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Comments, Snippets, and Stories Close to Home and Across the World That Sparked My Curiosity.
Comments, Snippets, and Stories Close to Home and Across the World That Sparked My Curiosity.
No proportional voting system is as flawed as First Past the Post, and good systems of Proportional Representation – which have a strong constituency link, enhanced voter choice and accountable representation – are incomparably better.
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makevotesmatter.org.uk/proportiona...
Proportional Representation - Make Votes Matter
makevotesmatter.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
No proportional voting system is as flawed as First Past the Post, and good systems of Proportional Representation – which have a strong constituency link, enhanced voter choice and accountable representation – are incomparably better.
makevotesmatter.org.uk/proportiona...
makevotesmatter.org.uk/proportiona...
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. These projects combine the latest science with traditional knowledge of local communities.
iucn.org/about-iucn
iucn.org/about-iucn
About IUCN
iucn.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. These projects combine the latest science with traditional knowledge of local communities.
iucn.org/about-iucn
iucn.org/about-iucn
"The importance of nature to our economy, health and wellbeing must be recognised, with urgent strengthening of the plan’s detail and then its immediate implementation.”
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/wildli...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/wildli...
The Wildlife Trusts respond to UK Government's new Environmental Improvement Plan | The Wildlife Trusts
Read our response to the much-anticipated new Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP).
www.wildlifetrusts.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"The importance of nature to our economy, health and wellbeing must be recognised, with urgent strengthening of the plan’s detail and then its immediate implementation.”
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/wildli...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/wildli...
At the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), we bring the world together to tackle humanitarian emergencies and save the lives of people caught in crises.
www.unocha.org/
www.unocha.org/
OCHA
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
www.unocha.org
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
At the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), we bring the world together to tackle humanitarian emergencies and save the lives of people caught in crises.
www.unocha.org/
www.unocha.org/
Another Supermoon will illuminate our skies later this week.
The most recent full supermoon occurred on November 5, 2025, and the next one will be on December 4, 2025.
The name supermoon was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermoon
The most recent full supermoon occurred on November 5, 2025, and the next one will be on December 4, 2025.
The name supermoon was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermoon
Supermoon - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Another Supermoon will illuminate our skies later this week.
The most recent full supermoon occurred on November 5, 2025, and the next one will be on December 4, 2025.
The name supermoon was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermoon
The most recent full supermoon occurred on November 5, 2025, and the next one will be on December 4, 2025.
The name supermoon was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermoon
The garden and its components was donated to We Grow Co, part of the Autism Initiatives Group, where it has now been reconstructed and adapted into a working herb garden — thanks in large part to the help of local children and volunteers over the summer.
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standupforsouthport.com/fletchers-g...
Fletchers Group donates Gold winning Southport Flower Show garden to local social enterprise We Grow Co | Stand Up For Southport
A Gold award-winning show garden designed by Fletchers Group for the 2024 Southport Flower Show has found a new lease of life with We Grow Co, a local social enterprise supporting young autistic people through nature-based work experiences. The accessible garden, titled ‘Wild and Free’, was originally created by Fletchers to reflect its commitment to […]
standupforsouthport.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The garden and its components was donated to We Grow Co, part of the Autism Initiatives Group, where it has now been reconstructed and adapted into a working herb garden — thanks in large part to the help of local children and volunteers over the summer.
standupforsouthport.com/fletchers-g...
standupforsouthport.com/fletchers-g...
The puzzles aren’t meant to be solved alone – students will need to work together, each bringing their unique perspective to the challenge. At GCHQ, we believe the right mix of minds means we can solve seemingly impossible problems.
www.gchq.gov.uk/news/get-re...
www.gchq.gov.uk/news/get-re...
Get ready for the GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2025
It’s back – the GCHQ Christmas Challenge returns on Wednesday 10 December
www.gchq.gov.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The puzzles aren’t meant to be solved alone – students will need to work together, each bringing their unique perspective to the challenge. At GCHQ, we believe the right mix of minds means we can solve seemingly impossible problems.
www.gchq.gov.uk/news/get-re...
www.gchq.gov.uk/news/get-re...
Based in the heart of the city centre, The Bronte is encouraging residents, local businesses and community leaders to come together this Christmas and make a direct donation to support its vital programmes.
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explore-liverpool.com/the-bronte-...
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Based in the heart of the city centre, The Bronte is encouraging residents, local businesses and community leaders to come together this Christmas and make a direct donation to support its vital programmes.
explore-liverpool.com/the-bronte-...
explore-liverpool.com/the-bronte-...
This report makes clear that if we want lasting progress on social mobility, then we have to keep putting power and trust in the hands of local communities
www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/ne...
www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/ne...
New report highlights city region’s local approach to unlocking opportunity | Public Sector Executive
CPD accredited public sector news, comment & analysis for Civil Servants responsible for building, shaping and delivering transformational public services. The UK's No1 Public Sector Magazine.
www.publicsectorexecutive.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This report makes clear that if we want lasting progress on social mobility, then we have to keep putting power and trust in the hands of local communities
www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/ne...
www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/ne...
Chief Inspector Jacqueline Overy said, "Tracking a reindeer is rare, but with help from specialist agencies, we found him in the dunes, even at night."
www.merseyside.police.uk/news/mersey...
www.merseyside.police.uk/news/mersey...
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Chief Inspector Jacqueline Overy said, "Tracking a reindeer is rare, but with help from specialist agencies, we found him in the dunes, even at night."
www.merseyside.police.uk/news/mersey...
www.merseyside.police.uk/news/mersey...
The Oak Theatre is a new, state of the art, 390-seat venue in the grounds of the award-winning Scarisbrick Hall School.
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Oak Theatre is a new, state of the art, 390-seat venue in the grounds of the award-winning Scarisbrick Hall School.
Choosing sustainable wrapping paper, and disposing of it responsibly by recycling, is an important way to cut Christmas waste. And the good news is that you can create beautifully presented gifts with lovely gift wrap that's also kind to the planet.
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/cas...
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/cas...
Review of Cascayde sustainable wrapping paper, tape and ribbon | Little Green Space
Cascayde produces eco-friendly gift wrap, recyclable paper tape, and biodegradable ribbons
littlegreenspace.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Choosing sustainable wrapping paper, and disposing of it responsibly by recycling, is an important way to cut Christmas waste. And the good news is that you can create beautifully presented gifts with lovely gift wrap that's also kind to the planet.
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/cas...
littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/cas...
These beautiful shell-like mushrooms grow horizontally out of the dead and dying wood of deciduous trees, especially beech. They are a saprobe, which means they live off decaying organic matter.
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www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-ex...
Oyster mushroom | The Wildlife Trusts
Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round, especially after a cold snap which can trigger the fungus into fruiting.
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
These beautiful shell-like mushrooms grow horizontally out of the dead and dying wood of deciduous trees, especially beech. They are a saprobe, which means they live off decaying organic matter.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-ex...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-ex...
Cardinal Nichols said:“The letter issued by Pope Leo on 23 November, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and his visit, today, to Iznik, is essential reading for us all".
www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-pr...
www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-pr...
Cardinal prays for Pope Leo on first overseas visit and welcomes his Apostolic Letter on Nicaea Anniversary - Catholic Bishops' Conference
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference and a President of Churches Together in England (CTE), has welcomed Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter In unitate fidei on the 1,700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea – a letter that helps shape our ecumenical journey together. It was released just days before his visit to Turkey, […]
www.cbcew.org.uk
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cardinal Nichols said:“The letter issued by Pope Leo on 23 November, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and his visit, today, to Iznik, is essential reading for us all".
www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-pr...
www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-pr...
"Next spring and summer, if we don’t get the rainfall we need, there will be severe consequences for us here in England....."
www.theguardian.com/environment...
www.theguardian.com/environment...
Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Next spring and summer, if we don’t get the rainfall we need, there will be severe consequences for us here in England....."
www.theguardian.com/environment...
www.theguardian.com/environment...
We urge the Prime Minister, Chancellor and all members of the Government to reflect before continuing with this folly. Attacks on nature take only months to push through Parliament.
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We urge the Prime Minister, Chancellor and all members of the Government to reflect before continuing with this folly. Attacks on nature take only months to push through Parliament.
The generic name Quercus is Latin for "oak", derived from Proto-Indo-European *kwerkwu-, "oak", which is also the origin of the name "fir", another important or sacred tree in Indo-European culture.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak
Oak - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The generic name Quercus is Latin for "oak", derived from Proto-Indo-European *kwerkwu-, "oak", which is also the origin of the name "fir", another important or sacred tree in Indo-European culture.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak
That this House notes the fast-approaching deadline of 30 November 2025 for the UK to secure access to the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund.....
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
That this House notes the fast-approaching deadline of 30 November 2025 for the UK to secure access to the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund.....
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-m...
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-m...
Your wild acts could be little things to help nature - like recycling your Christmas tree or feeding the birds – or ways to connect to the natural world, like trying stargazing. Sign up to receive a digital pack to help you to take part.
www.lancswt.org.uk/12-days-wild
www.lancswt.org.uk/12-days-wild
12 Days Wild | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas! We're encouraging everyone to spend 12 Days Wild this year, and get outdoors during the festive period. Sign up and we'll give you lots of advice and tips to help you to take part.
www.lancswt.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Your wild acts could be little things to help nature - like recycling your Christmas tree or feeding the birds – or ways to connect to the natural world, like trying stargazing. Sign up to receive a digital pack to help you to take part.
www.lancswt.org.uk/12-days-wild
www.lancswt.org.uk/12-days-wild
The vehicle has undergone a complete structural and medical refit. The chassis has been reinforced to handle damaged roads, while upgraded suspension and highresistance tires allow medical teams to reach areas inaccessible to standard ambulances.
www.caritas.org/palestine/h...
www.caritas.org/palestine/h...
Vehicle of the Pope: Bringing aid and hope to children
On 25 November, Caritas unveiled the “Vehicle of Hope,” the former Popemobile transformed into a mobile pediatric clinic designed to reach Gaza’s most vulnerable children, those living in areas where healthcare has broken down or become impossible to access. In a letter, Pope Leo XIV formally acknowledged the initiative. “It is my hope that this […]
www.caritas.org
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The vehicle has undergone a complete structural and medical refit. The chassis has been reinforced to handle damaged roads, while upgraded suspension and highresistance tires allow medical teams to reach areas inaccessible to standard ambulances.
www.caritas.org/palestine/h...
www.caritas.org/palestine/h...
“This event is about resetting the national conversation, especially in the face of growing misinformation,” said Prof Mike Berners-Lee, the climate writer and pioneer in carbon footprinting, as he introduced the talks.
www.theguardian.com/environment...
www.theguardian.com/environment...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“This event is about resetting the national conversation, especially in the face of growing misinformation,” said Prof Mike Berners-Lee, the climate writer and pioneer in carbon footprinting, as he introduced the talks.
www.theguardian.com/environment...
www.theguardian.com/environment...
Faith in the City marked a watershed moment in 1985....
The launch of the Manifesto for Hope – funded by the Josephine Butler Memorial Trust – seeks to build on that legacy, calling for renewed action to lift people out of social and economic poverty.
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The launch of the Manifesto for Hope – funded by the Josephine Butler Memorial Trust – seeks to build on that legacy, calling for renewed action to lift people out of social and economic poverty.
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Churches Together in the Merseyside Region launch Manifesto for Hope
Churches Together in the Merseyside Region has launched a new manifesto renewing the call for justice, compassion and unity in our time.
theguideliverpool.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Faith in the City marked a watershed moment in 1985....
The launch of the Manifesto for Hope – funded by the Josephine Butler Memorial Trust – seeks to build on that legacy, calling for renewed action to lift people out of social and economic poverty.
theguideliverpool.com/churches-to...
The launch of the Manifesto for Hope – funded by the Josephine Butler Memorial Trust – seeks to build on that legacy, calling for renewed action to lift people out of social and economic poverty.
theguideliverpool.com/churches-to...
Black Rod refers to both a senior parliamentary officer and the physical ebony staff carried by that officer. The role dates back nearly 600 years to King Edward III and the founding of the Order of the Garter.
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BBC Radio 4 - Materials of State, Black Rod
David Cannadine looks at the history and symbolism of Black Rod.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Black Rod refers to both a senior parliamentary officer and the physical ebony staff carried by that officer. The role dates back nearly 600 years to King Edward III and the founding of the Order of the Garter.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/...
Rotheram was asked by the BBC if a person from Liverpool would receive a discount if they stayed in a hotel in Southport overnight.
Rotheram replied: "Well not necessarily, because ...
BBC News - Liverpool metro mayor says tourist tax details not yet finalised ...
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Rotheram replied: "Well not necessarily, because ...
BBC News - Liverpool metro mayor says tourist tax details not yet finalised ...
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Liverpool metro mayor says tourist tax details not yet finalised
Steve Rotheram says it is yet to be decided how the levy on overnight stays will be administered.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rotheram was asked by the BBC if a person from Liverpool would receive a discount if they stayed in a hotel in Southport overnight.
Rotheram replied: "Well not necessarily, because ...
BBC News - Liverpool metro mayor says tourist tax details not yet finalised ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articl...
Rotheram replied: "Well not necessarily, because ...
BBC News - Liverpool metro mayor says tourist tax details not yet finalised ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articl...
Overseas trips are an important part of the papacy’s “soft power,” offering an opportunity for the pope to meet political leaders of his host country, address the local Catholic community and focus international media attention on regional issues.
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Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know | CNN
Pope Leo XIV begins a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday, his first foreign trip since his election and one on which he’s expected to emphasize key themes of his fledgling pontificate – among them dialogue and unity.
www.cnn.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Overseas trips are an important part of the papacy’s “soft power,” offering an opportunity for the pope to meet political leaders of his host country, address the local Catholic community and focus international media attention on regional issues.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/...