Dean Belfield
@deanbelfield.bsky.social
Ex games developer from the 80s.
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Dean Belfield
@deanbelfield.bsky.social
· Nov 29
I usually post as @breakintoprogram.co.uk but have set this account up for personal stuff.
Haven’t they had enough leniency already?
Thames Water creditors ask for up to 15 years’ leniency from river pollution rules
Lenders say a ‘full return to legal, regulatory and environmental compliance’ under new rescue plan would not be completed until at least 2035-2040
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Haven’t they had enough leniency already?
This is the wrong way to argue this as neither do folk who are likely to vote for them.
Reform UK’s immigration plans have ‘no basis in reality’, say Labour – politics live
Nigel Farage claims his party would save £234bn by scrapping indefinite leave to remain
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This is the wrong way to argue this as neither do folk who are likely to vote for them.
Being so rich that the numbers are meaningless whilst a good chunk of the world is in poverty is not something that impresses me tbh.
Larry Ellison dislodges Elon Musk as world’s richest person
Ellison’s shares in the technology giant Oracle are currently valued at $389bn (£287bn), just ahead of Musk’s $384bn (£283bn) fortune
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Being so rich that the numbers are meaningless whilst a good chunk of the world is in poverty is not something that impresses me tbh.
Last month was eventful to say the least. Was made redundant from what seemed like a fairly secure job. Been there over 8 years. Currently looking for a new job.
September 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Last month was eventful to say the least. Was made redundant from what seemed like a fairly secure job. Been there over 8 years. Currently looking for a new job.
He’s just an ordinary bloke who enjoys a pint though, isn’t he?
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
He’s just an ordinary bloke who enjoys a pint though, isn’t he?
How can she defect? She’s not an MP??
Nadine Dorries defects to Reform, saying Conservative party ‘is dead’
Former cabinet minister’s move on eve of Reform conference is further boost for party that took almost £1m in donations from ex-Tory donors
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
How can she defect? She’s not an MP??
I mean, there's some pretty awful AI generated guff in that plan.
Leaked ‘Gaza Riviera’ plan dismissed as ‘insane’ attempt to cover ethnic cleansing
Prospectus proposes forced displacement of entire population and puts territory into US trusteeship
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I mean, there's some pretty awful AI generated guff in that plan.
The amount of information that is required from guarantors for student letting agents is ridiculous. Bank statements, house deed/mortgage statement, utility bill, passport/driving license photograph, reference from employer, inside leg measurement, and so on. I'm sure it is getting worse.
July 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The amount of information that is required from guarantors for student letting agents is ridiculous. Bank statements, house deed/mortgage statement, utility bill, passport/driving license photograph, reference from employer, inside leg measurement, and so on. I'm sure it is getting worse.
Waking up to the news of that flash flood in Texas. Terrible tragedy.
July 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Waking up to the news of that flash flood in Texas. Terrible tragedy.
So far the exercise regime is working out; gym on Mon, Wed and Fri, and swim on Tue, Thu and Sat. Average heartbeat is down 20bpm when running 5K on treadmill. Am gradually losing weight. I feel a lot fitter for this.
June 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
So far the exercise regime is working out; gym on Mon, Wed and Fri, and swim on Tue, Thu and Sat. Average heartbeat is down 20bpm when running 5K on treadmill. Am gradually losing weight. I feel a lot fitter for this.
Capitalism makes us fat then sells us weight loss jabs.
UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms
Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firms
www.theguardian.com
May 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Capitalism makes us fat then sells us weight loss jabs.
In many ways, it's already died. Compare Old English with Modern for example.
The big idea: could the English language die?
For the time being it’s dominant – but as the Romans could tell you, nothing lasts for ever
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In many ways, it's already died. Compare Old English with Modern for example.
This is quite worrying. Even if it doesn’t contain credit card information, I don’t really want my personals in the hands of hackers.
Co-op cyber attack includes customer data, firm admits
The firm previously said there was
www.bbc.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This is quite worrying. Even if it doesn’t contain credit card information, I don’t really want my personals in the hands of hackers.
The local election results are in and the worst part of it will be how smug Farage will be for the rest of the decade.
May 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The local election results are in and the worst part of it will be how smug Farage will be for the rest of the decade.
Looking forward to this, with some trepidation. Long Covid still lingers.
May 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Looking forward to this, with some trepidation. Long Covid still lingers.
Proper warm in the garden this afternoon.
May 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Proper warm in the garden this afternoon.
Very true. Even in Manchester we had great difficulty booking a test around our youngest’s university breaks. He ended up coming home for the day for it. This was months after he was told he was ready to take it. Thankfully he passed first time. It wasn’t this bad for my other kids.
'Booking a driving test is like queuing for Glastonbury tickets'
Learner drivers have told the BBC of their desperation amid huge driving test backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Very true. Even in Manchester we had great difficulty booking a test around our youngest’s university breaks. He ended up coming home for the day for it. This was months after he was told he was ready to take it. Thankfully he passed first time. It wasn’t this bad for my other kids.
I’ve seen this film…
Russian satellite at centre of nuclear weapons allegations is spinning out of control, analysts say
Data indicates the Cosmos 2553 – which US officials claim is aiding Moscow’s development of nuclear anti-satellite weapon – may no longer be functional
www.theguardian.com
April 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I’ve seen this film…
And relax. Happy Friday everyone.
April 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
And relax. Happy Friday everyone.
Does anyone else have a favourite spoon, or is it just me?
April 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Does anyone else have a favourite spoon, or is it just me?
Think I’ll be staying in today. Minus 6.5C out there. Gritters don’t do the side roads so like an ice rink.
January 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Think I’ll be staying in today. Minus 6.5C out there. Gritters don’t do the side roads so like an ice rink.
Usual renewal ballet with the AA this afternoon. The cost had gone up from £29 a month to £49. They first suggested £30, then £20 when I didn’t budge. So much for loyalty.
January 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Usual renewal ballet with the AA this afternoon. The cost had gone up from £29 a month to £49. They first suggested £30, then £20 when I didn’t budge. So much for loyalty.
More flood alerts for Stockport and surrounding areas. The roads seemed pretty saturated on the drive up to the airport this evening via Heald Green. Hopefully this will pass without incident.
Flood alert for Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston - GOV.UK
Flooding information and advice for the area: The Middle River Mersey catchment includes Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are...
check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
January 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
More flood alerts for Stockport and surrounding areas. The roads seemed pretty saturated on the drive up to the airport this evening via Heald Green. Hopefully this will pass without incident.
I’m no expert, yet suspect it may be flu.
What is driving the winter flu crisis in England?
Is influenza causing more problems than normal this year and what else is behind pressures on the NHS?
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I’m no expert, yet suspect it may be flu.