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Welsh. Opera lover. 78rpm collector. 😊

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John Simpson @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
2009, at the lighthouse on Cape Horn: from r., the explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and me. We went eye-to-eye with the Taliban in Afghanistan, dragged sledges in the Arctic, and rounded Cape Horn in a 60-foot boat for our 3 Dogs series on BBC Two. Great days.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: No Palantir Federated Data Platform in South London. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...
actionnetwork.org
No Palantir Federated Data Platform in South East London
The NHS has given a £330m contract to Palantir - a US military surveillance company - to run the new Federated Data Platform (FDP). The FDP links patient data across the whole NHS. Handing this to a...
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Love Private Eye. 🤭
Front cover of Private Eye magazine showing Trump holding the World Cup and saying "I've already won, everyone says so!"
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Had to share this. Spotted in Hampshire, UK today. Great decal, great album.
Meatloaf Bat out of Hell decal on lorry.
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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Please retweet.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Private Eye cover. And is that a Euro tie King Charles is wearing?
Private Eye coverIs King Charles wearing a tie in European colours?
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
A friend of mine is in hospital. How much would this view cost in a hotel?
Hospital bed at St Thomas's in London overlooking Parliament and Big Ben.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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Good start, then panic! Luckily only one option left.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
This is awful. Another former sub postmaster has died, still waiting for compensation for being wrongly convicted in the Post Office scandal. Parmod Kalia had his conviction overturned in 2021, 20 years after being sentenced to six months in jail after being falsely accused of stealing £22,000
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
you.38degrees.org.uk
Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
@se16.com Rotherhithe Community Kitchen helps local families by organising several food banks throughout the week and lunch on Sundays. Collecting food is difficult now that Zipcar has gone. Please consider donating so RCK can buy their own van. Thank you! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/rck-commun...
crowdfunder.co.uk
A Community Van for Rotherhithe Community Kitchen
To raise funds for a community van, as over a month after Zipcar closed our volunteer-led project is struggling without reliable transport.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Rotherhithe Community Kitchen helps families in our area by organising several food banks throughout the week and lunch on Sundays. Collecting food is difficult now that Zip Car has gone. Please consider donating so RCK can buy their own van. Thank you! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/rck-commun...
crowdfunder.co.uk
A Community Van for Rotherhithe Community Kitchen
To raise funds for a community van, as over a month after Zipcar closed our volunteer-led project is struggling without reliable transport.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Of course. Putting this here for Renee Good, Alex Pretti and each and everyone of you that will stand up to the evil of the US administration. Joan Baez singing for a great President. youtu.be/QJM2gKiVgHw?...
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Joan Baez: We Shall Overcome (Lyrics)
YouTube video by BalkanBoy
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: It's time to abolish ICE. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/it...
actionnetwork.org
It's time to abolish ICE
Federal immigration agents have shot and killed another person in Minneapolis, the third such incident in just weeks amid aggressive federal enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agen...
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
@nobelprize.org I would respectfully ask that you request the return, and cancellation, of the Prize. The Committee has to stand by its long respected ideals. The situation makes the Peace Prize meaningless and a "trophy" to be traded by the desperate to the lawless. The end of the award?
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
@nobelprize.org I will not be the only person contacting you about what seems to have happened today. The Nobel Committee has clearly made a mistake in the award of the Prize to someone who not only does not deserve it but then transfers it (against your rules) to a man even less worthy.
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Sandy @sandy174.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
A good start and only one word that fitted line 2!
Only one word to choose for line 2.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
This is the full British Heart Foundation advert. Please consider donating. 😊 youtu.be/yubVVM3HK-Y?...
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Gift that keeps on living
YouTube video by British Heart Foundation
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Best Christmas advert 2 years running. A donation would be good. British Heart Foundation. youtu.be/yubVVM3HK-Y?...
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Gift that keeps on living
YouTube video by British Heart Foundation
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Best Christmas advert 2 years running. A donation would be good. British Heart Foundation. youtu.be/yubVVM3HK-Y?...
youtu.be
Gift that keeps on living
YouTube video by British Heart Foundation
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
This is the full British Heart Foundation advert. Please consider donating. 😊 youtu.be/yubVVM3HK-Y?...
youtu.be
Gift that keeps on living
YouTube video by British Heart Foundation
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I love this Christmas ad from the British Heart Foundation. Watch, and maybe donate. youtu.be/j69FQWx3vrg?...
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British Heart Foundation – Give a gift that keeps on living
YouTube video by British Heart Foundation
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I love this Christmas ad from the British Heart Foundation. Watch, and maybe donate. youtu.be/j69FQWx3vrg?...
youtu.be
British Heart Foundation – Give a gift that keeps on living
YouTube video by British Heart Foundation
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
@news.sky.com Just want to say that Kamali Melbourne is a great presenter. His response and demeanor on Sunday with Mencer and today with Jenrick was admirable.
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TovahR 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇲 @tovahr.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
@dailymail.co.uk Well done Jamie Raskin! bsky.app/profile/atru...
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
@gbnewsonline.bsky.social Well done Jamie Raskin! bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
open.substack.com/pub/rorycell... We did it! The #moversandshakers Parky petition hit the 100,000 target which triggers a parliamentary debate. But we’re not finished - the struggle continues!
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We* did it! Parky Petition hits 100K
*That includes you if you signed or helped out..
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Well #sophiefromromania the prof has already gone to work so we’d better get up and start promoting the #parkypetition100K which needs another 90 signatures by 8:20 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Silly #sophiefromromania forgot to post the link. She says please sign here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Now folks this is good but the rate of signup is a bit slow compared to recent days - can we get to 87500 by 0820? petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Yaaay the #parkypetition100K busted through 80K overnight. The pace is still manic but has slowed a little so keep on signing and sharing petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Wow another stupendous day for the #parkypetition100K - this time yesterday we were around 68,000. Thanks to everyone making this happen petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Good morning Sunday!
Morning glory
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Awake at 6 to find we’re still needing 60 signatures by 0820 to hit our daily #parkypetition100K target - please sign! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... Can we get to 51,700 by 8am? Please sign and share!
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
After racing through 50 then 51K a bit of a slowdown today for the #parkypetition but another 140 by 8 tomorrow will see us hit the required run rate
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Can we do it? Get to 50,000 by 0815 on Sunday I mean? Let’s do it! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Well it’s a bit tight - we still need 66 more signatures by 8:45am on Saturday..surely we can do that?! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
London,UK. Small garden.
My small garden in London. I painted the walls terracotta for a Mediterranean  look
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Abdalhadi Alijla @abdalhadi.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
A day will come when everyone who tolerated this genocide and remained silent will cry and beg for mercy. Imagine if these were your children — the ones you feed every day, tuck into bed, wake up each morning, and walk to school. This is unbearable. Unbearable.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
independent.co.uk
King Charles to warn ‘Canada is not for sale’ during Ottawa trip after Trump threats
Canadian high commissioner says Charles will ‘reinforce power and strength’ of his country’s sovereignty
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
independent.co.uk
Supreme Court lets Trump strip humanitarian protections for 350,000 Venezuelans
Justices freeze federal judge’s ruling that stopped administration from ending temporary protected status
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
@bencanham.bsky.social how are you doing, Ben?
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 09/05/2025
Mexico sues Google for labeling Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'
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Mexico sues Google for labeling Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum did not provide details of the lawsuit during her daily press briefing on Friday, but said that Google had been sued. The global tech giant did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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La Sonnambula @lasonnambula.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Great sight (and sound) this morning! As close as I could get with my phone.
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