David Robb
@davidrobb.bsky.social
Proud Scot, husband and girl-Dad. Chair Aberlour CCT https://www.aberlour.org.uk/ Retired civil servant. Occasional cyclist. Born at 319.65 ppm. Twitter/X emigree @DavidRobb22
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David Smith, unsurprisingly, cooked with this scene piece.
"To the surprise of no one, Donald Trump won the inaugural Fifa peace prize on Friday at a cheesy, gaudy and gauche World Cup draw expertly designed to flatter the world’s most precious ego." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"To the surprise of no one, Donald Trump won the inaugural Fifa peace prize on Friday at a cheesy, gaudy and gauche World Cup draw expertly designed to flatter the world’s most precious ego." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump wins his peace prize from Fifa – any chance of a VAR review?
At a gaudy and gauche World Cup draw, Gianni Infantino went all out to flatter the world’s most precious ego
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
David Smith, unsurprisingly, cooked with this scene piece.
"To the surprise of no one, Donald Trump won the inaugural Fifa peace prize on Friday at a cheesy, gaudy and gauche World Cup draw expertly designed to flatter the world’s most precious ego." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"To the surprise of no one, Donald Trump won the inaugural Fifa peace prize on Friday at a cheesy, gaudy and gauche World Cup draw expertly designed to flatter the world’s most precious ego." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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Our CEO, Justina Murray, and Ashley, mum supported by Aberlour, have kicked off our Families Voices event. We believe services designed to support families must be shaped by the perspectives of the families we support, ensuring their voices are elevated, amplified & influence future care & support.
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Our CEO, Justina Murray, and Ashley, mum supported by Aberlour, have kicked off our Families Voices event. We believe services designed to support families must be shaped by the perspectives of the families we support, ensuring their voices are elevated, amplified & influence future care & support.
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In @sundaypost.com, Debbie* shared the support she received on her recovery journey while staying with us. Mums supported by our Mother & Child Recovery Houses & Intensive Perinatal services shared their experiences of support during their recovery journey as part of our Families Voices Project.
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In @sundaypost.com, Debbie* shared the support she received on her recovery journey while staying with us. Mums supported by our Mother & Child Recovery Houses & Intensive Perinatal services shared their experiences of support during their recovery journey as part of our Families Voices Project.
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"Thousands gather in Newcastle Harbour as Rising Tide flotilla blocks coal exports" #RisingTide 👇🏽
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November 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
"Thousands gather in Newcastle Harbour as Rising Tide flotilla blocks coal exports" #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
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🔴Reform UK’s ‘Cost Cutting’ Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Reform UK's 'Cost Cutting' Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage's flagship Kent County Council, which promised to "reduce waste and cut your taxes" is set to raise bills on local taxpayers, after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🔴Reform UK’s ‘Cost Cutting’ Council Prepares to Raise Taxes After Presiding Over £46 Million Overspend
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
Nigel Farage’s flagship council, which promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes” is set to raise bills after spending tens of millions of pounds over its budget
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/r...
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Huge news in the budget today, the two child limit is being scrapped. It has been the driving cause behind rising child poverty, which has reached record levels. Wouldn't hav been possible without the 100s of organistions that have tirelessly campaigned to scrap it since its introduction 8 yrs ago.
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Huge news in the budget today, the two child limit is being scrapped. It has been the driving cause behind rising child poverty, which has reached record levels. Wouldn't hav been possible without the 100s of organistions that have tirelessly campaigned to scrap it since its introduction 8 yrs ago.
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There have been rumours swirling that the Chancellor might cut subsidies for heat pumps in the budget. This would be a terrible idea, and I've written a blog with all the reasons why...
www.nesta.org.uk/blog/seven-r...
@nestauk.bsky.social
www.nesta.org.uk/blog/seven-r...
@nestauk.bsky.social
Seven reasons we still need heat pump subsidies
Accelerating the switch from gas to electricity, make electricity cheaper, and balancing electrification with insulation are key policies that could reduce bills and carbon emissions for households
www.nesta.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
There have been rumours swirling that the Chancellor might cut subsidies for heat pumps in the budget. This would be a terrible idea, and I've written a blog with all the reasons why...
www.nesta.org.uk/blog/seven-r...
@nestauk.bsky.social
www.nesta.org.uk/blog/seven-r...
@nestauk.bsky.social
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‘Why do we need to prove that we’re afraid in order to be taken seriously?’
- Five young people from around the world calling for a COP for children, who will be the most impacted of all by the
#climatecrisis
#cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Five young people from around the world calling for a COP for children, who will be the most impacted of all by the
#climatecrisis
#cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 live: Brazil aims for early agreement on ‘big four’ issues
In an unorthodox move, the Brazilian organisers have hatched a plan to wrap up the trickiest topics at the climate summit by this evening, two days earlier than normal
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
‘Why do we need to prove that we’re afraid in order to be taken seriously?’
- Five young people from around the world calling for a COP for children, who will be the most impacted of all by the
#climatecrisis
#cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Five young people from around the world calling for a COP for children, who will be the most impacted of all by the
#climatecrisis
#cop30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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You know it's historic when even the Guardian acknowledges that there's a Scotland football team.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Tierney and McLean send Scotland to World Cup with thrilling win against Denmark
Scotland scored twice in added time to beat Denmark 4-2 and secure a place at World Cup for the first time in 28 years
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
You know it's historic when even the Guardian acknowledges that there's a Scotland football team.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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November 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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BBC News - Scotland 4-2 Denmark highlights: World Cup qualification clinched after epic - BBC Sport
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.
Scotland 4-2 Denmark highlights: World Cup qualification clinched after epic
Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
BBC News - Scotland 4-2 Denmark highlights: World Cup qualification clinched after epic - BBC Sport
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Even if you you're not a fan of football, this 8 minute highlight package from last night will bring a smile to your face this morning. Pure joy.
VERY satisfying (ultimately!)👍 🏴
November 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
VERY satisfying (ultimately!)👍 🏴
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Lionel Messi wears Scott McTominay pyjamas.
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Lionel Messi wears Scott McTominay pyjamas.
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Our twin boys were four months old when Scotland last played in the World Cup finals. I sat them down in front of the games and imagined us watching Scotland in future World Cups together. They’re 27 now… #SCOvDEN
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our twin boys were four months old when Scotland last played in the World Cup finals. I sat them down in front of the games and imagined us watching Scotland in future World Cups together. They’re 27 now… #SCOvDEN
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Scotland v Denmark to qualify for the World Cup. Go Scotland! ❤️🏴❤️
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Scotland v Denmark to qualify for the World Cup. Go Scotland! ❤️🏴❤️
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“We cannot negotiate with the melting point of ice” -striking message from @iccinet.bsky.social report
Ice melt leads to the most profound long-term impact of the #climatecrisis - sea level rise
#climatecrisis
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ice melt leads to the most profound long-term impact of the #climatecrisis - sea level rise
#climatecrisis
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop day 5 live: Indigenous activists blockade the summit centre as climate conference continues
As the climate conference goes into its fifth day, with huge amounts still unresolved, there were reports that activists had blockaded the entrance to the centre
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“We cannot negotiate with the melting point of ice” -striking message from @iccinet.bsky.social report
Ice melt leads to the most profound long-term impact of the #climatecrisis - sea level rise
#climatecrisis
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ice melt leads to the most profound long-term impact of the #climatecrisis - sea level rise
#climatecrisis
Post by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Earlier this year world’s largest battery-electric ship was successfully launched from the main production hall of Incat Tasmania into the River Derwent in Hobart, Australia.
The ferry carries 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles.
The ferry carries 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles.
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Earlier this year world’s largest battery-electric ship was successfully launched from the main production hall of Incat Tasmania into the River Derwent in Hobart, Australia.
The ferry carries 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles.
The ferry carries 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles.
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This is cool. COURIER has created a searchable database with all 20,000 of the files just released from Epstein’s estate.
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
We created a searchable database with all 20,000 files from Epstein’s Estate
Easily find every mention of Trump, Clinton, blackmail, and potential sex crimes in the thousands of private messages between Epstein and his close associates.
couriernewsroom.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is cool. COURIER has created a searchable database with all 20,000 of the files just released from Epstein’s estate.
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
Trump's name appears in them more than anyone else, in 1,628 documents.
couriernewsroom.com/news/we-crea...
And it’s not the rugby….😉
🌍 Earthquake Alert 🌍
📍 Location: SOUTHERN ITALY
📏 Magnitude (ml): 2.1
🔽 Depth: 3.70 km
⏰ Time: 2025-11-08 19:01:03 UTC
🔗 Source: EMSC
Stay safe!
📍 Location: SOUTHERN ITALY
📏 Magnitude (ml): 2.1
🔽 Depth: 3.70 km
⏰ Time: 2025-11-08 19:01:03 UTC
🔗 Source: EMSC
Stay safe!
Earthquake Alert: SOUTHERN ITALY
Magnitude 2.1, Depth: 3.70 km
volcanoyt.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
And it’s not the rugby….😉
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'Marie Tharp’s 1953 map of the seafloor helped prove the theory of continental drift, but the male geologist she collaborated with took all the credit.'
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/seei...
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/seei...
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
'Marie Tharp’s 1953 map of the seafloor helped prove the theory of continental drift, but the male geologist she collaborated with took all the credit.'
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/seei...
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/seei...