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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 6h

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A data center ys the opposite of a librarye

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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 54m

Manchester's CIS Tower. "Michelle... recalls a disco in the basement every lunchtime through the 70s and 80s..." "...there was a social and sports club complete with full-size bowling alleys, sunbeds, a gym, a functioning bar, darts boards and snooker tables." manchestermill.co.uk/whats-happen...

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What's happening with the CIS Tower in Manchester?

And what’s next for the CIS Tower

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Carole Cadwalladr: Andy Burnham confirms Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum

“Some of the key revelations around what Russia was trying to do came in 2018...Banks's series of meetings inside the Russian embassy with a Russian businessman who offered him sweetheart [business deals]. BBC News, they just literally didn't pick it up" youtube.com/shorts/a1ezm...

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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 15/10/2026

This is a voting method I hadn't heard of, perhaps one for a UK electoral reform commission to consider...

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Kenny Campbell @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social · 13h

Well, well, American friends. All the usual polling caveats but ... government corruption is the top concern according to a *Fox News* poll. Even above inflation and fuel prices. And look at government leadership sneaking in at No.5. Mid-terms. BRING 'EM ON

Fox News Poll:

13 topics, how concerned are you about each? Figures for those answering Extremely and Very Concerned as follows:
Corruption in government 88%
Inflation and high prices 85%
Gas prices 83%
Healthcare 80%
Government leadership 79 %
War in Iran 75%
Crime 73%
AI 68%
Immigration 66%
What's taught in public schools 65%
Voter suppression 62%
Border security 56%
Voter fraud 52%

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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 12h

Very different experiences

Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 13h

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Goodnight. Epsom station, England. From ‘Bad Weather’. Martin Parr, 1975.

a man in a mac, carrying a case at a fog bound station

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 18h

“Invisible things are the only realities.” — Edgar Allan Poe, Loss of Breath By Inge Schuster

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 15h

The CEO of the Electoral Commission told me how often it faces cyberattack: "We run about [...] 30 to 40,000 attacks a month, often peaking at 10,000 a day at times. That's cyber-attacks, big botnets, thousands of emails, phishing attacks, all around." Full article in @techpolicypress.bsky.social

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UK Election Watchdog Develops AI System to Flag Deepfakes Within 3 Hours

The AI-powered system is designed to notify candidates of significant deepfakes within three hours of posting to social media, reports James Ball.

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Aman Batheja @amanbatheja.bsky.social · 17h

Remarkable outcome in Fox News' latest poll: 88% of U.S. voters say they are extremely or very concerned about corruption in government, beating every other issue including inflation www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...

Fox News Poll chart with title: "HOW CONCERNED ARE VOTERS ABOUT KEY ISSUES." Corruption in government leads with 88% extremely/very concerned.

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 23h

It's amazing how Hunt keeps popping up on the media as the wise old greybeard of the Exchequer, and is absolutely never questioned on his own disastrous - and highly partisan - choices in that job.

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 23h

#Halloween The Magic Circle, (1886) by Italian-British painter and draftsperson, John William Waterhouse (1849–1917). Oil on canvas 183 x 127 cm, 72 x 50 in approx Collection of Tate Britain, London #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 13/10/2026

Start the clocks

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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 18h

Yes I agree, I didn't follow any of the links in the text message. Pretty sure it's legit, but it's been implemented badly (especially if Android thinks it might be spam!)

Leigh Jones @leighsus.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

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The government is going to investigate the financial governance of Tees Valley Combined Authority. It comes three years after the Conservatives launched a review after allegations of corruption at the Teesworks regeneration scheme.

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Government to launch statutory investigation into Tees Valley Combined Authority

Statutory probe into financial governance at Ben Houchen-led authority to be launched this week

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Well in the event of a power cut I'm now expecting a van with a delivery of candles. And perhaps a bacon sandwich would be nice.

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I was going to re-register but instead clicked on an 'update details' option, those were accepted. (No idea what details they had before!)

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Well I'm beginning to feel like being a troublemaker, because I followed the link in the text only to be told I am not a National Grid customer after all. Turns out I am an Electricity North West customer, and they have a different name for the equivalent service - 'Extra Care'.

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Thanks. Look like we qualify (due to state pension age) but had no idea I/we were registered.

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Thanks. Look like we qualify (due to state pension age) but had no idea I/we were registered.

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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 21h

Anyone else had one of these text messages? Android suggests it might be spam. Obviously I use the National Grid but don't see how they have my mobile number, I'm not a direct customer. Either way it looks like a bad idea.

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As a Priority Services customer, we're here to help you stay safe during winter - when storms and unpredictable weather can cause power cuts.

Whilst these don't happen often, it's good to have a Power Cut Plan in place so you know what to do and who to call. Get yours at nationalgrid.co.uk/MyPowerPlan

Keep your details up to date at nationalgrid.co.uk/psr-contact

Power cut? Call our 24/7 emergency team on 0800 032

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But it's a leased car so fine needs to be forwarded by lease co. before she can pay (I don't yet understand how she knows)

Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 21h

Daughter messaged earlier, she had dropped off OH at Manchester airport last week, forgot to pay so now has fine, £80 if she pays quickly

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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 15/10/2026

I also scan down to see if there are any posts that are not reposts. (And block the obvious trap accounts)

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Ronan Farrow @ronanfarrow.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

New project for you all: I produced “Musk,” Alex Gibney’s extraordinary documentary, rolling out now.

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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 15/10/2026

This is a voting method I hadn't heard of, perhaps one for a UK electoral reform commission to consider...

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

I wrote a thing - please read it. This is how Burnham could craft a wholesome, structured conversation on our relationship with Europe, in a manner which gets us well away from the divisiveness of 2016.

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Burnham has opened the door on Europe – now let the public in

A citizens-led national conversation could help Britain decide what it wants from its future relationship with Europe

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Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

It seems even Elon Musk is now blaming Trump or Hegseth for openly supporting Russia.

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What have they ever done to you?

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Other than this Lidl offer it is usually more like £3.50 for a Belgian Triple here, with many at £4+. I know that the tax rate here (in England, and Wales I presume) went up a couple of years ago for stronger beer.

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Zelensky: It's a pity that we are losing a strong partner. Morgan: You think you're losing America? Zelensky: Yeah, but not because of us. We can’t be weak. Otherwise, we can’t survive… This is why it’s painful when Trump chooses to be on Russia’s side. This is not the right side of history.

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Chris Grey @chrisgrey.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

There's been a lot of discussion since Burnham called for a new 'national conversation' on Brexit but this is one of the most helpful interventions. 'National conversation' is such a nebulous term so I think @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social is right to argue for a structure within which it could occur.

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I'm interested in your comment about 'forces', can you expand? (I do like Belgian beers but most have become ridiculously expensive here in GB)

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Carole Cadwalladr: Andy Burnham confirms Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum

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Audrey Farnsworth @audipenny.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

By the way - in case you missed it, Lidl currently have a very nice Triple Belgian labelled Forbel for just £1.49 (I have a stash I'm working my way through)

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Not trying to be dramatic but I think there might be something wrong with everything

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Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Today's lesson for Europe: if your national security relies on US oligarchs' tech, they'll cut you off when you most need it.

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Kenny Campbell @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

I have never seen coverage of a live trial, one involving allegations of multiple sex attacks on multiple women, framed in a more distasteful way. It's not 'Fame under fire' it's a rape trial. And it involves actual women. And this from the *checks notes* BBC

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I just found and read this and broadly agree... bsky.app/profile/moll...