Corrie
@corriej.bsky.social
Not an actual street but if I was, I'd be a people friendly street. Miserable bugger irl. Fish guts free cask beer in gorgeous pubs. Utility cycling, Oxford, London, reformed quizzer, bad jokes, constantly profiled as Camra member in said gorgeous pubs.
Some lessons for Oxford councillors here. Has the city still only two bike hangars and none in East Oxford?
A superb post about on-street parking and the baclkash against cycle parking here, from @maxsullivan.bsky.social movepeople.substack.com/p/bread-bin-...
Bread bin bike bunker blight
Why we hear less from those who would benefit from change on our streets. How we accelerated our cycle hangar program. And how to deal with the feelings that surround them.
movepeople.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Some lessons for Oxford councillors here. Has the city still only two bike hangars and none in East Oxford?
Hot take: this is the best bike infrastructure built in Oxford this year
October 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hot take: this is the best bike infrastructure built in Oxford this year
Looks like there's competition for Elwoods at Borough Market.
October 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Looks like there's competition for Elwoods at Borough Market.
Wanted to take a picture of the beautiful Grey St, Newcastle, and made it even better by persuading these fine people of the @leagueacs.bsky.social to take part. Take part yourself by pledging to complete the promised gov consultation to end hunting with dogs for good.
#EndHunting #TimeForChange
#EndHunting #TimeForChange
August 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Wanted to take a picture of the beautiful Grey St, Newcastle, and made it even better by persuading these fine people of the @leagueacs.bsky.social to take part. Take part yourself by pledging to complete the promised gov consultation to end hunting with dogs for good.
#EndHunting #TimeForChange
#EndHunting #TimeForChange
Canny use of Geordie slang here in Oxford.
“The Netty” in St Giles’ offers two suites, each with its own flight of steps, offering “a one-of-a-kind boutique stay in central Oxford, set within beautifully restored Victorian public toilets”. Railings by William Lucy thenetty.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Canny use of Geordie slang here in Oxford.
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Social media is not equivalent to the BBC (a public broadcaster should be held to a far higher standard, it's funded by us, it has privileged access to audiences, that's the whole point) but sheesh compare the government reaction to when a single person at Radio Westmorland does a bad Facebook post.
Keir Starmer's spokesman asked if the Government plans to remain on X, given its AI bot has been making antisemitic comments and endorsing Hitler, replies that this is an "internal" matter for the company
July 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Social media is not equivalent to the BBC (a public broadcaster should be held to a far higher standard, it's funded by us, it has privileged access to audiences, that's the whole point) but sheesh compare the government reaction to when a single person at Radio Westmorland does a bad Facebook post.
Something could have been done about this in the recent street works but I guess no one wants to walk 30 seconds to a car @badlyparkedox.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Something could have been done about this in the recent street works but I guess no one wants to walk 30 seconds to a car @badlyparkedox.bsky.social
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🔴The ‘Millionaire Exodus’ the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened
The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was “non existent”
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/t...
The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was “non existent”
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/t...
The 'Millionaire Exodus' the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened
The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was "non existent"
bylinetimes.com
June 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🔴The ‘Millionaire Exodus’ the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened
The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was “non existent”
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/t...
The equivalent of 30 stories a day were published about an exodus of wealthy people that a new study finds was “non existent”
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/t...
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The @badlyparkedox.bsky.social team want to hear from you!
Unfortunately @bsky.app doesn't DM pictures yet, so you can tag us in your posts or DM us for other ways.
#antisocialparking
@support.bsky.team when will DMs get 📎?
Unfortunately @bsky.app doesn't DM pictures yet, so you can tag us in your posts or DM us for other ways.
#antisocialparking
@support.bsky.team when will DMs get 📎?
June 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The @badlyparkedox.bsky.social team want to hear from you!
Unfortunately @bsky.app doesn't DM pictures yet, so you can tag us in your posts or DM us for other ways.
#antisocialparking
@support.bsky.team when will DMs get 📎?
Unfortunately @bsky.app doesn't DM pictures yet, so you can tag us in your posts or DM us for other ways.
#antisocialparking
@support.bsky.team when will DMs get 📎?
I think Oxford's Underground Catherdral entrance has had a makeover.
June 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I think Oxford's Underground Catherdral entrance has had a makeover.
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Your enemy isn't traveling by small boat.
They're traveling by private jet.
They're traveling by private jet.
June 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Your enemy isn't traveling by small boat.
They're traveling by private jet.
They're traveling by private jet.
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Optimistic Researchers Say There Still Time To Head Off Climate Change Before It Starts Killing Rich People theonion.com/optimis...
May 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Optimistic Researchers Say There Still Time To Head Off Climate Change Before It Starts Killing Rich People theonion.com/optimis...
Tbh I thought white wine was more slimming but I trust the experts. Not sure about the chunk of cow's arse though.
May 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Tbh I thought white wine was more slimming but I trust the experts. Not sure about the chunk of cow's arse though.
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UK benefit fraud prosecutions are 23 times more than for tax offences. Tax fraud up to nine times higher than benefit fraud.
Laws against the rich are not always enforced.
Govt taking powers to snoop on bank accounts of benefit claimants. Same won't apply to tax abusers, scammers.
It is class war
Laws against the rich are not always enforced.
Govt taking powers to snoop on bank accounts of benefit claimants. Same won't apply to tax abusers, scammers.
It is class war
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
leftfootforward.org
May 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
UK benefit fraud prosecutions are 23 times more than for tax offences. Tax fraud up to nine times higher than benefit fraud.
Laws against the rich are not always enforced.
Govt taking powers to snoop on bank accounts of benefit claimants. Same won't apply to tax abusers, scammers.
It is class war
Laws against the rich are not always enforced.
Govt taking powers to snoop on bank accounts of benefit claimants. Same won't apply to tax abusers, scammers.
It is class war
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What unites these people?
They all live in safe, quiet cul-de-sacs - Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
But they want to abolish other people's LTNs so they can drive through them.
This would cause danger to life & health, and we are glad the people of Oxfordshire voted against it.
They all live in safe, quiet cul-de-sacs - Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
But they want to abolish other people's LTNs so they can drive through them.
This would cause danger to life & health, and we are glad the people of Oxfordshire voted against it.
May 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
What unites these people?
They all live in safe, quiet cul-de-sacs - Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
But they want to abolish other people's LTNs so they can drive through them.
This would cause danger to life & health, and we are glad the people of Oxfordshire voted against it.
They all live in safe, quiet cul-de-sacs - Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
But they want to abolish other people's LTNs so they can drive through them.
This would cause danger to life & health, and we are glad the people of Oxfordshire voted against it.
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The Green Party don’t get as much media coverage as Reform because the continuation of civilised human life on the planet isn’t as interesting as cunts.
May 2, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The Green Party don’t get as much media coverage as Reform because the continuation of civilised human life on the planet isn’t as interesting as cunts.
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📢A new study from @uniofbath.bsky.social shows London's low emissions zones have had major benefits for human health and the economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues following LEZ implementation, an **18.5%** reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37 million.
“And Breathe Normally”: Impacts of low emission zones on sick leave and mental well-being
Air pollution poses a global concern due to its detrimental effects on climate, healthcare, and human capital accumulation. However, there is limited …
www.sciencedirect.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:09 AM
📢A new study from @uniofbath.bsky.social shows London's low emissions zones have had major benefits for human health and the economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues following LEZ implementation, an **18.5%** reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37 million.
Important 🧵
🧵NOT BY ME, this is a post from someone who wants to remain anonymous but works extensively with trans people pre-transition. They were asked by someone “why do you think that’s so much [coverage of trans people] in the news at the moment?”
This was their response:
This was their response:
April 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Important 🧵
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Finally: your regular reminder that training for cyclists is fine, but unless you have obviously safe cycling infrastructure it's a bit like training kids to test their lunches for listeria because the school cooks can't be arsed with hygiene; basically a distraction from the actual problem.
April 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Finally: your regular reminder that training for cyclists is fine, but unless you have obviously safe cycling infrastructure it's a bit like training kids to test their lunches for listeria because the school cooks can't be arsed with hygiene; basically a distraction from the actual problem.
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1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
PR campaign may have fuelled food study backlash, leaked document shows
Eat-Lancet report recommended shift to more plant-based, climate-friendly diet but was extensively attacked online
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
1. Whenever you see really vicious and widespread "spontaneous" attacks on scientific findings that challenge powerful economic interests, you can be assured that corporate lobbyists have been busy behind the scenes.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Bologna has recently published a Report on the first year of implementing the 30 km/h speed limit in the city. For the first time since 1991, no pedestrians were killed, road deaths decreased by 50%, crashes by 13% and urban traffic pollution by 30%.
👍
www.comune.bologna.it/notizie/citt...
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www.comune.bologna.it/notizie/citt...
Comune di Bologna
www.comune.bologna.it
April 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Bologna has recently published a Report on the first year of implementing the 30 km/h speed limit in the city. For the first time since 1991, no pedestrians were killed, road deaths decreased by 50%, crashes by 13% and urban traffic pollution by 30%.
👍
www.comune.bologna.it/notizie/citt...
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www.comune.bologna.it/notizie/citt...
Today I heard a busker singing Auld Land Syne in Oxford's Cornmarket, and a kid singing Jingle Bells in the Post Office. I can confirm next Christmas is v warm and sunny but still the same bullshit going on.
April 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today I heard a busker singing Auld Land Syne in Oxford's Cornmarket, and a kid singing Jingle Bells in the Post Office. I can confirm next Christmas is v warm and sunny but still the same bullshit going on.