this dream last night after playing a Christmas concert with my brass band. In my dream I had a percussion part, I’m a trombone player. Classic anxiety dream.
December 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I had this dream last night after playing a Christmas concert with my brass band. In my dream I had a percussion part, I’m a trombone player. Classic anxiety dream.
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I am a proud co-op member of the Kirkhill wind farm. kirkhillcoop.org
Annoying Trump is just a bonus x
Annoying Trump is just a bonus x
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I am a proud co-op member of the Kirkhill wind farm. kirkhillcoop.org
Annoying Trump is just a bonus x
Annoying Trump is just a bonus x
As a youth I liked the first 3 released Star Wars films, went to see Phantom Menace on release and was so disappointed I’ve not seen anything Star Wars since. It’s been long enough that I can’t properly remember the original 3 now. I see they keep releasing stuff though.
December 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM
As a youth I liked the first 3 released Star Wars films, went to see Phantom Menace on release and was so disappointed I’ve not seen anything Star Wars since. It’s been long enough that I can’t properly remember the original 3 now. I see they keep releasing stuff though.
I’ve done Wordle in 3 all week, wonder if I can keep it up tomorrow for a full 7 day streak?
November 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I’ve done Wordle in 3 all week, wonder if I can keep it up tomorrow for a full 7 day streak?
My kids are playing a horror game (Until Dawn) and are too scared to go out to the garage to fetch some cans of pop.
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My kids are playing a horror game (Until Dawn) and are too scared to go out to the garage to fetch some cans of pop.
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“The magic of why this was possible in Canada was the thermal battery, which actually comes from the UK."
www.thereengineer.pro/p/the-young-...
www.thereengineer.pro/p/the-young-...
Young house-building boss trials clean energy tech in her new home
Long, cold winters are the next test for this super-insulated, electrified house
www.thereengineer.pro
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“The magic of why this was possible in Canada was the thermal battery, which actually comes from the UK."
www.thereengineer.pro/p/the-young-...
www.thereengineer.pro/p/the-young-...
@bobbyllew.bsky.social hey Robert, have you come across the ElectricTrucker on YouTube? Would be a great guest for the podcast I reckon.
So many electric semi options now in Europe youtu.be/MMr3RKaP7sY?...
I'm visiting the Truck Charging Park of the Future
YouTube video by Electric Trucker
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November 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@bobbyllew.bsky.social hey Robert, have you come across the ElectricTrucker on YouTube? Would be a great guest for the podcast I reckon.
www.bumblebeeconservation.org/news/england...
Good news for at least one bee 🐝
Good news for at least one bee 🐝
England’s rarest bumblebee found at RHS Hyde Hall - Bumblebee Conservation Trust
England's rarest bumblebee found at RHS Garden Hyde Hall - this discovery underscores vital pollinator-friendly gardening and citizen science.
www.bumblebeeconservation.org
November 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
www.bumblebeeconservation.org/news/england...
Good news for at least one bee 🐝
Good news for at least one bee 🐝
I like using the NESO app to plan my car charging - I charge the minimum necessary when the grid is dirty but right now it’s 91% zero carbon so I’m filling up.
November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I like using the NESO app to plan my car charging - I charge the minimum necessary when the grid is dirty but right now it’s 91% zero carbon so I’m filling up.
Just back from Berlin and my son is now in love with the U-Bahn
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Just back from Berlin and my son is now in love with the U-Bahn
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Woke up feeling grotty, but like a hangover but haven’t had a drop for over a week. It’s just hit me - I didn’t have my regular amount of coffee yesterday.
October 12, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Woke up feeling grotty, but like a hangover but haven’t had a drop for over a week. It’s just hit me - I didn’t have my regular amount of coffee yesterday.
Lovely big Garden Spider, possibly gravid?
October 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Lovely big Garden Spider, possibly gravid?
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How many times did we read in the media that electric vehicle sales were down or stalling?
Look at the actual figures - the opposite is the case.
Often journalists pick one quarter or month to make such claims. What matters are annual sales.
Look at the actual figures - the opposite is the case.
Often journalists pick one quarter or month to make such claims. What matters are annual sales.
October 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
How many times did we read in the media that electric vehicle sales were down or stalling?
Look at the actual figures - the opposite is the case.
Often journalists pick one quarter or month to make such claims. What matters are annual sales.
Look at the actual figures - the opposite is the case.
Often journalists pick one quarter or month to make such claims. What matters are annual sales.
An undisturbed part of Birchwood Forest Park with plenty of new saplings - this is #rewilding right? Just don’t mow it all and trees will seed themselves.
September 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
An undisturbed part of Birchwood Forest Park with plenty of new saplings - this is #rewilding right? Just don’t mow it all and trees will seed themselves.
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My plan to permanently colour one testicle was diabolical.
August 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
My plan to permanently colour one testicle was diabolical.
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Loomer put Kirk on her “list” and this kid decided he’d follow through. Oh well. Let ‘em kill each other.
September 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Loomer put Kirk on her “list” and this kid decided he’d follow through. Oh well. Let ‘em kill each other.
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The more recent Enid Blyton books have been quite dark
Five arrested after masked men try to enter west London asylum hotel
Two anti-asylum groups marched to Crowne Plaza before attempting to enter building at rear, Met police say
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The more recent Enid Blyton books have been quite dark
Hope is the thing with feathers
August 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hope is the thing with feathers
Feel like an intense few years are starting. GCSE results tomorrow for my eldest, and significant exam results due almost every year for at least the next four, and if degrees are involved then for a few more after that. 3 kids, who thought that was a good idea?
August 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Feel like an intense few years are starting. GCSE results tomorrow for my eldest, and significant exam results due almost every year for at least the next four, and if degrees are involved then for a few more after that. 3 kids, who thought that was a good idea?