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We joined 50+ railways worldwide for the @Railway200 Whistle-Up! 200+ train horns and whistles echoed across the globe, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Learn more: spr.ly/6019ve15Z

On 27 September 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 transported hundreds of passengers between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton. Today we commemorate it's journey through a UK £2 coin in partnership with The Royal Mint. #Railway200 railway200.co.uk/railways-200th…

An oral history of January 3rd, 2010: Manchester United 0-1 #LUFC "Ankergren was diving around, Kisnorbo was headbutting people’s feet." The coaching staff, players, fans, and reporters remember a glorious day. thesquareball.net/leeds-united/a…

My latest blog post is about my move from Leicester Tigers to Gloucester in the summer of 2017, when me and Jonny May swapped clubs. Enjoy! bit.ly/4gZS39g

This year ITV turns 70. I miss the ITV I grew up with: a network of local TV stations with their own identities. So, from Anglia to Thames, here’s my tribute to regional ITV and its jingles.

Modern railways were invented in North England largely because of luck and that's when the world starts getting richer because of industry. I don't think it's a good explanation, but it doesn't seem much worse than the others.

🤯 That flick was FILTHY!

We have been informed that Google AI states you can use contactless methods (cards or mobile devices) for train travel to/from Woking. This is not correct as contactless and Oyster travel goes as far as Surbiton on that route. Customers can however travel anywhere on our network

Passport valid but airline says ‘no’? Here's a guide on what to do if you’re incorrectly turned away from a flight (or ferry) due to staff inventing their own post-Brexit passport rules. It's a stressful situation, but please remain polite and respectful. independent.co.uk/travel/news-an…

Driverless taxi proponent on the radio claiming there is a problem that “jaywalking is legal in the UK.” “Jaywalking” is not a thing in the UK. It is legal to cross the road wherever you want. Jaywalking does not exist. Stop trying to make it a thing.

No Father's Day is complete without this. Happy #FathersDay to all the Dads out there.

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Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK after 900 years bbc.in/44Clqti

Giving blood in Westminster: Give Blood NHS 🩸🩹 is looking for donors, shortages abound, it does not hurt, come on down! Great networking over the biccies. 🩸🙏💕

don't want to give away my article before it's published, but here's a clip from Sparky Greene's 1975 documentary American Shoeshine, which shows "rag popping." this was both a skill and a way to tease out bigger tips from customers

A potentially deadly game This CCTV footage was captured in Norfolk earlier in October. There have been eight accidental fatalities at level crossings around the country in the last 12 months. Please - never take a risk near the railway.