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This will be a pain in the arse. The QR codes take ages to scan compared to tapping and even magstrips.
I don't see why digital tickets can't use the NFC on phones to enable tapping rather than scanning?
I don't see why digital tickets can't use the NFC on phones to enable tapping rather than scanning?
January 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM
This will be a pain in the arse. The QR codes take ages to scan compared to tapping and even magstrips.
I don't see why digital tickets can't use the NFC on phones to enable tapping rather than scanning?
I don't see why digital tickets can't use the NFC on phones to enable tapping rather than scanning?
Praying for an appeal for non-determination 🤞
January 28, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Praying for an appeal for non-determination 🤞
The risers or the pods?
January 27, 2026 at 11:26 AM
The risers or the pods?
I expect this will change in the next few decades and become common in the UK as has happened with bathroom and utility pods.
January 27, 2026 at 7:17 AM
I expect this will change in the next few decades and become common in the UK as has happened with bathroom and utility pods.
I've seen one example of prefab'd riser construction, including heating, cooling, BCW and drainage plumbing, in a development in London. The design was seen as over engineered, expensive and with limited suppliers not currently the preferred solution.
January 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM
I've seen one example of prefab'd riser construction, including heating, cooling, BCW and drainage plumbing, in a development in London. The design was seen as over engineered, expensive and with limited suppliers not currently the preferred solution.
Concession model as operated by TFL shows the benefits of both
January 23, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Concession model as operated by TFL shows the benefits of both
But that just means we lose money?
January 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM
But that just means we lose money?
Thanks Pete, will check it out
January 14, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Thanks Pete, will check it out
Oh sorry I didn't think of the religious uses!
Just out of curiosity would electric candles be completely pointless?
Just out of curiosity would electric candles be completely pointless?
January 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Oh sorry I didn't think of the religious uses!
Just out of curiosity would electric candles be completely pointless?
Just out of curiosity would electric candles be completely pointless?
Stop liking candles is probably the best advice rather than getting an extinguisher. Candles are also awful for air quality.
Make sure your boiler is serviced, and gas system has had a leak test, and get an electrical safety inspection done if it hasn't been done in A few years.
Make sure your boiler is serviced, and gas system has had a leak test, and get an electrical safety inspection done if it hasn't been done in A few years.
January 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Stop liking candles is probably the best advice rather than getting an extinguisher. Candles are also awful for air quality.
Make sure your boiler is serviced, and gas system has had a leak test, and get an electrical safety inspection done if it hasn't been done in A few years.
Make sure your boiler is serviced, and gas system has had a leak test, and get an electrical safety inspection done if it hasn't been done in A few years.
Yeah dog pens, what makes me lean towards traveller palace. Those and the throne room
January 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Yeah dog pens, what makes me lean towards traveller palace. Those and the throne room
Scottish rail journeys account for about 10% of UK rail journeys.
What £ and % have you experienced?
What £ and % have you experienced?
January 6, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Scottish rail journeys account for about 10% of UK rail journeys.
What £ and % have you experienced?
What £ and % have you experienced?
Rail fares have been frozen!
BBC News - Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Petrol and energy prices have been falling or steady since their peak in mid 2023!
tradingeconomics.com/united-kingd...
BBC News - Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Petrol and energy prices have been falling or steady since their peak in mid 2023!
tradingeconomics.com/united-kingd...
Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Rail fares have been frozen!
BBC News - Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Petrol and energy prices have been falling or steady since their peak in mid 2023!
tradingeconomics.com/united-kingd...
BBC News - Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Petrol and energy prices have been falling or steady since their peak in mid 2023!
tradingeconomics.com/united-kingd...
Lovely looking dense development when I visited the other week. Will eventually link up to fully redeveloped area all the way to Bow Creek.
December 29, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Lovely looking dense development when I visited the other week. Will eventually link up to fully redeveloped area all the way to Bow Creek.
But if that was the case you wouldn't have stairs at all in any building?
December 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
But if that was the case you wouldn't have stairs at all in any building?
Most houses (pre-1940s) have these in the UK. Why would they not be considered safe?
December 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Most houses (pre-1940s) have these in the UK. Why would they not be considered safe?
I'm sorry do you not use modular false work systems in the US??
They have been pretty much standard in the UK for 40+ years.
They have been pretty much standard in the UK for 40+ years.
December 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I'm sorry do you not use modular false work systems in the US??
They have been pretty much standard in the UK for 40+ years.
They have been pretty much standard in the UK for 40+ years.
Pretty sure that's the shot that broke his jaw in two places...
December 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Pretty sure that's the shot that broke his jaw in two places...
Bonnie Blue Vs Lambeth Council?
December 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Bonnie Blue Vs Lambeth Council?
The admission of desire of violence against people just doing their jobs (and keeping local facilities open) just dropped in there like it's nothing.
December 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The admission of desire of violence against people just doing their jobs (and keeping local facilities open) just dropped in there like it's nothing.
Space saving in risers is also another plus.
December 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Space saving in risers is also another plus.
You're exactly right, the reason they delay these assessments is to save on costs. Speeding them up just costs them more
December 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
You're exactly right, the reason they delay these assessments is to save on costs. Speeding them up just costs them more