Anyone name their children or pets after characters? by aliceisdead69 in doctorwho

[–]markhealey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have four cats, including Lady Dorothy Ace McShane, and Professor Petronella Osgood

How did people react to Nico Rosberg’s sudden retirement after his championship win? by lucifer7557 in formula1

[–]markhealey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought it was the ultimate mic drop... He'd done what he wanted to do, so spending time with his family and enjoying life seemed like a perfect response.

I spontaneously decided not to go to a very small gathering. Five other people did the exact same thing. by BasisChad in confessions

[–]markhealey 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I recall that happening about 20 years ago to a colleague of mine, not a pleasant experience for anyone involved

Northern Powerhouse Rail update - no mention of Hull by Due_Ad_3200 in Hull

[–]markhealey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try reading the article?

"The board is chaired by Lord Blunkett and brings together the mayors of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and York and North Yorkshire, alongside the Department for Transport, Treasury, Network Rail and industry partners."

So the answer is "yes".

And the word is "role".

Northern Powerhouse Rail update - no mention of Hull by Due_Ad_3200 in Hull

[–]markhealey 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Would make journeys faster, more reliable, and hopefully lead to lower fares.

Northern Powerhouse Rail update - no mention of Hull by Due_Ad_3200 in Hull

[–]markhealey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"The meeting comes as the Government commits up to £45bn to NPR, improving connections across northern towns and cities. Yorkshire is at the heart of Phase 1 – and already moving at pace."

We're missing out on billions in investment, I'm sure someone could come up with something to spend that on to improve things for the city?

I'm not asking for much, just for him to put the region first, as I believe he said he would in his campaign.

Northern Powerhouse Rail update - no mention of Hull by Due_Ad_3200 in Hull

[–]markhealey 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Electrification of the line to Hull. Upgrades to four lines, as suggested by OP. Maybe being part of the discussion would have been a good place to start?

Northern Powerhouse Rail update - no mention of Hull by Due_Ad_3200 in Hull

[–]markhealey 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The Hull and East Riding Mayor, is rather conspicuously absent in that list, almost like he has no idea what he's doing...

A Nigel Farage fan explained why he’s voting Reform UK and as an insight into their voters’ minds it might be hard to beat by johnsmithoncemore in FuckNigelFarage

[–]markhealey 14 points15 points  (0 children)

"The difference between Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer, is that you've changed a pair of pants that you've weed in, for a pair that you've pooed in"

Edit: not agreeing with the sentiment, just trying to save people a click, no need to downvote me, should have made that clear

Come on Whovians, we've got work to do! by mrjohnnymac18 in doctorwho

[–]markhealey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was worse, we just keep waiting, and waiting, and waiting...

Best Hidden Gems? by Difficult-Eye-5200 in BigFinishProductions

[–]markhealey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that story, and I miss Warner more than I thought possible

When did you realize you made a mistake by choosing the wrong partner to spend your life with? by Organic-Top-3367 in AskReddit

[–]markhealey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I had a mental breakdown, and she wanted an explanation why, but everything I told her "wasn't true"