Chris Bates @chrisbates3
Staff Photographer for R2/Rock'nReel magazine. Been shooting gigs, festivals, conferences & exhibitions for over 30 years. Joined June 2011-
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Trainline launched an AI chatbot last week. I've uncovered flaws with it, among others, including: - Saying adults can travel using child tickets - Not knowing about railcard restrictions - Not knowing about routing restrictions By me for @ObserverUK: observer.co.uk/news/national/…
Massive burst of water cascading down North Bar Street in Banbury today. Paving coming up from the water pressure too. Unfortunately. The Three Pigeons Inn suffered flooding too. Videoed this morning at 11:41am. #Banbury #Oxfordshire
I’m puzzled. Labourites tell us that Angela Rayner was only trying to look after her child which they quite rightly say is understandable. But when a farmer tries to look after his children, they say he’s a tax dodger.
A new railway to Witney and Carterton would be economically viable with a benefit/cost ratio of over 2, according to a new study commissioned by West Oxfordshire District Council. The BCR would depend on the route chosen, with a construction cost of £600m or more.
We've been asked to highlight the unlisted LNWR signal box at Talacre in N Wales whose owners are looking to remove the lever frame & interlocking. If there are any organisations interested in acquiring these items please contact David by email: [email protected]
Apologies, due to an operational incident at Bicester Village the line towards Oxford is blocked. Please check your journey here: journeycheck.com/chilternrailwa…
R.I.P the great Wizz Jones. Had the privilege to see him @BroadsideHacks last year. Sensational. youtu.be/uEKbM15_XLE?si…
London TravelWatch has always been a supporter of station staff, and our new report highlights the great job they do. If you're travelling on public transport and you don't have access to the internet, station staff can play a vital role in offering support, advice and…
A lovely tribute to a great railway manager telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/202…
Man 'carrying firearm' at nearby rail station shot dead by armed police ift.tt/ozOleJY
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“In 1999, the company paid Foreman and his partners $137.5m to put his name on the grill and other goods.”
“In 1999, the company paid Foreman and his partners $137.5m to put his name on the grill and other goods.”
In all the chaos of Heathrow, total respect to @SkyNews for getting the airline SAS confused with the U.K. special forces unit 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ Wazzocks
@TreesforStreets Trees are shit. #WorldBollardAssociation
I have a solo gig in Sheffield this Sunday, co-headlining with trad singer Jill Pidd. It’s a new venture and we want to get the word out, can you help by sharing? Thankyou! wegottickets.com/event/649011
Donald Trump says stopping military aid is the best way to get peace, except in the middle East where apparently it's best to keep arming Israel
If Trump was President in 1940

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EFDSS @TheEFDSS
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Daria Kulesh @DariaKulesh
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Readifolk Radio Show @readifolkradio
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Lioshairs @LioshairsF8D3S
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OCM @OCMEVENTS
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Val @oddveg
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James Berriman ❤️... @jamesberriman
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Maria @tillery10maria
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leahdon26 @leahdon
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Jim Barne @jimbarne
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AceSpace Newbury @acespacenewbury
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Carys @CarysMusicX
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711 Followers 576 Following We will actively campaign to #StopTheArc & the 1 Million Houses between Oxford & Cambridge. We are opposed to EWR as currently proposed. Save our countryside👏
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Jeff Wasserman @JawsHarp
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Angela Bennett 🦀�... @anjibennett
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Hannah Scott @hannahscottuk
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Lady Maisery @LadyMaisery
5K Followers 478 Following "the most exquisite vocal harmony work on the English folk scene" - The Guardian | "ambitious and beautiful" - BBC Radio 2 | NEW ALBUM, tender, out now!
Mike Harding AKA Lord... @HardingMike
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EFDSS @TheEFDSS
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Enroute @Enroute_CIC
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Rail Live @railliveuk
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fraser pithie 🇺�... @Fradgie
886 Followers 388 Following Transport, Utilities, Customer Service & Common Sense (not common anymore) Detail, honesty & depth preferred to spin (views my own) 😀
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1K Followers 5K Following i have a guide dog Kiki now retired, Nellie my new Guide dog and Rosie, i volunteer and campaign for my local charities ,
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BCRRE @bcrre
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Simon H @bandylegs27
187 Followers 1K Following
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