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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

So, that weirdo Rubio is saying a ‘foreign actor’ was involved in the Fairford nonsense. I thought Catherine Deneuve would have better things to do… btw wasn’t she fabulous in Indochine - one of my favourite films.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We need constant reminders of the disgusting behaviour of the Israeli government. How can anyone see this and not be horrified?

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A slightly reflective post from Hastings Battleaxe this time. Is she an Influencer? And all about decluttering... here are a few of my spaghetti poodles. No, they are staying... www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/09/hast...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I’m at the Hastings Book Fair on 12 September to promote, sell and sign my two novels,’Death Deceit and Cake’ and ‘Death is a Desirable Property’. Drop by and say hello! I’ll also have poetry collections from friends Judith Shaw and Alex Josephy, and our Stanza Poetry Anthology! #HastingsBookFair

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hastings Battleaxe went to Chichester, and to see Romeo and Juliet at Fairlight Hall, plus other things... www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/08/chic...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Hastings Battleaxe on eclipses -including the 1999 total eclipse... and had a very successful car boot sale at Icklesham on Sunday. Phew - I wish it would rain. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/08/ecli...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I seem to have read that the government is ‘considering’ banning disposable barbecues already, on several occasions. What is there to consider? Just ban the bloody things - now! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Andy Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration

The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Far too hot, and Battleaxe tried three new things last week which were not successful. Trying a different Book Club, experiencing immersive art, and visiting Tonbridge. This is a very sanitised version of the Garden of Earthly Delights. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/08/batt...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Hastings Battleaxe really enjoyed the 'Comrades in Art: Artists against Fascism' exhibition at the Towner in Eastbourne. Plus a visit to Great Dixter and other things - Battleaxe is busy as usual... www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/07/comr...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Hastings Battleaxe has had a busy week, mostly with WI book talks. And it was the 15th birthday party of our WI... but here is a summery view at Winchelsea. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/07/a-bu...

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A busy WI book week for Hastings Battleaxe - Hastings Battleaxe

A busy WI book week for Hastings Battleaxe

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thicc husband and father @lukeisamazing.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

haven’t seen America this thoroughly embarrassed on the world stage since we lost that war we started with Iran like 3 weeks ago

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Well, I always thought I might have won an Olympic medal - maybe it wasn’t so crazy…

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Now, I am not into football but this can’t be right. Mexico has an advantage playing in their own stadium, in their own capital city. Shouldn’t they be allocated a neutral venue? Why aren’t the media banging on about this? Why aren’t their opponents protesting? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

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World Cup 2026: England fighting against history in Mexico

England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A fancy weekend in Cambridge, lunch in Nick Dent's old college. This is Kings College Chapel. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/06/batt...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Hastings Battleaxe races for life and does a WI book talk.. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/06/raci...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Hastings Battleaxe does a catch-up. I love these starlings in our bird bath. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/06/hast... #birdsonbluesky

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Hastings Battleaxe has been keeping cool with country strolls, including this one in Winchelsea, our annual visit to the heronry... www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/05/hot-...

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

How to beat Farage Reform haven’t peaked – and their march to No 10 can only be stopped if we face up to why they're winning open.substack.com/pub/thenewwo...

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How to beat Farage

Reform haven’t peaked – and their march to No 10 can only be stopped if we face up to why they're winning

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Hastings Battleaxe writes about last weekend's trip to Morecambe. No politics today, thank goodness. I can't stand any more of it. #artdeco #moreambe www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/05/hast...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

To all those fed up with the BBC’s endless coverage of nonsensical games about replacing Keir Starmer, and fellow loathers of Chris Mason, I have just registered a complaint with the BBC. Here’s how to do it: www.bbc.co.uk/contact/comp...

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Make A Complaint | Contact the BBC

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dotdarling.bsky.social @dotdarling.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Media has been absolutely rabid since Labour took power. Wouldn’t it be nice if the few remaining decent people in media did what’s for the country? And wouldn’t it be nice if the gov’t plotters would put country over personal ambition? This is all playing into the hands of the worst people.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I wish this view was more widespread. Why can’t anyone tell the truth? Much of the so-called antisemitism is probably about ignorance - people’s inability to tell the difference between supporters of the Israeli government and decent Jewish people who distance themselves from such extremity.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Hastings Battleaxe writes about her trip to Portugal and Spain. What a contrast between the peace of Clara Gaunt and Steve Peters' village, Sao Marcos da Serra, and the manic touristy hubbub of Seville. But Cordoba was lovely. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/05/hast...

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Hastings Battleaxe goes to Portugal and Spain... - Hastings Battleaxe

Yes, the familiar routine of a flight to Faro, and a few days with my daughter and family in their rural Portugese village, Sao Marcos da Serra. Have written about it so many times before……

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Will people ever shut up about bloody Mandelson? The world is in flames, the UK is disappearing down a pothole and the media is all malicious childish glee - let’s bring down Starmer! Look you fools, who do you suggest could be PM instead? Grow up.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Battleaxe visits the Sir John Soane Museum in London, and has a good moan about the constant disruption due to people digging up our road. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/04/the-...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

To all Americans on here. Seriously now, are you OK having a President who portrays himself as Jesus raising Epstein from the dead? Please get yourselves organised and DO SOMETHING before he destroys us all.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Hastings Battleaxe is back from Cornwall. Here is the first of two posts about our trip, our week in Marazion with our old friends from Birmingham. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/04/hast...

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Happy Easter everyone! Treat yourselves to chocolate, a stroll in the sun (if there is any) and, of course, a good cosy crime read. amzn.eu/d/0hSHS2xx

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Stephen McGann @stephenmcgann.uk · 11/03/2026

I still think about this a lot.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

This Hastings Battleaxe post is all about the Hastings International Piano Competition. Excellent, but in what way did finals night resemble the warm-up to the annual Cancer Race for Life? Here's Ryan Zhu, the deserving winner, being awarded his prize. www.hastingsbattleaxe.com/2026/03/hast...

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Hastings Battleaxe and the Hastings International Piano Competition - Hastings Battleaxe

This post will be piano-focused. Our trip to London for lunch at Rules with the Duke of Kent – well – not quite – he was at the next table – will have to wait…

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Dutch Newchurch💙🕷️🇪🇺🇬🇧⭐Rejoiner #FBPE #FBPA @dutchnewchurch.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Schrodinger's war. A war which, simultaneously, is over and won, and yet at the same time, needs to continue for a long time so the defeated army stops blowing things up.

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Letters in The Times and iPaper that reflect the views of British people far better than the deeply partisan, stupid and disloyal headlines of the rightwing press. Showing there is simply no issue on which they will just calm down and support a Labour govt. Not one. Not even in a war no one wants.

Sir, For the first time I totally disagree with one of your editorials, which states that the UK should join the war alongside the Americans. To keep the UK out of this conflict is the bravest, strongest act by Sir Keir Starmer in this parliament. The Iranian regime without doubt is odious but this war is doomed to fail, just like the ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is not supported by the majority of Americans and will cost billions of dollars and many lives. At least the prime minister has learnt the lessons of history - unlike his counterpart in the White House.
Dr Susan Kempson
Haddington, East Lothian

PM is right to be cautious on Iran

I read James Ball's balanced column
"Trump's Iran gamble could unravel his
presidency" (The i Paper, 3 March) with interest and, yes, his all-guns-blazing action might indeed come back to haunt him.
He and his gung-ho colleagues may have read the room wrong and the American people will be furious if many of their young people die as a result of this war.
Seemingly diplomacy is at an end and his presidential call of
"America First" rings eerily empty. There is no doubt that the Iranian regime which targeted its own people had to be stopped, but is this the best way to do it?
JUDITH A DANIELS
REAT YARMOUTH

My son was sent to the Gulf when Blair involved the UK in the last American-led fiasco.
He still bears the mental scars. Consequently, Starmer's reluctance to get involved now is good news to me.
L DGODDARD
ASHFORD

Those who criticise
Sir Keir Starmer for not supporting Donald Trump might consider the possible consequences. Has it occurred to them that the Prime Minister is trying to minimise the risk of Iranian retaliatory action, either militarily or by individuals, by refusing to participate in this conflict? His duty to protect UK citizens is a priority.
S LAWTON
KIRTLINGTON

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

So true - and so dangerous. Why is it so few of us can see this… and so few of us do anything about it?

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Agree with this. The world has changed. FPTP voting system must change with it.

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Starmer telling Labour MPs today that the Greens are "divisive," "sectarian," and "not the kind environmentalists they pretend" is not going to go down well with the millions who now back Greens. It'll simply tell them Labour doesn't hear us. More tin-eared stupidity.

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Steph Gaunt @steffogrunt.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

But, our Government seems incapable of shouting anything useful or constructive from the rooftops.

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