Paul Murphy
@bbcpaulmurphy.bsky.social
BBC Correspondent, based in Yorkshire & Lincolnshire in the UK. Environment, energy and climate interests.
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May 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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First big test for our new mayors and whether their priority is the region or Reform UK.
May 9, 2025 at 5:56 AM
First big test for our new mayors and whether their priority is the region or Reform UK.
Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sandeel fishing ban in North Sea to remain - court rules
Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.
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May 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place www.bbc.com/news/article...
Solar farms are 'slap in the face' - councillor www.bbc.com/news/article...
Go-ahead given for Heckington Fen and West Burton solar projects
One senior Lincolnshire county councillor has called the government approval a "slap in the face".
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January 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Solar farms are 'slap in the face' - councillor www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hi-tech sail will tackle emissions at sea www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hi-tech Airwing sail built in Hull will tackle emissions at sea
Engineers say the sail which is being assembled in Hull could be fitted to thousands of ships.
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January 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Hi-tech sail will tackle emissions at sea www.bbc.com/news/article...
And now a follow from ‘Baddassbrandi’. Just when I thought this platform wasn’t like the other one. No offence Brandi.
January 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
And now a follow from ‘Baddassbrandi’. Just when I thought this platform wasn’t like the other one. No offence Brandi.
'Visit Hull' invitation to Trump after social post www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hull invite for Donald Trump after North Sea wind farm criticism
The US president-elect says the UK should focus on North Sea gas and oil production, not wind farms.
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January 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
'Visit Hull' invitation to Trump after social post www.bbc.com/news/article...
Feeders v leaders: Farmers dig deep for 2025 fight www.bbc.com/news/article...
The feeders vs the leaders: Farmers digging deep for 2025 fight
Rural communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are drawing battle lines over inheritance tax.
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January 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Feeders v leaders: Farmers dig deep for 2025 fight www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by Paul Murphy
This treads like an intelligent journalist forced to exaggerate the opposition to solar and wind despite consistent reputable opinion polling of long-standing
December 28, 2024 at 11:17 AM
This treads like an intelligent journalist forced to exaggerate the opposition to solar and wind despite consistent reputable opinion polling of long-standing
Why 2025 is all about the big stuff www.bbc.com/news/article...
From pylons to solar farms, 2025 is all about the big stuff
Huge infrastructure projects are planned for East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, despite local opposition.
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December 28, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Why 2025 is all about the big stuff www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Council tax hike for cottage facing demolition www.bbc.com/news/article...
Owners of at-risk Skipsea holiday cottage reveal council tax hike
The owners of a Skipsea holiday cottage, earmarked for demolition, face an increase in council tax.
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December 20, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Council tax hike for cottage facing demolition www.bbc.com/news/article...
Council tax hike for cottage facing demolition www.bbc.com/news/article...
Owners of at-risk Skipsea holiday cottage reveal council tax hike
The owners of a Skipsea holiday cottage, earmarked for demolition, face an increase in council tax.
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December 20, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Council tax hike for cottage facing demolition www.bbc.com/news/article...
December 13, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Reposted by Paul Murphy
With Bluesky user numbers rocketing, more official news accounts are arriving.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
November 17, 2024 at 10:50 AM
With Bluesky user numbers rocketing, more official news accounts are arriving.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
Reporters rarely want to be 'the story' but Lina Sinjab's really is worth reading...
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Syria: Assad's police threatened to bury me and my reporting. Now I'm back, and free
The BBC's Lina Sinjab - who fled Damascus 2013 as it was engulfed in war – reflects on her return to the city.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Reporters rarely want to be 'the story' but Lina Sinjab's really is worth reading...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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