Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 2hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukNobody is working harder on room security, says Travelodge bossA review found that guests are still not as safe as they should be in Travelodge hotels. 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 2hwww.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comFalling glass and ‘decapitated’ plants: the race to protect Edinburgh botanic garden’s plantsAfter five years of work, 5,750 panels of toughened glass will help keep hundred of plants safe from Scottish winters – but more work needs to be done 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 5hwww.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...theguardian.comSmashing glass ceilings, Strictly and a courageous final sign-off: Esther Rantzen’s 10 best TV momentsRantzen was one of the most powerful women in British television. From making vegetable innuendos to changing lives and bestowing her own medals on brilliant people – here are her finest small-screen ... 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 5hwww.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comHegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donorsInstalling tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to Pentago defense board raises conflict of interest concerns 011
Reposted by JoHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 5hLadybird book in the spotlight. The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen (1968) Artist: Robert Lumley 1018917
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 5hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukChrista Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer saysPike had been on death row since she was convicted in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. 010
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukNorth Wales coast railway work to cause disruption to passengersThe North Wales Coast line will close for four weeks in January 2027 for work to be carried out. 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukWales increases minimum alcohol price by 30%The Welsh government said it could prevent more than 900 deaths across the next two decades. 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.uk'Esther Rantzen changed my life', says That's Life! presenterPresenter Bill Buckley remembers his friend and colleague's kindness during a difficult period. 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukNew life for dog rescued with 83 others from Doncaster houseKaty is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation. 021
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7hwww.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...bbc.co.ukEsther Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton with children he savedOne of her most memorable career moments came during one particular episode in 1988 - the footage of which has gone viral several times over in recent years. 000
Reposted by JoWest Midlands Hunt Saboteurs @westmidshuntsabs.bsky.social · 8h𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐂𝐆 Another day, another morning watching blatant organised crime. WMHS battling to keep wildlife safe from the Warwickshire Hunt. Organised wildlife crime is happening in Warwickshire, and the only line of defence is ourselves,local people and communities. 074
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 8hwww.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comJudge dismisses DC reflecting pool damage case against former OlympianJudge barred further charges against David Hearn, whom Trump blamed for damage caused by flawed installation 011
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 8hwww.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comUK-Iran national arrested under Terrorism Act over RAF Fairford incidentCounter-terrorism police arrest 27-year-old in Westminster, while second man questioned under caution 000
Reposted by JoBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 8hThe USA is a place with no healthcare, but 1000 billionaires. At least 49 of those billionaires made all their money from Private Healthcare. Perhaps you can connect the dots. 916665
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 10hwww.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comFinnish prime minister says suspected break-ins at MPs’ homes could be work of foreign powerPolice are investigating multiple reports of politicians’ homes being broken into in the last year in which nothing was stolen 000
Reposted by JoNaomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 11hACTION STATIONS! A very well timed debate on the UK's membership of the EU takes place on 12th October in parliament. Please ask your MP to be there: bestforbritain.org/take-action/...bestforbritain.orgTell your MP: 628 constituencies want EU membership. Only 4 don't. - Best for Britain 414858
Reposted by JoAASLD @aasldnews.bsky.social · 11hOctober is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth. The October issue of #HEPATOLOGY is open access and dedicated entirely to #livercancer, featuring expert reviews on the latest advances in research and care. View the special issue: bit.ly/4hxccGq 001
Reposted by JoMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 11h🔥 Tell your MP: 628 constituencies want EU membership. Only 4 don’t. A great Write-To-Your-MP tool for the upcoming parliamentary debate on UK applying to join the EU. Send an email - and share the link!bestforbritain.orgTell your MP: 628 constituencies want EU membership. Only 4 don't. - Best for Britain 11221102
Reposted by JoBluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The sign being used in stores across Canada, thanks to Trump. ===================== 32481262127
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 11hwww.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comUS datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permitsRecords show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped in 001
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 11hwww.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comJürgen Klopp disgusted by claims his Germany team are ‘not white enough’Jürgen Klopp has reacted with disgust to a social media debate questioning whether the Germany team he is in the process of forming are ‘white enough’ 010
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 11hwww.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comTravelodge guests are still at risk, finds review launched after sexual assaultReport finds complaints of room intrusions at nearly one in 10 hotels, after woman attacked by man given a copy of her key 000
Reposted by JoPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 14h“Brexit was a huge loss both for the British people and for the European project as a whole. If the United Kingdom were to make such a decision, Spain would welcome it with open arms and once again embrace our friends in Britain.” - President Sánchez 401233304
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 13hwww.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.comUK bookmakers that warned of rogue casinos profited from offshore gamblingContent provider part-owned by Ladbrokes, William Hill and Betfred owner signed deal with Santeda network, Casino Secrets leak reveals 000
Reposted by JoBirds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 13hFirst School Boat of the season today, with 1 fishing Osprey, 104(!) Spoonbill, c200 Avocet, 5 GW Egret + lots more for 65 children to see and learn about. Each year we take out 1200+ children for free on School Boats, thanks to funding from @lush.com & boat and skippers from Greenslades. 0358
Reposted by JoNorth West Bylines @northwestbylines.co.uk · 14hThe mysterious reason why new traffic lights in Stretford kept failing has now been discovered in what is thought to be a first – fried slugs | North West Bylines Reports northwestbylines.co.ukThe case of the failing traffic lights in StretfordThe mysterious reason why new traffic lights in Stretford kept failing has now been discovered in what is thought to be a first – fried slugs 1178
Reposted by JoBritish Comedy Guide @britishcomedy.bsky.social · 13hNick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe have been nominated in the Sky Arts Awards. www.comedy.co.uk/fyi/1198/sky...comedy.co.ukNick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe get Sky Arts Awards nods - British Comedy GuideNick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe have been nominated in the Comedy category in the 2026 Sky Arts Awards. 001
Reposted by JoIan Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 16hToday’s #BirdOfTheDay Alt theme is #Vivid; any bird with bright colours. Here we have a jay who is continually coming to the garden to cache acorns. Such an eye-catching seasonal visitor. @atlanticbirding.bsky.social #birds #ECK #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #naturephotography #ThursJay 520726
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 14hwww.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.comTech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warnHostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese imports 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 19hwww.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...theguardian.comThursday news quiz: Superheroes, AI zeroes and a very lost sharkTest yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare? 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 19hwww.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comTennessee woman on death row taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injectionsChrista Pike, sentenced to death over 1995 murder, was heard snoring 40 minutes after lethal doses administered, witnesses said 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 01/10/2026www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comHegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’Pentagon head hails military with ‘no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals’ in anti-DEI rant 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.gov.uk/government/c...gov.ukUsing the professional title ‘nurse’We want to hear your views on which roles or people should be allowed to use the word ‘nurse’ in their title. 000
Reposted by JoAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The upshot of Reform UK's US-style healthcare plans is that - millionaires will get the very best treatment available - the well-off who get sick will go banrupt - the poor will be refused care, and die young, in pain "Nigel plans to sell off our NHS to his chums......" via We Demand UK 916696
Reposted by JoThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/09/2026‘No beardos, no weirdos, no wimps’: Hegseth says he will cut number of US generals by 20% in anti-diversity speech – livetheguardian.com‘No beardos, no weirdos, no wimps’: Hegseth says he will cut number of US generals by 20% in anti-diversity speech – liveDefense secretary summons military leaders for speech railing against diversity policies * Sign up for the Breaking News US email Rachel Leingang and Riley Messer Some of the biggest food and agriculture corporations in the US are funding a campaign that pays social media influencers to combat elements of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s Make America Healthy Again platform, according to an investigation by the Guardian and Documented, an investigative watchdog and journalism project. Continue reading... 158244121
Reposted by JoAJ Wright @ajwrightmls.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Today’s Find: “Every Woman her Own Midwife, Or a compleat cabinet opened for child-bearing women” published in 1675 tinyurl.com/yxjjyja9 #medicalhistory #histmed 033
Reposted by JoHarry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Palantir are a threat to the NHS and to our democracy. Say NO to Palantir! harryeccles94.substack.com/p/who-are-pa...harryeccles94.substack.comWho are Palantir, and why do they want your health records?An exploration of a murky world... 06029
Reposted by JoHunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 30/09/2026The shocking moment hunt follower and convicted huntsman Wayne Greggory (from the Vale of Taunton and Banwell Harriers) attempted to turn back a fleeing terrified stag to the Quantock Staghounds. Read more and watch the fully video 👉 www.huntsabs.org.uk/one-giant-le... 41612
Reposted by JoReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We’ve noticed that Robert Jenrick has been silent on Grenfell. Is that because from 2019 to 2021, he was responsible for dealing with the building-safety disaster it exposed? His record isn’t good. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comGrenfell fire police investigators hand files on 20 firms and 54 people to CPSMet calls move ‘milestone’ moment that paves way for ‘very best possible evidence for charging decisions’ 6267107
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comTwo million people in England unaware their properties are at risk of floodingEnvironment Agency warns residents of 6m at-risk properties to prepare for wet and windy three months ahead 011
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukRaise the Colours' members in court for Birmingham injunction evidenceBirmingham City Council is seeking an injunction to stop the Raise The Colours group's activities. 010
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMet Police submits Grenfell Tower fire investigation files to CPSThe force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire. 010
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comNurse charged with helping man in hospital escape from ICE custodyFBI accuses Chloe Freeman of federal misdemeanor in case of undocumented Mexican migrant arrested in Michigan 000
Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...theguardian.comEsther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86Rantzen announced lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and became a vocal assisted-dying campaigner 000