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McScouse Mouse
@mcscousemouse.bsky.social
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Scouser living in Ayrshire. Mum of two amazing young people. Language geek. ADHD. Trying to stay awake, remember my name and make a move just to stay in the game.
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writesbright.bsky.social
The Telegraph routinely spreads myths about a range of subjects - especially climate change.

It has been forced to publish over 100 corrections this year so far.

Yet it has the gall to lecture the BBC - and whip up a national panic - about journalistic standards
The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The Telegraph, which has accused the BBC of bias and a lack of editorial rigour, has been forced to amend a swathe of climate inaccuracies. The BBC’s director-general and CEO resigned this weekend aft...
www.desmog.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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tomgauld.bsky.social
My latest @newscientist.com cartoon.

p.s. my new book of science cartoons 'Physics for Cats' is out now! Order from your local bookshop or online: www.tomgauld.com
Panel 1. Two scientists walking along. The first one says: I have opened a portal into an alternate universe that is an exact reflection of our own! Panel 2. The second scientist looks into a technical portal and says WOW Panel 3. A reflection of panel two. The reflected scientist's speech bubble still reads: WOW Panel 4. A reflection of panel one. The text is all back to front.
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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reformexposed.bsky.social
Mick Waddington is Reform UK's candidate in the Barnoldswick, Pendle by-election.

He's "campaiging to protect Pendle's care homes".

No one seems to have told him that Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close their care homes and day centres:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
10 November 1920 | An Austrian Jew Max Sojfer was born in Vienna. He emigrated to the Netherlands.

In March 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs
Vintage portrait of a man weariin glasses and a sweater, looking to the side.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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samiraahmeduk.bsky.social
Written before the BBC resignations but this by @arusbridger.bsky.social is really worth reading. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The BBC has bigger impartiality problems than its coverage of Trump
It is the BBC’s entire governance structure–rather than individual stories–that should cause most concern
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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mancunianmedic.bsky.social
Having Robbie Gibb on the BBC Board is like having Farage as a member of the European Parliament

He is on the board but wants it gone
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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groomb.bsky.social
Cumberland Flowers, 1946, painting by Winifred Nicholson (1893-1981). #WomensArt
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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asylummatters.bsky.social
While headlines focus on how many people claim asylum in the UK, there's one number that's not even officially counted:

The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.

We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.

#KnowTheirNames
Image of two lit candles and text which reads "2024 was the deadliest year on record for people seeking asylum in the UK. But our Government still refuses to record these deaths. #KnowTheirNames"
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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profstevegriffin.bsky.social
I've never really understood the logic of "targeted vaccination".

Of course, money is a huge issue and we seek to get the most out of every £ spent.

Of course COVID and flu waves would be far worse without it.

But, what doesn't sit well for me is the following...
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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tomgauld.bsky.social
A halloween cartoon for @newscientist.com
Image: three figures in protective suits watch from behind a screen as a child approaches a door-like mechanical structure in which stands a man. Between them is an amorphous glowing shape. Caption: Scientists at the institute of halloween studies have succeeded in creating "The treak": a quantum state that is simultaneously trick and treat. It is stable for a millionth of a second before decaying into a half-hearted prank and a mediocre candy bar.
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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pompei79.bsky.social
Happy #Halloween!
A wonderful 2nd century AD Roman mosaic found near Antioch, Turkey showing a skeleton, cup of wine in hand, reclining on the floor of a dining room in a house reminding guests to enjoy life: ‘ευφρόσυνος’
Detail of a black mosaic with a white skull, the boney arm of the skeleton raised, and a few ribs. Mosaic with black background, reclining skeleton with cup of wine in hand with two loaves of bread and an amphora upright in a stand.
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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peterstefanovic.bsky.social
Corridor care in Britain's hospitals is a "crisis in plain sight", a charity has warned, with patients complaining of long waits and warzone-like conditions

news.sky.com/story/elderl...
Elderly patients facing 'war-like' conditions in Britain's hospitals, says report
One woman, aged 79, said of her hospital experience: "It reminded me of war films - with queues of stretchers and people suffering."
news.sky.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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liamthorp.bsky.social
The legend that is the Japanese Ambassador to the UK enjoying a bowl of Scouse in Liverpool
October 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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drnwillburger.bsky.social
Today I am definitely a nine.
Meme showing nine illustrations of medieval lions with humorous/whimsical expressions and poses, labeled 1 to 9, with the caption “On a scale of medieval lion how are you feeling today?”
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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sturdyalex.bsky.social
Quite an unfortunate place to drift off into an ellipsis.
October 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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rspb.bsky.social
Meet the Pintail in today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight! 🦆

Known for their striking long tails, these graceful ducks migrate thousands of miles to enjoy our rich autumn wetlands.

Look out for their stunning silhouette in flight over our lakes.
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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adhd-alien.bsky.social
My tips to get started and get things done with ADHD! Body doubling works best for me 👀 what works best for you?

Part 2 of 3!
Comic page: "How to Motivate Yourself with ADHD - Part 2/3" Top: A cozy stove with a pot of soup. Text: "Recap of Part 1: Imagine ADHD Motivation as a stove with retractable buttons." A button pops out labeled "The buttons are 'motivation'." Bottom: ADHD Alien character sitting cross-legged, holding a game controller, tongue out in focus. Text: "How do I get buttons then? Buttons aren't something you can simply & reliably refill by resting. It's more of a timing-and-momentum thing, like pulling off a button combo on a console." Arrow icons show a combo: ← ↓ ← ↑ ↓ → Comic page: "How to Motivate Yourself with ADHD - Part aimed at coping strategies." Top: Hands holding two bowls labeled "Color Laundry." Text: "Randomize what task to start with." Middle left: Open notebook with one highlighted paragraph. Text: "Start with the smallest possible effort like reading only one paragraph." Middle right: Notebook with checklist and questions. Text: "Write down the steps you need to take and any questions you might have." Bottom left: Desk with laptop, calendar, pen cup. Text: "Keep things you need for specific tasks in one, clean spot (avoid button cost for searching)." Bottom center: Scattered items (cup, tape, sock, plate, paper) sorted into three boxes: "Laundry", "Dishes", "Paper." Text: "Instead of trying to clean everything at once, focus on one category." Comic page: "How to Motivate Yourself with ADHD - Part aimed at coping strategies." Top left: 15-minute timer with duck icon. Text: "Challenge yourself: how much can you do in 15 minutes? Next time, beat it!" Top right: Character praising self with speech bubble: "I did that really well!" Text: "Praise yourself out loud! (ADHD brains don’t reward us as much as other brains do.)" Middle left: Two thought bubbles over character: crossed-out dirty shirt ("If I don’t do laundry, I’m lazy") vs. clean shirt ("If I do laundry, my clothes will smell nice"). Text: "Reframe tasks from punishment to being beneficial for you." Bottom left: Character sealing papers with speech bubble: "we need to seal the demons away!" Text: "Combine things that are fun with tasks that have a high button cost." Bottom right: Two characters on video call, one writing. Text: "Do quiet work sessions of 30 minutes with your friends (body doubling)." Comic page: "How to Motivate Yourself with ADHD - Part aimed at coping strategies." Top left: Phone timer showing "01:25hr Until I have to get dressed." Text: "Avoid waiting-mode by using a timer to see the amount of time you can safely use before having to leave." Top right: Character with purple hair smelling a candle. Text: "Use a certain song, tea or scented candle to condition your brain for 'focus time'." Middle left: Character flexing arm. Text: "Physical activity can help with motivation and focus." Bottom right: Character leaping off couch with "HOPPP!" sound effect. Text: "Give yourself a count-down: 'In 5 seconds, I'll get off the couch' 5...4...3...2...1...HOPPP!"
October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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sheencr.bsky.social
Climate change is enabling vectors like mosquitos and ticks to emerge and even thrive in places they once couldn’t have existed - this is a huge threat for infection spread eg dengue that could have worse impacts in infection-naive individuals that are more susceptible 🧪
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the only places in the world without the insects
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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rspb.bsky.social
It’s spooky season, but let’s not make it scary for wildlife! 🎃👻

Fake web decorations can trap and injure our garden wildlife. Stick to sustainable, indoor decorations and let real spiders do the work outdoors!

Share these tips & help spread awareness 👇
An orange poster with the warning “Beware! Fake Webs = Real Risks for Wildlife” written at the top in bold, accompanied by a small, friendly-looking spider hanging from a web. The text explains that fake web decorations can trap and harm birds, small mammals, and even toads. A cartoon owl and spider deliver the message, with the spider humorously saying, “This is all natural!” in front of its web, and the owl encouraging people to avoid fake webbing for a spooky yet wildlife-friendly Halloween. The overall tone is playful but highlights an important caution for Halloween decorating.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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rspb.bsky.social
Psst! Pumpkins are a treat for birds but can be harmful to hedgehogs. 🦔❌

Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
The title reads 'Pumpkin Dos & Don’ts'. A light-hearted illustrated poster split into two columns with a "Do" section on the left and a "Don't" section on the right. In the "Do" section: three green checkmarks highlight turning pumpkins into bird feeders, keeping them high to avoid foraging Hedgehogs, and composting leftovers to avoid harming wildlife. The "Don't" section features three red crosses, advising against leaving pumpkins on the ground (Hedgehogs might eat them), letting pumpkins rot (it harms wildlife), and wasting pumpkins …encouraging instead to make tasty recipes or bird treats. A cartoon Hedgehog and pumpkin smile from the bottom of the poster, adding a fun and informative feel.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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karl-jacoby.bsky.social
Proud papa moment: my son J published a letter in the @nytimes.com today (in print tomorrow) on the need to think our definitions of autism.
October 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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eddavey.libdems.org.uk
Then fix it.
Screenshot from BBC: Rachel Reeves blames Brexit deal for long-term damage to economy. Rachel Reeves made the comment about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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epidbydesign.bsky.social
Reminder that relying on what an LLM tells you is…not a good idea.
Results from ChatGPT, with the prompt “What us states have the letter h in their name?” And ChatGPT answers: “Alabama; Arkansas; California; Connecticut; Idaho; Illinois; Kentucky.”
October 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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workingclasshistory.com
#OtD 19 Oct 1945 the UK Labour govt decided to illegally deport over 1000 Chinese seamen who lived in Liverpool. Even men married to British women were expelled, along with some of their wives who were then stripped of British citizenship stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9142...
October 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
18 October 1902 | A Czech Jewish woman, Edita Schulhofová, was born in České Budějovice.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz. Podcast: https://youtu.be/ijTxtbNlJO8
Vintage portrait of a woman smiling, with visible markings and slight damage on the photo.
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM