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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 12/10/2026

The Apex venue in my hometown of Bury St Edmunds has had an eco makeover, including a ground-source heat pump. As a kid I used to visit the cows in the cattle market that the Apex was built on. Probably smells better now.

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ISOC LIVE @isoc.live · 11/10/2026

WEBINAR 15 OCT 15:00 EAT / 12:00 UTC: ATU - Regional Webinar on "IPv6 National Implementation: Accelerating Pan-Africa Transition and Connectivity" isoc.live/22298 ATU and Masterspace on national IPv6 roadmaps, policy enablers and case studies. #IPv6 #Africa #DigitalTransformation

Event poster with a white panel on the left and a curved, gold-edged image panel on the right. The African Telecommunications Union circular seal sits at top left, and a yellow tag introduces the title, set in large green and dark-green capitals above a short green-and-gold rule and the date, 15 October 2026. On the right, a glowing green map of Africa is overlaid with a network of light points and orbit lines, a large IPv6 mark with a globe icon in the 6, set against a night city skyline and the curve of the Earth.

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mu @mu.social · 02/10/2026

mu is now available for open testing on Android play.google.com/store/apps/d... We’re already aware of some funky text in a couple of places. Please share your feedback and bugs. Note - this version does not have notifications yet

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mu - Apps on Google Play

Real conversation & proper fun. Built in Europe for the world. No tracking ever.

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Mark Jackson @ispreview.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Broadband ISP Olilo launches UK ASN and IPv6 PI sponsorship service - News By ISPreview.co.uk www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2026/…

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 15/09/2026

Please ask the SoS if the new Plug In Solar kits will get VAT relief in the upcoming budget. They are modelled on Germany's successful scheme but they will never be as appealing if UK continues to apply VAT at 20% vs Germany's 0%.

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Greens/EFA in the EU Parliament 🌍 @greens-efa.eu · 14/09/2026

We are looking for a policy advisor who is passionate about green tech, research, and energy to join our team. You have big ideas to share on EU policies? Want to work towards a sustainable future? Apply by 16/09/2026. More info: www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/j...

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Job opening: Policy Advisor for ITRE

The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament is seeking a dedicated Policy Adviser for the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), for a one-year contract.

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 09/09/2026

Thanks. I had found a couple of sites that contradict that but they look like they may be AI generated. Just checked my RCDs and they are not up to the recommended specs anyway so a non-starter.

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 09/09/2026

City Plumbing appear to be applying VAT at 20% on these kits. Is that correct?

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Octopus Energy @octopus.energy · 08/09/2026

first bill after going solar. oil on canvas

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the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · 03/09/2026

The Australien Government made an ad about carbon offsets and koalas, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative 🌏🌳🐨 💛 produced by our Patrons 🙏 support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thejuicemedia ☕ buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/thejuicemedia

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 25/08/2026

The 5 Simpsons lines I've uttered most off the top of my head: 1. Hi everybody! 2. Oh. My. God. TRAMAPOLINE!! 3. Homer no function without beer good. 4. I've spelled the big words fo-en-et-ick-al-ee 5. I, for one, welcome our new ___ overlords.

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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

☀️🔌 Plug-in solar is getting closer to UK homes. UKSOL has become the first company to secure UK regulatory compliance for its plug-in solar panels, ahead of plans for the products to hit the retail market. Could plug-in solar make it easier for more households to generate their own clean energy?

businessgreen.com

First plug-in solar panels achieve UK compliance ahead of retail launch

British-owned solar firm secures compliant listings for four products, as plans to allow sale of plug-in solar panels this month advance

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Felix Hamer • electricfelix @electricfelix.eurosky.social · 14/08/2026

NYT: "On These Motorcycles, the Thrill Is Truly Electric" "The Iran war has made Trump “salesman of the year,” one executive in Pakistan said." ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysberiding www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/c...

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Robin Hawkes @robhawkes.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Britain's electricity network* *now in high-res with floofy clouds More experiments visualising energy data using Blender and Geometry Nodes

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Abigail Dombey @abigaildombey.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hey UK #energy people - an organisation I’m working with has been quoted £12k to have the gas supply removed and capped after they switched to heat pumps. Any suggestions for how they might avoid these charges? @richardlowes.bsky.social

The situation is that our school is seeking to permanently disconnect gas due to the site now being fully electrified (post our decarbonisation works).
The gas supplier has quoted £12K (£9,412.63 (excluding VAT)) for removal of the meter and disconnection at the mains connection in the pavement outside the school. Capping off the piping at each end included. It does not include removal of the pipework in the ground.
We have queried the high cost as we understand the meter removal and capping off connection in the plant room is only about £800 of the cost. The answer back was that "Our quotation is it disconnect and abandon the gas service pipe at its connection with the parent main, as indicated on the attached plan as
"Disconnection Point".
We will not remove any abandoned pipework; that is left in the ground and once abandoned, the site is free to do with as they wish."
The contractor also quoted "The disconnection must take place at the location indicated on the attached plan as this is a requirement of the Network Owner, the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations, the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations and IGEM/TD/4."

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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 25/07/2026

Britain has a highly resilient energy system. It's right that we continue to make sure that always remains the case. It is categorically untrue to claim that blackouts are an "engineering certainty". This is simply sensationalist nonsense.

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Polly Billington @pollybillington.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Absolutely chuffed to bits to be appointed as a minister in Department of Energy Security and Net Zero working with a brilliant team: @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social @katiewhitemp.bsky.social @martinmccluskey.bsky.social @michaelshanksmp.co.uk Margaret Curran and @blairmcdougall.com

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St Albans City and District Council @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Apply for up to five free trees and/or a hedgerow pack through the Your Tree Our Future scheme. 🌱 It’s a simple way to support wildlife, improve your wellbeing, and help tackle climate change right from your doorstep. Apply today! 👉 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/yourtree

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BleepingComputer @bleepingcomputer.com · 25/06/2026

Microsoft has quietly extended its free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers by an additional year, allowing enrolled devices to continue receiving security updates until October 12, 2027.

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Microsoft quietly extends free Windows 10 ESU support to October 2027

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 25/06/2026

In a statement a Microsoft representative, inexplicably dressed as a hot dog, said: "We're all trying to find the guy who did this." (A text based meme as memory is too expensive for images)

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 24/06/2026

This is why you can't eat at everyone's house.

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Octopus Energy @octopus.energy · 22/06/2026

Next major announcement: meet the Nook, the Octopus home battery 🔋 👉 Plug-in, self-install, no engineer needed. 👉 Or hardwired - at around half the £ of a Tesla Powerwall. Works with solar. Backs up your home. Only going to get smarter. 👉 Plus, an extra special trucking reveal... #OctopusETS26

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Solar nerds! We have some movement on plug-in solar. DESNZ's consultation on plug-in solar (panels on balconies and gardens, good for renters) has just launched, and it closes 30 June. Suggesting they want to move fast on this. www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Plug-in solar: Regulatory amendment and interim product specification

We're seeking views on proposals to enable the safe and legal use of plug-in solar (plug-in microgeneration) products in the UK.

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Scott Hogg @scotthogg.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Microsoft Windows 11 IPv6 464XLAT CLAT Demonstration www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9VY...

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 15/06/2026

You're pretty quiet about 9G. What are you hiding?

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ISOC LIVE @isoc.live · 13/06/2026

WEBINAR 17 JUN 10:00 UTC - Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator isoc.live/21340 AFRINIC Academy on its Government IPv6 Accelerator — why Africa's 6.11% IPv6 capability needs government networks to lead. #IPv6 #AFRINIC #DigitalInfrastructure

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WEBINAR 17 JUN 10:00 UTC – Don’t Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator

REGISTER | ADD TO CALENDAR | PERMALINK On Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at 10:00-11:00 UTC, the AFRINIC Academy hosts a webinar ‘Don’t Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Acc…

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 11/06/2026

Now running on eurosky.social PDS. The move was straightforward and quick. The Eurosky EU-HAUL tool was useless, it's limited to 5 concurrent moves so I gave up after a few attempts. PDSMoover worked fine. This PDS is also IPv4 only :-(

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 11/06/2026

Eurosky launches new web app mu.social. A drop in replacement for bsky.app. It is reachable over IPv6 but currently still depends on some IPv4-only Bluesky resources. Working fine for me, looks exactly the same bar the colour scheme. Might try moving over to the Eurosky PDS later.

A screenshot from IPvFoo showing mu.social has an IPv6 address but still connects to some BlueSky domains over IPv4.

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St Albans City and District Council @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Custom-built solar panels are to be installed at Verulamium Museum in St Albans to provide a supply of clean renewable energy. The Council is undertaking the project as part of a commitment to tackle the climate emergency. See here for an update on progress: www.stalbans.gov.uk/news/leader-...

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 03/06/2026

A disappointing movie, Better Best Forgotten.

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 30/05/2026

Update: I've cancelled the DIGI UK service. Going to the more expensive Toob broadband (£22), perhaps DIGI will have gotten their act together in 2 years when the contract is up.

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 24/05/2026

Niall Horan will open the BBC R1BW Main Stage at 13:15. Watch on iPlayer here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #BigWeekend

Screenshot from BBC iPlayer showing today's line-up.
White text on purple background reads:

Main Stage

1.15pm Niall Horan
2.45pm Myles Smith
4.10pm Dermot Kennedy
6.30pm Kehlani
7.30pm CMAT
8.45pm Olivia Dean

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 24/05/2026

Alessi Rose kicking off the Big Weekend Sunday coverage at 12:45. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #BigWeekend

Screenshot from iPlayer of today's line-up. White text on purple background reads:

New Music Stage

12.45pm Alessi Rose
1.45pm Odeal
2.50pm FLO
4.00pm Jorja Smith (Party Set)
5.05pm Holly Humberstone
6.20pm Maisie Peters
7.50pm Ezra Collective

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 23/05/2026

I stand corrected, coverage will start at 12:30 with Erin LeCount on the New Music Stage here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #BigWeekend

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Radio 1’s Big Weekend - 2026: New Music Stage - Saturday

With performances from James Blake, MUNA, Mitski & more

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 23/05/2026

I suspect Ellie Goulding (13:15) will be first up on the iPlayer streams today as they usually start a bit late. Line up could be straight from my Spotify following list. 😃 Maisie Peters, Holly Humberstone, CMAT, Rachel Chinouriri. Great stuff!

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 23/05/2026

I was just reminded that it's the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend this weekend in Sunderland. No idea how I let that pass me by! Headliners: Sat: Zara Larsson Sun: Olivia Dean Watch live on iPlayer. Line-up: clashfinder.com/s/r1bw26/?us... #BigWeekend

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Radio 1 Big Weekend 2026 Line-Up :: Clashfinder

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Simon Hudson | MVP @simonjhudson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

For the 2 million #UK homes with #solar panels and 26 million that can engage in grid balancing, wouldn't it be great if solar insolation and #wind availability were part of regional and national weather forecasts. Sign this petition to make it so petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 21/05/2026

Itinerary: The year of IPv6-only desktop IPv6-only Network Design IPv6 Routing Loops Update The Killer App for IPv6 Full details: ripe92.ripe.net/programme/me...

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IPv6 - Main Room (Thu, 09:00) - RIPE 92

Overview of talks during the 'IPv6 - Main Room (Thu, 09:00)' session at RIPE 92

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 21/05/2026

The IPv6 session at RIPE92 starts in a few minutes. Watch live on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/szXA3Pn... #RIPE92 #IPv6

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RIPE 92 - Day 4 (Main Room)

YouTube video by RIPE NCC

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 19/05/2026

⚡UK quietly issues sanctions waivers on Russian oil products. The first license permits imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil if "the products have been processed in a third country," while the other allows the maritime transport of Russian LNG.

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UK quietly issues sanctions waivers on Russian oil products

The first license permits imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil if

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 18/05/2026

I wouldn't go as far as 'strong' but this feed and Starter Pack may help. bsky.app/profile/did:... bsky.app/starter-pack... #IPv6

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 13/05/2026

Installation completed after a few hiccups. Cannot find a way to add IPv6 firewall rules to the supplied router. Seems odd as there are various advanced settings available. I've made notes here and will keep updating it: rayrobertson.uk/networking/d... I can't move the webserver over to DIGI yet.

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Ray's DIGI UK Review

A review of DIGI UK installation and service.

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Ray Robertson @rayrobertson.uk · 12/05/2026

New Spotify All-Time Wrapped just dropped. Search 'Spotify 20'

Screenshot from Spotify Wrapped showing my first song was Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift'. First streamed 8 November 2021.
Photo of Taylor in a cream jumper with horizontal stripes across the chest.

Screenshot from Spotify Wrapped showing my Most Streamed Artist is Taylor Swift at 41,541 minutes so far.
Photo of cover of 'Life of a Showgirl' album with Taylor under water apart from her face.

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