So, I'm raising money once again for Edinburgh's charity by swimming a lot :)
Please donate if you can; it's a great charity keeping people active.
#charity #VictorianPoolCrawl2026 #EdinburghLeisure
www.justgiving.com/team/leith-v...
Please donate if you can; it's a great charity keeping people active.
#charity #VictorianPoolCrawl2026 #EdinburghLeisure
www.justgiving.com/team/leith-v...
Leith Victorians Pool Crawl Fundraising
Help Estefania Macchi raise money to support Edinburgh Leisure
www.justgiving.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
So, I'm raising money once again for Edinburgh's charity by swimming a lot :)
Please donate if you can; it's a great charity keeping people active.
#charity #VictorianPoolCrawl2026 #EdinburghLeisure
www.justgiving.com/team/leith-v...
Please donate if you can; it's a great charity keeping people active.
#charity #VictorianPoolCrawl2026 #EdinburghLeisure
www.justgiving.com/team/leith-v...
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Watching the Epstein atrocities continuing to expand, one of the horrors is knowing that many of these men feel absolutely nothing for their victims beyond annoyance - they are gross narcissists who see the world as FOR THEM and to hell with the rest whatever the destruction and pain wrought
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Watching the Epstein atrocities continuing to expand, one of the horrors is knowing that many of these men feel absolutely nothing for their victims beyond annoyance - they are gross narcissists who see the world as FOR THEM and to hell with the rest whatever the destruction and pain wrought
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In this week's column I seek to explain Keir Starmer's flat refusal to change our electoral system, even though its gross unfairness could put Reform UK in power on <30% of the vote. The reasons, I believe, are deeply cynical and disturbing. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour’s cowardice | George Monbiot
Starmer could improve our unfair electoral system to stop the hard right, but he won’t. All the party has left are threats about ‘splitting the vote’, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:26 AM
In this week's column I seek to explain Keir Starmer's flat refusal to change our electoral system, even though its gross unfairness could put Reform UK in power on <30% of the vote. The reasons, I believe, are deeply cynical and disturbing. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Just made it to Critical Mass - on #Voi hire bike this time. Shorter ride in city centre - busy but stayed dry. Played Scottish playlist since it was near Burns night. Liked blasting Teenage Fanclub at St Andrews Square! @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Just made it to Critical Mass - on #Voi hire bike this time. Shorter ride in city centre - busy but stayed dry. Played Scottish playlist since it was near Burns night. Liked blasting Teenage Fanclub at St Andrews Square! @edcriticalmass.bsky.social
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A shorter ride through the New Town this month. Beat the January blues and ride with us for safer streets!
January 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
A shorter ride through the New Town this month. Beat the January blues and ride with us for safer streets!
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Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Where's the outrage we saw when Angela Rayner, who paid the wrong amount of tax on a property for her disabled son, & followed poor advice? She had a single breach of code for an amount ~10% of what Farage has tried to tax dodge.
When is he going to be made to resign due to media pressure?
When is he going to be made to resign due to media pressure?
January 23, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Where's the outrage we saw when Angela Rayner, who paid the wrong amount of tax on a property for her disabled son, & followed poor advice? She had a single breach of code for an amount ~10% of what Farage has tried to tax dodge.
When is he going to be made to resign due to media pressure?
When is he going to be made to resign due to media pressure?
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Someone got in touch about a bike they found dumped in a bush and it reminds us that the Internet can be very helpful in getting your bike back. Register the frame number here free.
www.bikeregister.com
It's the first result if people are searching about lost bikes.
#cycling #Edinburgh
www.bikeregister.com
It's the first result if people are searching about lost bikes.
#cycling #Edinburgh
BikeRegister - The National Cycle Database
Used by all UK Police forces, BikeRegister's marking kits can help reduce the likelihood of cycle theft by 83%. Every year hundreds of cyclists are reunited with their stolen bikes through the BikeReg...
www.bikeregister.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Someone got in touch about a bike they found dumped in a bush and it reminds us that the Internet can be very helpful in getting your bike back. Register the frame number here free.
www.bikeregister.com
It's the first result if people are searching about lost bikes.
#cycling #Edinburgh
www.bikeregister.com
It's the first result if people are searching about lost bikes.
#cycling #Edinburgh
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Kills a 5 year old after driving in his mother’s car at a junction despite no obstructions. Gives a “no comment” interview. 150 hours unpaid work and back on the road in a year and half 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
January 17, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Kills a 5 year old after driving in his mother’s car at a junction despite no obstructions. Gives a “no comment” interview. 150 hours unpaid work and back on the road in a year and half 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
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🚨 Shocking Stats on Speeding Near Edinburgh Schools! 🚨
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
January 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM
🚨 Shocking Stats on Speeding Near Edinburgh Schools! 🚨
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk
It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying.
More>>
I still find ironic that #Polish bloke in sauna is complaining about multiple cultures in #Scotland. On so many levels…
Yeah, I’m Pole living in #Edinburgh.
🤦
Yeah, I’m Pole living in #Edinburgh.
🤦
January 12, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I still find ironic that #Polish bloke in sauna is complaining about multiple cultures in #Scotland. On so many levels…
Yeah, I’m Pole living in #Edinburgh.
🤦
Yeah, I’m Pole living in #Edinburgh.
🤦
Sad to hear that Chris Rea has passed away. His song inspired me to visit Giverny, and his music keeps giving me joy. Hope he'll get home safely for Christmas…
December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sad to hear that Chris Rea has passed away. His song inspired me to visit Giverny, and his music keeps giving me joy. Hope he'll get home safely for Christmas…
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When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby | George Monbiot
European legislators may ban plant-based products from using the name to prevent ‘confusion’. Just don’t mention beef tomatoes or buffalo wings, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
When is a sausage not really a sausage? Ask the meat lobby www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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If you make a billion dollars — or $500 million or even $100 million dollars — and you keep trying to make more, then there is something seriously wrong with you. It's a mental illness akin to hoarding or drug addiction.
December 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
If you make a billion dollars — or $500 million or even $100 million dollars — and you keep trying to make more, then there is something seriously wrong with you. It's a mental illness akin to hoarding or drug addiction.
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Home Office Ministers state publicly, on the record, that they are deliberately making life worse for older people and people with disabilities who depend on care services, but it's worth it because it reduces net migration.
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Home Office Ministers state publicly, on the record, that they are deliberately making life worse for older people and people with disabilities who depend on care services, but it's worth it because it reduces net migration.
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
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Elm Row is just a car-centric mess now. Could have been one of the nicest bits of public realm in Edinburgh.
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Elm Row is just a car-centric mess now. Could have been one of the nicest bits of public realm in Edinburgh.
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X, Grok, Musk cannot be trusted to provide reliable, accurate information. British government and MPs should not be on the platform.
I know this won't surprise anyone here but Musk's reprogrammed artificial intelligence is spreading misinformation about yesterday's attack on a train
November 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
X, Grok, Musk cannot be trusted to provide reliable, accurate information. British government and MPs should not be on the platform.
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Carmageddon on Elm Row - echelon parking in the parallel parking encroaching on cycleway; parking in crossing area; parking on footway outside shops. This is supposed to be a place for people not a car park! Why no wardens? How about some signs to guide drivers?? @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Carmageddon on Elm Row - echelon parking in the parallel parking encroaching on cycleway; parking in crossing area; parking on footway outside shops. This is supposed to be a place for people not a car park! Why no wardens? How about some signs to guide drivers?? @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social
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Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
First time riding along with @infrasisters.bsky.social through #edinburgh. Was great, would recommend. 5/5 : )
October 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
First time riding along with @infrasisters.bsky.social through #edinburgh. Was great, would recommend. 5/5 : )