Steve Ryles (allegedly)
grumpytoad.bsky.social
Steve Ryles (allegedly)
@grumpytoad.bsky.social
Stoke. Trade Unionist. Pedant. Runny fried eggs. Fan of Mrs Slocombe
Meanwhile in Devon, visit Fanny’s Lane.

Devon's rudest place names you'd struggle to say out loud www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Devon's rudest place names you'd struggle to say out loud
There's nothing better than coming across a funny place name - and these ones are brilliant
www.devonlive.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Meanwhile in Devon, cos play gets out of hand

Exeter man dressed as parsnip attacked friend after Xmas party www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Man dressed as parsnip attacked friend after Xmas party
Joseph Blackwell had 'beef' with his victim, court told
www.devonlive.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Meanwhile in Devon, Meat Deals go to another level.

Devon mum stunned after premature baby put into Tesco sandwich bag www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Mum stunned after premature baby put into Tesco sandwich bag
Lauren couldn't believe the 'bagging' technique that doctors used for baby Blake
www.devonlive.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Meanwhile in Devon, man create fire. Eventually.

Film reveals lives of North Devon locals living without electricity www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Film reveals lives of North Devon locals living without electricity
A decade in the making, where is heaven?follows residents of rural North Devon who have chosen to live entirely off the grid
www.devonlive.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Daily Fail at its best. How not to match the pic with headline.

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba...
Coleen Rooney sends heartfelt message to husband Wayne on birthday
The Manchester United legend took a trip to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai to meet up-and-coming players at a luxury football camp.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Steve Ryles (allegedly)
Tomorrow is Stand Up To Racism's 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲.

It's an opportunity to demonstrate that you stand for equality and inclusion.

More info 👉 theredcard.org/wear-red-day/
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Reposted by Steve Ryles (allegedly)
The joint union guidance on ventilation in schools and colleges has been updated. Good ventilation and measures to clean the air will help reduce sickness absence and therefore help maximise attendance.
Download the guidance: www.unison.org.uk/content/uplo...
www.unison.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Meanwhile in Devon we are telling racism in all its forms to do one.

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October 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Meanwhile in Devon, Reform continues to take the piss

Reform councillor apologises after urinating on street during campaign trail www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...
Reform councillor apologises after urinating on street
He was caught by a Ring doorbell camera
www.somersetlive.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I’m a proper grown up now. Just collected my first free prescription.
October 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Just back from Rome. What a splendid city. Anywhere which can combine Audrey Hepburn, The Colosseum, The Borgias and Michelangelo has to be special. Me and @mrser.bsky.social cannot wait to return.
October 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It was a very pleasant day in Rome.
Mrs R and I had a splendid time.
September 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
By The Trevi Fountain. Didn’t throw in a coin as I’m tight😎
September 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Rome. Me, Mrs R and Ma. Bloody marvellous.
September 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Meanwhile in Devon, students reveal themselves as Vale fans due to lack of water

Exeter College students sent home after water incident www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...
Exeter College students sent home after water incident
There's been a huge outage in the city
www.devonlive.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Now in Rome. Raining.
September 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Christ. Using a 13year old as a mouthpiece for division. Yaxley Lennon is plumbing new depths.

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Schoolgirl barred for Union Jack dress addresses anti-migrant protest
Courtney Wright, 13, who was banned from Bilton School in Rugby, after teachers told her she could not wear a Union Jack dress told protesters gathered in London that 'British culture matters too'.
mol.im
September 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Meanwhile in Devon, no more picnic time for teddy bears

Bear Town closes with immediate effect leaving families devastated www.devonlive.com/news/bear-to...
Beloved family venue closes with immediate effect
The team have thanked visitors for their support over the past five years
www.devonlive.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Reposted by Steve Ryles (allegedly)
September 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Meanwhile in Devon, romance is alive and kicking. Or stripping.

'I met my wife during naughty solo striptease act in Plymouth' www.plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
'I met my wife during naughty solo striptease act in Plymouth'
Dreamboys performer says they've been 'inseparable ever since'
www.plymouthherald.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Reposted by Steve Ryles (allegedly)
This morning I warned that Donald Trump is slowly turning Jan. into a patriotic day of celebration. We can't let that happen.

If you value pro-democracy news, information and analysis, subscribe to Democracy Docket (free or paid). hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

Here is an except of what I wrote.
September 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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My response to Trump as a proud resident of the city of Chicago: Go fuck yourself. Stay the hell out of our city, you fascist.
September 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.

This is not a joke. This is not normal.

Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
September 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Meanwhile in Devon, certain birds are victimised due to the colour of their feathers. Apparently it’s a future Reform policy.

'Take immediate action' if you see blackbirds in your garden www.devonlive.com/news/uk-worl...
'Take immediate action' if you see blackbirds in your garden
The Usutu virus, which is transmitted by the Culex pipiens mosquito - commonly known as the house mosquito - does not harm humans in the UK, but often proves fatal to birds
www.devonlive.com
September 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Just nipped out. Bloke wearing a ‘Reform’ t shirt told his toddler son to ‘hurry up’ using some colourful language. I had to snigger. Poor little mite is named ‘Boris’.
September 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM