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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 4h

@stuartmaconie.bsky.social That @ track was superb...I kept thinking it was some previously unheard Elliot Smith song. Apart from the fact that it sounded far too "produced" to be Elliot. Great show today.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 21h

In Tring we're quite a long way out of "Town" and our station is a long way out of our town...but Brill (in Bucks, beyond Aylesbury) was once part of the Metropolitan Line, so here's a theoretical sign... Love this roundel generator by @pixelframe.bsky.social

Tring Station, it's literally miles from anywhere.

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Honestly my head hurts when I see sh¡t like this! How much ideological contradiction is happening here? Make Fascist Scared Again. Make Ignorance Shunned Again." via Lower The Flags

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The Xylom @thexylom.com · 02/10/2026

In 2003, the U.S. military bombed Iraq’s national seed bank in Abu Ghraib, effectively eliminating hundreds of varieties of indigenous seeds adapted to growing in the drought-prone desert climate. A year later, U.S. law prohibited Iraqi farmers from seed saving. (First published in 2025 by Prism)

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Saving Iraq’s Seeds, One Garden at a Time

Comprising a diverse range of backgrounds and ages, the collective fosters a space for voices of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian seed stewards from the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region…

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Albumism @albumism.com · 02/10/2026

Fountains of Wayne released their eponymous debut album ‘Fountains of Wayne’ 30 years ago on October 1, 1996 | Listen to the album + watch the official videos here: album.ink/fow96

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Celebrating 30 Years of Fountains of Wayne’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Fountains of Wayne’ (1996)

Fountains of Wayne’s eponymous debut album ‘Fountains of Wayne’ was originally released on October 1, 1996.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Lovely bit of "I haven't got a fucking clue" captioning from @netflix.com last night. I have visited the town of Cheshire many times. It's where all the footballers live isn't it?

The blurb for a Netflix series thinks that Cheshire is a town. I blame the schools...or maybe the parents.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Reform wankers simply don't understand that the Civil Service has already been slashed tompieces by the Tories (and Gove famously said "we've had enough of experts"). Well fuck me Mr. Gove, experts know the stuff that helps things to get done...

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Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Evening, #Ofcom. A British politician is advertising, in advance, that his "full verdict" on the Prime Minister's speech today will be given in his own programme, which carries his name, on GB News tonight. Aren't News channels supposed to show due impartiality? 🤮 x.com/Nigel_Farage...

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Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) on X

I will give my full verdict on Andy Burnham’s speech LIVE on GB News at 7PM tonight.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Zoological Society of London not giving a shit about unnecessary light pollution with their new thing of lighting up the chalk lion at Whipsnade. It's part of their 200th anniversary celebration. The illumination will last for an hour every day after dusk, until the end of the year.

ZSL's plan to illuminate the chalk carving of a lion on the Chiltern Hills near Dunstable.

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Someone from Reform & their shrill harridan who live as tax free exiles in Dubai have been entertained by the wife of a former minister of state of a country hostile to the UK and he failed to declare it to Parliament he's elected to sit in? You couldn’t make this up" via We loathe Reform UK Ltd

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Victor Pickard @victorpickard.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A major structural hazard with extreme media ownership concentration is that oligarchs impose their ideological agendas--which almost always skew to the far right--on everyone. This capture of core info and communication infrastructures must be dismantled if we're to have any semblance of democracy.

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"Richard Tice wants you to think this happened under Labour. Because he knows a quick scroll past this post leaves you thinking: “There goes Labour, letting a Hamas operative into Britain.” But that’s not what the story says ..." www.facebook.com/permalink.ph... via Reform Are Not Your Friends

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Yet again Farage goes absent from Parliament absent from his Clacton constitueny this time to campaign for an imminent general election which isn't going to happen ... "Anything to avoid doing his taxpayer funded job… " via Reform Are Not Your Friends

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Graham Appleton @wadertales.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

LPO is calling for permanent shooting ban for #Curlew and Black-tailed Godwit. This would provide protection for thousands of both species that winter in and migrate through France. Background: wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/07/30/b... Map shows tracks of Curlew returning from France to breed in UK.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hard to believe there could be any shooting of these declining species allowed anywhere on the planet!

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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The man responsible for the genocide Robert from Massive Attack is protesting against, was given a 30 car protection convoy, to the United Nations, where he proceeded to make a speech. The representatives of the people who are being murdered with US and western help, were refused entry to the 1/2

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 26/09/2026

🚨Broadcasters are required to present news impartially, without political bias. Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action. ⬇️ bestforbritain.org/petition/farage-…

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A fourth gig in a week, another standing show, my feet are sore! One of my daughter's faves- Good Kid, from Toronto. Really entertaining punky pop. A lovely young crowd possible I might have been the oldest there! Lots of good tunes, moshing, tickertape, beach balls, silly stuff. The Roundhouse.

Canadian band Good Kid on stage at The Rounhouse, London

The illuminated roof structure at The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, London. Once a railway engine shed, it features a fabulous Victorian structure of cast iron pillars and wood.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The shittest AI Slop I've seen today. The poster calls these birds European Robins. They're nothing like a European Robin (reddish hue on the chest excepted). One has three wings. Just fucking stop the slop people.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Gig #3 of this week. Death Cab For Cutie at The Troxy. Standing near the back cos my daughter doesn't like a crush...so we had to listen to a lot of gig talkers (why pay best part of £50 just to talk to your mates?) But the band was on good form, and Ben's voice seemed stronger than in the past.

Death Cab For Cutie on stage at The Troxy in London.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Any @deathcabforcutie.bsky.social fans out there? I have a ticket for tonight's show at The Troxy. Pdf in hand for transfer... Twickets not working for me.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

@twickets.bsky.social hi there. Been trying to sell some tickets for tonight's Death Cab For Cutie gig. System won't accept my confirmation e.mail.

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

SHACKLE HIM

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There was nearly a lovely photo op this morning of the vividly painted house opposite ours, with a colourful sunrise. But the van from the care home (which they have been "doing up" for almost a year now*) decides to turn up at the wrong moment. *now I can see where my dad's £1600 a week was going.

Spectacular sunrise pic spoiled by van arrival.

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And it's for a schools competition...

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Duchess Gemma 🐠🕷️🇪🇺 @gemmagould.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, shared a YouTube livestream of the boat from the Channel." fucks sake BBC not once do you mention 1. he had a knife 2. he slashed the boat with said knife 3. he committed criminal acts live on camera do fucking better

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Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea

Protesters had earlier gathered in Gosport after an initial report that the small boat would be brought further west.

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Tamara Bumps in the night @moiness.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hello. Are you an investigative journalist? Are you reporting on the far right? Have you looked at why Daniel Thomas, a resident of Hayling Island with family in Essex, goes to church on the St Helier Estate in Merton? A church which local right wing agitators also frequent?

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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s time for a zero tolerance crack down on far right thugs. They’re costing the taxpayer, soaking up police resources, intimidating peaceful communities & delaying the measures that are reducing the asylum backlog & its cost. Enough is enough. End the menace. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...

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Far-right activist Daniel Thomas slashes dinghy in Channel with blade while rescue worker onboard

Thomas called followers to protest against arrival of asylum seekers in Gosport, but Border Force instead transported them to Dover

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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Walter Cronkite: After liberating execution camps… Germans (who cried) they didn’t know…were as as guilty as Nazis…because they applauded when Hitler shut down (media) and said, ‘We don’t need to know. We trust our government...’ It’s our duty to know.

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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Just as well those committing wrongs against the RNLI are not holding placards supporting a proscribed organisation, else they would really be in trouble.

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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Just 4 months after the local elections, Reform UK (RefUK) have lost 158 of their local councillors: -55 resigned -42 went Independent -28 defected -24 were kicked out -5 lost their seats -2 disqualified -2 suspended. Appalling record - and a waste of taxpayers’ money!

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A lovely evening catching up with @marillion.com on their home turf in Aylesbury. Wonderful selection of songs...starting with "Gaza" and "Season's End". In one form or another this band has been part of my life for 44 years!

Marillion on stage at Aylesbury Waterside theatre.

Mark Kelly and Steve Rothery of Marillion

Marillion bassist Pete Trewavas and drummer Ian Mosley..."The President".

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I don't often say this, but this guy seems like a really good Pope. Screw the "Christian" Right in America...and Amy other nation that wages war, or persecutes in the name of their "god".

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Spent yesterday evening up in the gods at the London Palladium, marvelling at the phenomenon that is Jon Anderson, 82 years old, still sings like an angel, and makes your heart soar to hear it. Playing with The Band Geeks, we got some of their songs and a pile of classic Yes.

The eempty stage at the Palladium, from the very top of the theatre

Jon Amderson and the band Geeks on stage

The band playing "Awaken", Jon is playing a harp.

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Andy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Scientists: The world must nose dive CO2, methane and other greenhouse gas emissions if we are to avoid global societal destruction. Engineers: Yes, we have the technology. We can do that. Politicians: Nah. Let's burn more oil and gas. Keep things popular whilst we fight the next general election.

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Farage the fibber "Here are the actual facts ... The Government’s Adult Skills Fund rules: people in the UK without lawful status are NOT eligible for funding ... Asylum seekers? They can become eligible after 6 months IF their claim is still being considered ..." www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...

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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

my brilliant colleague @robertshrimsley.bsky.social on the threat from Elon Musk’s X platform www.ft.com/content/f270...

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

First bird of my day was a Chiffchaff, for a moment seeming to believe it was spring as it gave a snatch of its two-note call, before going silent. ##firstbirdofmyday

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Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Google is uniquely invasive. No other company surveils you so deeply or makes escape so difficult. They don’t just harvest and monetize your data—they hand it to governments on demand. Breaking free is tough, but possible. Here is how to escape. psychopete1.substack.com/p/the-infini...

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De-Google Your Life

And starve the machine while you're at it.

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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

And just like that, the most damning Epstein files completely VANISHED from the media. A sitting congressman, Ted Lieu, said on the record the Epstein files are being blocked because they show Trump raped and threatened to kill children. Lets make this viral again 👇

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Play badders, but not against Tilly...Tilly cheats and uses 2 rackets. Why do people post this shit to promote their club/ business? It makes you look stoopid.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A data center in New Jersey spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a local creek, putting the area’s entire river system at risk. Is it any wonder nearly 70 percent of Americans don’t want a data center in their community?

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Just discovered this evening a brilliant wildlife series on the Beeb...cameraman @hamzayassin.bsky.social touring the UK in search of some of our most notable wildlife. Simply wonderful...what an engaging and enthusiastic host. "Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles." Worth the licence fee on its own.

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DocHackenBOOOOOsh @dochackenbush.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Seriously, small businesses, stop it with the AI menu bullshit. It looks like the opposite of food #art #NoAI

Scrappy colour doodle of a horrifying AI generated hamburger, complete with eye, mouth and small tendrils, and an unnaturally seeded bun. Surrounding text reads “YOUR AI MENU IS NIGHTMARE FUEL”

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D.Moore @d-moore.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Nailed it. archive.ph/uXlvs

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Ralph Darvill @tringdriventhing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My daily reminder of the public information films of youth...

A child's ball lies on the ground in a gated compound for an electricity substation. Like a scene from the public information films of the 1970s, which gave stark warnings to children to not mess around in quarries, rescue their balls from busbar and other such perilous scenarios.

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Sean Flinn @seanflinn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to ‪@electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to the government not to back down on putting a cap on how much they can donate into the Representation of the People Bill action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...

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