Mark Cunliffe
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Company owner in the renewables industry, social media manager for the Bylines Network and one of the original 5 founding members of Central Bylines.
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At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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Reform UK Ltd cancels net zero in Nottinghamshire
The Reform UK led council in Nottinghamshire is turning its back on climate action and is threatening to funnel funding away from net zero | Cliff Mitchell
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The Reform UK led council in Nottinghamshire is turning its back on climate action and is threatening to funnel funding away from net zero | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Reform UK Ltd cancels net zero in Nottinghamshire
The Reform UK led council in Nottinghamshire is turning its back on climate action and is threatening to funnel funding away from net zero
centralbylines.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Reform UK Ltd cancels net zero in Nottinghamshire
The Reform UK led council in Nottinghamshire is turning its back on climate action and is threatening to funnel funding away from net zero | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
The Reform UK led council in Nottinghamshire is turning its back on climate action and is threatening to funnel funding away from net zero | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
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Online backlash as cold snap bites sparks rethink from Dudley council leader on removing grit bins | LDRS Press Release
Dudley Council to review grit bin removal
Online backlash as cold snap bites sparks rethink from Dudley council leader on removing grit bins
centralbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Online backlash as cold snap bites sparks rethink from Dudley council leader on removing grit bins | LDRS Press Release
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Look at these beautiful children, growing up in war and poverty. Please help them - even a small donation makes a difference
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Look at these beautiful children, growing up in war and poverty. Please help them - even a small donation makes a difference
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Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the county’s Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans | Cliff Mitchell
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Northamptonshire Net Zero: a no go under Reform
Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the county’s Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans
centralbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the county’s Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social
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"In a Europe hungry for positive news, seeing the UK back in the Customs Union would greatly boost business confidence."
#EU
#Economy
#Trade
#FreedomOfMovement
#Scotland
#EU
#Economy
#Trade
#FreedomOfMovement
#Scotland
Boosting UK trade in one simple step
Rejoining the European Customs Union would boost UK public finances by £25bn, say Westminster LibDems
bylines.scot
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
"In a Europe hungry for positive news, seeing the UK back in the Customs Union would greatly boost business confidence."
#EU
#Economy
#Trade
#FreedomOfMovement
#Scotland
#EU
#Economy
#Trade
#FreedomOfMovement
#Scotland
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The outcome of any democratic election depends on how voters cast their ballot, yet the electoral system shapes the result too | Professor Sir John Curtice
Via @bylines.scot
Via @bylines.scot
Why the electoral system matters – Holyrood election 2026
The outcome of any democratic election depends on how voters cast their ballot, yet the electoral system shapes the result too
bylines.scot
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 AM
The outcome of any democratic election depends on how voters cast their ballot, yet the electoral system shapes the result too | Professor Sir John Curtice
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Via @bylines.scot
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At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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December 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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One of our most read articles of February 2025.......
Restoring British Rail class 50 F: part 1: origins
Volunteers tackle the revival of a class 50 diesel F, dormant since 1992; discover its origin and the challenges it overcame
Restoring British Rail class 50 F: part 1: origins
Volunteers tackle the revival of a class 50 diesel F, dormant since 1992; discover its origin and the challenges it overcame
Restoring British Rail class 50 F: part 1: origins
Volunteers tackle the revival of a class 50 diesel F, dormant since 1992; discover its origin and the challenges it overcame
centralbylines.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
One of our most read articles of February 2025.......
Restoring British Rail class 50 F: part 1: origins
Volunteers tackle the revival of a class 50 diesel F, dormant since 1992; discover its origin and the challenges it overcame
Restoring British Rail class 50 F: part 1: origins
Volunteers tackle the revival of a class 50 diesel F, dormant since 1992; discover its origin and the challenges it overcame
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The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content
centralbylines.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
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We need journalism which isn't owned by billionaires.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
We need journalism which isn't owned by billionaires.
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Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content
centralbylines.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
I'm a well known Christmas Grinch, so was pleased with my score of 13 out of 30 😂
But I did know that the Japanese love a KFC on Christmas day! It's a good quiz if you have the time!
But I did know that the Japanese love a KFC on Christmas day! It's a good quiz if you have the time!
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content
centralbylines.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I'm a well known Christmas Grinch, so was pleased with my score of 13 out of 30 😂
But I did know that the Japanese love a KFC on Christmas day! It's a good quiz if you have the time!
But I did know that the Japanese love a KFC on Christmas day! It's a good quiz if you have the time!
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Merry Christmas everyone......
Here's the great 2025 Central Bylines Christmas Quiz
@gemmagould.bsky.social
Here's the great 2025 Central Bylines Christmas Quiz
@gemmagould.bsky.social
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content
centralbylines.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Merry Christmas everyone......
Here's the great 2025 Central Bylines Christmas Quiz
@gemmagould.bsky.social
Here's the great 2025 Central Bylines Christmas Quiz
@gemmagould.bsky.social
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In 1800, around one in three children died before their fifth birthday, compared to four deaths per thousand births by 2020 | Amanda Ellison
Did Dickens murder Christmas?
In 1800, around one in three children died before their fifth birthday, compared to four deaths per thousand births by 2020
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In 1800, around one in three children died before their fifth birthday, compared to four deaths per thousand births by 2020 | Amanda Ellison
I got 13 out of 30 which being a bit of a Christmas scrouge I was surprised it was that high, but did know the Japanese like a KFC on Christmas day 😂
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content
centralbylines.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I got 13 out of 30 which being a bit of a Christmas scrouge I was surprised it was that high, but did know the Japanese like a KFC on Christmas day 😂
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At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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December 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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Urgent review ordered into foreign influence in UK politics.
Urgent review ordered into foreign influence in UK politics
There have been growing concerns about the influence of foreign powers in our politics for some years now. Now the government has acted
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Urgent review ordered into foreign influence in UK politics.
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1/ The Monday night volunteers
In praise of Sussex Bylines’ editors| Mick Channon
In praise of Sussex Bylines’ editors| Mick Channon
The Monday night volunteers
In praise of Sussex Bylines’ editors
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
1/ The Monday night volunteers
In praise of Sussex Bylines’ editors| Mick Channon
In praise of Sussex Bylines’ editors| Mick Channon
Fixing Brexit’s damage isn’t ‘betrayal’
Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain | Sue Wilson
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Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain | Sue Wilson
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk @suewilson91.bsky.social
Fixing Brexit’s damage isn’t ‘betrayal’
Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Fixing Brexit’s damage isn’t ‘betrayal’
Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain | Sue Wilson
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk @suewilson91.bsky.social
Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain | Sue Wilson
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk @suewilson91.bsky.social
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Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again | Sascha Stollhans
UK to re-join Erasmus+ – here are six benefits of the European exchange scheme
Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again
centralbylines.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Brexit didn't have to mean the end of Erasmus+, and the government has now announced we will join the scheme again | Sascha Stollhans
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Trump unveils new dystopian visa plans, but where will it end? centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/trum...
Trump unveils new dystopian visa plans, but where will it end?
The Trump administration intends to make visitors provide five years of social media, a decade of email addresses and DNA, where will this all end?
centralbylines.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Trump unveils new dystopian visa plans, but where will it end? centralbylines.co.uk/opinion/trum...
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Our prayers and thoughts go out to friends and family at Mani's funeral today in Manchester.
Mani, symbol of the ‘90s Manchester music scene, will be sorely missed
@northwestbylines.co.uk @markcunliffe.bsky.social
Mani, symbol of the ‘90s Manchester music scene, will be sorely missed
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Mani, symbol of the ‘90s Manchester music scene, will be sorely missed
Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield died aged 63 years old, a sad loss to the Manchester music scene, but he leaves behind some great memories
northwestbylines.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Our prayers and thoughts go out to friends and family at Mani's funeral today in Manchester.
Mani, symbol of the ‘90s Manchester music scene, will be sorely missed
@northwestbylines.co.uk @markcunliffe.bsky.social
Mani, symbol of the ‘90s Manchester music scene, will be sorely missed
@northwestbylines.co.uk @markcunliffe.bsky.social
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December 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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