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We recently spoke at @hackneycouncil.bsky.social Scrutiny Commission about the school closure proposals, how we got here, and impacts of the previous closures. Watch it at buff.ly/4i7NiLQ
Many thanks to @londonspy.bsky.social for their useful report: buff.ly/4igZ8DC
Many thanks to @londonspy.bsky.social for their useful report: buff.ly/4igZ8DC
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We recently spoke at @hackneycouncil.bsky.social Scrutiny Commission about the school closure proposals, how we got here, and impacts of the previous closures. Watch it at buff.ly/4i7NiLQ
Many thanks to @londonspy.bsky.social for their useful report: buff.ly/4igZ8DC
Many thanks to @londonspy.bsky.social for their useful report: buff.ly/4igZ8DC
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Amazing map work by @londonspy.bsky.social on bike theft in London: biketheft.thelondonspy.co.uk
Can show by total bike theft volumes or as rate compared to cycling in census. Latter is particularly fascinating IMO - as it shows 'risk' of your bike being stolen by area. @londoncycling.bsky.social
Can show by total bike theft volumes or as rate compared to cycling in census. Latter is particularly fascinating IMO - as it shows 'risk' of your bike being stolen by area. @londoncycling.bsky.social
A detailed map of bike theft in London
Explore hotspots in your local borough
biketheft.thelondonspy.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Amazing map work by @londonspy.bsky.social on bike theft in London: biketheft.thelondonspy.co.uk
Can show by total bike theft volumes or as rate compared to cycling in census. Latter is particularly fascinating IMO - as it shows 'risk' of your bike being stolen by area. @londoncycling.bsky.social
Can show by total bike theft volumes or as rate compared to cycling in census. Latter is particularly fascinating IMO - as it shows 'risk' of your bike being stolen by area. @londoncycling.bsky.social
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The little London newsletters like @londoncentric.bsky.social @londonspy.bsky.social and a wonderful app called opencouncil.network @opencouncil.bsky.social
Open Council Network
Know what your local councillors are doing for you, every day. Weekly summaries, videos and transcripts of meetings held by local councils across the UK.
opencouncil.network
November 21, 2024 at 1:24 PM
The little London newsletters like @londoncentric.bsky.social @londonspy.bsky.social and a wonderful app called opencouncil.network @opencouncil.bsky.social
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My favorite thing in the world is historical records of ancient people being incredibly petty or complaining a lot
November 18, 2023 at 5:39 AM
My favorite thing in the world is historical records of ancient people being incredibly petty or complaining a lot
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I live in the people's republic of Camden. You get one small general waste bin allocated at birth. I'm going to have give up a kidney for a replacement
November 18, 2023 at 9:25 AM
I live in the people's republic of Camden. You get one small general waste bin allocated at birth. I'm going to have give up a kidney for a replacement
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Exciting news: We’re taking another step to making Bluesky an open network for public conversations.
Around the end of this month, we’ll release a public web interface. With this, you’ll be able to view posts on Bluesky without being logged in on an account.
Around the end of this month, we’ll release a public web interface. With this, you’ll be able to view posts on Bluesky without being logged in on an account.
November 16, 2023 at 5:15 PM
Exciting news: We’re taking another step to making Bluesky an open network for public conversations.
Around the end of this month, we’ll release a public web interface. With this, you’ll be able to view posts on Bluesky without being logged in on an account.
Around the end of this month, we’ll release a public web interface. With this, you’ll be able to view posts on Bluesky without being logged in on an account.
just dropped — believe this is the first London mayoral poll to include Corbyn:
🔴 Khan: 39%
🔵 Hall: 24%
🟣 Corbyn: 14%
🟠 LD: 7%
🟢 Green: 6%
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
🔴 Khan: 39%
🔵 Hall: 24%
🟣 Corbyn: 14%
🟠 LD: 7%
🟢 Green: 6%
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Sadiq Khan to beat Susan Hall even if Jeremy Corbyn stands in London mayoral race
If Mr Corbyn does not stand Mr Khan appears on for an easy win for a third term in City Hall
www.standard.co.uk
November 16, 2023 at 12:50 PM
just dropped — believe this is the first London mayoral poll to include Corbyn:
🔴 Khan: 39%
🔵 Hall: 24%
🟣 Corbyn: 14%
🟠 LD: 7%
🟢 Green: 6%
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
🔴 Khan: 39%
🔵 Hall: 24%
🟣 Corbyn: 14%
🟠 LD: 7%
🟢 Green: 6%
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Yay it’s MySociety’s 20th birthday!!!
Absolutely trilled to be here
Absolutely trilled to be here
November 15, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Yay it’s MySociety’s 20th birthday!!!
Absolutely trilled to be here
Absolutely trilled to be here
tonight we starting replying to all of the recent FREELANCE PITCHES that have been arriving in the Spy inbox — so exciting!
if you’re interested in contributing to a new local mag for London too, more deets here 👇
if you’re interested in contributing to a new local mag for London too, more deets here 👇
We're hiring freelancers! Plus a design sneak peek
Spread the word — a paid version of the Spy is coming
www.thelondonspy.co.uk
November 15, 2023 at 10:23 PM
tonight we starting replying to all of the recent FREELANCE PITCHES that have been arriving in the Spy inbox — so exciting!
if you’re interested in contributing to a new local mag for London too, more deets here 👇
if you’re interested in contributing to a new local mag for London too, more deets here 👇
shoutout to the Colouring London project, which launched officially recently
it’s a huge open data project on building information — land use, construction date, architectural style
also, it looks beautiful — worth your time!
colouringlondon.org
it’s a huge open data project on building information — land use, construction date, architectural style
also, it looks beautiful — worth your time!
colouringlondon.org
November 15, 2023 at 1:36 PM
shoutout to the Colouring London project, which launched officially recently
it’s a huge open data project on building information — land use, construction date, architectural style
also, it looks beautiful — worth your time!
colouringlondon.org
it’s a huge open data project on building information — land use, construction date, architectural style
also, it looks beautiful — worth your time!
colouringlondon.org
still thinking about this kitten saved in Woolwich recently — was stuck in a cars innards and those passing by heard its mews
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November 14, 2023 at 10:32 PM
still thinking about this kitten saved in Woolwich recently — was stuck in a cars innards and those passing by heard its mews
x.com/thegwn_/stat...
x.com/thegwn_/stat...
big news for Wimbledon locals fighting the new tennis courts
a Wandsworth planning officer has recommended councillors vote *against* the expansion plans at their meeting next Tuesday
it's already over?
a Wandsworth planning officer has recommended councillors vote *against* the expansion plans at their meeting next Tuesday
it's already over?
Wimbledon expansion plan dealt blow as planners advise rejecting it
Wandsworth council officers snub scheme to build 8,000-seat stadium show court and 38 grass courts
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2023 at 10:27 AM
big news for Wimbledon locals fighting the new tennis courts
a Wandsworth planning officer has recommended councillors vote *against* the expansion plans at their meeting next Tuesday
it's already over?
a Wandsworth planning officer has recommended councillors vote *against* the expansion plans at their meeting next Tuesday
it's already over?
these charts showing rapid increase in cycling in Paris over the past year are crazy
will dig out the same stats for London at some point...
will dig out the same stats for London at some point...
Transformation of travel in Paris has been rapid:
—Car traffic down 45% since 2001
—Bike use doubled since last year on major axes at peak hours
—Bike use higher than car use on many roads
This was enabled by massive installation of cycleways citywide
www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeur...
—Car traffic down 45% since 2001
—Bike use doubled since last year on major axes at peak hours
—Bike use higher than car use on many roads
This was enabled by massive installation of cycleways citywide
www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeur...
November 14, 2023 at 10:22 AM
these charts showing rapid increase in cycling in Paris over the past year are crazy
will dig out the same stats for London at some point...
will dig out the same stats for London at some point...
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Hounslow fire: House being made safe ahead of investigation
Hounslow fire: House being made safe ahead of investigation
The adults who lived at the property are named locally as Aroen Kishen and his wife Seema.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2023 at 9:20 AM
Hounslow fire: House being made safe ahead of investigation
air fryer mag market is booming in sainsburys
November 13, 2023 at 8:37 PM
air fryer mag market is booming in sainsburys
actually crazy how much harder it is to buy in London now, even with the recent fall in prices
extra £1,000 a *month* in mortgage payments to buy the average London home in nov 2023
interest rate rises have been brutal…
extra £1,000 a *month* in mortgage payments to buy the average London home in nov 2023
interest rate rises have been brutal…
November 13, 2023 at 6:33 PM
actually crazy how much harder it is to buy in London now, even with the recent fall in prices
extra £1,000 a *month* in mortgage payments to buy the average London home in nov 2023
interest rate rises have been brutal…
extra £1,000 a *month* in mortgage payments to buy the average London home in nov 2023
interest rate rises have been brutal…
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This is how you hit back at these Nazis. Well done Arsenal.
"Following yesterday's horrifying footage, we will be reviewing our own CCTV tapes to identify this individual and ensure he will never again enter the Emirates stadium.
Kick racism out of football.”
"Following yesterday's horrifying footage, we will be reviewing our own CCTV tapes to identify this individual and ensure he will never again enter the Emirates stadium.
Kick racism out of football.”
November 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM
This is how you hit back at these Nazis. Well done Arsenal.
"Following yesterday's horrifying footage, we will be reviewing our own CCTV tapes to identify this individual and ensure he will never again enter the Emirates stadium.
Kick racism out of football.”
"Following yesterday's horrifying footage, we will be reviewing our own CCTV tapes to identify this individual and ensure he will never again enter the Emirates stadium.
Kick racism out of football.”
Probs the weirdest link we included in yesterday’s issue of the Spy: someone was caught ‘watching porn and masturbating’ while driving through central London 👀
The latest unhinged stuff from across the capital here 👉 www.thelondonspy.co.uk/p/your-ultim...
The latest unhinged stuff from across the capital here 👉 www.thelondonspy.co.uk/p/your-ultim...
November 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Probs the weirdest link we included in yesterday’s issue of the Spy: someone was caught ‘watching porn and masturbating’ while driving through central London 👀
The latest unhinged stuff from across the capital here 👉 www.thelondonspy.co.uk/p/your-ultim...
The latest unhinged stuff from across the capital here 👉 www.thelondonspy.co.uk/p/your-ultim...
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You can't just bring back David Cameron he was killed off in season 3 you'd have to pretend Boris Johnson era was a different branch of the multiverse and erase Greensill. Jesus some spad has taken that Vanity Fair deep dive on Marvel very much to heart
November 13, 2023 at 9:22 AM
You can't just bring back David Cameron he was killed off in season 3 you'd have to pretend Boris Johnson era was a different branch of the multiverse and erase Greensill. Jesus some spad has taken that Vanity Fair deep dive on Marvel very much to heart
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Hats off to Chris Mason for using the phrase "big bananas" in his story.
November 13, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Hats off to Chris Mason for using the phrase "big bananas" in his story.
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Bluesky has just hit the 2 Million User Mark!!!!
It's been just about 2 months since we hit 1M users
Daily stat changes from 1M -> 2M Users:
Posts per Day: ~500k -> ~800k
Likes per Day: ~2M -> ~3M
Daily Active Posters: ~100k -> ~160k
Daily Active Likers: ~140k -> ~240k
It's been just about 2 months since we hit 1M users
Daily stat changes from 1M -> 2M Users:
Posts per Day: ~500k -> ~800k
Likes per Day: ~2M -> ~3M
Daily Active Posters: ~100k -> ~160k
Daily Active Likers: ~140k -> ~240k
November 13, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Bluesky has just hit the 2 Million User Mark!!!!
It's been just about 2 months since we hit 1M users
Daily stat changes from 1M -> 2M Users:
Posts per Day: ~500k -> ~800k
Likes per Day: ~2M -> ~3M
Daily Active Posters: ~100k -> ~160k
Daily Active Likers: ~140k -> ~240k
It's been just about 2 months since we hit 1M users
Daily stat changes from 1M -> 2M Users:
Posts per Day: ~500k -> ~800k
Likes per Day: ~2M -> ~3M
Daily Active Posters: ~100k -> ~160k
Daily Active Likers: ~140k -> ~240k
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#CruellaBraverman has been sacked according to the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk...
Suella Braverman updates: Home secretary sacked as home secretary - BBC News
Suella Braverman has been sacked from her role as home secretary, following days of speculation
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2023 at 8:44 AM
#CruellaBraverman has been sacked according to the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk...