#bbclaurak Labour’s pursuit of new build housing ignores the continuing unregulated property conversion market generating extensive poor quality Houses in Multiple Occupation in towns and cities that create additional social problems and destroy communities

Some days are better than others - especially if you get to meet and chat to @JoanneMCrompton !

It’s unfortunate - there’s no demand for railway electrification in Britain? https://t.co/NRsd0JrL3f

A recent excursion Derby-Cheltenham return commenced with a depressing experience of a full and standing 4-car Voyager. The return journey was an unexpectedly superior experience when this 7-car set turned up! #RailwayTwitter @125Group

No immediate danger of a new tram system in Derby - they’re still ripping out the old network! @GarethDennis @uktram

How we put Management Today into the metaverse https://t.co/oEdlHrwSVS via @MT_editorial but hasn’t left the desktop towards the mobile universe yet - the journey continues?

Akeem - working hard to ‘add layers of complexity’#TheApprentice

#TheApprentice - another reassuringly inept selection!

https://t.co/WgpWhomIpi via @MT_editorial perhaps y’all need to try this alternative?!

2/2 Recent visit to meet students from @YsgolGlanClwyd School at the Welsh youth centre in Glan Llyn, Bala and discuss engineering and technical careers. They will be part of the future success of Wales. Thank you for the opportunity @STEMAmbassadors @Tomorrows_Eng @IETEducation

1/2 Ymweliad diweddar i cwrdd a disgyblion @YsgolGlanClwyd yn Gwersyll Glan Llyn a siarad am gyrfaoedd peirianneg a technoleg. Cyfranwyr i dyfodol llwyddianus Cymru. Diolch am y cyfle. @STEMAmbassadors @Tomorrows_Eng @IETEducation

Derby’s Museum of Making is opening. Engineering, technology, science & arts - at the heart of the city since the Industrial Revolution. Explore the past, present & future opportunities at the Silk Mill @MuseumofMaking @VisitDerby @IETeducation @iet_em @E4EDerby @bydesigngroup

Blwyddyn heb ymweld @Harbourmaster. Mae’r hiraeth yn cryfhau! Difficult and complex times for everybody.  With best wishes and hope that circumstances will improve. Dymuniadau gorau am Nadolig a blwyddyn newydd diogel a iachus #visitCeredigion

@LandRover_UK @LandRoverUKPR Still interested you hear Land Rover’s perspective on my observation. Any comment?

I’ve emailed the relevant DCC department and received an acknowledgment - I’ll receive a reference number in the next three days. The offer of using directtoyou is noted - it’s unfortunate that DCC social media account is unable to facilitate rapid communication.

UCL Academy - @UCL_Academy destination of today’s @InspiringTF-virtual classroom career chat. Excellent opportunity to share experience, offer insights and also learn more from other volunteers @IETeducation @bydesigngroup @E4EDerby @takeonGravity

Just enjoyed a virtual classroom chat with Isleworth Town Primary School organised by @InspiringTF-great opportunity to talk about favourite subjects and careers. Thanks to Lara & Holly and James for the opportunity @IETeducation @bydesigngroup @E4EDerby

Persuasive influence of @TimDunn A TOC load of excuses for no service #TwitterModelTrainShow. Ransacked house, secured short term lease (it’ll be extended) on dining table (needs extending). Worried about PWay stability. Advice from @GarethDennis re. structural BluTack needed😂

Matt Hancock states that the post infection isolation period is 7 days. Where’s Boris? #bbcqt

A neighbour arranged solar lights last Thursday evening as a small gesture to NHS staff - today, a few lights left on the pavement - hard to understand some people’s behaviour #selfishpeople