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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 06/09/2026

This came up today. I bought death planning journals for myself and my parents because a friend had to deal with the loss of a loved one without a will and it was hell. This is the one I got, there are other ones out there. Don't make your loved ones wade through hell on top of your death

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Prepare for the future with the Clever Fox End of Life Planner. A comprehensive guide to organize essential information, from medical and financial details to personal wishes. Premium-quality material...

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 01/09/2026

Working in the U.S. is always such a far cry from life in the U.K. Last week, I headed to Iowa to take in a slice of Americana as the country prepares for the Midterm elections - leonneal.com/the-iowa-sta...

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Leon Neal - The Iowa State Fair

Photos and words from photojournalist Leon Neal

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 01/09/2026

I recently travelled out to Spain to shoot the solar eclipse. Here's how it went; leonneal.com/total-solar-...

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Leon Neal - Total Solar Eclipse, Spain 2026

Photos and words from photojournalist Leon Neal

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 07/04/2026

Has the whole world’s CarPlay failed today? Thought it was just me but there appears to be more to it. Dodgy update? #carplay

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LaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects. Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet. www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 13/02/2026

I’m finding it really funny that the sliding centre commentators have no idea who Flava Flav is. “There are some very exuberant fans out there tonight!”

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Haint-y Connolly (he/him) @byharryconnolly.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I never noticed this either.

A post on threads from user stephens_bens. It reads 'I'll always remember an interview with Steve Buscemi on Bulleye, Jesse Thorn asked him "As an actor with many decades of varied and outstanding roles across your career, does it ever bother you that one of the things you will most be remembered for is a 3-second gif in which you're wearing a backwards baseball cap and carrying a skateboard?"
And without missing a beat, Buscemi replied "I'm carrying *two* skateboards."
And you know what? He is.'
Below that is a screen cap of Buscemi's famous "fellow kids" moment.

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 08/02/2026

Hate-filled fake videos about London are everywhere. We've obtained a recording of a TikToker confessing to secretly filming Londoners in their homes for clicks. He says it's not political. He just wants to make money from far-right anger. Read what he says: www.londoncentric.media/p/london-tik...

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 28/01/2026

Exceptional stock photo use. 10/10.

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

One of the classics doing the rounds again, and it would be rude not to. [Someone managed to do a follow up with the clerk of the council, and they found out that the new stacking regime had been a success]

Local newspaper story:

Tables turn
LLWCHWR Town Council has decided to stack its new Welfare Hall tables differently to see whether it would prevent them being damaged.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 28/01/2026

As Instagram starts trying to force ad payments, have a look at Foto if you’re into that sort of thing. the.fotoapp.co/leonneal

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A new photography platform has arrived.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 22/01/2026

I finally decided to sell my last remaining drum (a 13” Noble & Cooley CD maple snare) from my music days, lifted it out of its case, gave it a single tap, and now I know I can’t sell it. Is it just me, or does everyone have some silly thing from their youth they can’t quite part with?

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UMAW @umaw.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties. The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized. Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.

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Caveat Frogs @caveatfrogs.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I Carry A Torch For You*

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 01/01/2026

Does anyone on here have any tips for a cheaper alternative to squarespace? I’m paying too much for my site at the moment. 😕

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 01/01/2026

My annual round up of the year in photos is now live on my site. Please do take a look. www.leonneal.com/work/2025-a-...

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2025 - A Year in Review — Leon Neal

“Genuine moments of normality are becoming a thing of the past”

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 31/12/2025

Cameras set up and ready for midnight from the roof of Westminster Abbey. It’s a little icy up here… Happy New Year!

Two cameras are mounted on a tripod system, pointed towards Big Ben and the London Eye, awaiting the fireworks show at midnight.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 30/11/2025

I just rediscovered my old video diaries from a student round-the-world trip I did in the early 2000s. Aside from the rambling monologues of pretentious self-discovery, I sincerely regret buying and overusing a fisheye adapter for the camcorder at the very start of the journey. Gahhh!

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 26/10/2025

London’s looking lovely this morning.

A jogger runs by as London is seen from Alexandra Palace. Autumnal leaves fill the trees in the park as the sun rises.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 17/10/2025

I just started watching the John Candy doc “I Like Me”, and was really shocked to see some godawful AI b-roll thrown in for no reason. Eeyooo… If only there was available footage of America in the 1950s.

An AI generated image of a car driving on an American road.

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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Would be fascinating if she meant this literally, and not as a metaphor.

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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We should be asking this c o n s t a n t l y.

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 06/10/2025

Time for my breakfast asthma cigarette.... www.snopes.com/fact-check/a...

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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 03/10/2025

Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

There's a direct correlation between the world being unhappy and the introduction of angry-looking car headlights. All we see when we walk down the street is scowling cars with furious expressions. It's got to have an effect.

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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 02/10/2025

feels a bit weird that we keep having these stories about individual cyber attacks but without anyone really joining the dots and going "okay, shall we maybe talk about this as a major global story"

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Eddie Robson @eddierobson.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

MAYOR: Did you do that sculpture solemnly honouring our civil war dead SCULPTOR: Sure thing boss, real sexy just like you asked MAYOR: What

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 24/09/2025

As a film title, Dwayne Johnson’s new movie “The Smashing Machine” should have been reserved for the next Wallace and Gromit project.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 23/09/2025

My first day out with the new Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 mkII. It’s already noticeably lighter and faster to focus, plus an all -internal zoom. Seems like a winner! #photography

A Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 mkII lens, seen from above.

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

British people, particularly middle class British people aged from 30 to 50, really, *really* need to stop reading so much American domestic politics news because it's in the only language they understand. It's mostly irrelevant and it's driving you mad.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 21/09/2025

I’m pleased to have a few images in this years British Photography Awards. If you like the photo, please do throw me a vote at the link below! is.gd/5GO57n

Two members of the Coldstream guards in full uniform stand near to an advertisement featuring a Muppet like character with big hair.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 03/09/2025

My new favourite screengrab, courtesy of the BBC coverage of the big China soldierfest. #hellochairman

A large group of smiling soldiers in uniform, shout "HELLO CHAIRMAN" as China's Leader Xi Jinping (not seen in image) drives past in a car.

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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

"All those in favour of using a dog poo bag say 'Aye'" "Aye!" "Motion carried"

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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 13/08/2025

I'll never get over Richard Briers being 40, doing a well paid, secure design job, making fun toys, being married to a 29 year old creative, devoted sexpot, living in a large suburban London home with a massive garden and thinking everything is rubbish at the start of A Good Life

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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Now! When do we want them?! More films like Memento! What do we want?!

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 12/08/2025

I’m working my way through Kurt Vonnegut’s books and, man, does he keep nailing it. “Galapagos” is crazily prophetic of where we are today.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

An anti-zohran A.I. bot run by this Canadian dude attacks Zohran thousands of times a day. ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 03/08/2025

Wandering the Camp Bestival site in the early hours, I was surprised to find kid’s tv presenters Dick & Dom doing a rave DJ set. As I was getting used to that, they dropped an Ozzy Osbourne tribute and played War Pigs. 🤘

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 25/07/2025

Wow. South Park are going in full pelt.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 24/07/2025

@noahkeate.bsky.social Good to meet you the other night! 👍

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David Higham @oldtrotter.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

And Madsen wasn’t in Pulp Fiction. Hope the AI Streeting wants to use for transcribing medical notes is more reliable.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 02/07/2025

A few more moments from Glastonbury 2025. This year marked thirty years since my first visit, back in my drumming days. When I have time, I’ll put together a blog post at some point with images from over the years.

Acrobatic performers are silhouetted as they balance on flexible supports, ahead of a performance at Glastonbury 2025.

The lead singer of Wet Leg flexes her biceps during a performance at Glastonbury 2025.

US rapper Doechii performs on the West Holts stage during Glastonbury 2025.

Bobby Vylan of punk group Bob Vylan is held up as he crowd surfs during their set at Glastonbury 2025.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 02/07/2025

A small selection of the people and bands from the Glastonbury Festival 2025. I always try to spend as much time as possible away from the main stage, finding the smaller musical acts and documenting the people who make Glasto so special.

A man wears a wooden deer mask with antlers as he plays the trumpet with the French jazz group Fulu.

Two festival-goers pause for a photo as they walk through the site of the Glastonbury Festival while wearing full military ghillie suits.

The Estonian folk group Duo Ruut are framed by out-of-focus lights as they perform on stage during the Glastonbury Festival.

A man wearing a homemade smoke-emitting hat appears in the darkness as he walks through the site of the Glastonbury festival 2025.

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Alistair Kitchen @alistairkitchen.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Hi everyone I was denied entry, detained, and deported from the USA over the last 48 hours because of my reporting on the Columbia student protests I arrived back in Melbourne hours ago and had my phone handed back to me upon landing

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Michael Brunström @michaelbrunstrom.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Gashapon (or Gachapon) are vending machines found all over Japan that dispense capsules containing miniature toys and other items. There are thousands of different kinds. Here’s a thread of the best ones I saw on my recent trip. 🧵

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 10/06/2025

A lighter moment from today as the Coldstream Guards travelled by train to Berwick-Upon-Tweed to mark 375 years since the Regiment was formed.

Two Coldstream Guards dressed in their traditional scarlet tunics and bearskin headdress stand next to an advert featuring a muppet-like character with scarlet hair.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 30/05/2025

A wonderful day in Castleton for their annual Garland Day parade. Not the most practical horse-riding attire but it works.

The Garland King waits to be led through the village ahead of the annual Garland Day parade on May 29, 2025 in Castleton, England. The Garland King is seated on horseback with the whole of his top half covered by a giant floral garland, while a group of residents stand around looking on.

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Leon Neal @leonneal.com · 24/05/2025

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur high-fives a fan during the Tottenham Hotspur UEFA Europa League trophy parade on May 23, 2025 in London, England. Spurs defeated Manchester United in the final in Bilbao on May 21 to win their first major trophy in 17 years. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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