Neil
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A good service is operating on all other lines.
Semi-suburban salaryman. London.
Semi-suburban salaryman. London.
I’d have assumed there would be governance around “broad, important thing we do regularly that has the potential to go wrong” which would review all the processes involved. I’ve been involved in the publishing of trade mag annual awards which seemingly took this more seriously than the OBR.
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I’d have assumed there would be governance around “broad, important thing we do regularly that has the potential to go wrong” which would review all the processes involved. I’ve been involved in the publishing of trade mag annual awards which seemingly took this more seriously than the OBR.
Never too early to educate a child on safe behaviour around pylons, substations, etc
November 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Never too early to educate a child on safe behaviour around pylons, substations, etc
Enjoyed this! Really interesting.
November 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Enjoyed this! Really interesting.
I think some of the local streets that have for, erm, some reason, African names (your Zangwills, your Ulundis) may also be unique.
November 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I think some of the local streets that have for, erm, some reason, African names (your Zangwills, your Ulundis) may also be unique.
We have the only Ha-Ha Road in the UK nearby, if Google Maps is to be believed.
November 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We have the only Ha-Ha Road in the UK nearby, if Google Maps is to be believed.
7. We are probably doomed to always have a brass band at England games of either team, and I should reconcile myself to this.
8. Wembley’s regular HELP US TO STAMP OUT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR messages felt entirely incongruous for the occasion.
8. Wembley’s regular HELP US TO STAMP OUT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR messages felt entirely incongruous for the occasion.
November 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
7. We are probably doomed to always have a brass band at England games of either team, and I should reconcile myself to this.
8. Wembley’s regular HELP US TO STAMP OUT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR messages felt entirely incongruous for the occasion.
8. Wembley’s regular HELP US TO STAMP OUT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR messages felt entirely incongruous for the occasion.
…like, surely Sarina Weigman knows what Bronze, Russo, Hemp, Mead, Toone, Walsh and Stanway can do by now?
5. Almost no one sang the national anthem in our block.
6. 6Music fave Self Esteem performed a song before kickoff; my 15 yr old daughter had never heard of Self Esteem.
5. Almost no one sang the national anthem in our block.
6. 6Music fave Self Esteem performed a song before kickoff; my 15 yr old daughter had never heard of Self Esteem.
November 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
…like, surely Sarina Weigman knows what Bronze, Russo, Hemp, Mead, Toone, Walsh and Stanway can do by now?
5. Almost no one sang the national anthem in our block.
6. 6Music fave Self Esteem performed a song before kickoff; my 15 yr old daughter had never heard of Self Esteem.
5. Almost no one sang the national anthem in our block.
6. 6Music fave Self Esteem performed a song before kickoff; my 15 yr old daughter had never heard of Self Esteem.
3. At £15 for adults and £5 for concessions it was decent value, particularly as - unusually for UK cultural attractions in 2025 - 15 yr olds got the concession rate.
4. It was great to see some of the stars of the Euros win playing but I was surprised not to see earlier changes given the context…
4. It was great to see some of the stars of the Euros win playing but I was surprised not to see earlier changes given the context…
November 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
3. At £15 for adults and £5 for concessions it was decent value, particularly as - unusually for UK cultural attractions in 2025 - 15 yr olds got the concession rate.
4. It was great to see some of the stars of the Euros win playing but I was surprised not to see earlier changes given the context…
4. It was great to see some of the stars of the Euros win playing but I was surprised not to see earlier changes given the context…
Totally unfamiliar to me, but what a fantastic title!
November 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Totally unfamiliar to me, but what a fantastic title!
Bit of a mismatch but England’s refusal to slacken off was v impressive.
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Bit of a mismatch but England’s refusal to slacken off was v impressive.
Tried to go there last Sunday afternoon but found it was closed, which was a bit surprising given how busy the surrounding area was.
November 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Tried to go there last Sunday afternoon but found it was closed, which was a bit surprising given how busy the surrounding area was.
I usually read it mid-morning when I’m recovering from Parkrun.
November 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I usually read it mid-morning when I’m recovering from Parkrun.
It does seem like a real problem (albeit I have proximity bias here!). My parents and in-laws *really* should move out of the houses they brought their families up in, but there are no good options for them to move to, either through suitability of build, proximity to transport or fear of mgmt fees.
November 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
It does seem like a real problem (albeit I have proximity bias here!). My parents and in-laws *really* should move out of the houses they brought their families up in, but there are no good options for them to move to, either through suitability of build, proximity to transport or fear of mgmt fees.