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Cathy Kirby
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Fiction Writer.
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I strongly condemn the actions of the 'trans rage' protesters who vandalised Wes Streeting's office.

www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Wes Streeting’s east London office vandalised by trans protest group
The protest group Bash Back said they took action in response to Streeting’s ‘continued abuse of trans people in the medical system’
www.standard.co.uk
August 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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I’m absolutely thrilled to share the news that Scientist Peter Wilkins has emerged victorious in his two-year legal battle against being ousted from Porton Down due to his gender-critical views.

#PortonDown #Dstl
freespeechunion.org/scientist-fo...
Scientist forced out over gender beliefs wins two-year legal battle
FSU member and former government scientist Peter Wilkins has won his employment tribunal case after being forced out of Porton
freespeechunion.org
March 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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In a disturbing move against free speech, a grandmother recently found herself on the receiving end of a police visit simply for voicing her criticisms of Labour councillors on #Facebook.

#FreeSpeech #GreaterManchesterPolice
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Detectives call on grandmother 'for criticising Labour councillors'
Detectives were last night accused of acting like East Germany 's feared Stasi secret police for quizzing Helen Jones over her calls for the resignation of local councillors embroiled in the WhatsApp ...
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Incredible. Scroll down for expert commentary on this ridiculous turn of events from #nhsfife.

telegraph.co.uk/gift/972c305...
Nurse who challenged trans NHS doctor threatened with sack after ‘misgendering’
Sandie Peggie told to attend misconduct hearing in Fife despite ongoing employment tribunal proceedings
telegraph.co.uk
February 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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January 31, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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London Lit Lab: How to Plot a Page Turner.

Explore effective methods of plotting and storytelling to help you to turn your passion project into a page-turner.

Dates: 17th February – 30th March 2025 Online £220 for six weeks

Details here www.londonlitlab.co.uk/course/plot-...

Please share :)
January 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Anyone here write flash fiction and want to do a follow? I have a flash published here, if you're interested. It was shortlisted for Scratch A4, along with some other superb stories: www.scratch-books.co.uk/thea4shortli...
The A4 Shortlist June 2023 | Scratch Books
The six astonishing shortlisted stories from our first Scratch A4 event...
www.scratch-books.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The Star-Nosed Mole is one of the strangest creatures on Earth! Found in North America, it has a unique star-shaped nose with 22 fleshy tentacles that help it detect prey in milliseconds. This mole is nearly blind but uses its super—sensitive nose to “see” the world through touch.
January 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Maine Coon Alert---her expression is all of us this morning.
January 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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I am planning a series of zoom workshops - Poetry of Loss, Speculative Poetry and Writing the Family. First one is February 22nd. DM me or comment below for dates/prices etc. #poetry #poetryworkshop
January 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Insects are Earth’s most diverse creatures, with over a million species! From bees pollinating plants to ants building colonies, they play vital roles in ecosystems. Despite their size, insects are essential for food chains and biodiversity. Let’s protect these tiny wonders!
January 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Seahorses are ocean marvels, recognized for their horse-like heads and unique way of life. Males carry and give birth to their young—a rare trait in the animal kingdom. Found in seagrass and coral reefs, these graceful creatures use their tails to anchor themselves in the underwater currents.
January 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Boxing Day walk.
December 26, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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The Wolfpack

📸 Credit: elliotmcgucken

#Wolf #Animals #Wolves
January 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
My first post.
a happy new year greeting card with a penguin and a bitcoin
ALT: a happy new year greeting card with a penguin and a bitcoin
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January 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM