Nick Halliday
@hallidaynick.bsky.social
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Ex NAO, GDS, Defra, DWP, ECGD.
Ex NAO, GDS, Defra, DWP, ECGD.
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Thank you to Christine Barker (@kissipants ) for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay amongst the holly !
January 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Thank you to Christine Barker (@kissipants ) for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay amongst the holly !
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Were you surprised to learn about the Aesculapian snake in Wild London? 🐍👀
It is one of Europe’s largest snake species and there’s a population living right here in London along Regent’s Canal!
Have you ever seen one along the canal (or anywhere else in London)? Tell us in the comments! 👇💬
It is one of Europe’s largest snake species and there’s a population living right here in London along Regent’s Canal!
Have you ever seen one along the canal (or anywhere else in London)? Tell us in the comments! 👇💬
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Were you surprised to learn about the Aesculapian snake in Wild London? 🐍👀
It is one of Europe’s largest snake species and there’s a population living right here in London along Regent’s Canal!
Have you ever seen one along the canal (or anywhere else in London)? Tell us in the comments! 👇💬
It is one of Europe’s largest snake species and there’s a population living right here in London along Regent’s Canal!
Have you ever seen one along the canal (or anywhere else in London)? Tell us in the comments! 👇💬
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Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
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Born of the coupling of Leda and the Swan, then hatched from an egg There’s more to Helen of Troy than the most beautiful woman in the world - as Charlotte and I discuss in our 4 part Instant Classics mini series podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
Villain, Victim... Double Agent? The Many Lives of Helen of Troy part 1
Podcast Episode · Instant Classics · 22/01/2026 · 41m
podcasts.apple.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Born of the coupling of Leda and the Swan, then hatched from an egg There’s more to Helen of Troy than the most beautiful woman in the world - as Charlotte and I discuss in our 4 part Instant Classics mini series podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
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The insanity of UK public bodies threatening other UK public bodies with the apparent intention of limiting the reuse of UK address data. Meanwhile the rest of the world has long recognised that postal address data is critical digital public infrastructure in the 21st century.
An Ordnance Survey lawyer has been in touch about open address data released by UK local authorities www.owenboswarva.com/blog/post-ad...
This post relates to the Council Tax datasets listed at www.datadaptive.com/addr/
#FOI #opendata #openaddresses #geospatial #datastrategy
This post relates to the Council Tax datasets listed at www.datadaptive.com/addr/
#FOI #opendata #openaddresses #geospatial #datastrategy
January 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The insanity of UK public bodies threatening other UK public bodies with the apparent intention of limiting the reuse of UK address data. Meanwhile the rest of the world has long recognised that postal address data is critical digital public infrastructure in the 21st century.
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Un bar aux Folies-Bergère: a young barmaid serves a customer at the brightly lit balcony bar, and is reflected in the mirrored space; last major work (1882), by Édouard Manet, born #OTD 1832; first modernist painter, who revolutionised art in technique and subject matter.
Courtauld Gallery London
Courtauld Gallery London
January 23, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Un bar aux Folies-Bergère: a young barmaid serves a customer at the brightly lit balcony bar, and is reflected in the mirrored space; last major work (1882), by Édouard Manet, born #OTD 1832; first modernist painter, who revolutionised art in technique and subject matter.
Courtauld Gallery London
Courtauld Gallery London
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January 21, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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“No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent...And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”
John Donne, English metaphysical poet, Dean of St Paul’s London; born #OTD 1572.
Portrait after Isaac Oliver, National Portrait Gallery London
John Donne, English metaphysical poet, Dean of St Paul’s London; born #OTD 1572.
Portrait after Isaac Oliver, National Portrait Gallery London
January 22, 2026 at 6:02 AM
“No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent...And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”
John Donne, English metaphysical poet, Dean of St Paul’s London; born #OTD 1572.
Portrait after Isaac Oliver, National Portrait Gallery London
John Donne, English metaphysical poet, Dean of St Paul’s London; born #OTD 1572.
Portrait after Isaac Oliver, National Portrait Gallery London
Quite nice saw a bit the other day near the station a glowing bench.
January 22, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Quite nice saw a bit the other day near the station a glowing bench.
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Take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch ! 🐦✨
Pick one hour between 23rd –25th January, watch your patch, and record the highest number of each species you see at one time.
You can find out more about taking part via the link below👇
https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch
Pick one hour between 23rd –25th January, watch your patch, and record the highest number of each species you see at one time.
You can find out more about taking part via the link below👇
https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch ! 🐦✨
Pick one hour between 23rd –25th January, watch your patch, and record the highest number of each species you see at one time.
You can find out more about taking part via the link below👇
https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch
Pick one hour between 23rd –25th January, watch your patch, and record the highest number of each species you see at one time.
You can find out more about taking part via the link below👇
https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch
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Unfortunately Monty from Dyrham Park does *not* appreciate his nice new neckerchief.
📷: Mark C
📷: Mark C
January 22, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Unfortunately Monty from Dyrham Park does *not* appreciate his nice new neckerchief.
📷: Mark C
📷: Mark C
Always useful for Tenable questions.
Only 1 day to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Chirpy House Sparrows took 1st place as 2024's most spotted BGBW bird.
Will they stay on top? 🏆
Get involved: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Chirpy House Sparrows took 1st place as 2024's most spotted BGBW bird.
Will they stay on top? 🏆
Get involved: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
January 22, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Always useful for Tenable questions.
BBC News - I was a hostage negotiator for 10 years - this is what it taught me about parenting
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I was a hostage negotiator for 10 years - this is what it taught me about parenting
Nicky Perfect shares three practical tricks she learnt which will help you handle daily parenting battles.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 8:14 AM
BBC News - I was a hostage negotiator for 10 years - this is what it taught me about parenting
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good luck to her.
BBC News - 'Pioneer' Kinsella targets rare return to elite gymnastics after baby
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnas...
BBC News - 'Pioneer' Kinsella targets rare return to elite gymnastics after baby
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnas...
Gymnastics: GB's Alice Kinsella aiming for rare return to elite competition as a mum
Olympic bronze medalist Alice Kinsella on her hopes of being the first British artistic gymnast to return to elite competition after childbirth.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Good luck to her.
BBC News - 'Pioneer' Kinsella targets rare return to elite gymnastics after baby
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnas...
BBC News - 'Pioneer' Kinsella targets rare return to elite gymnastics after baby
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gymnas...
Good episode on American History Hit on the two term limit in USA.
My prediction - Trump stands down 'for health reasons' say six months before end of term.
J.D. Vance becomes President. Stands as incumbent wins the next Election.
pca.st/episode/5ca0...
My prediction - Trump stands down 'for health reasons' say six months before end of term.
J.D. Vance becomes President. Stands as incumbent wins the next Election.
pca.st/episode/5ca0...
The Truth about the Two-Term Limit
The two-term limit, the idea that the President of the United States may not seek a third term, has a long history. Originating from a decision made by George Washington, it quickly became an…
pca.st
January 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Good episode on American History Hit on the two term limit in USA.
My prediction - Trump stands down 'for health reasons' say six months before end of term.
J.D. Vance becomes President. Stands as incumbent wins the next Election.
pca.st/episode/5ca0...
My prediction - Trump stands down 'for health reasons' say six months before end of term.
J.D. Vance becomes President. Stands as incumbent wins the next Election.
pca.st/episode/5ca0...
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During the winter Kingfishers on the Exe Estuary are an added bonus to the 20-30k migratory birds that over winter with us in Devon. When the sun shines it highlights it’s beautiful plumage 👍
January 20, 2026 at 10:22 AM
During the winter Kingfishers on the Exe Estuary are an added bonus to the 20-30k migratory birds that over winter with us in Devon. When the sun shines it highlights it’s beautiful plumage 👍
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‘The Tailor’ c 1570, by Giovanni Battista Moroni (1520-1578), Italian Mannerist painter of restrained, subtle portraits with silvery tonality, inspired by Titian & Lotto. The portrait, originally owned by the Venetian Grimani family, is probably of a woollen cloth merchant.
National Gallery London
National Gallery London
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 AM
‘The Tailor’ c 1570, by Giovanni Battista Moroni (1520-1578), Italian Mannerist painter of restrained, subtle portraits with silvery tonality, inspired by Titian & Lotto. The portrait, originally owned by the Venetian Grimani family, is probably of a woollen cloth merchant.
National Gallery London
National Gallery London
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Good morning ! Thank you to @peterlewis55.bsky.social for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Good morning ! Thank you to @peterlewis55.bsky.social for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay
Perhaps my favourite author. 'The road to Wigan Pier' is great.
#OtD 21 Jan 1950 George Orwell, celebrated British author and socialist who fought against the fascists in the Spanish civil war, died. More on the Spanish Civil War in our podcast here: workingclasshistory.com/2020/06/17/e...
January 21, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Perhaps my favourite author. 'The road to Wigan Pier' is great.
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Column by Carolyn Hax: Single mom is tired of waiting for her “monumentally late” boyfriend to show up — or change his behavior.
Column | Carolyn Hax: Does she have to accept boyfriend’s staggering lateness?
Single mom is tired of waiting for her “monumentally late” boyfriend to show up — or change his behavior.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Column by Carolyn Hax: Single mom is tired of waiting for her “monumentally late” boyfriend to show up — or change his behavior.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Now that is a film. The soundtrack is great.
Platon, le mythe de l'androgyne et Hedwig
Ce récit a largement alimenté les imaginaires amoureux contemporains, y compris LGBTQI, qui y ont vu un mythe originel de l'homosexualité, des intersexes et des transidentités. On le retrouve à ce titre dans le film "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (2001) www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTHq...
January 20, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Now that is a film. The soundtrack is great.
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Strawberry Hill, gallery. Horace Walpole’s moulded version of the stone aisle vaults of Henry VII’s Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
January 19, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Strawberry Hill, gallery. Horace Walpole’s moulded version of the stone aisle vaults of Henry VII’s Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
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#OnThisDay in AD 1788, the third and main part of the First Fleet, transporting convicts, landed at Botany Bay, beginning the English colonisation of Australia.
Transportation to New South Wales ended in 1840 and the penal settlements were often left largely vacant 1/2
Transportation to New South Wales ended in 1840 and the penal settlements were often left largely vacant 1/2
January 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM
#OnThisDay in AD 1788, the third and main part of the First Fleet, transporting convicts, landed at Botany Bay, beginning the English colonisation of Australia.
Transportation to New South Wales ended in 1840 and the penal settlements were often left largely vacant 1/2
Transportation to New South Wales ended in 1840 and the penal settlements were often left largely vacant 1/2
The legendary issue 45
Radical MP John Wilkes was expelled from Parliament on charges of seditious libel after publishing controversial articles in his North Briton newspaper.
Dr Robin Eagles explores how Parliament built the case against him.
Dr Robin Eagles explores how Parliament built the case against him.
How to expel an MP from Parliament: The ejection of John Wilkes in 1764
John Wilkes was well known for treading a fine line in his outspoken comments against the government, but in 1763 Parliament decided he had gone too far.
historyofparliament.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The legendary issue 45
BBC News - Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 8:53 AM
BBC News - Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...