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Lead Technical Operator for BBC Media Operations in Salford | Making radio for BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service Sport and BBC Money & Work | Views my own

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Went to WEC 6 hrs of Spa last year with my son who’s introduced me to endurance racing. It was brilliant.

08.08.2025 04:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dealing with the filth after you've dealt with the filth, eh?

05.08.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's the difference between an ocean and a sea? A sea is generally smaller than an ocean. In fact, a sea is usually part of a larger ocean that is partially enclosed by land. Examples are the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

β€œSeas are smaller than oceans and are usually located where the land and ocean meet. Typically, seas are partially enclosed by land.”

oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/oceano...

04.08.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Probably. But it’s just not right. Oceans should be spanning the large gaps between continents.

04.08.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Correcting people who say they’ve been to see the ocean when it’s the North Sea, Mediterranean or some other bit of sea that’s not an ocean.

03.08.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

ThunderBullRing #BrummieBond

01.08.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a stuffed animal is standing in the dark with a full moon in the background ALT: a stuffed animal is standing in the dark with a full moon in the background
01.08.2025 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a helmet with the words " this is the way " behind him Alt: a man in a helmet with the words " this is the way " behind him

Cut it half along the diagonal.

31.07.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had a Filofax insert with all the BBC stations and their phone numbers on one side and all the ILR stations on the other. Alfasound branded if I remember right.

31.07.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
An old fashioned Mini converted into an ice cream van for Coxons sits facing the sea at Bamburgh beach.

An old fashioned Mini converted into an ice cream van for Coxons sits facing the sea at Bamburgh beach.

World’s best ice cream van

26.07.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sport, eh?

17.07.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve been buying ebooks from Kobo for years. Have just noticed today their name is an anagram of book πŸ“–

17.07.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Love the Shining - it’s a super film.

17.07.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

England came back from 2-0 down to force extra time then penalties. One of the worst penalty shoot outs ever (speaking as not an authority on football) but we eventually won.

17.07.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sport, eh?

17.07.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done Fliss 🍾

17.07.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Would make a helluva Greggs.

17.07.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. This was done so well.

16.07.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A huge dish of mac and cheese. Yes, that is a garlic baguette I chopped up and sprinkled on the top. It was delicious.

A huge dish of mac and cheese. Yes, that is a garlic baguette I chopped up and sprinkled on the top. It was delicious.

V pleased with my mac n cheese

16.07.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Jordans looked amazing in the yellow livery. I think it's. still my favourite.

13.07.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Concorde seating plan was business at the front, party at the back #GetMyCoat

12.07.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10.07.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Blackburn's one true star.

10.07.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep - broke my run on this one.

10.07.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I spent a few lovely days in Bari this May. But I'd no idea about its motorsport history. Thanks for sharing this - it's nice to learn something new about places you've fond memories of visiting.

10.07.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The crowd at Castlefield Bowl waving to a train. Guy Garvey on stage to the right can't quite believe what he's started.

The crowd at Castlefield Bowl waving to a train. Guy Garvey on stage to the right can't quite believe what he's started.

Another train passes the Castlefield Bowl while Elbow are on stage. The sunlight is starting to fade and it's a beautiful evening.

Another train passes the Castlefield Bowl while Elbow are on stage. The sunlight is starting to fade and it's a beautiful evening.

Gut Garvey picked out by a spotlight as he gets the crowd involved in a sing along during the encore.

Gut Garvey picked out by a spotlight as he gets the crowd involved in a sing along during the encore.

"One Day Like This" - Elbow finish off the set with this sing-along hit. Purple and orange lights on stage are captured on the screens of people's phones as they take pictures and videos of the finale.

"One Day Like This" - Elbow finish off the set with this sing-along hit. Purple and orange lights on stage are captured on the screens of people's phones as they take pictures and videos of the finale.

Elbow were great last night at the Castlefield Bowl. What a great venue on a summer night.

#Elbow #Train

03.07.2025 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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02.07.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry if you tried to apply for this over the weekend and found the link was broken. It’s been fixed now and the closing date has been extended to Weds 2 July to give you time to get an application in.

30.06.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Right now we're all Googling the boiling point of steel 🌑️

25.06.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What sort of music do you sing with the choir?

22.06.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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