BugWug
@howlinbugwug.bsky.social
Just ya regular news, history, artsy & Info hound, based in the most wonderful town of, well, love it as i do then ya will know...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social This ZX Speccy animation is defo worth a look James
So many memories!
x.com/scottbateman...
So many memories!
x.com/scottbateman...
SBA on X: "Good morning 🔥 Fiinally finished! An animation dedicated to that wonderful little 8bit micro from the 1980s... my first ever computer, the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Made in Photoshop and Blender, so no, not made on a Spectrum, I'm an artist that is all and I enjoy making these https://t.co/pDetfk151y" / X
Good morning 🔥 Fiinally finished! An animation dedicated to that wonderful little 8bit micro from the 1980s... my first ever computer, the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Made in Photoshop and Blender, so no, not made on a Spectrum, I'm an artist that is all and I enjoy making these https://t.co/pDetfk151y
x.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social This ZX Speccy animation is defo worth a look James
So many memories!
x.com/scottbateman...
So many memories!
x.com/scottbateman...
August 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Found myself going to YouTube for something about glazes yet, this fascinating video opened up and i was enthralled by the art
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ny7S...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ny7S...
150 Steel Balls to Kukri Knife: Handmade Forging and Epic Finish
YouTube video by Knives Project
m.youtube.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Found myself going to YouTube for something about glazes yet, this fascinating video opened up and i was enthralled by the art
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ny7S...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ny7S...
Beautiful #FoxOfTheDay
What a face . Thank you to @fetch13.bsky.social for today's #FoxOfTheDay
March 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Beautiful #FoxOfTheDay
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It was supposed to be "the easiest deal in history".
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/the-brexit-r...
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/the-brexit-r...
The Brexit report that names the guilty parties.. and why it will be so hard to rejoin
These Brexit Files are a damning indictment of Tory PMs and Westminster dysfunction
www.theneweuropean.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
It was supposed to be "the easiest deal in history".
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/the-brexit-r...
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/the-brexit-r...
@lighthealing.bsky.social …ahhh…there you are sir…
January 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
@lighthealing.bsky.social …ahhh…there you are sir…
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We could all be injured, made redundant, or leave work for reasons beyond our control.
Help to get back on your feet must be first class and help you back into the best job possible.
That matters for individuals and for productivity & sustainable growth.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Help to get back on your feet must be first class and help you back into the best job possible.
That matters for individuals and for productivity & sustainable growth.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
UK jobcentres not fit for purpose, says Liz Kendall ahead of major reforms
The work and pensions secretary is to overhaul benefits system, pushing young people into work or education
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:28 AM
We could all be injured, made redundant, or leave work for reasons beyond our control.
Help to get back on your feet must be first class and help you back into the best job possible.
That matters for individuals and for productivity & sustainable growth.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Help to get back on your feet must be first class and help you back into the best job possible.
That matters for individuals and for productivity & sustainable growth.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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We want Bluesky to be a great home for journalists, publishers, and creators. Unlike other platforms, we don't de-promote your links. Post all the links you want — Bluesky is a lobby to the open web.
Traffic from Bluesky's @bsky.app to @theguardian.com is already 2x that of Threads
In its first week on the platform & with 300k followers, Bluesky traffic from @theguardian.com posts is already higher than it was from TwX in any week in 2024, where the account had 10.8m followers, but🧵
In its first week on the platform & with 300k followers, Bluesky traffic from @theguardian.com posts is already higher than it was from TwX in any week in 2024, where the account had 10.8m followers, but🧵
November 27, 2024 at 3:08 PM
We want Bluesky to be a great home for journalists, publishers, and creators. Unlike other platforms, we don't de-promote your links. Post all the links you want — Bluesky is a lobby to the open web.
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But hang on, I hear (some of) you say... what about small boats? They're the main thing most politicians talk about after all...
So how DO small boat arrivals compare with legal migration?
Here's your answer in a chart 👇
So how DO small boat arrivals compare with legal migration?
Here's your answer in a chart 👇
November 28, 2024 at 4:54 PM
But hang on, I hear (some of) you say... what about small boats? They're the main thing most politicians talk about after all...
So how DO small boat arrivals compare with legal migration?
Here's your answer in a chart 👇
So how DO small boat arrivals compare with legal migration?
Here's your answer in a chart 👇
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I feel sure the bulk of us want to rejoin the EU.
Until such time that there's an impact assessment on the effects of leaving has been established, it won't happen
I'm calling for an inquiry. Please sign the petition
bit.ly/4eq3c17
Until such time that there's an impact assessment on the effects of leaving has been established, it won't happen
I'm calling for an inquiry. Please sign the petition
bit.ly/4eq3c17
Petition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union
Given that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry.
bit.ly
November 21, 2024 at 5:14 AM
I feel sure the bulk of us want to rejoin the EU.
Until such time that there's an impact assessment on the effects of leaving has been established, it won't happen
I'm calling for an inquiry. Please sign the petition
bit.ly/4eq3c17
Until such time that there's an impact assessment on the effects of leaving has been established, it won't happen
I'm calling for an inquiry. Please sign the petition
bit.ly/4eq3c17
@benkentish.bsky.social Welcome Ben! Look forwards to your posts and commentary over here too
November 17, 2024 at 8:11 AM
@benkentish.bsky.social Welcome Ben! Look forwards to your posts and commentary over here too
Beautiful #FoxOfTheDay
Good morning , a definitely not c*te #FoxOfTheDay today , shared by @anette.kvamsdal on Instagram
November 15, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Beautiful #FoxOfTheDay
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Starmer said: "Labour's Manifesto for change is a plan to kickstart economic growth." So why won't he fix the thing that might actually make that happen?
Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined UK economy
Andrew Bailey callls for relations with EU to be rebuilt as Trump plans US tariffs
buff.ly
November 15, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Starmer said: "Labour's Manifesto for change is a plan to kickstart economic growth." So why won't he fix the thing that might actually make that happen?
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Mike Galsworthy, chair of the pro-EU European Movement, warned that the bloc “expects a conversation on youth opportunity and mobility in any negotiations with Starmer”, adding that the PM “cannot keep saying ‘no’ to reality forever”. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brussels presses ahead with bid for youth free movement deal
Exclusive: The bloc is formalising its negotiating position on a youth mobility agreement
www.independent.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Mike Galsworthy, chair of the pro-EU European Movement, warned that the bloc “expects a conversation on youth opportunity and mobility in any negotiations with Starmer”, adding that the PM “cannot keep saying ‘no’ to reality forever”. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Interesting
The Onion bought Alex Jones's Infowars in a bankruptcy auction.
The plan is to rebuild the brand as a satirical news site.
via NBC
The plan is to rebuild the brand as a satirical news site.
via NBC
November 15, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Interesting
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🚨HERE WE GO! Gary Lineker to be unveiled as new Archbishop of Canterbury in January transfer window. Rumours of Justin Welby going the other way to present the BBC's News at Ten as yet unconfirmed.
November 12, 2024 at 3:38 PM
🚨HERE WE GO! Gary Lineker to be unveiled as new Archbishop of Canterbury in January transfer window. Rumours of Justin Welby going the other way to present the BBC's News at Ten as yet unconfirmed.
@jonnywhitlam.bsky.social ah ha! There you are…
September 25, 2024 at 8:11 PM
@jonnywhitlam.bsky.social ah ha! There you are…
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X losing 30% of its UK users in a year (and 20% in the US) is clearly bad for its financial viability, but it has also accelerated the downward spiral of the platform into increasingly extreme content.
Via @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social @jemima.bsky.social @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/6596...
Via @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social @jemima.bsky.social @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/6596...
September 22, 2024 at 10:45 PM
X losing 30% of its UK users in a year (and 20% in the US) is clearly bad for its financial viability, but it has also accelerated the downward spiral of the platform into increasingly extreme content.
Via @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social @jemima.bsky.social @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/6596...
Via @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social @jemima.bsky.social @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/6596...
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The first video I share on here has to be my favourite rendition of Whole Lotta Rosie by Tico (parrot) and Frank (non-parrot) of Tico and the Man (a truly great squawk n' roll band)
September 13, 2024 at 6:08 PM
The first video I share on here has to be my favourite rendition of Whole Lotta Rosie by Tico (parrot) and Frank (non-parrot) of Tico and the Man (a truly great squawk n' roll band)
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The Tories brought the prison system to a point of total breakdown. They can damn well own it, rather than blaming Keir Starmer for it inews.co.uk/opinion/the-...
The Tories brought the prison system to a point of total breakdown. They must own it
We couldn't afford to keep operating this punishment regime, even if it did work
inews.co.uk
September 11, 2024 at 5:06 PM
The Tories brought the prison system to a point of total breakdown. They can damn well own it, rather than blaming Keir Starmer for it inews.co.uk/opinion/the-...
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Bluesky now has video! Update your app to version 1.91 or refresh on desktop!
We’ve begun gradually rolling out the ability to post video. Thanks for your patience!
Estamos gradualmente implementando a capacidade de postar vídeos. Obrigado pela sua paciência!
We’ve begun gradually rolling out the ability to post video. Thanks for your patience!
Estamos gradualmente implementando a capacidade de postar vídeos. Obrigado pela sua paciência!
September 11, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Bluesky now has video! Update your app to version 1.91 or refresh on desktop!
We’ve begun gradually rolling out the ability to post video. Thanks for your patience!
Estamos gradualmente implementando a capacidade de postar vídeos. Obrigado pela sua paciência!
We’ve begun gradually rolling out the ability to post video. Thanks for your patience!
Estamos gradualmente implementando a capacidade de postar vídeos. Obrigado pela sua paciência!
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Vor dem großen Wahljahr: Wie sich Keir Starmer im populistischen Narrativ der Tories verheddert, womit Labour’s wahrscheinlicher Wahlsieg in 2024 kaum ein echter Triumph werden dürfte.
Meine Analyse für #InternationalePolitik.
Meine Analyse für #InternationalePolitik.
Ohne Glanz und Gloria
Bis spätestens Januar 2025 muss in Großbritannien gewählt werden. Alles deutet auf einen Labour-Wahlsieg hin. Doch die Partei verbreitet keine Aufbruchstimmung.
internationalepolitik.de
January 3, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Vor dem großen Wahljahr: Wie sich Keir Starmer im populistischen Narrativ der Tories verheddert, womit Labour’s wahrscheinlicher Wahlsieg in 2024 kaum ein echter Triumph werden dürfte.
Meine Analyse für #InternationalePolitik.
Meine Analyse für #InternationalePolitik.
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Is this simply a reflex against the Gov that took the respective country through the pandemic?
Seems Left is going Right and Right is going Left
The US is ‘odd’ in that it was mid pandemic when they changed
Seems Left is going Right and Right is going Left
The US is ‘odd’ in that it was mid pandemic when they changed
Grim week. Countries falling like dominoes to the populist right, from Argentina to the Netherlands. Orban sabotaging Ukrainian EU membership. Polls swinging against Biden.
We're not in 2016. But we are in 2015. And the warning lights are flashing red.
iandunt.substack.com/p/the-global...
We're not in 2016. But we are in 2015. And the warning lights are flashing red.
iandunt.substack.com/p/the-global...
The global war against populism
From Argentina to the Netherlands, countries are toppling like dominoes.
iandunt.substack.com
November 25, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Is this simply a reflex against the Gov that took the respective country through the pandemic?
Seems Left is going Right and Right is going Left
The US is ‘odd’ in that it was mid pandemic when they changed
Seems Left is going Right and Right is going Left
The US is ‘odd’ in that it was mid pandemic when they changed
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13 long years of Conservative government which brought us austerity, #Brexit and Covid mismanagement and ensured a perpetual state of decline.
It’s time to stop 🛑 voting to harm Britain.
It’s time to stop 🛑 voting to harm Britain.
October 30, 2023 at 8:23 AM
13 long years of Conservative government which brought us austerity, #Brexit and Covid mismanagement and ensured a perpetual state of decline.
It’s time to stop 🛑 voting to harm Britain.
It’s time to stop 🛑 voting to harm Britain.