Alistair Houghton
@wimpyking.bsky.social
Journalist and Wimpy fan. Editor of BusinessLive at Reach plc
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Happy 60th birthday to Peter Kember and Jason Pierce who were both born in the same hospital on this day in 1965. Here they are together in Spacemen 3 performing Revolution
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Spacemen 3 - 'Revolution'
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November 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Happy 60th birthday to Peter Kember and Jason Pierce who were both born in the same hospital on this day in 1965. Here they are together in Spacemen 3 performing Revolution
youtu.be/qdQn7c62zHM
youtu.be/qdQn7c62zHM
I got a two-word answer from Robert De Niro today. That was a good day at work… and I wrote all about it here
www.business-live.co.uk/retail-consu...
www.business-live.co.uk/retail-consu...
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I got a two-word answer from Robert De Niro today. That was a good day at work… and I wrote all about it here
www.business-live.co.uk/retail-consu...
www.business-live.co.uk/retail-consu...
As I walked through Labour conference in Liverpool yesterday I spotted a delegate with a bright red “Build Baby Build” baseball hat – a sign of the ongoing debate about what UK economic growth could look like, perhaps? My report for @businesslive.bsky.social www.business-live.co.uk/economic-dev...
‘Build Baby Build’ – business takes centre stage at Labour conference
Thousands of delegates in Liverpool this week
www.business-live.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As I walked through Labour conference in Liverpool yesterday I spotted a delegate with a bright red “Build Baby Build” baseball hat – a sign of the ongoing debate about what UK economic growth could look like, perhaps? My report for @businesslive.bsky.social www.business-live.co.uk/economic-dev...
Reposted by Alistair Houghton
It’s got a freezer the size of a warehouse and shelves stretching as far as you can see – welcome to Iceland’s massive £100m new depot www.business-live.co.uk/commercial-p...
April 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
It’s got a freezer the size of a warehouse and shelves stretching as far as you can see – welcome to Iceland’s massive £100m new depot www.business-live.co.uk/commercial-p...
Five years since lockdown - hard to believe. We’re asking businesses about how things changed for them- take part in our survey here
Five years on from lockdown – take part in our survey to have your say on how it changed your life and your business www.business-live.co.uk/economic-dev...
Have your say on how lockdown changed your business
Tells us how Government restrictions changed your business
www.business-live.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Five years since lockdown - hard to believe. We’re asking businesses about how things changed for them- take part in our survey here
Reposted by Alistair Houghton
The last Wimpy in Merseyside is unsure what might happen as its Princes Parade home could be set for redevelopment under Wirral Council’s plans to regenerate and rebuild central Birkenhead
Report by @wimpyking.bsky.social
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Report by @wimpyking.bsky.social
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Last Wimpy in Merseyside people come from all over the UK to vist
Wimpy in Birkenhead has been in Sanjay Chaddah’s family for 30 years
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January 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The last Wimpy in Merseyside is unsure what might happen as its Princes Parade home could be set for redevelopment under Wirral Council’s plans to regenerate and rebuild central Birkenhead
Report by @wimpyking.bsky.social
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Report by @wimpyking.bsky.social
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
As you know I love a Wimpy - and I love a good regeneration story too. So this festive special has both - I went to the last Wimpy in the North West to find out what makes it special, and why its boss isn’t sure what the future might hold
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Last Wimpy in Merseyside people come from all over the UK to vist
Wimpy in Birkenhead has been in Sanjay Chaddah’s family for 30 years
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 29, 2024 at 5:04 PM
As you know I love a Wimpy - and I love a good regeneration story too. So this festive special has both - I went to the last Wimpy in the North West to find out what makes it special, and why its boss isn’t sure what the future might hold
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Jam advent calendar day 19 - Hazelnut and Cocoa spread.
Perfectly good - 3.5/5
Perfectly good - 3.5/5
December 19, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Jam advent calendar day 19 - Hazelnut and Cocoa spread.
Perfectly good - 3.5/5
Perfectly good - 3.5/5
Jam advent calendar day 18 - Lemon with Elderflower. Now this botanical combo works- sharp but just slightly fragrant - 4.5/5
December 18, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Jam advent calendar day 18 - Lemon with Elderflower. Now this botanical combo works- sharp but just slightly fragrant - 4.5/5
Jam advent calendar day 17 - Raspberry and Rose. V little rose flavour, but that’s still too much
- rating 3/5
- rating 3/5
December 17, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Jam advent calendar day 17 - Raspberry and Rose. V little rose flavour, but that’s still too much
- rating 3/5
- rating 3/5
Jam advent calendar day 16 - Milk Caramel & Coffee Spread. Like a coffee cream chocolate (on toast)… 4.5/5
December 16, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Jam advent calendar day 16 - Milk Caramel & Coffee Spread. Like a coffee cream chocolate (on toast)… 4.5/5
Jam advent calendar day 14 - Apple & Quince with Honey. Deep and rich. And sweet, obviously 3.5/5
December 14, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Jam advent calendar day 14 - Apple & Quince with Honey. Deep and rich. And sweet, obviously 3.5/5
When I’m not reviewing jams I’m also planning business news coverage for the festive season…. If anyone has any thoughts on the year just gone and the year ahead in the North West, feel free to share www.linkedin.com/posts/alista...
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December 13, 2024 at 9:16 AM
When I’m not reviewing jams I’m also planning business news coverage for the festive season…. If anyone has any thoughts on the year just gone and the year ahead in the North West, feel free to share www.linkedin.com/posts/alista...
Jam advent calendar day 12 - Four Fruits (Strawberries, cherries, redcurrants, blackcurrants) #jamvent Sharp & sweet - very good - 4.5/5
December 12, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Jam advent calendar day 12 - Four Fruits (Strawberries, cherries, redcurrants, blackcurrants) #jamvent Sharp & sweet - very good - 4.5/5
Jam advent calendar day 11 - Mango, Raspberry & Lime. BEST YET - mango jam is a very good idea 4.5/5
December 11, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Jam advent calendar day 11 - Mango, Raspberry & Lime. BEST YET - mango jam is a very good idea 4.5/5
