Darren Townsend
@forrishilier.bsky.social
Husband. Proud dad to 17yo boy. Codeclub leader, CoG at 3 fab schools. Digital Making advocate. RPi Certified Educator. Delivers bread.
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Race to the bottom.
UK banks push for easing of capital adequacy rules. They want deregulation and lower capital requirements to compete with shadow banks which are unregulated.
This will end in tears. Public purse will bear the cost. All avoidable. Will any govt resist the City?
archive.ph/t2poX
UK banks push for easing of capital adequacy rules. They want deregulation and lower capital requirements to compete with shadow banks which are unregulated.
This will end in tears. Public purse will bear the cost. All avoidable. Will any govt resist the City?
archive.ph/t2poX
UK banks push for easing of capital rules to counter surge in private credit
HSBC and Barclays executives tell House of Lords committee that they are losing ground to US rivals
www.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Race to the bottom.
UK banks push for easing of capital adequacy rules. They want deregulation and lower capital requirements to compete with shadow banks which are unregulated.
This will end in tears. Public purse will bear the cost. All avoidable. Will any govt resist the City?
archive.ph/t2poX
UK banks push for easing of capital adequacy rules. They want deregulation and lower capital requirements to compete with shadow banks which are unregulated.
This will end in tears. Public purse will bear the cost. All avoidable. Will any govt resist the City?
archive.ph/t2poX
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The flying of St George's flags across the country are creating "no-go" zones for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health bosses have warned
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
St George's flags are creating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, health bosses warn
A trust leader hails the "bravery" of black and Asian healthcare workers for continuing to treat patients in areas "designed to exclude them".
news.sky.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The flying of St George's flags across the country are creating "no-go" zones for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health bosses have warned
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
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A radio programme like the Shipping Forecast but it’s called Bin Day and it just reads out every single council in the country’s bin schedule
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A radio programme like the Shipping Forecast but it’s called Bin Day and it just reads out every single council in the country’s bin schedule
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7,261 elderly/vulnerable people in care homes given ‘notice to quit’.
Major reason: "revenge evictions’. people “threatened with eviction as a result of raising a complaint"
Care homes are mostly in the private sector, owned by corporations and private equity, profit margins of up to 40%.
Major reason: "revenge evictions’. people “threatened with eviction as a result of raising a complaint"
Care homes are mostly in the private sector, owned by corporations and private equity, profit margins of up to 40%.
Revealed: Thousands of elderly people evicted from care homes every year
Thousands of elderly and vulnerable people have received eviction notices from their care homes in the last year, the Big Issue has found.
www.bigissue.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
7,261 elderly/vulnerable people in care homes given ‘notice to quit’.
Major reason: "revenge evictions’. people “threatened with eviction as a result of raising a complaint"
Care homes are mostly in the private sector, owned by corporations and private equity, profit margins of up to 40%.
Major reason: "revenge evictions’. people “threatened with eviction as a result of raising a complaint"
Care homes are mostly in the private sector, owned by corporations and private equity, profit margins of up to 40%.
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2/2 I do this through talks, workshops, training managers and menopause champions, group and one-to-one menopause mentoring, and policy scoping and support.
Prices start at £140.
Drop me a line and we can figure out what's best for you.
Prices start at £140.
Drop me a line and we can figure out what's best for you.
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
2/2 I do this through talks, workshops, training managers and menopause champions, group and one-to-one menopause mentoring, and policy scoping and support.
Prices start at £140.
Drop me a line and we can figure out what's best for you.
Prices start at £140.
Drop me a line and we can figure out what's best for you.
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388) Massagebots. Give you a relaxing massage after a hard day. Won't fly below the waist or above the thigh though so don't get any funny ideas, all right? #SmallRobotsRemastered
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
388) Massagebots. Give you a relaxing massage after a hard day. Won't fly below the waist or above the thigh though so don't get any funny ideas, all right? #SmallRobotsRemastered
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These people are arguing against a BBC culture that exists only in their heads, in the same way that reactionaries argue against the cultures of cities and universities that only exist in their heads.
Suzanne Moore, who would rather be locked up than pay her BBC licence fee because the BBC is too nice to trans people for her liking.
November 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
These people are arguing against a BBC culture that exists only in their heads, in the same way that reactionaries argue against the cultures of cities and universities that only exist in their heads.
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🚨🚨This is stellar investigative journalism by @kaitlintosh.bsky.social and @michelleinezsimon.bsky.social on how #elonmusk is boosting the #british right. 🧵 news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🚨🚨This is stellar investigative journalism by @kaitlintosh.bsky.social and @michelleinezsimon.bsky.social on how #elonmusk is boosting the #british right. 🧵 news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Daughter climbing a huge ancient willow tree earlier👇🏼.
Her: ‘This could be our tree’
Me: ‘I think it already is.’
We took a blanket & sat in our willow nest till an hour after sunset, ate chocolate in its branches and made eachother wreath bracelets from two of its slenderest twigs. 🌿
Her: ‘This could be our tree’
Me: ‘I think it already is.’
We took a blanket & sat in our willow nest till an hour after sunset, ate chocolate in its branches and made eachother wreath bracelets from two of its slenderest twigs. 🌿
November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Daughter climbing a huge ancient willow tree earlier👇🏼.
Her: ‘This could be our tree’
Me: ‘I think it already is.’
We took a blanket & sat in our willow nest till an hour after sunset, ate chocolate in its branches and made eachother wreath bracelets from two of its slenderest twigs. 🌿
Her: ‘This could be our tree’
Me: ‘I think it already is.’
We took a blanket & sat in our willow nest till an hour after sunset, ate chocolate in its branches and made eachother wreath bracelets from two of its slenderest twigs. 🌿
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It blows my mind that there are real people who see a post like this and actually believe the whole “Christmas is being cancelled by Muslims” BS 🙄
Let’s have a quick look at what’s happening to Sheffield so you can put your Express reading uncle’s mind at ease!😆
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Let’s have a quick look at what’s happening to Sheffield so you can put your Express reading uncle’s mind at ease!😆
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November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It blows my mind that there are real people who see a post like this and actually believe the whole “Christmas is being cancelled by Muslims” BS 🙄
Let’s have a quick look at what’s happening to Sheffield so you can put your Express reading uncle’s mind at ease!😆
1/15
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Let’s have a quick look at what’s happening to Sheffield so you can put your Express reading uncle’s mind at ease!😆
1/15
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A national newspaper journalist went on a British TV channel to claim police stats showed asylum-seekers committed 44% of sex crimes in Dorset.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
November 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
A national newspaper journalist went on a British TV channel to claim police stats showed asylum-seekers committed 44% of sex crimes in Dorset.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI.
Except... it's bollocks.
Wife & I are out-out (in Brum) this weekend, and we've decided to brave The Alchemist 😬
IT'S A BIT BLOODY LOUD IN HERE!!
IT'S A BIT BLOODY LOUD IN HERE!!
November 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Wife & I are out-out (in Brum) this weekend, and we've decided to brave The Alchemist 😬
IT'S A BIT BLOODY LOUD IN HERE!!
IT'S A BIT BLOODY LOUD IN HERE!!
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Berry palette, November.
As ever zoom in to the details if anxiety's lurking - looking at botanical patterns helps us recover from stress 60% more quickly.
Also the pink Rowan & spindle...I mean...Barbie berries🍒💅🩷
As ever zoom in to the details if anxiety's lurking - looking at botanical patterns helps us recover from stress 60% more quickly.
Also the pink Rowan & spindle...I mean...Barbie berries🍒💅🩷
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Berry palette, November.
As ever zoom in to the details if anxiety's lurking - looking at botanical patterns helps us recover from stress 60% more quickly.
Also the pink Rowan & spindle...I mean...Barbie berries🍒💅🩷
As ever zoom in to the details if anxiety's lurking - looking at botanical patterns helps us recover from stress 60% more quickly.
Also the pink Rowan & spindle...I mean...Barbie berries🍒💅🩷
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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At preschool today one of our practitioners had made a painted 'bonfire' in a tuff tray for the children to put out with water sprayers. It was such a lovely example of creativity + building grip strength through #play! One of the parents is a fire fighter so it made the play very personal too. ☺️
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
At preschool today one of our practitioners had made a painted 'bonfire' in a tuff tray for the children to put out with water sprayers. It was such a lovely example of creativity + building grip strength through #play! One of the parents is a fire fighter so it made the play very personal too. ☺️
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Just one week left to register for my book launch event at the University of Oxford. 📖🎉
This study drew on queer method and theory to explore casual forms of sex work in the digital era. 💷📲
While focusing on post-identity, I highlight overlaps between movements for LGBTQ+ and sex worker rights. 🌈☂️
This study drew on queer method and theory to explore casual forms of sex work in the digital era. 💷📲
While focusing on post-identity, I highlight overlaps between movements for LGBTQ+ and sex worker rights. 🌈☂️
📚🏳️🌈 Join us to celebrate the publication of Dr @maxmorris.bsky.social's book 'Not Sex Work' - a study of the parallel histories and intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities and sex workers.
🗓️ 5pm, 14 November
🎙️🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception
RSVP now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
🗓️ 5pm, 14 November
🎙️🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception
RSVP now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Just one week left to register for my book launch event at the University of Oxford. 📖🎉
This study drew on queer method and theory to explore casual forms of sex work in the digital era. 💷📲
While focusing on post-identity, I highlight overlaps between movements for LGBTQ+ and sex worker rights. 🌈☂️
This study drew on queer method and theory to explore casual forms of sex work in the digital era. 💷📲
While focusing on post-identity, I highlight overlaps between movements for LGBTQ+ and sex worker rights. 🌈☂️
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things that arent the future of civilization
- chatbots
- crypto
- robot butlers
- cars that sorta drive autonomously as long as youre paying attention for when they fail and almost kill a bunch of people
things that actually are the future of civilization
- free clean energy
- chatbots
- crypto
- robot butlers
- cars that sorta drive autonomously as long as youre paying attention for when they fail and almost kill a bunch of people
things that actually are the future of civilization
- free clean energy
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
things that arent the future of civilization
- chatbots
- crypto
- robot butlers
- cars that sorta drive autonomously as long as youre paying attention for when they fail and almost kill a bunch of people
things that actually are the future of civilization
- free clean energy
- chatbots
- crypto
- robot butlers
- cars that sorta drive autonomously as long as youre paying attention for when they fail and almost kill a bunch of people
things that actually are the future of civilization
- free clean energy
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since chatgpt has coached another young person in a mental health crisis to their death, I am yet again tapping the sign
November 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
since chatgpt has coached another young person in a mental health crisis to their death, I am yet again tapping the sign
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ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
The talks focus on ITV's Media and Entertainment division, which include its TV channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
Sky is owned by US-based Comcast, largest shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock.
CMA must block the takeover. No one must own more than one major media outlet. Need diversity and competition.
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But people will vote for them to run a country?
They can’t even run their own merch site, fucking dunces.
Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all.
They can’t even run their own merch site, fucking dunces.
Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all.
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
But people will vote for them to run a country?
They can’t even run their own merch site, fucking dunces.
Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all.
They can’t even run their own merch site, fucking dunces.
Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all.
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If my dining table didn't fit in my dining room, I'd probably get a smaller one.
Not sure why this doesn't apply to driveways too.
Gardiner Road
#antisocialparking
#pavementsareforpeople
#banpavementparking
@headingtonnews.bsky.social
Not sure why this doesn't apply to driveways too.
Gardiner Road
#antisocialparking
#pavementsareforpeople
#banpavementparking
@headingtonnews.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
If my dining table didn't fit in my dining room, I'd probably get a smaller one.
Not sure why this doesn't apply to driveways too.
Gardiner Road
#antisocialparking
#pavementsareforpeople
#banpavementparking
@headingtonnews.bsky.social
Not sure why this doesn't apply to driveways too.
Gardiner Road
#antisocialparking
#pavementsareforpeople
#banpavementparking
@headingtonnews.bsky.social
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YOU HAVE TO LEARN AI NOW IF YOU DON'T PICK IT UP IN THE NEXT 18 MONTHS YOUR BUSINESS WILL GET LEFT BEHIND the YouTube ad shrieks at me.
Yeah, what I'm hearing is that you have 18 months to make all these massively over-leveraged products turn a profit. And that's not a me problem.
Yeah, what I'm hearing is that you have 18 months to make all these massively over-leveraged products turn a profit. And that's not a me problem.
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
YOU HAVE TO LEARN AI NOW IF YOU DON'T PICK IT UP IN THE NEXT 18 MONTHS YOUR BUSINESS WILL GET LEFT BEHIND the YouTube ad shrieks at me.
Yeah, what I'm hearing is that you have 18 months to make all these massively over-leveraged products turn a profit. And that's not a me problem.
Yeah, what I'm hearing is that you have 18 months to make all these massively over-leveraged products turn a profit. And that's not a me problem.
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For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful, (by-real-people) drawings because they should be seen 🧵...
November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful, (by-real-people) drawings because they should be seen 🧵...