Cath Martin 59
@cathmartin59.bsky.social
Books, walking, dog owner,climate, renewables, community energy, Green Party, Humanist, traditional music, NHS, Byline Times supporter.
Views my own.
Views my own.
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Happy #WorldHippoDay! 🦛❤️
To celebrate here’s a lovely naturalistic painting of a hippo on a small flake of limestone. Painted by an Egyptian artist some 3,500 years ago!
📷 The Met www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
#Archaeology
To celebrate here’s a lovely naturalistic painting of a hippo on a small flake of limestone. Painted by an Egyptian artist some 3,500 years ago!
📷 The Met www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
#Archaeology
February 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Happy #WorldHippoDay! 🦛❤️
To celebrate here’s a lovely naturalistic painting of a hippo on a small flake of limestone. Painted by an Egyptian artist some 3,500 years ago!
📷 The Met www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
#Archaeology
To celebrate here’s a lovely naturalistic painting of a hippo on a small flake of limestone. Painted by an Egyptian artist some 3,500 years ago!
📷 The Met www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
#Archaeology
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Peter Oborne succinctly sums up the Papers, "I try not to read mainstream newspapers these days. The reporting is bent, the opinion columns deranged, and you almost never learn anything new or worthwhile."
If only the BBC's Today programme did not give them airtime thus helping set the day's agenda.
If only the BBC's Today programme did not give them airtime thus helping set the day's agenda.
February 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Peter Oborne succinctly sums up the Papers, "I try not to read mainstream newspapers these days. The reporting is bent, the opinion columns deranged, and you almost never learn anything new or worthwhile."
If only the BBC's Today programme did not give them airtime thus helping set the day's agenda.
If only the BBC's Today programme did not give them airtime thus helping set the day's agenda.
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Good to see @zackpolanski.bsky.social asked about this. He’s right on this, of course.
So much of my time (and camera roll) is taken up by reporting flytipping.
It is a symptom of an ill society, and we need long-term thinking and a real commitment to reducing waste & increasing recycling.
So much of my time (and camera roll) is taken up by reporting flytipping.
It is a symptom of an ill society, and we need long-term thinking and a real commitment to reducing waste & increasing recycling.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social is asked, how would you tackle the scourge of fly tipping?
February 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Good to see @zackpolanski.bsky.social asked about this. He’s right on this, of course.
So much of my time (and camera roll) is taken up by reporting flytipping.
It is a symptom of an ill society, and we need long-term thinking and a real commitment to reducing waste & increasing recycling.
So much of my time (and camera roll) is taken up by reporting flytipping.
It is a symptom of an ill society, and we need long-term thinking and a real commitment to reducing waste & increasing recycling.
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Phillips "This is not a country where people get thrown in jail for things they say"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
February 15, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Phillips "This is not a country where people get thrown in jail for things they say"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
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Emily Thornberry tells Laura Kuenssberg #Russia spreading “ #lies” + “ #disinformation” across #Europe, “certain narratives that get into people’s heads+are not true..trying to play with our #democracies”. Yet #BBCWorldService is 7 weeks from running out of £ with no visible govt plan to help. Why?👇🏻
February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Emily Thornberry tells Laura Kuenssberg #Russia spreading “ #lies” + “ #disinformation” across #Europe, “certain narratives that get into people’s heads+are not true..trying to play with our #democracies”. Yet #BBCWorldService is 7 weeks from running out of £ with no visible govt plan to help. Why?👇🏻
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SOS save the #bbcworldservice
‘Perhaps Britain’s greatest gift to the world”in the 20th century’: Kofi Annan.
Money runs out in 7 weeks. No plan.
Pls lobby YvetteCooperMP Lisa Nandy, Keir Starmer John Healey MP
Please Email:
fcdo.correspondence@fcdo.gov.uk
enquiries@dcms.gov.uk
‘Perhaps Britain’s greatest gift to the world”in the 20th century’: Kofi Annan.
Money runs out in 7 weeks. No plan.
Pls lobby YvetteCooperMP Lisa Nandy, Keir Starmer John Healey MP
Please Email:
fcdo.correspondence@fcdo.gov.uk
enquiries@dcms.gov.uk
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
SOS save the #bbcworldservice
‘Perhaps Britain’s greatest gift to the world”in the 20th century’: Kofi Annan.
Money runs out in 7 weeks. No plan.
Pls lobby YvetteCooperMP Lisa Nandy, Keir Starmer John Healey MP
Please Email:
fcdo.correspondence@fcdo.gov.uk
enquiries@dcms.gov.uk
‘Perhaps Britain’s greatest gift to the world”in the 20th century’: Kofi Annan.
Money runs out in 7 weeks. No plan.
Pls lobby YvetteCooperMP Lisa Nandy, Keir Starmer John Healey MP
Please Email:
fcdo.correspondence@fcdo.gov.uk
enquiries@dcms.gov.uk
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Since a handful of hate filled people protested outside RNLI HQ yesterday because they're angry that crews don't discriminate in their rescues and work to save all lives at sea you might want to show your support with a one off or regular donation.
rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
rnli.org
February 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Since a handful of hate filled people protested outside RNLI HQ yesterday because they're angry that crews don't discriminate in their rescues and work to save all lives at sea you might want to show your support with a one off or regular donation.
rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
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"People talk about miscarriage as a medical event," Sam Naughton writes for Big Issue. "For me, it was a bereavement."
My baby died before I even held them – and I was expected to carry on
www.bigissue.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
"People talk about miscarriage as a medical event," Sam Naughton writes for Big Issue. "For me, it was a bereavement."
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Wow. Green Party second in this new national opinion poll. Just 5 points shy of Reform.
As I’ve been saying for a long, long time:
The future of British politics is Greens vs Reform.
Pass it on…
As I’ve been saying for a long, long time:
The future of British politics is Greens vs Reform.
Pass it on…
February 15, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Wow. Green Party second in this new national opinion poll. Just 5 points shy of Reform.
As I’ve been saying for a long, long time:
The future of British politics is Greens vs Reform.
Pass it on…
As I’ve been saying for a long, long time:
The future of British politics is Greens vs Reform.
Pass it on…
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Reposted by Cath Martin 59
DROP THE CHARGES
Next Monday, 32 people are scheduled to make their first appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
They have been charged with a terror-related offence for holding placards supporting Palestine Action at a demonstration last August.
www.mylondon.news/news/uk-worl...
Next Monday, 32 people are scheduled to make their first appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
They have been charged with a terror-related offence for holding placards supporting Palestine Action at a demonstration last August.
www.mylondon.news/news/uk-worl...
Met Police to stop arrests for holding Palestine Action signs after ruling
The High Court ruled the Government's ban unlawful but the proscription order remains in place pending appeal
www.mylondon.news
February 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
DROP THE CHARGES
Next Monday, 32 people are scheduled to make their first appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
They have been charged with a terror-related offence for holding placards supporting Palestine Action at a demonstration last August.
www.mylondon.news/news/uk-worl...
Next Monday, 32 people are scheduled to make their first appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
They have been charged with a terror-related offence for holding placards supporting Palestine Action at a demonstration last August.
www.mylondon.news/news/uk-worl...
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💖 Yesterday was our Big Green Love Day of Action! 💖
Hundreds and hundreds of doors were knocked and thousands of leaflets were delivered! 💛 💜
Together we are turning #Bradford Green 💚💚💚
Hundreds and hundreds of doors were knocked and thousands of leaflets were delivered! 💛 💜
Together we are turning #Bradford Green 💚💚💚
February 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM
💖 Yesterday was our Big Green Love Day of Action! 💖
Hundreds and hundreds of doors were knocked and thousands of leaflets were delivered! 💛 💜
Together we are turning #Bradford Green 💚💚💚
Hundreds and hundreds of doors were knocked and thousands of leaflets were delivered! 💛 💜
Together we are turning #Bradford Green 💚💚💚
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A National Investment Authority is a good first step for reforming capitalism (an orderly transition that helps to redefine value and profit motivations within the existing system) and could be a starting point from which additional reforms to central banking standards could be launched.
February 15, 2026 at 1:48 PM
A National Investment Authority is a good first step for reforming capitalism (an orderly transition that helps to redefine value and profit motivations within the existing system) and could be a starting point from which additional reforms to central banking standards could be launched.
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Wild to see wealthy Reform politician "explaining" to poor people they don't understand their own experience.
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Exclusive: Greens Hit Out At Reform 'Frauds' After Zia Yusuf Suggests Poverty Rates Are Exaggerated
"Reform have totally let the cat out of the bag this morning about what they really stand for."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Wild to see wealthy Reform politician "explaining" to poor people they don't understand their own experience.
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
Let's make sure every single person in Gorton & Denton (and the country!) knows exactly that Reform is bankrolled by dodgy donors. Mask is off.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/exclus...
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My local library is literally a 2 minute stroll from my front door. I popped in yesterday & borrowed 3 great books & it's honestly such a treat. I see people getting English lessons there, baby groups, SEN kids getting tuition, there's a boardgame club - it's a genuine community hub.
February 15, 2026 at 1:28 PM
My local library is literally a 2 minute stroll from my front door. I popped in yesterday & borrowed 3 great books & it's honestly such a treat. I see people getting English lessons there, baby groups, SEN kids getting tuition, there's a boardgame club - it's a genuine community hub.
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“Measles is a nasty illness for any child, but for some it can lead to long term complications and tragically death, but is so easily preventable with two doses of the MMRV”
Protect your loved ones and those around you. Get vaccinated.
Protect your loved ones and those around you. Get vaccinated.
North London measles outbreak hits several schools with at least 34 children infected
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
“Measles is a nasty illness for any child, but for some it can lead to long term complications and tragically death, but is so easily preventable with two doses of the MMRV”
Protect your loved ones and those around you. Get vaccinated.
Protect your loved ones and those around you. Get vaccinated.
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It’s up to all of us to now step up and call this absolute bull**** out
🚨Reform leader Nigel Farage has posted on X
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views
AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
youtu.be/o56Tw8vSEfE?...
“1 million people living in this country don’t speak any English at all. 4 million people living in this country barely speak passable English”
It’s racked up 2 million views
AND IT’S COMPLETELY UNTRUE
youtu.be/o56Tw8vSEfE?...
Farage’s latest video has racked up 2 million views - AND ITS COMPLETELY UNTRUE
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
It’s up to all of us to now step up and call this absolute bull**** out
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"The risk the government runs by trying to draw 'terrorism' too wide is they lose the confidence of the general public as to what REALLY is terrorism."
@hjacivillibs.bsky.social talks #PalestineAction with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6YRP...
@hjacivillibs.bsky.social talks #PalestineAction with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6YRP...
"Unlawful" Palestine Action Terror Ban
open.spotify.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:29 AM
"The risk the government runs by trying to draw 'terrorism' too wide is they lose the confidence of the general public as to what REALLY is terrorism."
@hjacivillibs.bsky.social talks #PalestineAction with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6YRP...
@hjacivillibs.bsky.social talks #PalestineAction with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6YRP...
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UK productivity per hour grew more in the past year than in the previous seven years combined. What's going on, and what should the Bank of England do? | Dr Gregory Thwaites
Surprising growth in UK productivity
UK productivity per hour grew more in the past year than in the previous seven years combined. What's going on, and what should the Bank of England do?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 6:48 AM
UK productivity per hour grew more in the past year than in the previous seven years combined. What's going on, and what should the Bank of England do? | Dr Gregory Thwaites
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"Cllr Nick Brown quits Durham Reform in letter to leader"
"... I and others have now personally experienced a culture of yes-men and ‘anything goes’ running through every level of Reform UK - branch, county and nationally ..."
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2585092...
"... I and others have now personally experienced a culture of yes-men and ‘anything goes’ running through every level of Reform UK - branch, county and nationally ..."
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2585092...
Durham councillor quits Reform in letter criticising party leaders
A former Reform UK councillor in County Durham has quit the party in an explosive statement, criticising the attitude of leaders and council…
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 10:20 AM
"Cllr Nick Brown quits Durham Reform in letter to leader"
"... I and others have now personally experienced a culture of yes-men and ‘anything goes’ running through every level of Reform UK - branch, county and nationally ..."
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2585092...
"... I and others have now personally experienced a culture of yes-men and ‘anything goes’ running through every level of Reform UK - branch, county and nationally ..."
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2585092...
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If you like tardigrades. Or rotifers or moss. Lovely Sunday read about the teeming #biodiversity we so rarely consider.
Why don't we design cities for far more?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Why don't we design cities for far more?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Country diary: Here be monsters – less than a millimetre long | Phil Gates
Stanhope, Weardale: One of the best gifts I’ve ever received is a microscope. Sixty years on, it’s still a wonder to watch a mini rainforest in action
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:52 AM
If you like tardigrades. Or rotifers or moss. Lovely Sunday read about the teeming #biodiversity we so rarely consider.
Why don't we design cities for far more?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Why don't we design cities for far more?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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For any parents / carers who might have missed this - here’s a thread of videos of TOYS you can make using scrap materials you probably have lying around your home. Perfect indoor activities for a rainy day like today
Fellow parents! Carers! Anyone looking after children over half-term! Here is a thread of videos showing TOYS you can MAKE at home from scrap stuff you probably have lying around. First, the utterly delightful "balancing bird" alomshaha.com/balancing-bi...
February 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM
For any parents / carers who might have missed this - here’s a thread of videos of TOYS you can make using scrap materials you probably have lying around your home. Perfect indoor activities for a rainy day like today
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"I have a hunch more Brits would say they prefer people, immigrants or not, who pay their taxes, rather than billionaires who bugger off to Monaco and don’t," says
Emily Maitlis.
Jim Ratcliffe, she adds, is "out of his depth" with 'colonisation' claims
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
Emily Maitlis.
Jim Ratcliffe, she adds, is "out of his depth" with 'colonisation' claims
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
Why does a billionaire living in Monaco think the UK has been ‘colonised’ by migrants? | The News Agents
Jim Ratcliffe, believed to be the seventh-richest Brit in the world, has faced backlash for claims the UK has been “colonised” by migrants. Has this language been normalised in Britain?
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
"I have a hunch more Brits would say they prefer people, immigrants or not, who pay their taxes, rather than billionaires who bugger off to Monaco and don’t," says
Emily Maitlis.
Jim Ratcliffe, she adds, is "out of his depth" with 'colonisation' claims
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
Emily Maitlis.
Jim Ratcliffe, she adds, is "out of his depth" with 'colonisation' claims
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/why-...
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Just mind-boggling that climate breakdown isn't even mentioned in this piece
Despite the fact that it is driving more powerful storms, higher sea level, bigger waves and more intense rainfall
People - apparently even the reporting journalist - still don't get it
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Despite the fact that it is driving more powerful storms, higher sea level, bigger waves and more intense rainfall
People - apparently even the reporting journalist - still don't get it
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fresh fears for South West's rail link in Dawlish after storms
Taxpayer money has flowed into fixing the rail line connecting Cornwall with the rest of the UK - but the elements have other ideas.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Just mind-boggling that climate breakdown isn't even mentioned in this piece
Despite the fact that it is driving more powerful storms, higher sea level, bigger waves and more intense rainfall
People - apparently even the reporting journalist - still don't get it
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Despite the fact that it is driving more powerful storms, higher sea level, bigger waves and more intense rainfall
People - apparently even the reporting journalist - still don't get it
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hurrah! Roll out across county and region asap please www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Mini Switzerland' plan for Peak District transport network
The idea would see buses arriving before trains pull into stations to improve connectivity.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Hurrah! Roll out across county and region asap please www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...