Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.social100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 9h(Sunday Sun, Newcastle) 031
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.social100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 9hOct. 9, 1926: British and German industrial leaders hold a conference in England to build on recent progress on European trade relations. Hostess Muriel Ashley escorts influential businessman Robert Horne (first photo, left) and German ex-Chancellor Wilhelm Cuno. 1112
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.social100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 8h(New York Times) 041
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.social100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 8hOct. 9, 1926: British barrister S. Jackson Coleman and Hungarian musician Muzza Schonau are married in the first Esperanto wedding ever conducted in the Church of England. The edzigontino (bride) and edzigonto (groom) formalize their union with the vow "Mi tion volas" at St. George's Church, London. 2111
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 7hThis could be the cunning whips rather than a Starmer 6D chess move 161
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 7hthe cryptocurrency company co-founded in 2024 by Mr. Witkoff, as well as his and Mr. Trump’s sons. The White House has said that Mr. Witkoff has divested his position in the company. In Qatar, the deal’s investors are the billionaire Syrian-born brothers Ramez and Moutaz Al-Khayyat, who are partners 183
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 7hIt's always All In the Family: "In the United Arab Emirates, one of the major investors is led by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is a powerful member of the Abu Dhabi royal family whose business ventures have also invested in Mr. Kushner’s private equity fund and in World Liberty Financial,nytimes.comIn Trump’s Russian Oil Deal, Middle East Funds Are the Biggest OwnersA majority of ownership in a proposed multibillion-dollar deal would go to a group of Middle Eastern investors, including some with business ties to U.S. negotiators. 36135
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 7hThe deputy leader Rachel Millward just said on Newsnight that the "extraordinary situation" of the coincidence of the byelection & the party conference was "it is quite clear it was a clever plan by Labour to do that" 10142
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialCNBC @cnbc.com · 7hTanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exportscnb.cxTanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz surge to wartime high as Iran tries to choke off oil exportsThe escalating attacks are testing whether a rebound in crude oil exports from the Middle East can be sustained under high risk conditions. 2128
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialPBS News @pbsnews.org · 7hThe plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th-century Europe, never went away. It is now easily treated with antibiotics. There are an average of about seven human cases per year in the U.S., according to the CDC. to.pbs.org/4yMGP12 to.pbs.orgThe plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the U.S. nearly every yearThe plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th-century Europe, never went away. It is now easily treated with antibiotics. 44616
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialMatt @matthewblott.com · 11h"No matter how often [the Tory press] write that 'Badenoch had had a good week' - it is not a message you can direct-debit into people's brains until they vote Conservative." This is excellent 👇 0294
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialRick @flipchartrick.bsky.social · 14h“There is not a political figure in Britain who has enjoyed a better press, on the basis of such scant success.” 4629
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 7hParties prepare for byelection in Farage seat amid speculation over £5m gift inquirytheguardian.comParties prepare for byelection in Farage seat amid speculation over £5m gift inquiryTories said to be ready to fight in Clacton, with standards investigation rumoured to be nearing its end Nigel Farage’s rivals are gearing up for a byelection in the months ahead, amid speculation that the standards inquiry into his £5m gift is nearing a conclusion. Conservative sources said the party was ready to fight in Farage’s Clacton seat, although senior figures in the shadow cabinet are divided about whether it would be winnable, given Farage’s victory in a byelection over the summer. Continue reading... 44513
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialVirgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 7hMore bad news for shoppers as from November 1st, another €2 charge will be added to each item coming from outside the EU. It comes on top of a €3 charge imposed earlier in the year. #VMNews 232
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialWe Geek Girls @wegeekgirls.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Here's our first look at Toby Regbo, Harry Gilby, Jessica Barden in 'The Cadburys.' Premieres on BritBox in North America and U in the U.K. in 2027. [📷 by Nicola Young, Kevin Baker, Courtesy of BritBox] 141
cwalshuk.bsky.social @cwalshuk.bsky.social · 7hGiven the complicated situation that 5 finds itself in, I can imagine it being sold to new UK owners as part of the government here agreeing to the Skydance takeover. It wouldn't be the first time that 5 got bought and sold this way: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelin...en.wikipedia.orgTimeline of 5 (British TV channel) - Wikipedia 000
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialAngri Bundel @anibundel.com · 06/10/2026Yes, it feels good to cancel Paramount+ and HBO Max. By all means, go forth and stop paying for State TV if that helps your bottom line. Don't go see whatever idiot Tom Cruise movie they put in theaters next. Have fun. But don't kid yourself into thinking that this constitutes some kind of boycott. 183
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialAngri Bundel @anibundel.com · 06/10/2026Half of these air on PBS in the States. The rest are on BritBox, Acorn TV, and occasionally Starz. You're not boycotting PBS. You're not depriving your kids of Peppa Pig. C'mon now, let's be real. 152
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialAngri Bundel @anibundel.com · 06/10/2026Consider: One of Paramount's few successful production arms is the U.K.'s 5. Channel 5 original programming includes: #AllCreaturesPBS #ForsytesPBS The #MadameBlancMysteries #Dalgliesh The #Hardacres The #GoodShipMurder #CooperAndFry #TheGame #PeppaPig 142
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialAngri Bundel @anibundel.com · 06/10/2026You cannot boycott a company that owns nearly 50% of the entertainment landscape. You can only do what you can to mitigate the harm it’s causing while working to elect representatives who will stand up for consumers instead of a billionaire’s failson. 1256
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialFiona Taylor @fionataylor.bsky.social · 06/10/2026If you have Britbox or HBO, I highly recommend the show Riot Women. 001
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialTelly Visions @tellyvisions.org · 07/10/2026Filming has officially wrapped on BritBox's #TheCadburys, a dramatic retelling of how the British chocolatier invented the candy bar.tellyvisions.org‘The Cadburys’ First Look Is Sweet as ChocolateFilming has officially wrapped on the UKTV/BritBox co-production 'The Cadburys.' 031
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialChris Ostrander @2itbbuffalo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026turns out they were founded in Birmingham! Does this mean they're part of the Peaky Blinder extended universe 011
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialChris Ostrander @2itbbuffalo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I got an ad for a BritBox show on the Cadburys that kinda poses the show like a Willy Wonka Peaky Blinders mashup and I can't tell if it looks ridiculous or not 101
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialJen @jenk3.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Watching BritBox: Actor *looks familiar* *Check IMDb for the actor* *Tap to see what else the actor has done* "Coronation Street" "Doctor Who" "Midsomer Murders" Me: ....yeah, I'm not trying to identify which episodes... 061
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialsarah @sarahcastic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026watching "great estates from above" on britbox and the best thing about british documentaries is you learn about all kinds of people whose names seem too british to be real, and yeten.wikipedia.orgCapability Brown - Wikipedia 011
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialJoe Adalian @tvmojoe.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Look, everyone should be watching the original on BritBox (or BBC if you're in the UK.) And this could end up being dreadful. But it could also be good? And it's exactly the kind of show ABC and CBS should be doing more of. Fingers crossed www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/a...hollywoodreporter.comAmerican ‘Ludwig’ Adaptation Nabs ABC Pilot OrderThe project from writers Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker will be called 'Rabbit.' 5144
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialrunswstilettos.bsky.social @runswstilettos.bsky.social · 11hFrom Vera fan to Halloween costume to my helpful guide to understanding British detectives! Available on #Amazon or order thru your local #bookstore! #books #britishslang #britishdetective #linguistics #anglophile #vera #shetland #dalgleish #BritBox #Acorn #BBC #buylocal 021
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialDark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 13hHappy #NYCC! Check out our programming schedule to see what we have going on today: bit.ly/4xUCTd2 From panels, to signings, and con-exclusive merchandise--we have a busy weekend ahead of us! Hope to see you there 💪 1103
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialBleeding Cool @bleedingcool.com · 12hWilliam Shatner, Brent Spiner, Nana Visitor, and others will join a Q&A for The Sixty-Year Mission Star Trek documentary at NYCC. Here's what you need to know... / #StarTrek #NYCCdlvr.itWilliam Shatner, Brent Spiner, Nana Visitor, and others will join a Q&A for The Sixty-Year Mission Star Trek documentary at NYCC. Here's what you need to know... / #StarTrek #NYCCWilliam Shatner, Brent Spiner, Nana Visitor, and others will join a Q&A for The Sixty-Year Mission Star Trek documentary at NYCC. 041
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialThat Chip Guy @thatchipguy.bsky.social · 11hRandom shoutout to @lynnemthomas.com and @fringe-element.net for the groundbreaking 2010 book Chicks Dig Time Lords. While #DoctorWho is in a fallow time, let's celebrate this early push to widen and celebrate fandom beyond the white cis male demographic. 231
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialSteven Flanagan @stoverfandango.bsky.social · 10h"... part of a selection box of Doctor Who treats from Big Finish arriving over the Christmas period, with further announcements to come." Ooh. 052
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialBig Finish Insider @bigfinish.bsky.social · 11h🎄 FREE CHRISTMAS LIVE STREAM! 🎁 Christopher Eccleston and Carole Ann Ford star in a seasonal spectacular, The Ninth Doctor Adventures: The Wash to be streamed live on the official Doctor Who YouTube channel this December. Click bgfn.sh/washls to find out more. 815952
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialBen @benfuddled.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 9hJust when I think I'm out. www.bigfinish.com/news/v/the-ninth-… #doctorwhobigfinish.comThe Ninth Doctor's Christmas Special | Big Finish ProductionsChristopher Eccleston and Carole Ann Ford star together for the first time in The Ninth Doctor Adventures: The Wash, a special full-cast audio drama streaming f 001
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialA+ Hero Report @heroreport.bsky.social · 8h#Lucasfilm Publishing hosted a #NYCC Panel revealing a slew of new novels. The new #PrincessLeia novel has my attention, along with the novelization of ##StarWarsStarfighter. Books for all readers of different ages too. #StarWars theholofiles.com/2026/10/09/n...theholofiles.comEvery NYCC 2026 Lucasfilm Publishing Star Wars Book & Comic Reveal - The HoloFilesEight Starfighter tie-in novels and tons of A New Hope 50th Anniversary books were announced at NYCC 2026 today. 011
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialIDW Publishing @idwpublishing.com · 8hMy name is Bond. #JamesBond. JUST ANNOUNCED WITH The Hollywood Reporter: Grant Morrison to write a NEW James Bond comic series! Ian Fleming Publications Ltd is partnering with #IDW for a mission to create all-new #comicbook adventures. 🔗 in bio for more! #NYCC #GrantMorrison #007 #Comics 14714
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialGraphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · 8hNYCC 2026: Blumhouse partners with IDW Publishing for new IDW Dark comics #comics #comicbooks #nycc #nycc2026 graphicpolicy.com/2026/10/09/nycc-2…graphicpolicy.comNYCC 2026: Blumhouse partners with IDW Publishing for new IDW Dark comicsBlumhouse is partnering with IDW Publishing to bring even more spine-tingling terror to the comic book horror imprint IDW Dark. 012
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialThomas Elrod @thomas-elrod.com · 8hThanks @chriskempshall.bsky.social for signing a copy of STAR PILOTS for my nephew which I, uh, definitely won’t read first before giving to him #nycc 183
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialThomas Elrod @thomas-elrod.com · 10hAt #nycc today. Just signed some books at the @torbooks.bsky.social booth! 111
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialIan Flynn @ianflynnbkc.bsky.social · 8hPSA: Apparently Google is telling folks where to find me at #NYCC. 1. I'm not tabling at NYCC. 2. STOP. USING. AI. F.F.S. 3. Plenty of other folks are there like @danny8bit.bsky.social @yardleyart.bsky.social @chibijenhen.bsky.social & more. Don't let the machine think for you, folks. 925768
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialBleeding Cool @bleedingcool.com · 8hNew York Comic Con Announcement: Grant Morrison To Write James Bond: Sunbreaker #NYCCdlvr.itNew York Comic Con Announcement: Grant Morrison To Write James Bond: Sunbreaker #NYCCNew York Comic Con Announcement: Grant Morrison To Write James Bond: Sunbreaker from IDW Publishing next year 021
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 12hFT exclusive: the coup against Sir Ed Davey has begun... www.ft.com/content/523f...ft.comLib Dem MP launches attempt to topple leader Ed DaveyResignation of Treasury spokesperson Charlie Maynard comes amid frustration about centre-left party’s sagging poll ratings 3110142
cwalshuk.bsky.social @cwalshuk.bsky.social · 21hAnd on YouTube: youtu.be/aqb9xH-v7rMyoutu.beLabour wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election, beating Green leader Zack Polanski | BBC NewsYouTube video by BBC News 011
cwalshuk.bsky.social @cwalshuk.bsky.social · 22hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq...bbc.co.ukLabour wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election, beating Green leader Zack Polanski - follow liveThe contest was triggered when ex-PM Keir Starmer announced last month he would be standing down from the Commons. 111
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialMichael Derby @michaelsderby.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Reuters: “US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child present in the vehicle in the Bronx.”reuters.comNew York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor saysUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child present in the vehicle in the Bronx borough of New York City, according to the mayor, city po... 12313
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialBrian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 09/10/2026There's a through line between the celebratory footage of detainee abuse from CECOT, the boat strikes videos, and this planned snuff film of the Nidal Hasan execution. 635198
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialQuinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026*state violence against those least able to defend themselves, I should emphasize 134911
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialQuinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The administration’s resort to increasingly horrific forms of state violence as Trump loses his grip on power doesn’t make me feel super great, I have to say 251393236
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialMichael Derby @michaelsderby.bsky.social · 09/10/2026A cop warns on the price of witnessing death. 741824592
Reposted by @cwalshuk.bsky.socialMitchell Epner @mitchellepner.bsky.social · 09/10/2026All well-taken points. 01361
