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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14/09/2026
Excellent letter in The Times. "Greater hate hath no person than to accuse those who put their lives on the line for others of being traitors."
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NewsThump @newsthump.com · 10/09/2026
Whenever we see someone post that they're stopping their donation to the RNLI, like some right-wing virtue-signalling flex, we can't help but think of this. You can donate to the RNLI here: buff.ly/bsku22S
Only 1.2% of RNLI calls are for asylum seekers in the Channel — red poster arguing that cancelling RNLI donations equates to saying "I hate migrants... I'm willing to jeopardise the lives of the other 98.8% of rescues," followed by the sarcastic "Lovely people, right?"
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Rather Good Art @rathergoodart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Good morning. I hope you slept like a plum-stuffed badger - I'm starting with George Clausen's, ‘Sunrise in September’, oil on canvas, 1924. Also available as part of the George Clausen Collection. www.rathergoodart.co.uk/product/geor... #autumn #autumn🍁 #sunrise #sunriseart #georgeclausen
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Marburymoths @marburybirds.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
3 visits from the Ravens this morning and this last one was so lovely. Sound up to hear 3 of Gravy’s calls. One is the hoho contact call. Chips flies in and then they do some bonding. Before I got to know these 2 I hadn’t realised how affectionate birds were to one another 🥰
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glastomichelle.bsky.social @glastomichelle.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
New lined hardback notebooks & zip pouches in stock in my shop in Glastonbury. These ran out quickly when they first arrived last month and numbers are limited again. I am happy to post these as well. Just send me a message or email on michelle@visionsofsomerset.co.uk. www.visionsofsomerset.co.uk
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𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Charlotte Wainwright restoring and saving old/ancient books. www.wainwrightbookbinding.com
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JBGarrity Photography @joegarrity.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Bees have eye hairs that shield them from pollen. I took this image with my Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM macro lens and a Raynox DCR-250 (2.5x). #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #eastcoastkin #bees #photography
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 28/08/2026
As the nurdle spill reaches to Druridge Bay in the and North Yorkshire to the south, contract clean-up workers are being laid off. Meanwhile volunteers are feeling exploited | Peter Sagar
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Nurdle clean-up workers laid-off as nurdles reach North Yorkshire coast
As the nurdle spill reaches to Druridge Bay in the and North Yorkshire to the south, contract clean-up workers are being laid off. Meanwhile volunteers are feeling exploited
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Hull History Centre @hullhistorycentre.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
As a part of the Heritage Open Days in September, Neil Chadwick, Archivist/Librarian here at the Hull History Centre will be giving a free walking tour of Bransholme Castle. For more information visit: tinyurl.com/47tbpdtt @hulllibraries.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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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · 22/06/2026
Make stuff. Do your hobbies. Geek out with your weird friends. Practice arts and crafts. Every society that ever burned to the ground left behind only the handicrafts, and every society saved from the brink was saved only by arts. Do not give up the joy of creating.
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Nick Miles @nickmiles.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Microsoft wants to build three massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's final sign-off, but we need more voices. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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Stop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!
Microsoft want to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Post Office closing 52 offices across the UK. Most are in Morrisons shops, which are closing as its private equity owner makes cuts. More will close as private equity owned TG Jones (previously WH Smith) makes cuts. Swathes of towns/Districts without banks and post offices.
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Burpham Post Office closure 'devastating blow to community'
Burpham Post Office is to shut its doors on Saturday, as 52 close across the country.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
If you need to get up to speed with the collapsed US-Canada trade talks, read this Substack (out loud in an Aussie accent). Is indeed sweary. Well done Carney!
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Dead Chachra 💀 @debcha.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This explainer out of Australia is genuinely useful background and analysis of what happened with the Canada-US trade deal last night. Note that it is extremely and delightfully sweary. Also there’s an appended glossary of Australian slang. ifloz.substack.com/p/king-carne...
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KING CARNEY ACTIVATES KONG MODE WITH ZERO FUCKS
Carney Reads the Clock Like a Pro Wrestler
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Chris and his farmily of forever farm friends @caenhillcc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Best of friends a bunny, kitten, duckling and of course Caroline
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
A brief note for Nadhim Zahawi.
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Carl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
*Thread! 😀 Here are all my brand new 2027 Birds calendars! 🐦 www.carlbovis.com/2027-birds-c... This is the Double A4 version, my biggest one... it comes in A4 size & opens up to twice the size! 😀 You can buy it here; www.carlbovis.com/product-page... 🐦❤️
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
As Britain swelters through another heatwave, few people will have heard that ministers have quietly dropped plans for solar carports. Cars cooler in summer. Shelter from the rain in winter. Clean electricity all year round. A missed opportunity?
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As Britain bakes, ministers quietly park plans for solar carports
Ministers have quietly shelved plans that could have transformed Britain's biggest car parks into shaded power stations
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Sarah Dalrymple @sarahdalgulls.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Wildlife Trust's bid to buy Rothbury has hit an incredible £20m - but they've got just 2 months to raise the final £9.3m www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Northumberland
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'Crunch time' as bid to buy Rothbury Estate hits £20m
Conservation groups attempting to buy the entire Rothbury Estate have two months to secure £9.3m.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 14/08/2026
The coolest technology in a heatwave? Trees. Every tree planted today helps create a cooler, greener and healthier London tomorrow. We've already planted more than 640,000 trees since 2016, and we're continuing to grow and protect our urban forest to help London adapt to hotter summers.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Plenty of evidence that this is a negative policy step. Doctors, scientists: don’t just roll your eyes - call it out. The attack on truth, on institutional trust, is cynical and calculated. We must respond. 🧪 #medsky #episky #academicsky www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots
Order also recommends all shots be given at separate medical visits though cost of doing them together is lower
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Private equity backed European education group eyes takeovers of UK universities. Govts created crisis. Froze fees, limits on foreign students. 40% of unis in financial distress. What will PE cut - staff, wages, research, subjects? Takeover will be funded by student loans. archive.ph/lPWC1
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European education group eyes takeovers of UK universities
Britain ‘an appealing market’ for long-term investment, says Galileo chief
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 11/08/2026
Even during a solar eclipse, it isn’t safe to look directly at the sun, but with a proper solar filter or a simple pinhole projector, you can still watch it disappear behind the moon
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4 ways to watch a solar eclipse without burning your eyes | New Scientist
Even during a solar eclipse, it isn’t safe to look directly at the sun, but with a proper solar filter or a simple pinhole projector, you can still watch it disappear behind the moon
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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 07/08/2026
People have done their bit. Now they need a Government response to match. Sign the petition here: buff.ly/kJh4NBO
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I've signed. Will you? Add your name to help make wildfire prevention and climate resilience a national priority, and stand with the communities affected by wildfires.
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 07/08/2026
Story time! Six years ago, my first book, The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking), came out. It was fun to write! I got to share all my cosmology fun facts and dig deep into all the ways the universe might end. I had SO much fun with it, I thought, "maybe I should write another book?" 1/?
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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Remember, if someone has the audacity to claim that spending the weekend reading a mystery novel, drinking multiple cups of tea, and indulging in an obscene amount of chocolate croissants “doesn’t sound exciting”, then they’re simply not your true friend.
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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Happy World Cat Day 🐈   Cats have been making appearances in books, manuscripts and illustrations for centuries.   Here are some of our favourites from the collection... and some of our favourite attempts at cats...   Which one's your favourite?
an abstract illustration of a black cat sat on a windy branch of a tree. The cat has bright orange eyes and looks moody.Section of a page from a medieval manuscript. The drawing shows a dishevelled looking cat-like figure stood up on its hind legs playing the fiddle a black and white illustration of a young girl and a cat in a field. The young girl is stood on the right, she has messy dark curly hair and is wearing a white nightie and holding a doll behind her back with one hand. With her other hand she is wagging her finger like she is telling the cat off. The cat is to the left of the image and looking up attentively at the young girl. The cat is black and white.Section from a page of a medieval manuscript. The pages are yellowing slightly. There is text written in Medieval English and an elaborate blue, orange and grey drawing of a cats head poking out of a shell.
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Gracu ✨🌈 @prismagic.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Please remember that it's us that moves posts around on Bluesky, there's not a central algorithm like Twitter or Tumblr or Instagram. If you like art, repost art! Leave comment on art! Even if it's just emotes, it means the world to every artist.
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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Hull Maritime Museum is reopening this Saturday after six years of being closed to the public. The museum, which has undergone a £20m renovation programme, tells the story of the city's maritime heritage as a hub for trade, migration, fishing and whaling. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A look inside Hull Maritime Museum ahead of its big reopening
Hull Maritime Museum will open its doors again this Saturday following six years of renovation.
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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
They've managed to pollute every river and stream in England and are still continuing to dump filth into natural waterways www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say
A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.
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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Trial collapses against two Scottish gamekeepers accused of killing Red Kites in Cairngorms National Park raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/06/t...
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Trial collapses against two Scottish gamekeepers accused of killing Red Kites in Cairngorms National Park
On Monday 20 July 2026, at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, all charges were dropped against two gamekeepers who had been on trial for the alleged shooting of Red Kites, as well as alleged firearms offences…
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Today is the 81st anniversary of the nuclear bombing of #Hiroshima. Yet despite the gut wrenching horror, the 9 nuclear states have *already* amassed the equivalent firepower of 145.000 Hiroshima bombs & still want more. This is madness. #NoMoreHiroshimas @cnduk.bsky.social
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Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
From today, EU citizens have a legal right to know when they're talking to a bot or looking at a deepfake, backed by fines of up to €15m. Thanks to Brexit, we're missing out on this protection.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
BBC News reporting on concerns about food security and water security We can all see the food and water crisis unfolding, why isn't our government doing everything possible to protect these two precious resources, our food and water supply?
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Anniebubbles @anniebubbles9.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
If you’re in the UK and you want to, sign this. The waste is immoral. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/755710
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Petition: Ban all supermarkets from throwing away edible food & require their donation
Everyday, UK supermarkets throw away tonnes of edible food while millions of people rely on food banks to survive. We believe this is wrong, and that food that is safe to eat should not end up in bins...
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🧵On @thenewsagents.co.uk yesterday, school closures and the lab leak theory were offered as two examples of legitimate questions that were hard to ask. Both have in fact been asked constantly since 2020. But here's a thread on why I think they were wrong and dangerous on school closures 1/12
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 28/07/2026
We only rate dogs. This is a very fast tater tot. Please stay out of the way as he clearly has places to be, and only send dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: choppertp)
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 28/07/2026
More hot weather for many this week – follow @ukhsa.bsky.social advice to stay safe: 👉Drink lots of water 👉Apply sun cream generously! 👉Find shade where you can 👉Look out for vulnerable friends and neighbours More tips for keeping cool: bit.ly/3x1SZTd #WeatherReady
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Tips for keeping cool in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks.
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Roman port dug up behind woman's home in Brough, east Yorkshire. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Remains of Roman port found behind woman's home in East Yorkshire
The remains have been discovered beneath a paddock close to the Humber estuary in Brough.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
My latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com
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Caption: With the windows open in the summer heat, a breeze blows through the punctuation factory, scattering newly-minted marks across the countryside.

Image: a small factory with windows open and punctuation marks coming out 

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Caption: Confused locals find their conversations peppered with unexpected pauses and unwanted emphasis.

Image: Two people talking as punctuation marks float around them One says

This, is “very odd”

The other replies 

…(Indeed)*


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Caption: Naturalists note that the effect is not limited to human communication. 

Image: A duck on a pond surrounded by punctuation marks says
Qu’ack?

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Caption: Fortunately, a cloud of exclamation points drift into a district council meeting which proceeds with unusual efficiency 

Image: Councillors talk in a cloud of exclamation points
Something must be done!!  !
Close the windows! !!
Install air conditioning! !!
Immediately!!! !
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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Please take a moment out of your day to marvel at the balletic poise, calm elegance and graceful athleticism of the panda.
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Maudi63 @maudi63.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
No matter what kind of day you are having, this👇 will make it better. 🥹 🚲 ❤️
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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 19/07/2026
How to become mysterious: Go for a walk and don’t post about it.
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Carl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
If you think photographing birds in flight is difficult, you want to try moths!😅 This is a wonderful Hummingbird Hawkmoth, photographed yesterday from my bedroom window, just as it banked around to change direction!😀😍 Just look at that proboscis 🦋 (The moth looks a bit like a fish doesn't it!)😁
A Hummingbird Hawkmoth banking around with its body turned but its wings and head vertical against a dark blue background of a neighbour's car
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Rob Morgan @durutti74.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
The DWP are asking for people to contribute evidence for a forthcoming review of Carers Allowance and how it operates. Admittedly this is niche, but please spread the word so it reaches the right people. www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Carer's Allowance: call for evidence
This call for evidence is being administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to gather information and views to build on the Department’s existing evidence. What we hear will help shape ...
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Holiday in the climate emergency. No that’s not AI or edited, just a snapshot I just took with my phone on Lacanau beach in France. What future will this boy grow up in? It is in our hands, but time is running out.
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North East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 25/07/2026
Information about new scams and how to spot and avoid them | Peter Sagar
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Scams and how to avoid them
Information about new scams and how to spot and avoid them
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Prime Minister, @andyburnham.bsky.social, has spoken about being honest about the challenges we face. So, as we welcome our new Prime Minister and cabinet, let's start there: Nature is disappearing. The climate crisis is accelerating. The UK cannot thrive while both continue unchecked.
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