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Andy
@andyneilparkinson.bsky.social
Doing life…

📌 Manchester
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At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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The human experience has changed a lot, and perhaps the words we use to describe basic, primordial feelings—joy, sadness, anger, etc.—no longer suffice, @skornhaber.bsky.social writes. A fantastic new album by FKA Twigs has some ideas:
What on Earth Is Eusexua?
The sensation you get when dancing or making a really good cup of tea? FKA Twigs wants to bottle that.
www.theatlantic.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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One of the best albums of the year so far is out today
9 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now
Stream new releases from FKA twigs, Benjamin Booker, Mogwai, Central Cee, Ale Hop & Titi Bakorta, Sam Amidon, Khadija Al Hanafi, Boldy James, and Kathryn Mohr
pitchfork.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Morgen!
January 20, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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A rare actual good news story: bees – both honey bees and wild bees – seem to be doing better in the UK.

Bee-friendly planting, less pesticide use and an uptick in beekeeping are all having results 🐝 🎉 inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
The good news about bees: Why they're returning to British gardens
Thanks to a combination of efforts by beekeepers, better farming practices and reduced pesticide use, populations are showing signs of recovery
inews.co.uk
December 27, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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December 20, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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Slim Aarons, Christmas Swim, 1954.
December 16, 2024 at 8:47 AM
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Morning all.

Photograph by Shirley Baker, Manchester 1960s.
December 5, 2024 at 8:21 AM
A very detailed - if a bit patchy - queer visitor guide to Manchester
Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Manchester - Pink Ticket Travel
The city that gave us New Order, The Smiths and ‘Queer As Folk’ has maintained its cool while getting sophisticated. Meet modern LGBTQ+ Manchester
pinktickettravel.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Late entry for one of the best TV shows of 2024. Hard recommend.
November 25, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Howdy 🤠
November 25, 2024 at 3:10 PM