Philip the book man
@philipbookman.bsky.social
Into cycling watching & touring. Love cycle/camping on my new ebike, going to grand tours & camping on the roadside Used to own a secondhand bookshop in rural france. Love books more than people! A suffering Notts county fan for 60 years
As a UK OAP in these days of goverment cutbacks I'm pleased to say I still received my £10 Christmas bonus off the uk government.
I just wonder why I get it? What's the point? if they stopped the meger bonus I doubt anyone would miss it, presumably the money could be used for something worthwhile.
I just wonder why I get it? What's the point? if they stopped the meger bonus I doubt anyone would miss it, presumably the money could be used for something worthwhile.
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
As a UK OAP in these days of goverment cutbacks I'm pleased to say I still received my £10 Christmas bonus off the uk government.
I just wonder why I get it? What's the point? if they stopped the meger bonus I doubt anyone would miss it, presumably the money could be used for something worthwhile.
I just wonder why I get it? What's the point? if they stopped the meger bonus I doubt anyone would miss it, presumably the money could be used for something worthwhile.
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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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Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
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There are more photos of Trump and Epstein together than there are of Melania holding his hand.
November 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
There are more photos of Trump and Epstein together than there are of Melania holding his hand.
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Donald Trump destroyed public service broadcasting in the US - it's little surprise Nigel Farage wants to do the same thing here.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
November 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Donald Trump destroyed public service broadcasting in the US - it's little surprise Nigel Farage wants to do the same thing here.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
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There is no reason why this should have made me laugh so hard a bit of gas escaped.
November 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There is no reason why this should have made me laugh so hard a bit of gas escaped.
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November 1862 ► Notts County Football Club were formed in #Nottingham; often known by their nickname The Magpies, they are the oldest professional football league club in the world.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
A player heading the ball towards the goal during a football match between Notts County and Blackburn Rovers on 28 Marc… | Blackburn rovers, Notts county, Cup final
A player heading the ball towards the goal during a football match between Notts County and Blackburn Rovers on 28 March 1891. Notts County Football Club were formed in November 1862. Original Publica...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
November 1862 ► Notts County Football Club were formed in #Nottingham; often known by their nickname The Magpies, they are the oldest professional football league club in the world.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
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Ok President Trump, if you sue the BBC for $1bn for spreading lies, I’ll sue you for the same amount. I reckon Planet Earth would crowdfund that. Then I’ll buy Mar A Largo, turn it into a climate change research centre, free Melania, and put a 1000% tariff on orange face paint.
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ok President Trump, if you sue the BBC for $1bn for spreading lies, I’ll sue you for the same amount. I reckon Planet Earth would crowdfund that. Then I’ll buy Mar A Largo, turn it into a climate change research centre, free Melania, and put a 1000% tariff on orange face paint.
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Premier Tech stops sponsorship of Israel-Premier Tech immediately, saying “the core reason for Premier Tech to sponsor the team has been overshadowed to a point where it has become untenable for us to continue as a sponsor.”
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Premier Tech stops sponsorship of Israel-Premier Tech immediately, saying “the core reason for Premier Tech to sponsor the team has been overshadowed to a point where it has become untenable for us to continue as a sponsor.”
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The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
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You’d need a heart of gammon not to laugh…
November 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
You’d need a heart of gammon not to laugh…
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Farage, who was paid £189,000 in January to promote gold bullion in his spare time, is currently wanging on about how out of touch the Labour frontbench is. Ok
November 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Farage, who was paid £189,000 in January to promote gold bullion in his spare time, is currently wanging on about how out of touch the Labour frontbench is. Ok
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Another 55mins of Farage carried live by BBC and Sky, in which he rambled for twice as long as briefed, and yet managed to say little of substance.
Why can broadcasters not simply give us 3mins of the low-lights after the event, as they would do with most other politicians? ~AA
Why can broadcasters not simply give us 3mins of the low-lights after the event, as they would do with most other politicians? ~AA
November 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Another 55mins of Farage carried live by BBC and Sky, in which he rambled for twice as long as briefed, and yet managed to say little of substance.
Why can broadcasters not simply give us 3mins of the low-lights after the event, as they would do with most other politicians? ~AA
Why can broadcasters not simply give us 3mins of the low-lights after the event, as they would do with most other politicians? ~AA
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Who made this? Brilliant.
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Who made this? Brilliant.
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To be fair, they’re losing MPs at a much faster rate.
One in twenty Reform councillors elected in May 2025 has left by the Autumn
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
To be fair, they’re losing MPs at a much faster rate.
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Lewis Goodall pressing Chris Philp on the difference between what Sarah Pochin said and what Robert Jenrick said about 'white faces'.
October 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Lewis Goodall pressing Chris Philp on the difference between what Sarah Pochin said and what Robert Jenrick said about 'white faces'.
Just looked on fb....I know I shouldn't. Apparantly Jetta is lazy does nothing 😂
October 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Just looked on fb....I know I shouldn't. Apparantly Jetta is lazy does nothing 😂
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How to be a tourist at the 2026 Tour de France – a comprehensive guide to when, where, how, and what to bring to ensure you actually enjoy yourself.
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How to be a tourist at the 2026 Tour de France
Your guide to when to go, where to watch, how to get around, what to bring, and how to make sure you actually have a good time at the 2026 Tour.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
How to be a tourist at the 2026 Tour de France – a comprehensive guide to when, where, how, and what to bring to ensure you actually enjoy yourself.
escapecollective.com/how-to-be-a-...
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A night of the josh boys two golds!
October 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
A night of the josh boys two golds!
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Octave Lapize, the overall winner of the 1910 Tour de France, was notorious for calling the organizers "murderers" after the massive Col de Tourmalet climb in the Pyrenees
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Octave!
October 24 (1887-1917)
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Octave!
October 24 (1887-1917)
October 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Octave Lapize, the overall winner of the 1910 Tour de France, was notorious for calling the organizers "murderers" after the massive Col de Tourmalet climb in the Pyrenees
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Octave!
October 24 (1887-1917)
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Octave!
October 24 (1887-1917)
Josh Tarling what a gold
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Josh Tarling what a gold
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Reporter: The president had initially said that this project wouldn't interfere with or touch the current structure.
Leavitt: If you look at the renderings, it's very clear the east wing was going to be modernized.
Reporter: But modernizing and tearing down are two different things.
Leavitt: If you look at the renderings, it's very clear the east wing was going to be modernized.
Reporter: But modernizing and tearing down are two different things.
October 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Reporter: The president had initially said that this project wouldn't interfere with or touch the current structure.
Leavitt: If you look at the renderings, it's very clear the east wing was going to be modernized.
Reporter: But modernizing and tearing down are two different things.
Leavitt: If you look at the renderings, it's very clear the east wing was going to be modernized.
Reporter: But modernizing and tearing down are two different things.