Terry O'Connor
@osteoconnor.bsky.social
Old bloke in Yorkshire, interested in wildlife, gardening, books, classical music, archaeology, cats. Often muddy. Born at 313ppm.
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The UK government is proposing radical and punitive changes to settlement rules. This is settlement, not citizenship. The consultation is open until 12 February; please respond to it and oppose these evil proposals. Amnesty have a good guide: www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/gu...
Guidance for responding to 'A Fairer Pathway to Settlement' consultation
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM
The UK government is proposing radical and punitive changes to settlement rules. This is settlement, not citizenship. The consultation is open until 12 February; please respond to it and oppose these evil proposals. Amnesty have a good guide: www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/gu...
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A friend of ours was able to be a test subject for an mRNA vaccine for an aggressive form of breast cancer. Completely worked. It is one of the greatest miracles of science and like 40% of the country turned it into The Jab because they are mushheaded simpletons.
February 11, 2026 at 5:11 AM
A friend of ours was able to be a test subject for an mRNA vaccine for an aggressive form of breast cancer. Completely worked. It is one of the greatest miracles of science and like 40% of the country turned it into The Jab because they are mushheaded simpletons.
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Heads up. I am running two stupid half marathons for charity this year.
FAQs
Q. Does this mean I have to sponsor you twice?
A. Yes.
FAQs
Q. Does this mean I have to sponsor you twice?
A. Yes.
February 11, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Heads up. I am running two stupid half marathons for charity this year.
FAQs
Q. Does this mean I have to sponsor you twice?
A. Yes.
FAQs
Q. Does this mean I have to sponsor you twice?
A. Yes.
Great to see this, and it's a tribute to, amongst others, Ingleborough Archaeology Group.
Thought I'd throw my hat into the cairn-ring of #HillfortsWednesday
But paradoxically, I want to talk about Ingleborough, a large hill (732m) in the Yorkshire Dales that, while often believed to be a hillfort, actually isn't!
But paradoxically, I want to talk about Ingleborough, a large hill (732m) in the Yorkshire Dales that, while often believed to be a hillfort, actually isn't!
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Great to see this, and it's a tribute to, amongst others, Ingleborough Archaeology Group.
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Please can everyone I know fill in the consultation on UK pathways to residency. There are reasonable guidelaines from Amnesty as some of the questions are complex with double negatives etc.
anyway the consultation shuts tomorrow, one minute to midnight UK time: www.gov.uk/government/c... Amnesty have some good guidance here. Go on: media.amnesty.org.uk/documents/Am...
media.amnesty.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Please can everyone I know fill in the consultation on UK pathways to residency. There are reasonable guidelaines from Amnesty as some of the questions are complex with double negatives etc.
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One of the maddest elements of Brexit - and there are *many* - is the rewards that continue to be lavished on the blithering idiots who sold it & continue to be proved wrong about everything every day…
Ex Tory MP John Redwood has been made a peer, as Lord Redwood on 31 January, and was formally introduced in the Lords on Tuesday
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 AM
One of the maddest elements of Brexit - and there are *many* - is the rewards that continue to be lavished on the blithering idiots who sold it & continue to be proved wrong about everything every day…
Hoorah! Congratulations to Penny.
Professor Penny Spikins, Prof of Archaeology of Human Origins at University of York, will be honoured with Europa prize for her contributions to European prehistory & conference will explore issues salient to Professor Spikins’ work, focusing on how prehistory contributes to our understanding of:
February 11, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Hoorah! Congratulations to Penny.
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The collections at @nhm-london.bsky.social are full of glorious specimens esp the Flies. But they also come with lots of extra information
Roger Crosskey wrote down his feelings 50 years ago about this species complex - his frustration evident
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @dipterists.bsky.social
Roger Crosskey wrote down his feelings 50 years ago about this species complex - his frustration evident
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @dipterists.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 AM
The collections at @nhm-london.bsky.social are full of glorious specimens esp the Flies. But they also come with lots of extra information
Roger Crosskey wrote down his feelings 50 years ago about this species complex - his frustration evident
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @dipterists.bsky.social
Roger Crosskey wrote down his feelings 50 years ago about this species complex - his frustration evident
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @dipterists.bsky.social
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1/3 - Would you like to contribute to an Ireland-wide Black Guillemot survey partnered between @bto-ni.bsky.social & @npwsireland.bsky.social this spring? If so, have a look through this thread to find out more! #seabirds #ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
1/3 - Would you like to contribute to an Ireland-wide Black Guillemot survey partnered between @bto-ni.bsky.social & @npwsireland.bsky.social this spring? If so, have a look through this thread to find out more! #seabirds #ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
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It’s the 247th anniversary of Admiral Augustus Keppel being acquitted at a court martial, the natural outcome of which obviously was... yes, that’s right: the Honourable Charles James Fox, Member of Parliament for Westminster, got shitfaced and smashed windows in the Admiralty 🧵
February 11, 2026 at 9:53 AM
It’s the 247th anniversary of Admiral Augustus Keppel being acquitted at a court martial, the natural outcome of which obviously was... yes, that’s right: the Honourable Charles James Fox, Member of Parliament for Westminster, got shitfaced and smashed windows in the Admiralty 🧵
Ceramic plaque in the foyer of Blackburn Museum. Nice touch of Arts & Crafts.
February 10, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Ceramic plaque in the foyer of Blackburn Museum. Nice touch of Arts & Crafts.
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And Epstein also was heavily involved in the Zionist project of using archaeology in the overtly political claim of land / deny Palestinian hist connections to place. The interconnections of his political aspirations and misuses of academia to support it, require a lot more investigation (2/2).
February 10, 2026 at 6:53 PM
And Epstein also was heavily involved in the Zionist project of using archaeology in the overtly political claim of land / deny Palestinian hist connections to place. The interconnections of his political aspirations and misuses of academia to support it, require a lot more investigation (2/2).
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We're looking for new members to join the Yorkshire Dales Access Forum. If you care about making the Dales more accessible and enjoyable for all we want to hear from you.
📅 Apply by: 20 March
📍 Interview: 23 April
📧 Rachel.Briggs@yorkshiredales.org.uk
📸 Stephen Garnett
📅 Apply by: 20 March
📍 Interview: 23 April
📧 Rachel.Briggs@yorkshiredales.org.uk
📸 Stephen Garnett
February 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
We're looking for new members to join the Yorkshire Dales Access Forum. If you care about making the Dales more accessible and enjoyable for all we want to hear from you.
📅 Apply by: 20 March
📍 Interview: 23 April
📧 Rachel.Briggs@yorkshiredales.org.uk
📸 Stephen Garnett
📅 Apply by: 20 March
📍 Interview: 23 April
📧 Rachel.Briggs@yorkshiredales.org.uk
📸 Stephen Garnett
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I can‘t pretend to be the biggest fan of Keir Starmer,but the idea that Britain should get yet another new Government now is preposterous. And the Labour MPs who think they could do it better might be in for a shock. All such a change would do would be to further undermine public faith in democracy.
February 10, 2026 at 12:34 PM
I can‘t pretend to be the biggest fan of Keir Starmer,but the idea that Britain should get yet another new Government now is preposterous. And the Labour MPs who think they could do it better might be in for a shock. All such a change would do would be to further undermine public faith in democracy.
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“Seven Millennia of Human Exploitation drove
genomic Changes in Iberian Sheep”
genomic Changes in Iberian Sheep”
www.biorxiv.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
“Seven Millennia of Human Exploitation drove
genomic Changes in Iberian Sheep”
genomic Changes in Iberian Sheep”
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We took Bradford youth groups (Coppice Collective & Incredible Girls) to Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail & Caves 🌿 A fully funded day out thanks to the UK Youth Adventures Away from Home project 🙏
We loved discovering the moss and mushrooms growing along the trail! 🍄
#YorkshireDales
We loved discovering the moss and mushrooms growing along the trail! 🍄
#YorkshireDales
February 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
We took Bradford youth groups (Coppice Collective & Incredible Girls) to Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail & Caves 🌿 A fully funded day out thanks to the UK Youth Adventures Away from Home project 🙏
We loved discovering the moss and mushrooms growing along the trail! 🍄
#YorkshireDales
We loved discovering the moss and mushrooms growing along the trail! 🍄
#YorkshireDales
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Is this the shortest ever scientific paper? @stephenbheard.bsky.social manages to extend it into a 1400-word blog post with the story behind it.
On a two-word scientific paper, and a fascinating (heated) exchange
I’ve blogged before about the shortest scientific papers. Very short papers (a handful to a few dozen words) are usually amusing, but they’re often not very effective at communication. But I’ve jus…
scientistseessquirrel.wordpress.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Is this the shortest ever scientific paper? @stephenbheard.bsky.social manages to extend it into a 1400-word blog post with the story behind it.
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Would you like help to shape how the story of Orkney's Neolithic is told? If so, UHI Archaeology Institute PhD student Cameron Taylor would like your input via an online survey.
Online survey to help shape how the story of Orkney’s Neolithic is told
Would you like help to shape how the story of Orkney's Neolithic is told? If so, UHI Archaeology Institute PhD student Cameron Taylor would like your input via an online survey.
archaeologyorkney.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Would you like help to shape how the story of Orkney's Neolithic is told? If so, UHI Archaeology Institute PhD student Cameron Taylor would like your input via an online survey.
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These are so beautifully designed and built! 😍 and extend the existing 'The Bare Bones' learning materials from Forestry and Land Scotland and written by Gavin Lindsay, Matt Ritchie and Alison Sheridan.
Thanks for highlighting @thebefs.bsky.social 🙏
Thanks for highlighting @thebefs.bsky.social 🙏
February 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
These are so beautifully designed and built! 😍 and extend the existing 'The Bare Bones' learning materials from Forestry and Land Scotland and written by Gavin Lindsay, Matt Ritchie and Alison Sheridan.
Thanks for highlighting @thebefs.bsky.social 🙏
Thanks for highlighting @thebefs.bsky.social 🙏
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Did you know that a new education centre is being built by hand at Stonehenge? It is based on Durrington 68, a late Neolithic square-in-circle timber structure. Watch regular updates from Luke, the project leader, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LATY...
Week 17 Durrington 68 Neolithic Hall
YouTube video by Historic Concepts
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Did you know that a new education centre is being built by hand at Stonehenge? It is based on Durrington 68, a late Neolithic square-in-circle timber structure. Watch regular updates from Luke, the project leader, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LATY...
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I don't want to just like this, as I'm sorry to see Rebecca go. She had an incredibly difficult job to do, given all the changes that are being planned.
Breaking: Research Excellence Framework director to step down in April.
Former director Kim Hackett returning to oversee strategy while successor to Rebecca Fairbairn is found.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Former director Kim Hackett returning to oversee strategy while successor to Rebecca Fairbairn is found.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Research Excellence Framework director to step down in April - Research Professional News
Former director Kim Hackett returning to oversee strategy while successor to Rebecca Fairbairn is found
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 PM
I don't want to just like this, as I'm sorry to see Rebecca go. She had an incredibly difficult job to do, given all the changes that are being planned.
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Geophysicist (Trainee - experienced)
SUMO Geosurveys
Salary: Training post starting from £26,250.00
Date: March 15, 2026
Location: Eckington, Worcestershire or Darlington
www.bajr.org/job-ad/geoph...
SUMO Geosurveys
Salary: Training post starting from £26,250.00
Date: March 15, 2026
Location: Eckington, Worcestershire or Darlington
www.bajr.org/job-ad/geoph...
Geophysicist (Trainee - experienced) - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources
Salary: Training post starting from £26,250.00Closing Date: 15/03/26Location: Eckington, Worcestershire or Darlington
www.bajr.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Geophysicist (Trainee - experienced)
SUMO Geosurveys
Salary: Training post starting from £26,250.00
Date: March 15, 2026
Location: Eckington, Worcestershire or Darlington
www.bajr.org/job-ad/geoph...
SUMO Geosurveys
Salary: Training post starting from £26,250.00
Date: March 15, 2026
Location: Eckington, Worcestershire or Darlington
www.bajr.org/job-ad/geoph...
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
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Some mudlarking finds survived for centuries in the muddy banks of the River Thames. Others are freshly baked tasty snacks. 🍪
This biscuit (cookie) set recreates ten of the 350+ mudlarked objects in London Museum's Secrets of the Thames exhibition.
The exhibition closes on 1 March. Don’t miss it!
This biscuit (cookie) set recreates ten of the 350+ mudlarked objects in London Museum's Secrets of the Thames exhibition.
The exhibition closes on 1 March. Don’t miss it!
February 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Some mudlarking finds survived for centuries in the muddy banks of the River Thames. Others are freshly baked tasty snacks. 🍪
This biscuit (cookie) set recreates ten of the 350+ mudlarked objects in London Museum's Secrets of the Thames exhibition.
The exhibition closes on 1 March. Don’t miss it!
This biscuit (cookie) set recreates ten of the 350+ mudlarked objects in London Museum's Secrets of the Thames exhibition.
The exhibition closes on 1 March. Don’t miss it!
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A struck off GP who hospitalised a baby after a "reckless" circumcision is still performing circumcisions as a layperson.
The lack of regulation of this practice is a catastrophic failure of child safeguarding that is endangering the lives of boys.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/02...
The lack of regulation of this practice is a catastrophic failure of child safeguarding that is endangering the lives of boys.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/02...
Struck off circumcision doctor still circumcising boys
NSS calls for Government action to protect boys amid "catastrophic failure of child safeguarding" Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM
A struck off GP who hospitalised a baby after a "reckless" circumcision is still performing circumcisions as a layperson.
The lack of regulation of this practice is a catastrophic failure of child safeguarding that is endangering the lives of boys.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/02...
The lack of regulation of this practice is a catastrophic failure of child safeguarding that is endangering the lives of boys.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/02...