John Thornton

Technical journalist specialising in city transport and traffic innovation, as well as robotics and automation technologies. Views my own or those I wish were!

[City Transport & Traffic Innovation Magazine @CiTTimagazine]

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Face ID no longer working on my iPhone following iOS 17 update. What’s the fix, @Apple @AppleSupport?

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Absolutely pathetic response from @wfcouncil, @EmpireCinemas and @metpoliceuk following yesterday’s illegal rave at The Scene in #walthamstow. Shame on you all for allowing this to happen. What will the repercussions be? @stellacreasy

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What a disgraceful response from @wfcouncil. @EmpireCinemas & @metpoliceuk seemingly unable to take any meaningful action. Someone needs to take responsibility before something terrible happens. Young children live in the flats above, including mine. Our safety is compromised.

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

We are aware that an unlicensed music event took place at the Empire Cinema, High Street, E17. We are extremely disappointed that Empire Cinema, the legally responsible leaseholder, has failed to take the necessary action to secure the property allowing this to happen. (1/3)

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@Pretula What’s that got to do with the inconsistency in pricing? I want to know why @Pret charges different prices for the same drink at different branches.

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Why does it cost £2.95 for a flat white at @Pret on Canvey Street in Southwark and £3.15 for the exact same flat white at @Pret in Walthamstow?

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@Pret Thanks, I’ve just sent you a DM now.

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@Wynndow @marksandspencer @Ocado Someone has to!

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Why does @marksandspencer no longer sell its crispy potato slices?! They were the best around! @Ocado doesn’t appear to carry them either. Where are they?!

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@4ABWE @Pret But both are located by travel hubs so why the 10p disparity?

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Why does @Pret charge 10p more for a flat white at its #walthamstow branch compared to all of branches in central London?

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What make is @GaryLineker’s jacket?!

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@TfL advertising next October’s #ulez expansion on the London Underground. It’s happening...

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Wow, thanks a lot, @RoyalMail. Handled with care, I see. @RoyalMailHelp #royalmail

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[Robotics & Automation Magazine @robo_automation]

Very excited to announce the official relaunch of https://t.co/tTXdYaFxBI! Check it out on your desktop, tablet and smartphone now!

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@IKEAUK Half of my order is still missing two weeks after it was delivered. There’s no direct way of contacting you about this other than here but no one is replying to us. Please help.

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@IKEAUKSupport Half of my order was missing on delivery (7th May). Delivery driver assured us #IKEA would contact us to arrange re-delivery but we have heard nothing, not received the missing item and there is no way to contact you directly. Awful customer service. Please help.

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Love the concept and the application, but why does SPOT need to look like the #robotic dogs from @blackmirror, @BostonDynamics?! Metalhead still freaks me out to this day (thanks, @charltonbrooker!) https://t.co/aNKk6N8XNp

[City Transport & Traffic Innovation Magazine @CiTTimagazine]

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