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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The results from my blood and urine tests appeared in my NHS app within 6 and 24 hours, respectively. We need to acknowledge that a lot works in "Broken Britain"

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Andy Burnham says there was Russian interference in the Brexit vote, but Nigel Farage has called him a liar, so now, gosh, I don't know who to believe.

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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

My admiration for Zelenskyy is off the scale. The word "hero" doesn't come close.

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Still holds up today #MontyPython1975 IG: @thecinevoidclub www.instagram.com/thecinevoidc...

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Martin D.B. Brown @martindbbrown.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Grim, but excellent on the messy realities of resistance, collaboration and survival in Syria www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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I'm Not A Monster Presents... - Where Is Austin Tice? - 4. The Driver - BBC Sounds

Josh and Sara piece together Austin’s final route into Damascus.

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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Eight Days in September 1066 - 1. The Norwegian Landing: 🧵Around the 18 September 1066, Harald Hardrada, king of Norway, arrived in Yorkshire with an estimated invasion fleet of some 300 ships and 9,000 troops. Sailing up the Humber and into the Ouse, he was accompanied by Tostig Godwineson,

This image appears to show a stained glass window depicting King Harald Hardrada inside Kirkwall Cathedral in Orkney, Scotland. He ruled as the King of Norway from 1046 to 1066. Image: Colin Smith / Harald Hardrada / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Rob Cameron @robcjournalist.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The daughter of the leader of Czechoslovakia's pre-war German Social Democratic Party, Mary Jaksch, left a moving and important comment beneath my Sudetenland article. A reminder why difficult history deserves to be told with care. robjcameron.substack.com/p/sudetenland

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Rob Cameron @robcjournalist.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

81 years ago today, the Allies approved the "orderly and humane" transfer of millions of ethnic Germans from Central Europe. For many, it was neither. In May, Sudeten Germans held their annual gathering on Czech soil for the first time since WW2. 👇 robjcameron.substack.com/p/sudetenland

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Rob Cameron @robcjournalist.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Every age seems to produce a businessman who believes he can reshape society - for good or for ill. Henry Ford. Elon Musk. In the early 20th century, Czechoslovakia had Baťa. The extraordinary story of the company that controlled (almost) everything 👇 robjcameron.substack.com/p/the-everyt...

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Rob Cameron @robcjournalist.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Long before Kremlin opponents were falling from windows, Prague had its own political mystery. Jan Masaryk was the last non-Communist minister in Czechoslovakia's government. Two weeks later, he was dead. Nearly 80 years on, his death remains unsolved. robjcameron.substack.com/p/the-man-wh...

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Rob Cameron @robcjournalist.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today marks the end of my 22 years as the BBC Prague Correspondent. This isn't really about leaving the BBC. It's about being a freelance correspondent in today's unforgiving media environment. And why, after all these years, I still just want to write. robjcameron.substack.com/p/goodbye-to...

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Evening all, today ended in a 3-1 loss which was started by @mainholmpress.bsky.social with #4 Ally pally 1897. next up came #1 Lewes (no Date) which @declansmyth.bsky.social was first to. @bradburyracing.bsky.social was next up Ayr 1911. The one you all struggled with was #2 Cheltenham 1905 1/3

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Afternoon all, I'm wondering whether anybody will be awake after last night's exploits, saying that the Scots Irish and Welsh were probably in bed early. Today we have 2 closed and 2 current. 6.30pm for the answers, all engagement Most Welcome thank you enjoy!!

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Martin D.B. Brown @martindbbrown.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Sadly, the fate of many invaded peoples

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Afternoon all, are you excited as i am about the St JP tomorrow. Today we have 3 current and 1 closed (I know #2 is easy enough but it's too good a pic to leave out). Answers at the usual 6.30pm all engagement is much appreciated Thank you enjoy!

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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

There are few more disgusting spectacles than right wing hacks and politicians trying to excuse the rioting in Belfast. If rioting was happening outside their homes and in their leafy avenues they'd have a very different take.

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Historic Southampton @historicalsoton.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

On this day in 1982, QE2 returned home to Southampton from the Falklands War. On board were over seven hundred survivors from HMS Ardent, HMS Antelope, and HMS Coventry, which had all been sunk during the conflict. 📸: © IWM FKD 2816

Crowds greet QE2 and members of the armed forces line the decks.

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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Shouldn't be worn when using a supermarket self checkout.

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Michael Peter Crisp @crispmp1.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Iran v USA final, Iran win on penalties and trump having to present the trophy.

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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🧵3 posts. On 8 June 1405, a large crowd gathered outside York's walls near the nunnery of Clementhorpe to witness the execution of Richard Scrope, Archbishop of York, Thomas Mowbray and Sir William Plumpton who were beheaded for treason. Scrope reportedly asked the executioner to strike

This illustration depicts the execution of Richard le Scrope, Archbishop of York, which occurred in 1405.It is found in a Book of Hours (Bodleian Library MS. Lat. liturg. f. 2, fol. 146v) illuminated by Hermann Scheerre.The scene shows the archbishop kneeling in a blue robe, receiving a fatal sword blow to the neck.

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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🧵 7 posts. In Victorian England, buying a simple treat could carry hidden dangers. Food adulteration, the practice of mixing cheap additives into food to increase profits was widespread and largely unregulated. This dangerous practice reached its tragic peak in the Bradford Sweets Poisoning

The Great Lozenge-Maker. A Hint to Paterfamilias (1858) by John Leech (1817–1864). First published in Punch (London), 20 November 1858.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Afternoon all, today's trip down memory consists of 2 current and 2 closed, of which 1 name live's on. Answers at the usual 6.30pm all engagement is Most Welcome Thank you enjoy.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Afternoon all, apologies for the poor quality of the photo in #1 but after nearly seven years, I'm running low on pics that you haven't seen previously. Today we have 2 closed and 2 current of which 1 is Irish. answers at 6.30pm all engagement Most Welcome thank you, enjoy!

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Afternoon all, I need to improve my form 2 x 4-0 thrashings the last 2 outings is not good enough. Today we have 2 closed and 2 current. Answers at 6.30pm all engagement is Most Welcome, Thank you Enjoy !

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Martin Emmerson @martycricket.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Here's the commentary from the BBC for day two of Kent v Durham in Beckenham. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke... Three wickets have fallen in the first two overs. Dawkins for 180. Benjamin for seven and Milnes for four. Kent are 389-7. #BBCcricket

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County Championship LIVE: Text & radio commentary from nine games

Follow live text updates and listen to BBC radio commentaries from day two of nine games in the County Championship.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Afternoon all, It seems to happen every year, I get infront with the garden, only for Autumn to return in Spring🥶. We have 2 closed and 2 current today. Answers at 6.30pm all engagement is Most Welcome, Thank you enjoy!

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Evening all, just came in from the garden to find I've been thrashed 4-0. First to go was #4 Exeter as usual by to @ruatrindade.bsky.social I then got done not once but twice by the professional trackist @mainholmpress.bsky.social with #1 Derby and then #2 Goodwood. Mopping things up with 1/2

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Afternoon all, happy bank holiday, today we have 1 closed and 3 current, of which 1 is in Ireland,for your perusal. Answers at the usual 6.30pm, all engagements are most welcome, thank you enjoy !!

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

eyes for Nottingham apart from @hazell767.bsky.social. Talking of #1 Nottingham (no date) which flumuxed you all along with #3 Derby 1937. Well done to both podium lads👏, thanks all from the engagements they are MOST WELCOME! I'll be back next week with 4 more SEE YOU THEN !

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Evening all, well was one of "those" days today, you know when somebody guesses one and then rest of you can't see anything else, except one. 2-2 desmond which I didn't expect, started by @richardbowler5.bsky.social with #4 Lincoln 1906. Then came that one #2 Worcester 1933 but most of only had 1/2

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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Exclusive footage shows the White House Correspondents Dinner security.

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Afternoon all, hope you are all ready for a superb week's racing, I hope the ground isn't too firm for JP' s runners at Punchestown😜. Today we have 2 closed and 2 current, answers as usual 6.30pm, all engagement is most welcome Thank you enjoy.#2 is a little fuzzy, apologies!

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glitterck.bsky.social @glitterck.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Hey kids,who wants a plate of freshly made disappointment?

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Afternoon all, these Monday quizzes are coming around too quickly. Today we have 2 current 2 closed, of which 1 of the 4 is Irish. Answers as usual 6.30pm, all engagement is most welcome Thank you enjoy!

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 07/04/2026

The highest temperatures in the UK have been in northwest Wales today 🌡️ Here we've had the warmest 7th April on record and the highest temperature of 2026 so far. We're very likely to see higher temperatures as we move through the rest of spring and towards summer 📈

A map showing Wales with the latest maximum temperatures today. These include 24.8 Celsius in Mona, 24.0 Celsius in Porthmadog and 22.8 Celsius in Valley

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Merlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Afternoon all, it's bank holiday at the start of a great weeks racing, hope your pockets are full !! Today we have 2 closed and maybe you could say 3, as one name lives on and 2 current, 1 of the 4 is Irish. Answers could be at 6.30pm(I have an Airport run, so we'll see. Plenty of engagement please.

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Neil Brand @neilkbrand.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Laurel and Hardy on BBC Breakfast this morning, folks! Starts at 1hr 50mins. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC One - Breakfast, 06/04/2026

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.

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