Philip McDermott
@philipmcdermott.bsky.social
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So chosen because of the way it will prompt those online to say "actually, that is two words".
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CONFIRMED: Oxford University Press has named ‘rage bait’ as the Oxford Word of the Year 2025.
#OxfordWOTY
#OxfordWOTY
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
So chosen because of the way it will prompt those online to say "actually, that is two words".
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Under Over Over - West Hampstead
So it's taken a while, but I've finally found a location where you can clearly see London Underground trains traveling over London Overground trains.
The vantage point is at West Hampstead Overground station at the end of the platform.
So it's taken a while, but I've finally found a location where you can clearly see London Underground trains traveling over London Overground trains.
The vantage point is at West Hampstead Overground station at the end of the platform.
October 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Under Over Over - West Hampstead
So it's taken a while, but I've finally found a location where you can clearly see London Underground trains traveling over London Overground trains.
The vantage point is at West Hampstead Overground station at the end of the platform.
So it's taken a while, but I've finally found a location where you can clearly see London Underground trains traveling over London Overground trains.
The vantage point is at West Hampstead Overground station at the end of the platform.
In case you are wondering, Apple TV remotes *are not* waterproof.
October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In case you are wondering, Apple TV remotes *are not* waterproof.
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Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
September 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
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September 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Accidentally made Farmer Js for dinner.
September 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Accidentally made Farmer Js for dinner.
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An actual quote from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
September 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
An actual quote from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
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Ed Balls: the Greens taking votes from Labour helps the Tories
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "I want to see every Labour politician whose voted for a two child benefit cap, for disability cuts, for the ongoing genocide in Gaza to sell arms to them, I want to see them replaced" #GMB
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "I want to see every Labour politician whose voted for a two child benefit cap, for disability cuts, for the ongoing genocide in Gaza to sell arms to them, I want to see them replaced" #GMB
September 3, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Ed Balls: the Greens taking votes from Labour helps the Tories
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "I want to see every Labour politician whose voted for a two child benefit cap, for disability cuts, for the ongoing genocide in Gaza to sell arms to them, I want to see them replaced" #GMB
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "I want to see every Labour politician whose voted for a two child benefit cap, for disability cuts, for the ongoing genocide in Gaza to sell arms to them, I want to see them replaced" #GMB
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Absolutely no high fives
August 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Absolutely no high fives
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If you loved an author’s book, tell them! They will completely ignore it because they’re fixated forever on the anonymous person who once gave them two stars on goodreads but it’s probably good for your karma
July 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If you loved an author’s book, tell them! They will completely ignore it because they’re fixated forever on the anonymous person who once gave them two stars on goodreads but it’s probably good for your karma
Finally sitting down on the patio with a stiff drink, a heavy book, and a hot cat.
July 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Finally sitting down on the patio with a stiff drink, a heavy book, and a hot cat.
Very useful for now and also making a note for planning my long runs in the future…
If you’re out and about in London, there are 4,000 water refill points and more than 100 water fountains across the city, plus cool spaces where you can take respite from the heat.
Find both on our Cool Spaces map: apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/
Find both on our Cool Spaces map: apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/
Cool Spaces
Cool Spaces Map displays indoor venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days.
apps.london.gov.uk
June 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Very useful for now and also making a note for planning my long runs in the future…
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Loving the disclaimer
May 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Loving the disclaimer
Spent today looking at animals at Skopje Zoo instead of looking at the Nasdaq.
April 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Spent today looking at animals at Skopje Zoo instead of looking at the Nasdaq.
Never change, Grauniad.
April 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Never change, Grauniad.
Making excellent use of paternity leave, I’ve set a NYT Mini record of 0:22 seconds today.
March 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Making excellent use of paternity leave, I’ve set a NYT Mini record of 0:22 seconds today.
“You should have told your Siri!” was the helpful advice from 5yr old this morning.
March 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
“You should have told your Siri!” was the helpful advice from 5yr old this morning.
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"Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast."
February 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast."
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“A rail replacement bus service”
February 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
“A rail replacement bus service”
Gee thanks @harvilla.bsky.social “it just takes some time…” earworm IMMEDIATELY replaced by “this is how you remind me…” just as day follows night…
February 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Gee thanks @harvilla.bsky.social “it just takes some time…” earworm IMMEDIATELY replaced by “this is how you remind me…” just as day follows night…
Floyd and me experimenting with negative space.
February 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Floyd and me experimenting with negative space.
A new toy to try and keep me honest. And away from the physio.
February 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A new toy to try and keep me honest. And away from the physio.
I’m not sure I would have gone ahead with this specific shot.
January 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I’m not sure I would have gone ahead with this specific shot.
Why does Siri with Apple Intelligence continue to be so flaky?
January 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Why does Siri with Apple Intelligence continue to be so flaky?