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Now the weather's definitely cooling at night a strange thing's happening in my house. The wooden floorboards are cracking quite loudly at this time of night as they contract I guess. First time it happened I thought my floor was about to collapse into the cellar, quick check and no it wasn't. Phew.

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Lucy Fisher @lucyfisher.ft.com · 54m

EXC: British govt is searching for a UK alternative to Palantir, as the PM’s “buy British” push triggers hunt for homegrown replacement for the controversial US software group in NHS and MoD w/ @chris-smyth.bsky.social & @laurahughesft.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9a6e...

ft.com

Andy Burnham searches for UK alternative to Palantir

Prime minister’s ‘buy British’ push triggers hunt to find replacement for controversial US tech group awarded health service and defence contracts

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 49m

If you like "sciencey" things and the wonders of the physical universe, you should definitely check out Mike's fascinating threads and blog.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 1h

Only 8 days to go before this yr's winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is announced. There are 287 candidates of which 208 are individuals, the rest are organisations. Apparently Trump has been "nominated"....hahahahhahahahahhahah!!!!

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 1h

I didn't set out to watch Wales v. Norway but here we are. The Welsh national anthem is a joy to listen to, a mass of Welsh male voices makes it special, they love singing and it shows. Oh, and the football's been quite good too!

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Margaret Nelson 🌦 @flashmaggie.bsky.social · 4h

The government has been criticised over the prison early release scheme, which is unfair, considering that the problem has been festering since the Tories were in power for 14 years. Most of those being released were serving short sentences, an issue that's contributed to the overcrowding problem.

prisonreformtrust.org.uk

England and Wales send more people to prison each year than anywhere else in western Europe | Prison Reform Trust

There were more than 140,000 admissions into prison in England and Wales in 2017—the highest number in western Europe, according to a new report published today (24 June 2019) by the Prison Reform Tru...

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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 5h

The timeless beauty of ancient glass! This Roman glass scent bottle is around 2,000 years old, yet its elegant design feels surprisingly modern! British Museum 📷 by me #Archaeology

My photo shows a small Roman scent bottle made of cobalt-blue mould-blown glass in the form of a scallop shell. At the top it has a cylindrical neck with an out-turned rim. There is a thin, curved, handle either side of the neck. The top of each handle is attached to the neck, and the bottom is attached to the top of the scallop shell. Bottle dimensions: height 8.5 cm, diameter 5.2 cm. Dated AD 25-100. It is displayed on a circular, clear perspex (?) stand in a British Museum display case. The bottle was bequeathed to the British Museum by Felix Slade in 1869.

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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 7h

👀👀👀👀👀👀 Please have a listen.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 4h

A very wise thoughtful man who understands what it's all about.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 4h

Dinner was ok, but disappointingly 'light'. Chicken palungo, but mostly spinach. I messed up the couscous, it came out a sloppy claggy mess. I searched for something substantial and sweet and resisted temptation to cut into Christmas Cake as it's too early and hasn't macerated in brandy long enough.

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Alexei @alexeigc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A balanced piece apart from this point "NHS trusts are continuing to treat trans women, biological males who identify as women, in the same way as biological females in circumstances she argues are no longer permitted under equality law." It never was permitted, the law was clarified, not changed.

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Doctor 'enraged' over NHS transgender ward policy

A consultant psychiatrist says a patient exposed themselves to female patients on the women-only ward.

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Colin Lawson @colindlawson.bsky.social · 5h

The draft Conversion Practices Bill would silence therapists, harm children and divide families. That is the warning of a new report, based on 30 in-depth interviews with mental health professionals. Read it here: sex-matters.org/posts/update...

sex-matters.org

Criminalising conversations

By Matilda Gosling for Sex Matters

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 18h

"An Angel at my Table" Created in 2017 Spanish Painter "Miriam Escofet" (b.1967) Oil on Linen • 100 x 70 cm. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

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DerbyshireArchaeology @derbyshirearch.bsky.social · 5h

#Derbyshire #Archaeology #PeakDistrict If you're in the Tideswell area on Sat 10th Oct this looks great - Tideswell Living History Group have a narrated slide show plus displays, artefacts and documents about the history of Tideswell's manor from the 1300s on. And cake - don't forget the cake!

A poster for an event: 'Tideswell Living History Group presents "Where was Tideswell Manor House?" Saturday 10th October, Fountain Square Church 10am to 4pm (one day only) Refreshments and cake stall'

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Tony Borroz @nemounruhe.bsky.social · 20h

Citroën DS 23 Pallas 1975. - source Cars & Motorbikes Stars of the Golden era.

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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 10h

American artist David Popa creates breathtaking masterpieces on floating ice in the Baltic Sea, using nothing but charcoal, soil, and water as his “paint.” His artwork slowly disappears as the ice melts: #AGoodPlace

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Bryan Smith #RejoinEU @bpsmithuk.bsky.social · 10h

Oooh look! Hidden away near the recipes & lifestyle crap is a tiny story saying that *yet again*, the UK economy grew "faster than expected" in the 2nd quarter this year. The 1.1% growth in 1st 6 months this year is still highest in G7, despite "experts" www.theguardian.com/business/202...

theguardian.com

UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy

Boost for John Healey before budget as GDP figure shows UK economy grew faster than first estimated in second quarter

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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 6h

Excellent post/thread. 👏 Fwiw, here's my rather less data driven response.

Screencap of tweet by Rupert Lowe followed by my response

"London used to be the best city in the world. I loved living and working there. Genuinely loved it. The whole world wanted to be in London. Now? It is a dump.

Outside a few select posh areas right in the middle of the city, it increasingly resembles the third world."

7:25 13 Dec 25

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paulusthewoodgnome!@woodgnomology

"London 'depresses' you because you're a racist cunt. Most people who live in / visit London aren't racist cunts. This allows them to love London in all its diversity. My advice to you? Stop being a racist cunt. You'll not only have a renewed zest for London but life in general."

11:28 14 Dec 25

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 7h

The far right thrives on lies and disinformation. We’re debunking some of the most common myths they peddle, exposing the harm they cause, and showing why their claims don’t stand up to scrutiny. Read our new report: hopenothate.org.uk/2026/10/01/f...

hopenothate.org.uk

Far Right Fact Check

Disinformation Debunked - What the data actually says.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 6h

It's not ok to not only insist everyone chants the same phrase but then to vilify, attack, demean, target, boycott and otherwise turn the hatred onto someone/anyone who refuses to chant the same phrase. This is what dictators do. They don't allow anyone to have a slightly different opinion. Ever.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 9h

You've seen fireworks that look like jellyfish, but what about a jellyfish that looks like fireworks? The E/V Nautilus filmed this rare Halitrephes maasi jellyfish glowing like a firework at a depth of 4,019 feet (1,225 meters) off the coast of Baja California, Mexico. (📷: Ocean Exploration Trust)

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 7h

I think I've walked about 3 miles today. Up to bus stop, got off well before hosp and walked again. Got into clinic early to have bloods taken, it took them 3 attempts. Walked home, had to take jacket off as it's WARM outside again. Topping up with tea now and just put breadmaker on.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 7h

Huge thanks to Martin Lewis for posting useful video and explanatory posts about potential effects of changing the pensions triple lock. Have bookmarked it for careful reading and taking notes later.

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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 7h

Pension triple lock: what's REALLY happening. There’s a huge amount of misunderstanding out there. My must-watch mini-briefing I hope keeps it as simple as possible, so you can see how it’d likely roughly really work. As for is it good or bad… that’s your decision, not mine.

youtu.be

Pension triple lock: what's REALLY happening

YouTube video by Martin Lewis

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Han🌹🏳️‍🌈 @ceremonialgeek.substack.com · 10h

Women, please get your Ferritin and Iron levels checked. If either are low, it could be why you feel like utter shit. Signed, Someone with a Ferritin score of six.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 10h

Real traditional winter Olympics will soon be a thing of the past. I'm glad I've had the chance to watch lots of it on real snow, outside. I predict that it'll become more and more on fake surfaces and many of the most exciting skiing events won't happen. Skeleton will remain though, my fave.

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Aoife @blackcataoife.bsky.social · 14h

You want to read this

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 22h

Fellas, we have to talk to our sons while they’re still young. This foundation👇🏽 is the way…

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 11h

I'm disgusted and upset at the failure of Mr Barky Dog and his mother (who still lives there) to defend and protect Mz Fluffy Black their cat against the 2 barky dogs, who're allowed to terrorise the cat every time it goes into their garden. It lives there, it's their cat. No wonder it's so thin.

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Richard Littler @richardlittler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Cheering myself up" by reading On the Beach, Nevil Shute's post-apocalyptic novel about mankind's final months.

1st edition of On the Beach by Nevil Shute

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Mirror Politics @politics.mirror.co.uk · 14h

“Nothing to see!” says 11-year-old Homaira to the beach-goers as she walks down Croyde’s wide beach to the sea.

mirror.co.uk

Squeals of joy across the beach – as child refugees learn to surf in Devon

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callthistea.bsky.social @callthistea.bsky.social · 11h

@moderation.bsky.app hello, you’ve suspended user account @gudulemartens.bsky.app for posting the attached text. Please review this decision. It’ll also be helpful to explain why it is harassment to identify men’s crimes and known patterns of male behaviour.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 11h

The garden is draped in dew-spotted spider webs, Mz Fluffy Black is dozing in her spot in the greenhouse and it appears to have rained quite a bit overnight. My fave garden centre/nursery has free gift of a pack of spring bulbs for members, yaaay, will collect on my visit tomorrow. And get plants.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 13h

Why has safer-bsky.bsky dot social added me to a moderation list "TP liste" and what is "TP liste" when it's at home? What does it stand for? Should I complain? Why am I being targeted? I mostly post utter banalities.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 23h

Sad to hear that Esther Rantzen has died aged 86. What a campaigner in lots of fields. Some great telly programmes too.

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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 23h

10.10 is biological women's day, not that I should have to qualify "women" as biological but here we are, still resisting men's insistence that they're women etc. Anyway, XX, or 10th October is the day we wear red, see red and be red. I have my outfit organised.

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Sassy0210 @sassy0210.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🎯 'A man raped her' instead of 'she was raped.' Have you ever read a headline that reads "A bank was robbed by a suspect?" Nope. It's "A suspect robbed a bank."

Christina Ricci in front of a patterned wall with the text: Maybe we should start talking about how many men out of 3 will sexually assault someone... instead of how many women out of 3 will be assaulted. Lets shift the ownership..

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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Defra is gathering evidence that could shape the future policy on gamebird shooting. Have your say! Have you experienced issues such as gamebird collisions, dumped dead birds, illegal traps, suspicious raptor deaths, disturbance, damage or loss of access to land? For info, visit buff.ly/TGjrkrK

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Phil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 30/09/2026

RE the 500k new trees in England. Forestry Journal: “The scheme is designed to support the planting of trees outside traditional woodlands, bringing more canopy cover into towns, cities and rural communities“ So the Guardian use a photo of woodland creation. 👏 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.com

Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government

Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NEW: We are one! The @thenerve.news is celebrating its first birthday today!!! With the news that we are financially sustainable!!! THANK YOU so much to the many, many people who helped us get here. Your support is everything! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 pressgazette.co.uk/news/the-ner...

pressgazette.co.uk

The Nerve reaches 5,000 paying subscribers in first year

Newsletter-led newsbrand from ex-Observer journalists now said to be financially sustainable.

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Since PTSD is being invoked to excuse any and all abuse and misconduct, let us acknowledge where it is most common. .... From my book Recollections of My Nonexistence.

The former Marine David J. Morris, author of a book on post-
traumatic stress disorder, notes that the disorder is far more com-
mon and far more rarely addressed among rape survivors than
combat veterans. He wrote me, “The science on the subject is pretty
clear: according to the New England Journal of Medicine, rape is about
four times more likely to result in diagnosable PTSD than combat.
Think about that for a moment— being raped is four times more psy-
chologically disturbing than going off to a war and being shot at and
blown up. And because there are currently no enduring cultural nar-
ratives that allow women to look upon their survival as somehow he-
roic or honorable, the potential for enduring damage is even greater.”

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Andrew @andykoesy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What I am confused about is how passengers got into a locked cockpit to subdue the attacker AND there just so happened to be other pilots on the plane? What a fortunate set of circumstance.

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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

More evidence of UK economy’s strong first half to the year, despite the very real impact of the Iran war: - ONS have revised up growth (and gdp/capita growth) in Q2 to 0.5% - confirms the UK as the fastest growing economy in the G7 in 2026 (given growth of 0.6% in Q1)

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Hourly Cosmos @hourlycosmos.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NASA's MESSENGER Satellite Captures Spectacular Color Mosaic of Mercury - From Goddard Space Flight Center - flic.kr/p/9uD599

NASA image acquired: January 14, 2008

This spectacular color mosaic shows the eastern limb of Mercury as seen by MESSENGER as the spacecraft departed the planet following the mission's first Mercury flyby in January 2008. The colors of this image are not those that would be seen by the human eye but instead convey information about the distribution of different rock types on Mercury's surface. The different rock types result in subtle color variations across all of the 11 WAC narrow-band color filters. The Caloris basin, visible as a large bright yellow circular area in this image due to its infill of volcanic plains, dominates the northern region. A similar image was published in Science magazine in July 2008, but it only covered the northern half of the region shown here. To create this larger color mosaic, MESSENGER Science Team members had to also devise a method to deal with scattered light in the 11 different WAC filters. MESSENGER has obtained color imaging at this resolution only for the portions of Mercury seen on departure from Mercury flybys 1 and 2.

As spectacular as this color image is, it is just a taste of what is yet to come. In 2011, MESSENGER will become the first spacecraft ever to orbit Mercury and begin a year-long observing campaign that includes imaging all of Mercury's surface in color at an average resolution of about 1 kilometer/pixel (0.6 miles/pixel), a resolution that is about a factor of three better than this already impressive image.

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