It was a great event, with a very strong expert panel. And very well chaired by @richardburgon.bsky.social 99-percent.org/scoring-the-...

The science of storytelling with author and humanist Kurt Vonnegut 😅❤️ Kurt was born #OnThisDay 1922.

Write to your MP here: dauk.org/write-to-you...

🗳️ 16-year-olds are about to get the vote - but how well do adults *really* know what they think? A new Demos report sets out to answer this question by talking to more than 700 students aged 16-18 across Britain.

Great chat with Paulette Edward’s BBC Radio Sheffield about walking, everyday activity & much more! @livingstreets.bsky.social Listen here 12.20ish- www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Good article on the graph and its impact: www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...

Cars deliver the dependency that car ads promise.

Unless there's an unbreakably valid safety reason why not, all button-operated pedestrian crossings should activate the lights in pedestrians' favour instantly when pressed.

More driverless cars

In the latest episode of The Two-Way Poetry Podcast I talk to Helen Angell about T S Eliot’s early poem ‘Preludes’ and how this influenced her approach to writing ‘Mancunian Way’. @longbarrowpress.bsky.social @petegreensolo.com @drjomaher.bsky.social twowaypoetry.podbean.com/e/helen-ange...

Landmark court decisions for climate change mean that big emitters can no longer feign ignorance about the impacts of their activities. Medical professionals have a part to play in this process, say @lauraclarkece.bsky.social and @hughmontgomery.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/391/...

What a brilliant morning at Lands End parkrun. Sixth anniversary. Met the RCGP team that set it up and a wonderful volunteer team. Brilliant setting for a community gathering.

Someone just shared this with me: 1967, 3,000 publicans marching against introducing breath tests for drivers. Barbara Castle MP got this introduced and speed limits and seatbelts as mInister for transport, and faced the standard opposition.

It's kinda reassuring how much of a fucking idiot David Olusuga has been throughout #celebritytraitors

"It makes us feel really vulnerable." With far right rallies being held across the UK, a group of medics decided it’s time to speak up. Omnya Ahmed joins our latest podcast to talk about the impact of racism in the NHS 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1zS9... 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

This is our work! Nice to see it getting picked up

“There is a reason repair shops have disappeared from the high street, it’s not an economically viable activity any more.” “But we’re not Amazon or Boohoo. We want the volunteers to have an enjoyable time.” The Tribune spends a day with Reyt Repair, Sheffield’s only full-time social repair shop.

While we are talking about Handsworth, Benjamin Zephaniah and now Aston Villa I'm reminded of this UTV youtu.be/9YVOHu8qYSo?...

Great listen thanks for the recommendation - @timharford.ft.com is a wonderful story teller, CFCs AND leaded petrol ?? I wish Thomas Midgley had 5 less IQ points too

Enough. Awesome to see this billboard up in Vancouver. Was really incredible to work with the people at @visionzerovancouver.ca to bring this to life.

Remembering Dickie Bird OBE, a global umpiring icon, the very best of Barnsley. 1933-2025 It was an honour to attend the funeral of Harold Dennis Bird ‘Dickie’ OBE at St Mary’s Church in Barnsley. What a sporting and charitable legacy he leaves us.

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Meeting & greeting this eve, at the new Hallam Uni business school with the PACC team. Lord Blunkett chatted to Active Together team, a brilliant project embedding physical activity in cancer treatment pathways

Making it easier for ppl to be active as part of everyday life should be a public health priority “The best medicine isn’t found in a pill bottle or an operating theatre – it’s movement” “Exercise is good medicine for the whole body: it has documented benefits across more than 26 chronic diseases”

Light up the night for #MyRideOurRight ✨ Nearly 50 #GlowRides are happening across the UK, find one near you or organise your own. Can’t join? Donate today and help light up the night. 🗺️ cyclinguk.org/glow-ride-map 💛 cyclinguk.org/glowride-donate

Mobility justice is one of our core campaigning principles but what does it mean, & why does it matter? The latest in our Language Matters series looks at our definition & how it applies to active travel, transport, public space and environmental schemes. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/language-mat...

Action on #Dieselgate is taking an “outrageous” amount of time, leaving more than a million dirty diesels still on the road today. This isn't just a corporate scandal, but a #Health scandal as well. It's time the car manufacturers paid. #AirPollution

Timely & important report from @rsph.bsky.social. The upcoming NHS Workforce Strategy should be widened to include EVERYONE who has an impact on health outcomes with a particular focus on the public health workforce⬇️

Tim Gill on cities for children open.spotify.com/episode/15UL... excellent a lot on play, spaces, parked cars taking up space

Latest road safety data, people living in poverty experience more traffic harm through all modes. One exception-small cohort of wealthy older cyclists. Safe spaces to walk wheel & cycle are a powerful tool for social justice. When roads are safer, we all benefit. www.gov.uk/government/s...

Just one pedestrian killed by a pedal cyclist in the UK in 2024. 265 killed by cars www.gov.uk/government/s...

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Well done Derby CC, central market hall is vibrant space to meet, looks totally different to last time I visited a couple of years ago. Great transformation!

Fun in London yesterday, with Pickwick Bicycle club including penny farthings! Lovely trundle round Hampton court & Bushy park, some great characters & company as well as seeing the deer. Splendid day out!

“You need to listen to the people, have a vision and stick with it.” @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social on Broomhall — how the inner-city Sheffield neighbourhood transformed itself from a rat run-filed red light district into a calm and liveable community 🚶‍♀️🛴🚴‍♂️🦽

According to Wes Streeting, GPs are less convenient than hairdressers. My latest on why goodwill has drained away as we try to provide a safe & equitable service in the teeth of a gale of nonsense from NHS England & the govt. bmj.com/cgi/content/...

[coughs] www.hsj.co.uk/primary-care...

"There is only one organisation that has always centred justice – environmental justice and climate justice – that’s Friends of the Earth." https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/03/asad-rehman-journey-from-antiracism-campaigner-in-burnley-to-head-of-friends-of-the-earth

I spoke to @skynewsrss.bsky.social this morning Raising expectations without any support GP online access is a good thing but it needs extra GPs & resources The 8am rush may reduce but there are no more appts or Hp time to offer, in fact less as a online forms are dealt with Safety vital

✨ Happy #NationalPoetryDay ! Back in May I spoke to Tara for the ever-excellent @bedsidereading.bsky.social sharing a poem & thoughts on May Day by fabulous Jackie Kay Lots of other short poetry episodes, or come back for latest BRP season with @johnharris1969.bsky.social Maybe I’m amazed ✨

www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/arts-and-cul... This looks great! 🥾

Does this look familiar? Every week we'll share the worst pavement parking pics we get from supporters. Add your photos to our interactive map and help us find pavement parking hotspots in England 📍 act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...

Do you feel happier after a walk? 🚶 In a new poll for #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth parents told us they feel happier after going for a walk with their child, but they're put off walking to school by too much traffic 🚦 More insights: https://bit.ly/3VKEfGW

There's a really nice new study using phone data from Americans who relocated from one city to another to look at the effect of walkable environments on physical activity. E.g., people move TO New York and walk more, they move FROM New York and walk less www.nature.com/articles/s41...

My latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Green infrastructure is improving the quality of journeys: 💚88% of users say the planting makes their journey more pleasant 🌱83% say it contributes to wellbeing 🚶‍♀️80% say it has encouraged them to walk more in area 🚲43% say it has encouraged them to cycle more in area

A DEFRA report suggests London is now finally compliant with UK legal #AirPollution limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). DEFRA reports that last year, London complied with the UK’s annual average legal limit of 40ug/m3 for NO2, 15 years after it should have. uk-air.defra.gov.uk/library/annu...

This is fantastic news and a strong testament to @london.gov.uk’s leadership and vision for cleaner air in #London. It demonstrates that effective policy truly makes a difference! Thank you, Sir Sadiq. Other cities and countries should look to London as a global leader in reducing #AirPollution.

Getting a few steps in before Active Travel/health conference tomorrow- on my walk to school - a long time ago! still looking glorious in the autumn sundown. Looking forward to catching up with @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social @ianwalker.bsky.social @petedyson.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social