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I thought it sounded off at first too.
October 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I dunno.

www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

"Campaigners or candidates must not campaign near polling stations in a way that could be seen as aggressive or intimidating (for example, large groups of supporters carrying banners, or vehicles with loudspeakers or heavily branded ....)."
Rules about campaigning and media on polling day
Find out more about the rules about campaigning on polling day
www.electoralcommission.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Yes, definitely. Back in 2012 they had 140 places (40 fewer) and the previous years' distances were 1.651, 2.053 and 1.737km. So, a lot fewer kids from Balsall Heath getting in now by the looks of it.
October 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Thanks Matthew. That looks really good. I'm intrigued by how tight the distance is for Queensbridge. Anyway, good luck if you're going through the process this year.
October 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This looks great, although it's infuriating that it is still necessary.

Am I being a bit slow? I can't find the map that you've screenshotted here.
October 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Have you tried using clove oil?. Mix it in a saucer with some coconut oil and soak some cotton wool with the mixture. Apply to the painful area and it acts as a local anaesthetic. Don't apply neat though.
September 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I had to create a separate account for Cross Country Trains last month to make a claim.
September 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Reposted by Simon Whitehouse
I shared the link yesterday, but (UK citizens only please) the Gaza petition to UK parliament is here if you're looking for it; just cracked 76k and the rate at which people are signing is creeping up; currently 4500/hour and only needs 347 signatures every hour for the next 3 days to hit 100k
Petition: Urgently fulfil humanitarian obligations to Gaza
Act to ensure deliverer of fuel, food, aid, life saving services etc. We think this shouldn't be dependant/on condition of Israeli facilitation as the Knesset voted against UNWRA access to Gaza. We th...
petition.parliament.uk
July 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Where thee coos? Oooh, there thee coos!
May 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
If you look in the background of the photo you'll see some of the counter demonstration, behind the two lines of police
May 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Post a photo of a bus from your camera roll
April 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Happy Birthday Ben! That is a great story.

Balloons and a dog!
a dog is being held up by a bunch of colorful balloons with a tiktok logo in the corner
Alt: a dog is being held up by a bunch of colorful balloons with a tiktok logo in the corner
media.tenor.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Oooh, enjoy! Are you visiting Cali?
February 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Thanks for sharing Ben. I've signed the petition and I wish Virginia all the best with her appeal. What a horrible situation for her to be in.
February 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
These are one essential phrase, to be sure. I'm doing well thanks. I've settled into the apartment in Cali that will be my final stop before coming home towards the end of next month. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
February 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
It looks good Michael. I also enjoyed reading your post about supporting foreign language learners. Are you learning Ukranian?
February 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM