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@celinawords.bsky.social
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I write & edit for @eastangliabylines.co.uk , I also scribble as a copywriter. Daydreamer, love food, Europe & life.

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 5h
Pecksniff watches Andy Burnham tackle the subjects Labour wouldn’t touch, meanwhile... * The Greens wrestle with placard politics * Richard Tice enjoys some lavish hospitality and * Another Reform councillor decamps.
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Pecksniff: Burnham’s message is ‘We have nothing to fear but fear itself’
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sometimes I scribble: eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/co...
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In praise of older people
1 October marks the UN’s International Day of Older Persons. To celebrate the occasion, the UK’s theme is ‘What’s on your doorstep?’
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Political foibles, #Brexit, & delightful pre #Labour party conference satire - to @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social it's all water off a ducks back.
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 20/09/2026
We complain about our politicians. But who put them there? Peter Thurlow argues that cleaning up politics might have to start with the voters.
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To clean up politics we have to start with the voters
It’s the voters who put the politicians where they are, so shouldn’t we begin there?
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Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
And racists complain about the Notting Hill Carnival.....
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Of Mahmood's vile policies, Europe, sandals & the #Norfolk PCC, this week's @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social is a thoroughly engrossing start to the w/end.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This year really is taking away the stellar creative. #RIP #BonnieGreer. That lovely voice, that talent, that stunning analytical mind - a huge loss.
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 15/09/2026
Teenagers are awful – except the one who helps in my garden, obviously. Stereotypes fulfilled, empathy sidelined, and history repeating itself in a Suffolk pub. Do we listen to each other? Anne East reports
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Pint & Politics? No more thanks, I’ve seen enough entitlement for one lifetime
When the local MP invited me to talk politics in the pub, I listened and learnt a lot about my community
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 12/09/2026
Andy Burnham made 2 decisions that look unrelated – but reveal same political instinct: refuse to rubber-stamp policies he believes are wrong. Meanwhile Pakistani Under-19s cricket team were mistaken for asylum seekers. That says something bleak about where Britain’s political temperature is.
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Pecksniff: Courage or chaos? Burnham does it his way
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 10/09/2026
Anyone venturing onto toxic platforms like Facebook and Twitter at the moment will see an endless wave of abuse of the RNLI. But on the plus side. The RNLI are reporting a "significant increase" in donations this week. Let's be part of it..... 👇
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Wow, at last the Times publishes an article that tells the truth about Trump and Russia
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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Well
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Since its foundation in 1824 the bravery of Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers has saved more than 146,700 lives at sea. Hundreds of those volunteers have died attempting to save others. They are the best of us.
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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
All those expensive Palantir contracts and the police are still surprised by the covert organisation and mobilisation of far right thugs in Dover and Portsmouth
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 04/09/2026
We have a chance to influence the new government, using the power of our citizen journalism - and the weight, literally, of our Gazette - to make politicians do more to secure justice for those abused by Mohamed Al Fayed. We are raising £6,000 to print and send the Gazette to every MP 👇
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Where is justice? Survivors voices in parliament
Put survivors’ testimony about Mohamed Al-Fayed in front of MPs – securing an inquiry, breaking down barriers and holding power to account.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Of #Farage (will that performative clown ever shut up), of #Burnham & #Europe & #Vanguard. #Essex obviously learnt nothing from the NATIS debacle & the astute @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social keeps on digging & poking fun at recent political absurdities & tragedies. Lovely tribute to #Geater.
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rain-singer.bsky.social @rain-singer.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 04/09/2026
James Orr who features in the report by Channel 4 News on Reform's political donations has been the subject of another investigation 👇 by @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
RIp #GloriaSteinem a standard bearer & a courageous #woman.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Every time I see a post that starts with "Trump says..." I shudder.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
When it comes to pointing out the failures of #politicians of all parties, there is no one as astute as @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We should put this sign on every politician's desk
What would Dolly do?
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 26/08/2026
Love hedgehogs? Anyone from 4 to 17 may enter with their hedgehog artwork.
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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library. Here's what the charity does ⬇️ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Turning Pages: Inside Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Observant, critical & humorous- no party or politician is safe from @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social keen eye.
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 19/08/2026
Last night, Channel 4 aired The Great ADHD Myth? Today, we hear from an autistic father raising two neurodivergent children about diagnosis, difference and navigating a world built for neurotypical people. #autism #ADHD
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Not annoying, just different – a journey through autism
An autistic father describes fighting for answers for his children – and what happens when the system fails them
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Desperate antics from #Farage not wanting his image tarnished by proximity to a bin, questions about recruitment of new #Norfolk CC CEO & so much more. #Incisive musings from @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 14/08/2026
A colander. A straw hat. Eclipse glasses saved since 1999. East Anglia found some ingenious ways to watch this week’s spectacular solar eclipse – and the results were rather wonderful. 🌒 @eastangliabylines.co.uk @oscarwoofs.bsky.social
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Eclipse in East Anglia: Skyward Moments as 90% Coverage Unfolds
The eclipse on 12 August 2026 lit up East Anglia with sunny skies and clever viewing, as 90% coverage drew crowds and curiosity.
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Okay Clacton. Let’s go.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Small acts of kindness: a neighbour gave us these beauties.
French beans freshly picked by a kind neighbour & given to us.
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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today is International Cat Day so we thought it would be the purr-fect opportunity to share some of the cats from the Ashmolean’s collection.
Ancient statuette of the cat goddess BastetA small metal ojime in the form of a cat.A black and white engraving of a sleeping cat.A carnelian prism seal carved with seated cat and hieroglyphic signs
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
With mentions of #Grimm's fairy tales, #ArrthurDaiey, #Tory blancmange & #Reform shenanigans @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social cleverly casts his eye over the #politicalscene.
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Daryl DSC @darylchef.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
@celinawords.bsky.social thought you might like this. Ha!
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
With the introduction to the unlikely concept of a 'laughter of innkeepers', the image of an arm wrestling bout between #Burnham v #Badenoch and monitoring #Reform activities in Essex @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social is the essential start to the w/end.
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 30/07/2026
To celebrate the mysterious Black Shuck, local musician and designer, Chris Spalton, will release his new concept album in Bungay on 1 August. | Celina Błędowska
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Celebrating Black Shuck, a “straunge and terrible wunder”
To celebrate the mysterious Black Shuck, local musician and designer, Chris Spalton, will release his new concept album in Bungay on 1 August.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This article captures the true spirit of #NorwichPride.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
When the story of why humanity didn't stop climate change is written, it will feature front pages like this. Even as the skies blacken with climate change-induced wildfires, right wing media continue their relentless crusade against measures to tackle it.
The Times: Net zero risks blackouts. Below a photo of French wildfires.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Today is norwichpride.org.uk While #Reform councillors at #NorfolkCountyCouncil may huff & puff & ban the flying of the Pride flag at its council HQ, #Norwich remains #inclusive, joyous & #resilient. Love this city.
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Welcome to Norwich Pride
A celebration of the LGBTQIA+ people of Norwich and Norfolk
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Cautious optimism from @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social this week & a measured analysis of the 'Burnham bounce'. Louise Haigh as a #Valkyrie is a splendid description.
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 22/07/2026
Five years ago today, East Anglia Bylines published its first edition. Five years later, we're still exposing stories others miss, still run entirely by volunteers, & still going strong thanks to our writers & you, our readers. Here's to the next 5 years! 🥂
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Five years of fighting the bad guys: join us for year six
East Anglia Bylines launched five years ago to report what others didn't. Last year's million website hits suggest we're getting something right
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
RIP #EdStourton one of the kindest & most insightful journos I have ever known.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
@pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social shines his usual perspicacious eye on the current #political scene. From #Burnham to #Farage to the local Ramsey #Reform councillor & 'prize chump' #RyanCoogan , a renowned keyboard warrior.
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 13/07/2026
At one point yesterday, nearly 3/4 of electricity generation was from renewables. I wonder what it will be today? It’s sunny and breezy in the east. Check grid.iamkate.com
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callymeg.bsky.social @callymeg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
1990 true story. Man arrives for interview. Woman is sat on secretary's desk having a chat. Man hands woman his briefcase and sits down to wait. Called to interview and the interviewer is the woman who'd been sitting on the desk. Man doesn't get the job.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
With Reform in disarray under the auspices of #Farage, @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social derides the party at both #national & #local level. @countbinface.bsky.social may indeed have his day on terra firma & in space.
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Suffolk Broad (aka Anna) 🇬🇧🇵🇱🇪🇺 @annadamski.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This is a fascinating article. Well worth a read ⤵️
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Steve B @stevebasnett.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Byline Times might be the only substantial, ongoing historical record of Farage F-ups. The Observer might've too if the Scott Trust Ltd hadn't ballsed that right up. Every other news outlet looked the other way on this. The cops never bothered investigating, so Peter Jukes did their job for 'em.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Shame that #Trump has evaporated any #hope of "the pursuit of happiness," for so many. What a #hypocrite.
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celinawords.bsky.social @celinawords.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Of sociopathy, constipation and downright buffoonery, @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social has his sharpened nib & beady eye on all political miscreants. For ribald laughter & concise prose - this could be the start of your w/end. Enjoy!
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