John Guinn
@john-guinn.bsky.social
Local Democracy Reporter covering Bedford borough
Quit smoking on this day in 1986. That’s 9st ago. I’ve been grumpy ever since.
July 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Quit smoking on this day in 1986. That’s 9st ago. I’ve been grumpy ever since.
July 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I saw @alistairbarrie.com for the first time tonight. Smashing haircut
July 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I saw @alistairbarrie.com for the first time tonight. Smashing haircut
I’ve been asked to move to the front to build up the comedians’ confidence by making it look like people are here.
Just like restaurants putting diners on tables by the windows.
Just like restaurants putting diners on tables by the windows.
July 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I’ve been asked to move to the front to build up the comedians’ confidence by making it look like people are here.
Just like restaurants putting diners on tables by the windows.
Just like restaurants putting diners on tables by the windows.
Tea time. Waiting for @markthomasinfo.bsky.social at @bylinetimes.bsky.social festival.
July 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Tea time. Waiting for @markthomasinfo.bsky.social at @bylinetimes.bsky.social festival.
I’m out out this weekend
July 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I’m out out this weekend
Working from home does have its challenges
July 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Working from home does have its challenges
I’ve just had my first Acknowledgement of Delay - Internal Review email.
I also got a Acknowledgement of Delay - FOI email too.
“You get nothing for a pair, not in this game”
I also got a Acknowledgement of Delay - FOI email too.
“You get nothing for a pair, not in this game”
July 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I’ve just had my first Acknowledgement of Delay - Internal Review email.
I also got a Acknowledgement of Delay - FOI email too.
“You get nothing for a pair, not in this game”
I also got a Acknowledgement of Delay - FOI email too.
“You get nothing for a pair, not in this game”
In other news, my washing is dry.
June 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In other news, my washing is dry.
This was a bit of fun, I didn’t expect it to go anywhere www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bedford council criticised over advertising for beer festival
A council has just introduced a
www.bbc.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM
This was a bit of fun, I didn’t expect it to go anywhere www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Marvin. He knows how to make you feel guilty.
April 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Marvin. He knows how to make you feel guilty.
It’s nice to know the government can find money, even if it won’t say how much.
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...
Universal: "Money is tight, but it is important to invest in projects like this"
The government is keeping its hands firmly on the safety bar when it comes to revealing how much public money is riding on the Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire — refusing to disclose what ...
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It’s nice to know the government can find money, even if it won’t say how much.
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...
I tried out the new non-woodlands trees map that the Government launched on Saturday. I think I've spotted some plane trees in Cranfield.
April 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I tried out the new non-woodlands trees map that the Government launched on Saturday. I think I've spotted some plane trees in Cranfield.
How to leak to a journalist
Planning to leak? Read these tips first.
www.niemanlab.org
April 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Do you live in Bedfordshire and pay estate or management fees? Feel it’s unfair?
I’m a Local Democracy Reporter running a quick survey — it takes 2 mins:
👉 tinyurl.com/EstateManageme…
Let’s make this issue visible#EstateFeese#Leaseholdl#HousingCrisisis
I’m a Local Democracy Reporter running a quick survey — it takes 2 mins:
👉 tinyurl.com/EstateManageme…
Let’s make this issue visible#EstateFeese#Leaseholdl#HousingCrisisis
https://tinyurl.com/EstateManageme…
March 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Do you live in Bedfordshire and pay estate or management fees? Feel it’s unfair?
I’m a Local Democracy Reporter running a quick survey — it takes 2 mins:
👉 tinyurl.com/EstateManageme…
Let’s make this issue visible#EstateFeese#Leaseholdl#HousingCrisisis
I’m a Local Democracy Reporter running a quick survey — it takes 2 mins:
👉 tinyurl.com/EstateManageme…
Let’s make this issue visible#EstateFeese#Leaseholdl#HousingCrisisis
Three years of chaos.
And a lot of barking
And a lot of barking
March 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Three years of chaos.
And a lot of barking
And a lot of barking
Another week covering a local council comes to an end.
Yes Minister - BBC comedy youtu.be/b8TxUkZ3gxA?si…
Yes Minister - BBC comedy youtu.be/b8TxUkZ3gxA?si…
Local council - Yes Minister - BBC comedy
YouTube video by BBC Studios
https://youtu.be/b8TxUkZ3gxA?si…
March 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Another week covering a local council comes to an end.
Yes Minister - BBC comedy youtu.be/b8TxUkZ3gxA?si…
Yes Minister - BBC comedy youtu.be/b8TxUkZ3gxA?si…
I didn’t go out with them.
They weren’t pleased.
They weren’t pleased.
March 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I didn’t go out with them.
They weren’t pleased.
They weren’t pleased.
12 years ago I gave a presentation to sixth formers. I was wearing a pink Hawaiian shirt.
Tough crowd and the second stupidest thing I’ve ever done.
The top place goes to arguing with an armed Kenyan police officer.
#LifeLessons
Tough crowd and the second stupidest thing I’ve ever done.
The top place goes to arguing with an armed Kenyan police officer.
#LifeLessons
March 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
12 years ago I gave a presentation to sixth formers. I was wearing a pink Hawaiian shirt.
Tough crowd and the second stupidest thing I’ve ever done.
The top place goes to arguing with an armed Kenyan police officer.
#LifeLessons
Tough crowd and the second stupidest thing I’ve ever done.
The top place goes to arguing with an armed Kenyan police officer.
#LifeLessons
I’ve finally had an excuse to use a racing line chart thing . www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...
Council tax bills set to rise in April - here are the Bedford borough areas paying the most
Council tax bills for typical Band D householders in Bedford borough will rise by between £103 and £134 in April.
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I’ve finally had an excuse to use a racing line chart thing . www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/politic...
I’m now at the age where I have a pair of glasses for screens and another pair to read Private Eye.
I already make noises when I stand up.
One step closer to a visit to the knackers yard.
I already make noises when I stand up.
One step closer to a visit to the knackers yard.
March 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I’m now at the age where I have a pair of glasses for screens and another pair to read Private Eye.
I already make noises when I stand up.
One step closer to a visit to the knackers yard.
I already make noises when I stand up.
One step closer to a visit to the knackers yard.
