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Posts by Mark Ball

Platinum Maiden

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Soundpatio

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Air Rifle Pellet for my Valentine

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Sly "Hazard Shins" Maguffin

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Working in a supermarket I was approached by Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell off of Eastenders) who asked me if we sold scissors. I had to disappoint him because we didn't. He walked out, despondent. I wonder if he ever found any....

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As a local authority planner, I can say that this sort of thing is the norm. However, we do only consider the planning merits that are raised in objections, and the number of objections received has no bearing on an officer's assessment of a case. It might sway elected members though...

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Immortalised in Hansard for posterity.

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Lee Anderson would no doubt approve.

1 year ago 1 0 0 0

When I was at university in Coventry in the late 1990's we were always told not to set foot in that pub as it had a reputation as anti-student. Apparently, if as a student you were to walk in you were asked which window you wanted to leave by!

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I'm going to hope it's an AI generated image and not a scheme that actually got approved. But then again I work in the planning profession and I know we can actually produce this kind of thing without breaking a sweat.

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The same goes for suitcases. They're always empty, and it's so obvious.

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Good man. Minestrone it is then!

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Thanks. Can I choose the flavour?

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Plymouth Hoe.

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You may want to pre-emptively block GB News?

Literally thousands of people already have.

Click their username then block them. Job done. They'll never sully your BlueSky again.

@gbnewsonline.bsky.social

1 year ago 350 143 101 18
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This week marked my last recordings for OGWN and the Bunker. It's been a tremendous six years and we part the best of friends. I now assume that most privileged role: of loyal listener!

My new baby pod 👶🏽 needs all my care and attention. And if you want to keep funding my work, you can do so here:

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I can't imagine the circumstances that led to this sign needing to be displayed.

1 year ago 6 0 0 0

Ball: I might pick them up tomorrow if that's OK?

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My local authority used to produce a myth-busting fact sheet for the public providing the stats regarding how much of the jurisdiction was built on, how much was undeveloped, how much was designated for landscape reasons, how much was given over to agriculture or golf courses etc.

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(Takes a deep breath)
Ok: so this had to happen on bluesky originally -

Yes, I hate Center Parcs - but let me tell you about the one holiday I really hated

1 year ago 35 9 4 5

Welcome to all of our new users, and a special welcome to the UK, which had the most Bluesky signups of any country for 5 out of the last 7 days!

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At @quietriotpod.bsky.social we have regularly been in the top 10/20 politics charts but we are now in the top 100 of ALL shows. And that’s cos of YOU! Thank you so much ☺️
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1 year ago 104 22 15 2

A deep dive into Labour's proposed changes to the planning system, and in particular delivery of new housing, would be most welcome. It's absolutely key to achieving their stated aim to grow the economy.

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Thanks, this is really helpful.

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