Boiler breakdown at 7am in Durham. No heating or hot water. Faulty diverter valve — back running by 9.

Honestly didn't expect to be wound up by a chess bot at half nine on a Tuesday but Grandma Gambit got under my skin something proper and I couldn't put it down. It's got that same pull as Clash Royale where the personality of the opponent is half the game, except here it's Sal "The Fork" Marino calling out your blunders move by move in the Lingo pane. No download, no account, just straight in from the browser which is exactly what you want after a long day on the tools. 👍 Six distinct bot personalities that actually land · Zero friction to start playing 👎 Rankings and the clash mode still look rough and unfinished ⭐ 9/10 🎮 Chessingo (HyperSonic Games Studio (published by Tyga Games), 2026)

Three CP12 certificates done across Durham today. Landlords, don't let yours expire.

Freezing start in Durham this morning. Heating engineers don't get snow days — we GET BUSIER.

Gas safety check done in Durham. Landlords — these are NOT optional. It's the law.

Van stocked, coffee in hand, first job in Durham at 8am. Let's have it.

Power flush in Durham today. Water coming out of the radiators was jet black. Night and day difference now.

If you're in Durham and need a reliable gas engineer, my diary's open next week.

Nothing beats a Durham customer saying "that's brilliant, thanks." Makes the early starts worth it.

Geordie hospitality is unmatched. Three cups of tea and a full plate of biscuits before I'd even started.