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A late entry as I did have a proper bed at Xmas, but I've been relegated to this for the next few nights. #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
gofund.me/f921bd7c7
December 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Happy last day working in tech to me 🥳
December 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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I think Transactual put it best (in reference to the girl guides) and now Labour too:

"There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done."

All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.
December 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Keeping warm 🍊
December 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Released today, "Compassion through algorithms volume III" - a huge 55 track album full of really great music and noise from the live coding/algorithmic music community, fundraising to support Palestinian health, dignity and culture. Buy it today (name your price!) and bandcamp will waive their fee.
Compassion through algorithms volume III, by algorave
55 track album
algorave.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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We told you about the next #SotB26 speaker, but is it who you think it is?

The speaker who has published and academic paper on video games and player experience is Chad Gowler! Chad will talk about the current state of web accessibility.

2026.stateofthebrowser.com/speaker/chad...
December 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but please repost www.drownedinsound.org/how-to-suppo...
How To Support The Music You're Obsessed With
Find out how you can support the music you love
www.drownedinsound.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive:
https://goodlaw.social/cpfx
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
goodlaw.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Dirty Three at Leeds Irish Centre last night. Lots of high kicks, rambling stories and sublime music.
December 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Today the news will be about the government's proposals for juries.

Please read this thread so as to be informed about the actual practical problems in the criminal justice system - problems which will not be solved by this misconceived and illiberal tinkering.
Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Imagine if someone got sacked every time something went wrong on a wordpress site! Past me would've been responsible for a succession of resignations 😂😂😂
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Palestine Action: Police in Sheffield arrest 18 peaceful protesters against genocide as outrage at free speech gag grows

36 police officers were required to arrest the anti-apartheid activists, in an episode described by a local councillor as “shameful”.

nowthenmagazine.com/articles/pal...
nowthenmagazine.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Still rolling my eyes at kneecap fans apparently being so dangerous that they have to search our bags three times in quick succession 🙄
Kneecap!!!!!!!! 🇮🇪🇵🇸

Support from Miss Kaninna ♥️
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Kneecap!!!!!!!! 🇮🇪🇵🇸

Support from Miss Kaninna ♥️
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.

There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture

join.greenparty.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Labour: racism is bad, except when we do it.
November 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Come and replace me at @hiveit.co.uk!

They're a lovely bunch of people with a real focus on improving user experience and accessibility.

If you've got any questions about the role I'd be happy to have a chat.

www.hiveit.co.uk/careers/seni...
Senior Front End Software Engineer | Careers at Hive IT | Hive IT UX Design and Development Sheffield | Hive IT
We are looking for a UK-based Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience in front end engineering to join our team. This role would suit a person with a background in web develo...
www.hiveit.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
So so much fun at Sprints tonight.
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Perfume Genius at Project House in Leeds. Amazing. I forget how heavy some of his later stuff is.
November 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Come and replace me at @hiveit.co.uk!

They're a lovely bunch of people with a real focus on improving user experience and accessibility.

If you've got any questions about the role I'd be happy to have a chat.

www.hiveit.co.uk/careers/seni...
Senior Front End Software Engineer | Careers at Hive IT | Hive IT UX Design and Development Sheffield | Hive IT
We are looking for a UK-based Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience in front end engineering to join our team. This role would suit a person with a background in web develo...
www.hiveit.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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“New York will remain a city of immigrants. A city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant.”

Watch the best of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory speech after becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor.

Visit zeteo.com for more coverage.
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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This is UKIP Leader Nick Tenconi.

On Saturday 8th November Nick Tenconi and the far right are marching in Sheffield.

Stand with us to show them they're not welcome here.

📌 Saturday 8 November, 12pm
Sheffield Cathedral, S1 1HA

#stopukip #antiracism #antifascist #antifa #antiracism #antiracist
November 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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#Sheffield peeps, please help our friends in Nether Edge/Sharrow Vale. Comment on plan for new MacDonalds that would threaten local business, public health, & much more.🤮
@sheffgreenparty.bsky.social @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social @helpsheffield.co.uk
planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk/online-appli...
planningapps.sheffield.gov.uk
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Halloween at the Brudenell with Les Savy Fav last night 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM