Octopus Tracker was a great tariff for the first year we were on it, but hasn't been so great for the last 4/5 months. Moved off the gas tracker this week. Will probably switch away from the electricity tracker by the end of this month too unless things improve. cc @jim.londoncentric.media
The person in the post office queue behind me this morning paid in £3k in cash. Got my thinking about this article! The other Post Office scandal: how organised crime launders money on the high street | Crime | The Guardian share.google/LgpEd17sO7k7...
The other Post Office scandal: how organised crime launders money on the high street
The long read: Hundreds of millions of pounds of dirty money are being deposited at post offices every year. So why are the police reluctant to investigate the scale of the problem?
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@jim.londoncentric.media inspired by London Centric's article on working in August, the Economist this week has a feature called "The Great British Bunk Off"
I see we've entered Brockley street party season (cc @rhymerrigby.bsky.social)
Really interesting thread on UK tax levels / spending / growth interactions
Dan Neidle@danneidle.bsky.social · 5mo agoUK tax is going to be the highest since 1945. But public spending won't increase; in fact most of us will experience a decline in public services. Here's why - in a thread that I'd love to be completely wrong.
@chimpman.bsky.social @rhymerrigby.bsky.social have you been Kiki & Muimui supermarket underneath the flats by Lewisham station. It's been open for ages, but it was my first time in today. The freezer section is a treasure trove!
This is excellent reporting 👇
Jim Waterson@jim.londoncentric.media · 7mo agoBreaking: *Asif Aziz's mass evictions of Londoners appear to be BACK ON *Sadiq Khan personally demands immediate response from the landlord *Leading homelessness charity cuts ties with the Aziz family and refuses donation *Questions over legality of paperwork www.londoncentric.media/p/asif-aziz-...
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
Honestly all Denmark needs to do is to withdraw all Ozempic exports to the US and Americans will finally revolt
@ianvisits.co.uk @murkydepths.bsky.social the park on top of the Thames super sewer access shaft on Crossfield St in Deptford is finally open after months of being fenced off. I didn't have my phone with me as I was running so no photo. Looks good, hopefully the planting will be maintained.
An interesting reflection on the #WilliamsF1 wind tunnel 1 before it is taken it down. I remember the structure well from when it was in Didcot. (cc @chimpman.bsky.social) youtu.be/_H5t00l6FyY?...
Behind the History of the Legendary Wind Tunnel 1!
YouTube video by Atlassian Williams Racing
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I can't believe Farage's political opponents aren't attacking him more strongly generally, but specifically on this.
James O’Brien@mrjamesob.bsky.social · 9mo agoI got within three squares of solving Miles' new Rubik's cube... ..and then disaster.
If you missed your Brockley Market Xmas order, there is still time to bag pheasant! cc @chimpman.bsky.social @rhymerrigby.bsky.social
A train-sized tunnel is now carrying electricity under South London www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/a-t... #london
A train-sized tunnel is now carrying electricity under South London
Electricity has started flowing through a deep-level tube train sized tunnel running through South London.
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The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion. I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans. 🧵 Long thread.
Really interesting article on Ukrainian ground drones (it's a two part article) cc @covertshores.bsky.social stefankorshak.substack.com/p/dec-3-2025...
Dec. 3 2025 - p1 Your Questions about UGVs a/k/a ground robots
Hi All!
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I've visited the Toni and Guy ward at Kings Hospital this morning. Yes, it is named after the hairdressers.
@bobbyllew.bsky.social might be of interest for ABM as you did an episode about ZipCar a few years ago.
Jim Waterson@jim.londoncentric.media · 10mo agoZipcar is shutting down its UK operations, basically the only car club that worked in London. Massive kick to anyone who tries to live in capital without owning a car. Having been a customer for 17 years and used Zipvans to move house repeatedly, this is.... very bad! (Zipcar is owned by Avis)
@jurajmikurcik.bsky.social I suspect you've already seen it, but I was catching up on that latest season of Grand Designs Aus yesterday and it features straw panels Durra Panel featured on Grand Designs Australia | Durra Panel share.google/jzjM9xlO6wDt...
Durra Panel featured on Grand Designs Australia | Durra Panel
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@chimpman.bsky.social @rhymerrigby.bsky.social we've already had an estate agent letter through the door effectively saying "now could be a great time to get a valuation to see if you'll be affected by the new mansion tax"
Interesting article (I haven't previously seen any summaries of Ukraine's interceptor drones)
H I Sutton@covertshores.bsky.social · 10mo agoNew guide to Ukraine’s interceptor drones -> www.hisutton.com/Ukrainian-In...
Make sure to follow what @phillipspobrien.bsky.social says about the "peace plan"
Phillips OBrien@phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 10mo agoHere is Trump's full 28 point plan for Ukraine. It would destroy Ukraine as a sovereign state and leave it helpless to face a Russian attack in the future. It would also give Putin full vindication and immunity from prosecution. www.axios.com/2025/11/20/t...
@chimpman.bsky.social Just peered into the new coffee place under the railway bridge. There were already coffee pots on the counter. Could be opening soon? Or have they been gathering dust there for a while?
This is so cool, and in a country as small as Aotearoa New Zealand, electric airplanes make SO much sense. Yes, I would infinitely prefer trains, and particularly electric trains (PLEASE!) but in lieu of such, replacing our domestic ICE airplanes is a no-brainer: evsandbeyond.co.nz/air-nzs-firs...
Air NZ’s first electric aircraft makes maiden flight
Air New Zealand’s first electric aircraft to wear the airline’s name took to the skies over Tauranga today, marking the
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Great sub stack from @robinlustig.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/robinlus...
Robin Lustig@robinlustig.bsky.social · last yr.Whipping up fear of foreigners has been the go-to tactic of populist demagogues since time immemorial. My thoughts on the Nigel Farage 'Deport the lot of them' anti-immigration plan in comments below.
