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In Birmingham a series of strikes by Unite members began on 6 January 2025. The dispute remains unresolved | Nick Kemp
What the Birmingham bin strike really tells us about leadership
In Birmingham a series of strikes by Unite members began on 6 January 2025. The dispute remains unresolved
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February 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
In Birmingham a series of strikes by Unite members began on 6 January 2025. The dispute remains unresolved | Nick Kemp
George Orwell’s 1984 imagined a world divided into rival power blocs. Seventy-seven years on, that framework still sheds light on today’s global politics | David Taylor-Gooby
Power dynamics in a divided world
George Orwell’s 1984 imagined a world divided into rival power blocs. Seventy-seven years on, that framework still sheds light on today’s global politics
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February 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
George Orwell’s 1984 imagined a world divided into rival power blocs. Seventy-seven years on, that framework still sheds light on today’s global politics | David Taylor-Gooby
Peter Sagar explores the realities of life in Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses and corruption following the takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi Investment Fund | Peter Sagar
Life in Saudi Arabia: Part 28 January 2026
Peter Sagar explores the realities of life in Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses and corruption following the takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi Investment Fund
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February 10, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Peter Sagar explores the realities of life in Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses and corruption following the takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi Investment Fund | Peter Sagar
"Solidarity is running through our veins" - in Minnesota | Claire Louis
Proud to be Minnesotan
"Solidarity is running through our veins" - in Minnesota
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February 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
"Solidarity is running through our veins" - in Minnesota | Claire Louis
Can Labour tolerate the discomfort of confronting how power actually works?
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Labour cannot save the country until it confronts its own power
Can Labour tolerate the discomfort of confronting how power actually works?
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February 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Can Labour tolerate the discomfort of confronting how power actually works?
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Poem by Rachel Burns
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Blue Monday
Poem by Rachel Burns
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February 9, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Poem by Rachel Burns
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An outstanding young campaigner has underlined Greta Thunberg’s dictum: "No one is too small to make a difference"
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Little Lottie’s wildlife protest forces councillors’ debate
An outstanding young campaigner has underlined Greta Thunberg’s dictum: "No one is too small to make a difference"
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February 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
An outstanding young campaigner has underlined Greta Thunberg’s dictum: "No one is too small to make a difference"
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Exploring the islands of French Polynesia when an encounter with port authorities disturbs an otherwise pleasant trip
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A winter in Oceania: part nine, French Polynesia – Bora Bora, Raiatea, Moorea, Papeete
Exploring the islands of French Polynesia when an encounter with port authorities disturbs an otherwise pleasant trip
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February 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Exploring the islands of French Polynesia when an encounter with port authorities disturbs an otherwise pleasant trip
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Feasibility of expanding metro and train lines; could buses be a more viable solution?
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Transport for the North East
Feasibility of expanding metro and train lines; could buses be a more viable solution?
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February 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Feasibility of expanding metro and train lines; could buses be a more viable solution?
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As Trump takes America closer to its tyrannous past, what must be the response from its European counterpart?
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Is the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and the US finally at an end?
As Trump takes America closer to its tyrannous past, what must be the response from its European counterpart?
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February 8, 2026 at 9:04 AM
As Trump takes America closer to its tyrannous past, what must be the response from its European counterpart?
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The Town Moor of Newcastle is an enriching and vibrant green space that should not be overlooked
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Newcastle’s Town Moor: our green heart
The Town Moor of Newcastle is an enriching and vibrant green space that should not be overlooked
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February 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
The Town Moor of Newcastle is an enriching and vibrant green space that should not be overlooked
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"The accessibility reflects a generosity of craft. The poems do not gatekeep meaning. They trust the reader to enter and remain entertained"
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The geography of the heart: belonging and voice in Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s ‘Home in Motion’
"The accessibility reflects a generosity of craft. The poems do not gatekeep meaning. They trust the reader to enter and remain entertained"
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February 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM
"The accessibility reflects a generosity of craft. The poems do not gatekeep meaning. They trust the reader to enter and remain entertained"
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Since October 2023 members of the public, local community groups, students and activists have gathered regularly in the city centre, with action set to return for a third year
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Local Palestine Solidarity marches resume for third year
Since October 2023 members of the public, local community groups, students and activists have gathered regularly in the city centre, with action set to return for a third year
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February 7, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Since October 2023 members of the public, local community groups, students and activists have gathered regularly in the city centre, with action set to return for a third year
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TRADUCTION FRANÇAISE À LA SUITE
The GoFundMe fundraiser is still under verification, it’s taking very long. We’ve decided to use another site for now to run a donation campaign. Eman and her family are in an urgent situation and need the funds to survive. Here is the link.
The GoFundMe fundraiser is still under verification, it’s taking very long. We’ve decided to use another site for now to run a donation campaign. Eman and her family are in an urgent situation and need the funds to survive. Here is the link.
Emergency appeal: Help Iman's family in Gaza
Traduction française à la suite.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
TRADUCTION FRANÇAISE À LA SUITE
The GoFundMe fundraiser is still under verification, it’s taking very long. We’ve decided to use another site for now to run a donation campaign. Eman and her family are in an urgent situation and need the funds to survive. Here is the link.
The GoFundMe fundraiser is still under verification, it’s taking very long. We’ve decided to use another site for now to run a donation campaign. Eman and her family are in an urgent situation and need the funds to survive. Here is the link.
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Powerful piece
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Keir Starmer – how dare you speak about justice?
A letter to Keir Starmer from a Harrods abuse survivor
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February 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Powerful piece
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From the Celts to the Vikings, the North East is filled with names influenced by the past inhabitants of the lands
| Peter Sagar
| Peter Sagar
What’s in a name? How North East places got their names
From the Celts to the Vikings, the North East is filled with names influenced by the past inhabitants of the lands
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February 5, 2026 at 8:09 AM
From the Celts to the Vikings, the North East is filled with names influenced by the past inhabitants of the lands
| Peter Sagar
| Peter Sagar
Samoa to American Samoa: A traveller’s notes from the far side of the dateline | Chris Humble
A winter in Oceania: part eight, Samoa and American Samoa
Samoa to American Samoa: A traveller’s notes from the far side of the dateline
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February 4, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Samoa to American Samoa: A traveller’s notes from the far side of the dateline | Chris Humble
Northumberland Wildlife Trust are asking Northumbrians to make one more resolution for 2026; to support the region’s wildlife during the coming year | Peter Sagar
Make one more resolution for 2026 says wildlife charity
Northumberland Wildlife Trust are asking Northumbrians to make one more resolution for 2026; to support the region’s wildlife during the coming year
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February 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Northumberland Wildlife Trust are asking Northumbrians to make one more resolution for 2026; to support the region’s wildlife during the coming year | Peter Sagar
This was sent from our friend, Waseem, in Gaza today
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This was sent from our friend, Waseem, in Gaza today
A look at the life of keelmen and the history of the Keelmen’s hospital to commemorate its conversion into affordable housing | Peter Sagar
Keelmen’s Hospital in Newcastle to become affordable housing
A look at the life of keelmen and the history of the Keelmen’s hospital to commemorate its conversion into affordable housing
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January 31, 2026 at 8:39 AM
A look at the life of keelmen and the history of the Keelmen’s hospital to commemorate its conversion into affordable housing | Peter Sagar
"After years of watching the ecosystem of the River Tees collapse...I felt I had no choice"
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Toxic Tees: why I have launched a High Court challenge to stop the poisoning of our river
"After years of watching the ecosystem of the River Tees collapse...I felt I had no choice"
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January 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM
"After years of watching the ecosystem of the River Tees collapse...I felt I had no choice"
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Departures from TikTok have shot up.
Btw - you can find me on Upscrolled too.
Btw - you can find me on Upscrolled too.
January 30, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Departures from TikTok have shot up.
Btw - you can find me on Upscrolled too.
Btw - you can find me on Upscrolled too.
Banning under-16s from social media is proposed to protect young people. Let’s start by listening to them | Nick Kemp
January 29, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Banning under-16s from social media is proposed to protect young people. Let’s start by listening to them | Nick Kemp
A look into the recent high profile members that have joined Reform | Peter Sagar
January 29, 2026 at 7:09 AM
A look into the recent high profile members that have joined Reform | Peter Sagar