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Adore penguins Very poor archer Part time Clinical Nurse Specialist West Midlands

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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 2h
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Nobody is working harder on room security, says Travelodge boss
A review found that guests are still not as safe as they should be in Travelodge hotels.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 2h
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Falling glass and ‘decapitated’ plants: the race to protect Edinburgh botanic garden’s plants
After 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
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 4h
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 5h
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Smashing glass ceilings, Strictly and a courageous final sign-off: Esther Rantzen’s 10 best TV moments
Rantzen 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 ...
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 5h
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors
Installing tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to Pentago defense board raises conflict of interest concerns
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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 5h
Ladybird book in the spotlight. The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen (1968) Artist: Robert Lumley
The front cover of the ladybird book, featuring a smart red hen winding up the drawbridge on her treetop Home as a fox approaches 
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 5h
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Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Pike had been on death row since she was convicted in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7h
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North Wales coast railway work to cause disruption to passengers
The North Wales Coast line will close for four weeks in January 2027 for work to be carried out.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7h
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Wales increases minimum alcohol price by 30%
The Welsh government said it could prevent more than 900 deaths across the next two decades.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7h
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'Esther Rantzen changed my life', says That's Life! presenter
Presenter Bill Buckley remembers his friend and colleague's kindness during a difficult period.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7h
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New life for dog rescued with 83 others from Doncaster house
Katy is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 7h
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Esther Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton with children he saved
One 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.
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West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs @westmidshuntsabs.bsky.social · 8h
𝐓𝐡𝐞 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.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 8h
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Judge dismisses DC reflecting pool damage case against former Olympian
Judge barred further charges against David Hearn, whom Trump blamed for damage caused by flawed installation
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 8h
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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UK-Iran national arrested under Terrorism Act over RAF Fairford incident
Counter-terrorism police arrest 27-year-old in Westminster, while second man questioned under caution
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 8h
The 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.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 10h
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Finnish prime minister says suspected break-ins at MPs’ homes could be work of foreign power
Police are investigating multiple reports of politicians’ homes being broken into in the last year in which nothing was stolen
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 11h
ACTION 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/...
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Tell your MP: 628 constituencies want EU membership. Only 4 don't. - Best for Britain
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AASLD @aasldnews.bsky.social · 11h
October 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
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Mike 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!
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Tell your MP: 628 constituencies want EU membership. Only 4 don't. - Best for Britain
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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The sign being used in stores across Canada, thanks to Trump. =====================
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 11h
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Dhoss97030 @eaglecreekhoss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 11h
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 11h
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits
Records show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped in
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 11h
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Jürgen 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’
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 11h
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Travelodge guests are still at risk, finds review launched after sexual assault
Report finds complaints of room intrusions at nearly one in 10 hotels, after woman attacked by man given a copy of her key
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Peter 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
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 13h
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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UK bookmakers that warned of rogue casinos profited from offshore gambling
Content provider part-owned by Ladbrokes, William Hill and Betfred owner signed deal with Santeda network, Casino Secrets leak reveals
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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 13h
First 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.
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North West Bylines @northwestbylines.co.uk · 14h
The 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
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The case of the failing traffic lights in Stretford
The mysterious reason why new traffic lights in Stretford kept failing has now been discovered in what is thought to be a first – fried slugs
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British Comedy Guide @britishcomedy.bsky.social · 13h
Nick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe have been nominated in the Sky Arts Awards. www.comedy.co.uk/fyi/1198/sky...
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Nick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe get Sky Arts Awards nods - British Comedy Guide
Nick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe have been nominated in the Comedy category in the 2026 Sky Arts Awards.
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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 16h
Today’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
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 14h
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn
Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese imports
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 19h
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Thursday news quiz: Superheroes, AI zeroes and a very lost shark
Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 19h
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Tennessee woman on death row taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injections
Christa Pike, sentenced to death over 1995 murder, was heard snoring 40 minutes after lethal doses administered, witnesses said
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Hegseth 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
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Using 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.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The 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
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The 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 – live
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‘No beardos, no weirdos, no wimps’: Hegseth says he will cut number of US generals by 20% in anti-diversity speech – live
Defense 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...
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AJ Wright @ajwrightmls.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today’s Find: “Every Woman her Own Midwife, Or a compleat cabinet opened for child-bearing women” published in 1675 tinyurl.com/yxjjyja9 #medicalhistory #histmed
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Harry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Palantir are a threat to the NHS and to our democracy. Say NO to Palantir! harryeccles94.substack.com/p/who-are-pa...
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Who are Palantir, and why do they want your health records?
An exploration of a murky world...
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Hunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 30/09/2026
The 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...
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We’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...
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Grenfell fire police investigators hand files on 20 firms and 54 people to CPS
Met calls move ‘milestone’ moment that paves way for ‘very best possible evidence for charging decisions’
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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
TOMORROW! 👻👻👻
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Two million people in England unaware their properties are at risk of flooding
Environment Agency warns residents of 6m at-risk properties to prepare for wet and windy three months ahead
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Raise the Colours' members in court for Birmingham injunction evidence
Birmingham City Council is seeking an injunction to stop the Raise The Colours group's activities.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Met Police submits Grenfell Tower fire investigation files to CPS
The force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire.
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Nurse charged with helping man in hospital escape from ICE custody
FBI accuses Chloe Freeman of federal misdemeanor in case of undocumented Mexican migrant arrested in Michigan
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Jo @pingiarcher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86
Rantzen announced lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and became a vocal assisted-dying campaigner
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