Tony Pitchford
@tonypitchford.bsky.social
Proud dad, average husband, bookworm, #TangSoo student, music fan, political woke bloke. I talk about #apprenticeships and #digitalskills. Bit of a birder. Tea drinker.
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“The Kremlin’s Reform Party”
“Farage Boats”
“The Tories’ Brexit”
“The EDF flag show”
Make them own it.
“Farage Boats”
“The Tories’ Brexit”
“The EDF flag show”
Make them own it.
I wasn’t expecting much from the Nick Drake tribute- how do you cover perfection? - but it has been great so far, and that Lisa Hannigan version of Black Eyed Dog was absolutely stunning.
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I wasn’t expecting much from the Nick Drake tribute- how do you cover perfection? - but it has been great so far, and that Lisa Hannigan version of Black Eyed Dog was absolutely stunning.
A tribute to Nick Drake on BBC4 right now, you say?
Well, this calls for a good whisky and low lighting.
Well, this calls for a good whisky and low lighting.
a black and white photo of a man playing a guitar with the number 25 on the bottom right
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November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A tribute to Nick Drake on BBC4 right now, you say?
Well, this calls for a good whisky and low lighting.
Well, this calls for a good whisky and low lighting.
Really pleased to see Computer Weekly's 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025 showcasing strong representation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Most influential women in UK Tech 2025 | BCS
Computer Weekly's 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025 showcased strong representation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Really pleased to see Computer Weekly's 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025 showcasing strong representation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
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The UK announces a £100M plan to support local AI hardware startups via guaranteed "first customer" payments, and estimates its AI market to be worth over £72B (Financial Times)
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November 21, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The UK announces a £100M plan to support local AI hardware startups via guaranteed "first customer" payments, and estimates its AI market to be worth over £72B (Financial Times)
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Mani + Reni = four of the greatest drum & bass intros to any indie songs of all time.
Mani + Reni = one of the top five intros to an album in any genre.
Mani + Reni = one of THE greatest ‘drops’ - definitely top 3 - of all time.
All of the above statements apply to the Stone Roses’ debut album.
Mani + Reni = one of the top five intros to an album in any genre.
Mani + Reni = one of THE greatest ‘drops’ - definitely top 3 - of all time.
All of the above statements apply to the Stone Roses’ debut album.
a man says ask me no further questions while wearing a blue sweater
ALT: a man says ask me no further questions while wearing a blue sweater
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November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Mani + Reni = four of the greatest drum & bass intros to any indie songs of all time.
Mani + Reni = one of the top five intros to an album in any genre.
Mani + Reni = one of THE greatest ‘drops’ - definitely top 3 - of all time.
All of the above statements apply to the Stone Roses’ debut album.
Mani + Reni = one of the top five intros to an album in any genre.
Mani + Reni = one of THE greatest ‘drops’ - definitely top 3 - of all time.
All of the above statements apply to the Stone Roses’ debut album.
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This is what happens when you put a preening, lazy, populist, dilettante in charge of a country.
Johnson was completely out of his depth and more concerned with his pathetic perceived popularity than leading this country through the greatest crisis since 1939.
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Johnson was completely out of his depth and more concerned with his pathetic perceived popularity than leading this country through the greatest crisis since 1939.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This is what happens when you put a preening, lazy, populist, dilettante in charge of a country.
Johnson was completely out of his depth and more concerned with his pathetic perceived popularity than leading this country through the greatest crisis since 1939.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Johnson was completely out of his depth and more concerned with his pathetic perceived popularity than leading this country through the greatest crisis since 1939.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
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BREAKING: UK’s response to Covid was “too little too late”. Acting faster could have saved 23,000 lives in England according to the public inquiry.
Boris Johnson presided over a “toxic, sexist, chaotic culture” in No10, where rule-breaking seriously undermined public confidence.
Boris Johnson presided over a “toxic, sexist, chaotic culture” in No10, where rule-breaking seriously undermined public confidence.
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
BREAKING: UK’s response to Covid was “too little too late”. Acting faster could have saved 23,000 lives in England according to the public inquiry.
Boris Johnson presided over a “toxic, sexist, chaotic culture” in No10, where rule-breaking seriously undermined public confidence.
Boris Johnson presided over a “toxic, sexist, chaotic culture” in No10, where rule-breaking seriously undermined public confidence.
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani dies at 63 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield: Stone Roses bassist dies aged 63
The musician, known as 'Mani', played on both Stone Roses albums and later joined Primal Scream.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani dies at 63 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Four questions leaders need to ask about applied #cryptography
Four questions leaders need to ask about applied cryptography
Rakesh Keshava FBCS, an expert in applied cryptography, demystifies encryption and explores the key concepts we all need to know.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Four questions leaders need to ask about applied #cryptography
DWP promises careers service merger plan ‘by April’
The DWP has responded to calls for clarity over a merger of careers advice with jobcentres
#CEIAG #DWP
The DWP has responded to calls for clarity over a merger of careers advice with jobcentres
#CEIAG #DWP
DWP promises careers service merger plan 'by April'
The government has promised to publish a 'detailed transition plan' for transferring up to 1,000 subcontracted careers advisers and staff into DWP by April 2026
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Based entirely on my personal snobbery, prejudice, and intolerance, I am working on a new theory. My sample size is the half dozen restaurants I have visited in the past few weeks on my travels with work.
I think I might need to work on my people skills.
I think I might need to work on my people skills.
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Based entirely on my personal snobbery, prejudice, and intolerance, I am working on a new theory. My sample size is the half dozen restaurants I have visited in the past few weeks on my travels with work.
I think I might need to work on my people skills.
I think I might need to work on my people skills.
There is a bloke snoring so loudly on the train to London (at 5:15pm…) that the whole carriage is in fits of giggles.
There will be a pause for a few minutes, and then it starts again.
Absolute scenes.
There will be a pause for a few minutes, and then it starts again.
Absolute scenes.
a cartoon of homer simpson snoring loudly
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November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
There is a bloke snoring so loudly on the train to London (at 5:15pm…) that the whole carriage is in fits of giggles.
There will be a pause for a few minutes, and then it starts again.
Absolute scenes.
There will be a pause for a few minutes, and then it starts again.
Absolute scenes.
What a weird, delightful feeling.
I just checked my diary for next week and realised that I booked Monday and Tuesday off. I had completely forgotten about that.
Nice.
I just checked my diary for next week and realised that I booked Monday and Tuesday off. I had completely forgotten about that.
Nice.
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What a weird, delightful feeling.
I just checked my diary for next week and realised that I booked Monday and Tuesday off. I had completely forgotten about that.
Nice.
I just checked my diary for next week and realised that I booked Monday and Tuesday off. I had completely forgotten about that.
Nice.
Skills England unveils 'roadmap' for local skills to drive growth
Development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by #SkillsEngland #LSIPs
Development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by #SkillsEngland #LSIPs
Skills England unveils 'roadmap' for local skills to drive growth
Development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by Skills England.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Skills England unveils 'roadmap' for local skills to drive growth
Development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by #SkillsEngland #LSIPs
Development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by #SkillsEngland #LSIPs
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A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
43 minutes in and Andy Zoltzman launches into his finest pun run in years, all based on on 1980s pop music.
Genius. And one for the Friday night #totp people
I'm listening to The Bugle | Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359 on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/ei/dir-d7u8u...
Genius. And one for the Friday night #totp people
I'm listening to The Bugle | Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359 on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/ei/dir-d7u8u...
Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359
The Bugle turns 18 — and we’re not done celebrating yet! In Part 2 of our birthday special, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nish Kumar to take a sideways look at some of the week’s more al...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
43 minutes in and Andy Zoltzman launches into his finest pun run in years, all based on on 1980s pop music.
Genius. And one for the Friday night #totp people
I'm listening to The Bugle | Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359 on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/ei/dir-d7u8u...
Genius. And one for the Friday night #totp people
I'm listening to The Bugle | Space Junk, Big Trains & Hot Potatoes - Bugle 4359 on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/ei/dir-d7u8u...
Government announces ‘tough’ new cybersecurity legislation to protect NHS, transport and energy
Government announces ‘tough’ new cybersecurity legislation to protect NHS, transport and energy
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has unveiled a set of “tough new laws” designed to better protect hospitals, transport, energy and water supplies from cyber-attacks.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Government announces ‘tough’ new cybersecurity legislation to protect NHS, transport and energy
A Ted-heavy episode of #MortimerandWhitehouse #GoneFishing tonight.
That’s fine with me. He’s a good boy.
That’s fine with me. He’s a good boy.
two men walking down a path holding hands and talking
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November 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A Ted-heavy episode of #MortimerandWhitehouse #GoneFishing tonight.
That’s fine with me. He’s a good boy.
That’s fine with me. He’s a good boy.
Unstoppable tune alert!
Rhythm Nation is an absolute masterpiece, matched only by the flawless dance routine they are doing here…
#totp
Rhythm Nation is an absolute masterpiece, matched only by the flawless dance routine they are doing here…
#totp
a black and white photo of a woman standing in front of a window .
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November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Unstoppable tune alert!
Rhythm Nation is an absolute masterpiece, matched only by the flawless dance routine they are doing here…
#totp
Rhythm Nation is an absolute masterpiece, matched only by the flawless dance routine they are doing here…
#totp
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Small modular reactors: What are they and why does UK want them?
Small modular reactors: What are they and why does UK want them?
The government is betting on a new generation of 'mini' nuclear power stations.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Small modular reactors: What are they and why does UK want them?