Gavin
@aleedscyclist.bsky.social
Spent many years exploring some of the highways and many of the byways in West Yorkshire and further afield, on a bike. To see what I could see.
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Revealed: How British engines ended up in Israeli drones www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-how...
Revealed: How British engines ended up in Israeli drones
Documents obtained by Declassified suggest the government has allowed UK companies to send drone engines to Israel without export licences.
www.declassifieduk.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Revealed: How British engines ended up in Israeli drones www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-how...
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'Death run': New film shot in Cyprus reveals #UK military help to Israel during #Gaza #genocide www.middleeasteye.net/news/death-r...
'Death run': New film shot in Cyprus reveals UK military help to Israel during Gaza genocide
Declassified UK's documentary features first ever footage of a US spy plane leased by the RAF taking off to fly over Gaza
www.middleeasteye.net
December 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
'Death run': New film shot in Cyprus reveals #UK military help to Israel during #Gaza #genocide www.middleeasteye.net/news/death-r...
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📢 UK momentum building for broadcast national emergency briefing - needed in all countries around world, now
🎤Watch letter to #Starmer &broadcasters youtu.be/c0NLZPUTH3g?...
✍️ Pls take 1 min to sign the letter yourself: www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
🙏🙏
🎤Watch letter to #Starmer &broadcasters youtu.be/c0NLZPUTH3g?...
✍️ Pls take 1 min to sign the letter yourself: www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
🙏🙏
Olivia Williams reads open letter | National Emergency Briefing
YouTube video by The National Emergency Briefing
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
📢 UK momentum building for broadcast national emergency briefing - needed in all countries around world, now
🎤Watch letter to #Starmer &broadcasters youtu.be/c0NLZPUTH3g?...
✍️ Pls take 1 min to sign the letter yourself: www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
🙏🙏
🎤Watch letter to #Starmer &broadcasters youtu.be/c0NLZPUTH3g?...
✍️ Pls take 1 min to sign the letter yourself: www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-...
🙏🙏
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Paula here explaining neatly why protected cycling space is needed. Oh and Paula, you are a crap driver.
"It is dangerous, I've nearly gone into the raised cycle parts and not because im a crap driver lol. There was no need for them." Paula Kinsley said.
"It is dangerous, I've nearly gone into the raised cycle parts and not because im a crap driver lol. There was no need for them." Paula Kinsley said.
Residents say the cycle lane is a "downright disaster" but the council are yet to hear any complaints...
"This green initiative ensures that I now drive around to avoid it": Revamped roundabout leaves residents baffled by a segregated bike lane + more on the live blog
It's Friday and Callum has decided there are better things to be doing than spending his wage and queuing for World Cup tickets, so he's here instead...
road.cc
December 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Paula here explaining neatly why protected cycling space is needed. Oh and Paula, you are a crap driver.
"It is dangerous, I've nearly gone into the raised cycle parts and not because im a crap driver lol. There was no need for them." Paula Kinsley said.
"It is dangerous, I've nearly gone into the raised cycle parts and not because im a crap driver lol. There was no need for them." Paula Kinsley said.
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A new addition to the Peak District cycle parking map! Brill work and thank you - perfect coffee stop on the Cheshire Mountains of Macclesfield now.
Earlier in the year I had a chat to the Ranger up at Teggs Nose Country Park. This resulted in me sending him an email with design and siting ideas for better bike stands. He's just emailed me with photos of what he's installed. Cracking job! @owlernook.bsky.social more good news!
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A new addition to the Peak District cycle parking map! Brill work and thank you - perfect coffee stop on the Cheshire Mountains of Macclesfield now.
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If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
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If your social media posts don't get you — and your immediate family — banned from visiting America you’ve not been doing it right.
December 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
If your social media posts don't get you — and your immediate family — banned from visiting America you’ve not been doing it right.
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It's odd how people feel so strongly about putting solar panels on good agricultural land, but think nothing of all the land set aside so rich people can graze their horses, play golf, and shoot pheasants
Almost like they've been sold a narrative
Almost like they've been sold a narrative
December 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
It's odd how people feel so strongly about putting solar panels on good agricultural land, but think nothing of all the land set aside so rich people can graze their horses, play golf, and shoot pheasants
Almost like they've been sold a narrative
Almost like they've been sold a narrative
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Again, quite a good example of how the slow erosion of the right's firewall against explicit far right bigotry has wider cultural impacts.
This soft soap profile of a noted football hooligan who died whilst participating in an intimidation campaign is part of accepting "well, they have concerns."
This soft soap profile of a noted football hooligan who died whilst participating in an intimidation campaign is part of accepting "well, they have concerns."
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Again, quite a good example of how the slow erosion of the right's firewall against explicit far right bigotry has wider cultural impacts.
This soft soap profile of a noted football hooligan who died whilst participating in an intimidation campaign is part of accepting "well, they have concerns."
This soft soap profile of a noted football hooligan who died whilst participating in an intimidation campaign is part of accepting "well, they have concerns."
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Motor traffic volumes.
December 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Motor traffic volumes.
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Actually creasing at the acrobatics the article is doing around the obvious fact he was a total wanker
December 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Actually creasing at the acrobatics the article is doing around the obvious fact he was a total wanker
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It turns out that people like being in places without a lot of cars and traffic messing things up.
Good data alert coming through! NYCEDC reports that business activity in the congestion relief zone is outpacing the rest of NYC: 4.8% foot-traffic growth in the zone vs. 1% citywide.
www.eenews.net/articles/bus...
www.eenews.net/articles/bus...
Business may have picked up in NY tolling area, economic development report says
According to the study, despite job and business growth in the city, there are still affordability challenges facing city residents.
www.eenews.net
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
It turns out that people like being in places without a lot of cars and traffic messing things up.
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Pigs flying, hell freezing over, and a Reform UK council enthusiastically endorsing a new cycle lane… Oh wait, that last one actually happened
“It’s great to see people already using the route, and we hope that usage continues to grow… creating a safer and greener environment for everyone”
“It’s great to see people already using the route, and we hope that usage continues to grow… creating a safer and greener environment for everyone”
From the party that brought you ‘cycle lanes are a waste of money’: Reform UK council hails “excellent” new bike path, celebrating “safer and greener environment for everyone”
“The area is helping to foster healthier lifestyle choices in more accessible pathways for walking and cycling,” a Reform planning chief said after the new cycle lane was opened – despite some residen...
road.cc
December 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Pigs flying, hell freezing over, and a Reform UK council enthusiastically endorsing a new cycle lane… Oh wait, that last one actually happened
“It’s great to see people already using the route, and we hope that usage continues to grow… creating a safer and greener environment for everyone”
“It’s great to see people already using the route, and we hope that usage continues to grow… creating a safer and greener environment for everyone”
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This is what happens when non-climate scientists write about the climate crisis without really understanding where we are or where we are headed
Unjustified optimism
If the world is just 2.5C hotter in 2100, I will eat my hat, or would if I wasn't 6ft under
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Unjustified optimism
If the world is just 2.5C hotter in 2100, I will eat my hat, or would if I wasn't 6ft under
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
There’s much more to do, but we should be encouraged by the progress we have made
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is what happens when non-climate scientists write about the climate crisis without really understanding where we are or where we are headed
Unjustified optimism
If the world is just 2.5C hotter in 2100, I will eat my hat, or would if I wasn't 6ft under
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Unjustified optimism
If the world is just 2.5C hotter in 2100, I will eat my hat, or would if I wasn't 6ft under
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In the rural areas surrounding Sanaa, 26-year-old Lujain al-Wazir travels between remote villages offering basic veterinary care that many farmers say they have no other access to.
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In the rural areas surrounding Sanaa, 26-year-old Lujain al-Wazir travels between remote villages offering basic veterinary care that many farmers say they have no other access to.
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A year ago, our lawsuits helped make sure congestion pricing would go into effect on January 1, 2025. Now, the results are clear:
Congestion pricing has resulted in a marked drop in air pollution – not just in Lower Manhattan, but throughout the metro region.
Congestion pricing has resulted in a marked drop in air pollution – not just in Lower Manhattan, but throughout the metro region.
Particulate pollution in the air down a whopping 22% in NYC’s congestion pricing zone.
Not only are the streets less congested, but so are our lungs.
e360.yale.edu/digest/new-y...
Not only are the streets less congested, but so are our lungs.
e360.yale.edu/digest/new-y...
In New York City, Congestion Pricing Leads to Marked Drop in Pollution
e360.yale.edu
December 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A year ago, our lawsuits helped make sure congestion pricing would go into effect on January 1, 2025. Now, the results are clear:
Congestion pricing has resulted in a marked drop in air pollution – not just in Lower Manhattan, but throughout the metro region.
Congestion pricing has resulted in a marked drop in air pollution – not just in Lower Manhattan, but throughout the metro region.
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The minister is wrong - Tory transport culture wars MADE roads less safe.
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The minister is wrong - Tory transport culture wars MADE roads less safe.
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Over £10 billion was lost to pandemic fraud and error and must be recouped. Only now is the UK Government saying, Please give it back... https://www.gov.uk/guidance/make-a-voluntary-repayment-of-covid-19-funding
Make a Voluntary Repayment of COVID-19 Funding
You can use this page to voluntarily repay funds you received from government COVID-19 support schemes.
www.gov.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Over £10 billion was lost to pandemic fraud and error and must be recouped. Only now is the UK Government saying, Please give it back... https://www.gov.uk/guidance/make-a-voluntary-repayment-of-covid-19-funding
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Two children died from freezing temperatures in the last 24 hours. At least 11 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip by heavy rain.
The weather has also impacted buildings in Gaza, whose durability has been affected by Israel's constant destruction & bombardment during years of war & genocide
The weather has also impacted buildings in Gaza, whose durability has been affected by Israel's constant destruction & bombardment during years of war & genocide
December 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Two children died from freezing temperatures in the last 24 hours. At least 11 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip by heavy rain.
The weather has also impacted buildings in Gaza, whose durability has been affected by Israel's constant destruction & bombardment during years of war & genocide
The weather has also impacted buildings in Gaza, whose durability has been affected by Israel's constant destruction & bombardment during years of war & genocide
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The USA can fuck right off.
I'd much rather go visit other countries that actually make me feel valued.
I'd much rather go visit other countries that actually make me feel valued.
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The USA can fuck right off.
I'd much rather go visit other countries that actually make me feel valued.
I'd much rather go visit other countries that actually make me feel valued.
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Nigel Farage's new strategy is to call the childhood victims of his racism liars while lashing out at any journalists who dare to report his actions.
This is just a small taster of how he would act if he ever got any power
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This is just a small taster of how he would act if he ever got any power
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
December 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Nigel Farage's new strategy is to call the childhood victims of his racism liars while lashing out at any journalists who dare to report his actions.
This is just a small taster of how he would act if he ever got any power
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This is just a small taster of how he would act if he ever got any power
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
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The EPA has removed references about humans causing climate change from its website.
No US government website can be trusted for science information.
No US government website can be trusted for science information.
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The EPA has removed references about humans causing climate change from its website.
No US government website can be trusted for science information.
No US government website can be trusted for science information.