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My name's Ben and I'm a Wakeyholic.
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I imagine when Melon Husk is using AI to make all those big government decisions he'll be starting with the phrase "What would Visit Wakefield do?".
About 45 minutes into teaching an online class before I realised I was using my wife's special glass.
November 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
About 45 minutes into teaching an online class before I realised I was using my wife's special glass.
Ad:
Wakefield Bathroom Carpets. Available in Green or Yellow. Deep pile or shag pile.
Wakefield Bathroom Carpets. Available in Green or Yellow. Deep pile or shag pile.
November 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Ad:
Wakefield Bathroom Carpets. Available in Green or Yellow. Deep pile or shag pile.
Wakefield Bathroom Carpets. Available in Green or Yellow. Deep pile or shag pile.
News: Wakefield Football Federation announces it will, for the first time, be awarding a Best City Prize.
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
News: Wakefield Football Federation announces it will, for the first time, be awarding a Best City Prize.
My podiatrist told me I have the feet of a runner.
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
My podiatrist told me I have the feet of a runner.
Traffic lights are a weird phenomenon.
I mean how often do you see people breaking the rules whilst driving? Speeding, throwing litter, overtaking dangerously, tailgating... But it's very rare to see people not stop at a red light.
It's like the final taboo.
I mean how often do you see people breaking the rules whilst driving? Speeding, throwing litter, overtaking dangerously, tailgating... But it's very rare to see people not stop at a red light.
It's like the final taboo.
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Traffic lights are a weird phenomenon.
I mean how often do you see people breaking the rules whilst driving? Speeding, throwing litter, overtaking dangerously, tailgating... But it's very rare to see people not stop at a red light.
It's like the final taboo.
I mean how often do you see people breaking the rules whilst driving? Speeding, throwing litter, overtaking dangerously, tailgating... But it's very rare to see people not stop at a red light.
It's like the final taboo.
Until AI can make polite small talk with superiors whilst harbouring a deep seated resentment and masking a crippling mental illness, I think my job is safe.
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Until AI can make polite small talk with superiors whilst harbouring a deep seated resentment and masking a crippling mental illness, I think my job is safe.
I feel like I need to get one of these badges, but instead of a slider it's just permanently fixed in the red.
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I feel like I need to get one of these badges, but instead of a slider it's just permanently fixed in the red.
If you laid all the sweets, made by Wakefield District's Haribo factory for Halloween, in a line, you'd have enough to give every child in Great Britain type 2 diabetes.
#WakeyPedia
#WakeyPedia
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
If you laid all the sweets, made by Wakefield District's Haribo factory for Halloween, in a line, you'd have enough to give every child in Great Britain type 2 diabetes.
#WakeyPedia
#WakeyPedia
Classy when you're rich but trashy when you're poor.
October 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Classy when you're rich but trashy when you're poor.
Just apologised to a homeless man for not being a smoker.
October 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Just apologised to a homeless man for not being a smoker.
The "Past Members" section of the Wheatus Wikipedia page is worth a read. As a taster, someone has created a graphical timeline:
October 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The "Past Members" section of the Wheatus Wikipedia page is worth a read. As a taster, someone has created a graphical timeline:
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-Hey, we've just dumped a load of pumpkins in that field over there. Do you want to pick one up?
-Yeah, sure.
-Ok, that'll be £25 please.
-Yeah, sure.
-Ok, that'll be £25 please.
October 25, 2023 at 6:51 AM
-Hey, we've just dumped a load of pumpkins in that field over there. Do you want to pick one up?
-Yeah, sure.
-Ok, that'll be £25 please.
-Yeah, sure.
-Ok, that'll be £25 please.
I've just found out I've been pronouncing Poke Bowl incorrectly. I can't show my face in Leeds ever again.
October 24, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I've just found out I've been pronouncing Poke Bowl incorrectly. I can't show my face in Leeds ever again.
Drill a hole through one of those and you've got a nice souvenir keyring.
They're stealing the actual streets in Wakefield now.
Probably tourists taking them home for a souvenir @visitwakefield.bsky.social
Probably tourists taking them home for a souvenir @visitwakefield.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Drill a hole through one of those and you've got a nice souvenir keyring.
I'm beginning to think Norwich and Durham are actually the same. Have you ever seen them both in the same same place as the same time? Thought not.
October 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I'm beginning to think Norwich and Durham are actually the same. Have you ever seen them both in the same same place as the same time? Thought not.
I wish people would shut up about not being able to say anything anymore. I'd call them out but you're not allowed to say anything anymore. I'm not even allowed to post this post anymore.
October 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I wish people would shut up about not being able to say anything anymore. I'd call them out but you're not allowed to say anything anymore. I'm not even allowed to post this post anymore.
Look at my massive hand.
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Look at my massive hand.
After hearing the terrible news that's affected Leeds this week, we'd like to announce that we're laying down our arms and are willing to welcome those displaced by the inhumane conditions that Roundhay residents will soon have to endure. #WarOnLeeds
October 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
After hearing the terrible news that's affected Leeds this week, we'd like to announce that we're laying down our arms and are willing to welcome those displaced by the inhumane conditions that Roundhay residents will soon have to endure. #WarOnLeeds
Breaking news: Teacher who left job because they "might as well stack shelves in Aldi for this wage" discovers supermarket work is much harder than they thought it would be.
October 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Breaking news: Teacher who left job because they "might as well stack shelves in Aldi for this wage" discovers supermarket work is much harder than they thought it would be.
You don't have to be neurotypical to work here, but it helps.
October 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
You don't have to be neurotypical to work here, but it helps.
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News: Man charged at Wakefield Magistrates with possession with intent to supply class A scientific knowledge.
He was found with journal articles and books with the estimated street value of £25k.
He was found with journal articles and books with the estimated street value of £25k.
September 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
News: Man charged at Wakefield Magistrates with possession with intent to supply class A scientific knowledge.
He was found with journal articles and books with the estimated street value of £25k.
He was found with journal articles and books with the estimated street value of £25k.
"Why can't they just leave Wakefield exactly as it was in the 70s?" says local resident who no longer spends any money in local businesses.
Plan to demolish Redbeck Motel in Crofton set to be approved - BBC News
The Redbeck Motel in Wakefield was established in 1969 and welcomed music icons including Tom Jones.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
"Why can't they just leave Wakefield exactly as it was in the 70s?" says local resident who no longer spends any money in local businesses.
Alcoholism, the cure all treatment. Now available on Wood Street Wakefield.
September 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Alcoholism, the cure all treatment. Now available on Wood Street Wakefield.