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All in a days work for the capital city coming 93 out of 100 (7 from the bottom) in the decathlon index. Sometimes a measure tells you more about a city’s leadership culture than their mission statements. decathlonindex.app

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The Decathlon Index

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Josh Gardner @joshgardner.bsky.social · 14h

Hate myself for it, but I did rate LRZ giving the full Pollock celly after scoring in front of the Saints fans against Northampton

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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 12h

Over the last two weeks, Madrid's historic Puerta Del Sol public square has once again become the epicentre of Spain’s national discourse around housing. Protesters are targeting the companies they say are responsible for the hike in rent prices.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12h

This one is doing the rounds

A picture of Elon Musk, via the London Economic. The quote says “If a monkey hoarded more bananas than it could eat, while most of the other monkeys starved, scientists would study that monkey to figure out what the heck was wrong with it. When humans do it, we put them on the cover of Forbes.“ – Nathalie Robin Justice.

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♡☆ Tiocfaidh Clá raá ☆♡ @tiocfaidhclaraa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My dad has Parkinson’s and goes to his centre 3 days a week. Other than when i take him out this is really the only time he leaves the house and i know he’ll be gutted if it gets taken away from him. If you can give this a sign/share i’d really appreciate it as would my wee da 🤞🏼🥰 c.org/TyXfhrBsf7

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Stop the closure of Glasgow day centres

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How-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 02/10/2026

Listen: I don’t want to minimize the danger of high e-bike speeds. But if the problem here is that stores sell e-bikes that can drive faster than legal limits, then where’s the story about how literally *every car dealership has been doing the same thing for decades*?!?

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Hidden cameras show some stores unlocking speed limits on e-bikes, selling e-scooters that go up to 120 km/h | CBC News

A new hidden camera investigation by Marketplace shows how some stores are selling e-scooters and e-bikes with top speeds much higher than provincial speed limits and with recommended rider ages young...

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My musical tribute to legendary broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen who has died at the age of 86.

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My musical tribute to Esther Rantzen (1940-2026)

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg

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Eddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Suella Braverman, trying to flog her book, says she’s not English (implying nor are any brown/black people). She’s then asked SIX times to clarify what makes someone ‘English’ and she can’t answer. She’s a racist’s dream. How on earth was this dangerous fool Home Secretary? Twice. #bbcqt

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sbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It will happen again. And again. Oh look it did the other week and our gov didn’t nothing (yes nothing) to prevent it happening again. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Banned driver in stolen Maserati killed pensioner in garden in 85mph crash

Fraser Garden was driving at almost three times the speed limit when he crashed the car into Jack Bell in Broughty Ferry.

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Blackford Safe Routes @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk · 01/10/2026

What happens when you create a high-traffic neighbourhood by removing the modal filters on the Braid Estate… SUVs end up on their side Junction of Braid Rd and Hermitage Dr. Around school pick up time, Thursday 1st Oct

A black SUV on its side with the underside visible. A police car in the foreground and an ambulance in the background. A police officer stands in hi viz beside the SUV. The pole of a zebra crossing can be seen in the foreground

The same as the first picture, but zoomed in on the overturned SUV

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sbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Your reminder that the Labour Westminster gov explicitly ruled out GDL for young drivers. Whilst saying that other unnamed and unproven measures would be taken. A classic case of AM vs FM (actual stuff against fucking magic. Drivers freedoms always come first. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Graduated Driver Licensing: Northern Ireland's young drivers first in UK to get new driving licensing laws

Northern Ireland becomes the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people.

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The Glasgow Bell @glasgowbell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Anyone who “takes out” the Packet Connoisseur gets £5,000, reads a comment under our Instagram post This piece of information was disturbing and threatening, it also explains the reaction I receive when I turn up on the doorstep. Read our latest story below🛎️ www.glasgowbell.co.uk

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sbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Morning park, views, trees, coffee, e-bike. Anything else needed?

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Jimmy Two Heads 💀🎃 @jimmytwohands.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My mind is completely non boggled by this

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sbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Lovely ride this evening in the warm autumn air. Into the centre of town from near the bypass in a little over 15 mins. Including a stop for biscuits! Only an e-bike can do that. Only an e-bike makes you smile this much. 😀

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Rising food prices? Bikes are the answer!

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Michael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Most TV is just this now.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Very disappointing. Road.cc: No mention of active travel in Transport Secretary's speech to Labour conference road.cc/news/cycling...

Photo of Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander with Andy Burnham and John Healey from road.cc with the title "No mention of active travel in Transport Secretary's speech to Labour Party conference"

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The majority is right. It's time to tax private jets and end this climate injustice ✈️❌

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SW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 28/09/2026

Just look at what Glasgow’s achieving with just the same challenges as #Edinburgh - both can be real cycling cities. If you look at this and think it’s all just bikes… look at the rain gardens, greenery, safe pedestrian junctions and road diets. #streetsNOTroads 📹 @glasgowcycles.bsky.social

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The Problem with UK infrastructure

YouTube video by Glasgow cyclist

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

NEW: Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja has been arrested on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organisation outside of Labour's party conference in Liverpool – the first under the tenure of Andy Burnham

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Massive Attack musician arrested at Palestine protest outside Labour conference

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flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The scale is horrifying but for real, everyone fully understood what was going on throughout, and they behaved like that anyway. They behaved that badly *specifically because* because it’s so obviously horrific and indefensible.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024. In 2025, he made 1,794x more. And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers? I will continue my boycott of Starbucks.

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Dave McCraw @davemccraw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

As a brand new school, this should have been significantly more accessible without cars. Instead, the traffic it generates practically guarantees that I don’t take my kids except in the car, or if we have time for a 40 min round trip on foot.

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Pharmacist on a Pushbike @ppushbike.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Gravel bike for sale! Bombtrack Beyond 1 (2022) small (rider height 1.60m to 1.72m) As per original manufacturer spec, plus: Stamp pedals and SKS mudguards added. Tyres swapped to Terravail Washburns: can swap back to the original unused WTB Ranger TCS Light Fast tyres if you prefer. 1/n

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A macho culture of performative selfishness might start on the roads, through racing, rolling coal, ever bigger SUVs ... But it doesn't end there. If we want to live in a decent country which values human life, we need to change this culture. My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Driving that’s too fast, too dangerous and utterly lawless: why do we tolerate this petro-masculinity? | George Monbiot

In towns and in the countryside, I see 4x4s and pick up trucks driven without care or consicence. It’s a Magafication of transport, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Good. Now arrest those who were with him for conspiracy, and then arrest those who tried to set fire to a hotel for arson. And then proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation. Which is what you are if you use violence for political ends. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Police arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after dinghy slashed in Channel

Thirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger life

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

No, BBC, he has not been arrested over the video of dinghy slashing. He’s been arrested over the dinghy slashing. Words matter.

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Roel Maalderink @roelmaalderink.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hoe vinden Meta-medewerkers hun eigen Meta-bril? (Samen met @bitsoffreedom.eurosky.social)

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Ed Morrish @edmorrish.com · 24/09/2026

this is the guy i reposted the other day who interviewed meta employees with pervert glasses - meta have taken his video down for “harassment”. which makes it one of the most effective pieces of satire in recent memory

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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This didnt happen by magic: This weapon was designed This weapon was tested This weapon was mass produced This weapon was transported This weapon was aimed This weapon was fired This was appeased This was excused This was permitted This was normalised

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Water of Leith Conservation Trust @wolct.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Fantastic team effort today in Currie! We managed to reclaim a huge amount of the walkway from encroaching vegetation, from Haston Wall to Poets Glen, including steps and side paths. Started brushing out the moss collecting on the edges & removed graffiti from all signage. Amazing job folks, thanks!

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sbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Starting to get cooler out there. But when it’s dry, who cares! Outdoor gyms FTW!

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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

So that guy who live streamed himself trying to drown someone by stabbing their boat with a knife and who has been continually blocking ports and intimidating communities with a band of masked thugs. He’s surely just going to be arrested right? Right?

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2 Wheeled Wolf @2-wheeled-wolf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Call them for what they are @theguardian.com!! They are violent racist TERRORISTS!!!

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sbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Want a simple measure of walkability for your city? Really know your councils travel priorities? Where to visit for a grass green walkable paradise? Or to keep away from sewer brown car dominated concrete sprawls. You heard of the Bigmac Index, now we have the Decathlon Index… decathlonindex.app

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The Decathlon Index

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sbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Drugs don't explain the extraordinary inequality and social disparity that we see in these deaths. Drug-related deaths are an extremely visible manifestation of who gets to live long and healthy lives.” 😢 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland as figures remain worst in Europe

The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🔥This is how it’s done. Imagine if every anti-immigrant fearmongering liar was grilled like this. #ShowMeTheStats #GetYourPhoneOut 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (h/t @ukcameraman.bsky.social )

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

In May 2019, a reporter from the far-right Canadian sewer Rebel News / The Rebel tried to interview people on the streets of Manchester about Stephen Yaxley-Lennon / Tommy Robinson who was standing as an MEP, and encountered the (NSFW but very honest) Queen of the North.

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is apparently what Daniel Thomas did next, which will hopefully land him in jail But still feel the fact he's mobilising fascists like a Poundshop Mosley to try to force hateful future on us all should worry decent people. (not my video)

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