Windy in South Shields

Bellway sign at Cleadon Vale at the Nook South Shields falls prey to the winds.

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@NickDavies18 @jacquep #workfare I've been there, but I'll bet they didn't force you to work a notice period for nothing. #workfare 3 hours ago
@jacquep And in practice, few companies punitively enforce notice periods through the courts if an employee walks out. #workfare 3 hours ago
@jacquep Not imposed - an agreed contract between two consenting parties. One provides work in exchange for pay in return. #workfare 3 hours ago
I hope Nelson Mandela recovers from his health problems. If there's anyone who deserves the chance to dance on Thatcher's grave, it's him. 4 hours ago
@jacquep What would you call being forced to work for up to seven weeks for nothing? A one-chance-only opt-out is not liberal. #workfare 4 hours ago
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Night sky over #southshields http://t.co/kpl9Uyr1 22 hours ago
@pl0dder - more fortification than fortitude! David Starkey's on next week, I'll be giving it a miss. I fear I'll rupture something useful. 1 day ago