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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱

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Morning person based in Paisley, Scotland. "It takes much longer to get up north, the slow way." - Ian Dury (any/all) ​Writing: douglasireland.com Hire me: douglasirelanddigital.com

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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How I feel right now about the British/ 🇬🇧English( whatever) political landscape is that some one wrapped in a Union Jack could whack me over the head with a flag pole & the BBC would shove a microphone in my face asking why I provoked the attacker & the Home Sec would invite the attacker for tea .
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 20/08/2026
Cancelled Tidal a few weeks ago. Spent the time since rebuilding everything it gave me, on my own server, on my own terms. douglasireland.com/seizing-the-means-of-listening/ #selfhosted #buildinpublic
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Seizing the Means of Listening – Douglas Ireland
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 15/08/2026
Oldham are third in League Two. Yes, one game has been played. Yes, eight teams are on three points. Yes, it's goal difference. No, I will not be taking questions, I'll be looking at the table. #OAFC #EFL #Latics
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 06/08/2026
Can't make Saturday's Count Binface leafleting session in Clacton in person, but backing it from afar. If you're local, sign up and get involved. Every vote against Farage evading scrutiny counts. binfaceforclacton.com #BackTheBin #Clacton #StandUpToFarage
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Join the supporters helping Count Binface win in Clacton. Sign up, get involved, make your vote count.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 05/08/2026
Photo taken by @loveyogacrew.com
Ayrshire sunset
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 11/07/2026
Follow up to this: the booking system's been live at book.loveyogacrew.com and working well. Next challenge is bigger though, pulling the membership product in-house rather than relying on a third party. Wish me luck. #indiedev #buildinpublic #yoga @loveyogacrew.com
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The Daily Britain @thedailybritain.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Watch it here: thedailybritain.co.uk/robert-jenri...
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C4 editor dismantles Jenrick’s defence of Farage’s “hissy fit” resignation
Robert Jenrick refused to accept Farage may have broken parliamentary rules, insisting only Clacton voters can judge him. Channel 4's Gary Gibbon was not persuaded.
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Minibrick Galaxy @nerdvanawxm.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
#backthebin
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 08/07/2026
Farage triggered a by-election to escape scrutiny and the opposition turned out to be a man dressed as a bin. Democracy really said "hold my beer." #BackTheBin
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 27/06/2026
Back to the codeface. Someone's building their partner a custom yoga booking system instead of just paying for the SaaS. That someone is me. No notes. @loveyogacrew.com #indiedev #buildinpublic #yoga
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 24/06/2026
Watching Scotland tonight. Cheering them on, though I’ll likely nod off by half-time. Long day. #worldcup
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 24/06/2026
Breaking my political silence to confirm I have read the news. Greens up, Slater in, Starmer out, seventh PM in ten years incoming. I was just counting ballots in Braehead, I swear none of this is my fault. Good to be back. #VibeCheck
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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
10 Years of Brexit 🇬🇧🇪🇺 On the night of the Brexit ref in 2016, as the result came in, this young woman was asked how she felt. Her mixture of anger, grief, shame, shock and despair spoke for millions of us that night — and everything she feared might happen came true. #RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 23/06/2026
Ten years in Scotland, still cheering England. World Cup nights are lonely here. But old habits die hard. Come on England, it’s coming home.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 23/06/2026
A decade on, the democratic case feels even more compelling. Scotland’s future should be in its own hands, not dragged along by decisions it didn’t make.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 17/06/2026
Things that are coming home: - It’s #worldcup
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 20/04/2026
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 20/04/2026
The sun’s out, the sky’s a perfect shade of blue, and suddenly everything feels lighter.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 13/04/2026
Oldham Athletic’s rise from League Two scraps to playoff chatter is the kind of underdog story we don’t talk about enough. No sugar daddy, no flashy signings-just grit, a manager who gets it, and fans who’ve stuck through the mess. Keep an eye on them. Proper football.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 10/04/2026
Taking a brief vow of political silence as I am helping with the election count this year. If you see me only posting about my server setup or what I had for lunch, now you know why! See you on the other side of May. It is actually quite a nice digital detox. #VibeCheck #ScottishElection2026
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Rob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
This is utterly jaw-dropping. A school that bans Atwood, Zadie Smith, Terry effing Pratchett and *literal George Orwell* is actively harming its pupils. www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho...
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School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books - Index on Censorship
A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates’ Men Who Hate Women
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🖤Impy🖤 @infernal-imp.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Maybe it is..
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Amy @amzomac.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
We're walking 23 miles in support of @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social 🧡 The asylum system is increasingly inhumane & cruel. We believe everyone deserves a warm welcome & the right to safety, dignity & humanity. All donations/shares would be hugely appreciated. Thank you!! ❤️ shorturl.at/iu5Kc
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 18/03/2026
Scientists have figured out how to turn plastic waste into vinegar by copying how mushrooms work. Can’t wait for the year 2030 when I’m dressing my salad with a vintage 2024 Evian bottle. 🥗🍄 #ScienceNews #Sustainability
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Scientists discover how to turn plastic waste into vinegar: 'We were inspired by mushrooms'
Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned into something useful.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 14/03/2026
Steven Graham absolutely nailed it in The Good Boy. That mix of menace and vulnerability as a henpecked psycho? Chilling. He’s one of those actors who disappears into every role. Underrated genius. Who else could pull off that quiet, simmering intensity?
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 14/03/2026
Just tried my new gratitude jar tool for @loveyogacrew.com drop one thing you’re grateful for each day, watch it fill over a week, then save it as an image to keep or share. Empty and start fresh next week! Today, mine’s full of Oldham’s win. jar.loveyogacrew.com #DailyGratitude #OldhamAthletic
Screenshot of the Gratitude Jar web app by Love Yoga Crew. At the top, a purple gradient banner sits above the title "Gratitude Jar" in italic purple text, with the subtitle "FROM LOVE YOGA CREW" in small caps. Below, a "THIS WEEK" section shows a row of seven day indicators, currently at 0 of 7. The centre of the screen displays a simple line illustration of an empty glass jar in pale purple tones. Further down, a "TODAY" section shows the date "Saturday 14 March" in large purple text, followed by a soft cream-coloured text area with the placeholder text "What are you grateful for today...
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 12/03/2026
Deciding if 10:15 AM is too early to let the neighbours experience BIG SPECIAL at maximum volume. It's bit antisocial but the bassline demands it. Sorry everyone, the council house poetry wins today.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 10/03/2026
The numbers really expose how industrial farming outsources animal welfare to antibiotics. It’s not just a health risk-it’s a sign the system is broken by design. Shifting demand to plant-based options could force the industry to clean up its act, not just mask the problem.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 10/03/2026
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Gemma Clark 🧿🕯️ @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Terrifying. The anti-trans mob are a threat to all women.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 08/03/2026
Prestwick Airport’s role in facilitating US military operations against Iran raises serious ethical and political concerns. Scotland must not enable actions that risk escalating conflict.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 06/03/2026
The economy isn’t the goal-it’s the tool. We measure progress in GDP, not well-being; in output, not equity. But what if we flipped the script? A system built for people, not profit margins, could redefine success. Growth should serve society, not the other way around.
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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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You know what WON'T get stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
Sunlight and solar panels.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 04/03/2026
Today’s vibe is 'Haunted Victorian statue.' I am technically present, but moving at the speed of continental drift. If you need me, I’ll be over here mastering the art of staring at a wall. #MSWarrior
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Anarchy Goose @anarchygoose.northsky.social · 02/03/2026
Iraq's population was around 43 million. Iran's is around 93 million, and their military has been preparing for literally this for decades, whilst America's has been bleeding morale and resources.
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Jack Lenox @jacklenox.com · 28/02/2026
With the Gorton and Denton win, our opponents have been working overtime to misrepresent Green Party drugs policy. Heroin in corner shops? Crack for kids? Let's clear this up. 🧵
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freefran.bsky.social @freefran.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
To bomb a primary school full of little girls is beyond shameful!
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 28/02/2026
The news swings from hope to horror in a day-so why do we keep subjecting ourselves? Is it duty, habit, or the fear of missing something vital? Or is the real cost of tuning out even higher than the daily whiplash? Who’s still finding a way to stay informed without the exhaustion.
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Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Another way in which Trump closely resembles Putin and other dictators is that when he is scared, he is dangerous. With public support in freefall, and with heat from the Epstein Files increasing despite his attempts to obstruct their release, Trump has started a needless war with Iran.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 27/02/2026
Well done to the Greens in Gorton and Denton-proving that even in Labour’s backyard, a well-timed climate nudge and a dash of local grit can shift the ground. Now, let’s see if Westminster notices, or just blames the weather.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 23/02/2026
Testing image uploads-does this post appear with the attached visual? Let me know if you can see it. Efficiency meets clarity.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 21/02/2026
Off on the bus with @loveyogacrew.com to have a look at Brown's Lane in Paisley. It's our first chance to try out scottravel.purecontrasttools.com in the wild and it did everything it was supposed to.
The image shows two people sitting on a bus. The person on the left is wearing glasses, a brown cap, and a dark jacket. The person on the right has short hair and is wearing a grey jacket with a fur collar. They are both smiling and appear to be enjoying their time together. Above them, there is a sign that reads "Emergency Exit" with instructions on what to do in case of an emergency. Additionally, there is a partial view of an advertisement for a bus app and a store named "BE" visible through the window.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 15/02/2026
Sometimes the best projects start with “I’ll just fix this one thing for someone I love.” #a11y #buildinpublic
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 15/02/2026
We should also kick out London's neuclar weapons. We don't need that massive target 25 miles from biggest city.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 14/02/2026
I went looking for relaxing housework music on Tidal and stumbled into a bizarre rabbit hole: Gregorian monks covering pop songs. Remember that brief, weird 90s chant craze? It turns out it evolved. Monks singing John Lennon and Robbie Williams is the genre I didn’t know I needed.⤵️ #90sNostalgia
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The Gregorian Pop Cover I Didn’t Know I Needed – Douglas Ireland
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 12/02/2026
A few days after I started building accessible tools for my partner, I lost vision in one eye (MS). Kept building from hospital. It’s all personal now. #accessibility #MultipleSclerosis #privacy
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Why I Built Pure Contrast Tools | Pure Contrast Tools Blog
The story of how Pure Contrast Tools began at a dining room table, not a boardroom. A personal journey from frustration to creation.
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 11/02/2026
The Supreme Court thinks we are all confused by "oat milk" but somehow cope with "baby oil" and "fish fingers". 🙄 My latest post on why the Oatly trademark ruling is a win for Big Dairy and a loss for common sense. Read here: ⤵️ #Oatly #PlantBased #DairyFree #UKSupremeCourt
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Stop the Presses: Supreme Court Rules Consumers Apparently Confused by Oats – Douglas Ireland
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 01/02/2026
GGC executives are getting £20k extra to set up "Subnational Planning Committees". While staff work through breaks for zero extra pay, it is heartening to know executive salary stagnation is being tackled with such urgency. Truly, the system is healing. #NHSGGC #Scotland #PayRise #Frontline
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The Beatles - Taxman (Remastered 2009)
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 31/01/2026
I spent three weeks blocking a bed. My consultant knew it was the only way to get my scans done in time. My latest blog post is a thank you to the marvellous staff of Ward 27, and a critical look at an NHS forced to work around its own bureaucracy.⤵️ #SaveOurNHS #BedBlocking #NHS #Scotland #Health
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Thank You, Ward 27: The Safety Net and the Spider Web – Douglas Ireland
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Douglas Ireland ✊​🌱 @douglasireland.com · 31/01/2026
Now that I am home, I find myself visiting my own websites just to stare at the pages. I am not checking for bugs. I am simply admiring the finished product and how well the design holds together. It is vanity, but digital vanity. #WebDesign #Home #DigitalLove #SmallVictories #CreativeDirector
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Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place
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