ruthlett
@ruthlett.bsky.social
A bit of this and a bit of that. Mostly this.
Nothing but blue skies from now on...
(movies, TV, scifi, fantasy, the natural world, photography, gardening, politics, words, medicine and common sense)
Nothing but blue skies from now on...
(movies, TV, scifi, fantasy, the natural world, photography, gardening, politics, words, medicine and common sense)
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I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Just realised that Waitrose Duchy Organic soft cheese is made in Denmark!
Way to support British farmers!
Way to support British farmers!
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Just realised that Waitrose Duchy Organic soft cheese is made in Denmark!
Way to support British farmers!
Way to support British farmers!
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UK hospitals bracing for once-in-a-decade flu surge this winter
UK hospitals bracing for once-in-a-decade flu surge this winter
Officials urge vaccination against mutated strain of virus that may be more transmissible than usual
Hospitals are bracing for a once-in-a-decade flu season, with a mutated version of the virus that is spreading widely in younger people expected to drive a wave of admissions when it reaches the elderly.
The threat has prompted NHS managers to redouble efforts to vaccinate staff and communities, expand same-day emergency care and treat more patients in the community to reduce the need for hospital stays. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
UK hospitals bracing for once-in-a-decade flu surge this winter
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Plastic beads spreading on Sussex coast after ‘catastrophic’ spill, meeting told
Plastic beads spreading on Sussex coast after ‘catastrophic’ spill, meeting told
Local people describe devastating impact of millions of toxic beads from Southern Water site near Camber Sands
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What are bio-beads used for and how did they get spilled on to Camber Sands beach?
The massive spill of plastic beads at Camber Sands is devastating for local people, wildlife and tourism and the beads are dispersing along the coast, residents heard at an emotional public meeting on Thursday.
Millions of tiny, toxic plastic beads are thought to have escaped into the sea from Eastbourne sewage works in East Sussex about two weeks ago when a screen keeping them in broke. They began to wash up on Camber Sands beach last Thursday, with the situation worsening over the weekend. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Plastic beads spreading on Sussex coast after ‘catastrophic’ spill, meeting told
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Storm Claudia could bring wind gusts of 60-70 mph today for parts of northwest England and northwest Wales
This includes cross winds for some major roads such as the M6, which will result in dangerous driving conditions
Warnings are in force, so please take care ⚠️
This includes cross winds for some major roads such as the M6, which will result in dangerous driving conditions
Warnings are in force, so please take care ⚠️
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Storm Claudia could bring wind gusts of 60-70 mph today for parts of northwest England and northwest Wales
This includes cross winds for some major roads such as the M6, which will result in dangerous driving conditions
Warnings are in force, so please take care ⚠️
This includes cross winds for some major roads such as the M6, which will result in dangerous driving conditions
Warnings are in force, so please take care ⚠️
I love the mix of tension and comedy in The Diplomat.
November 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I love the mix of tension and comedy in The Diplomat.
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Amendment 40 to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been voted down.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Amendment 40 to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been voted down.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
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Ready for a change? After a warm start to November, temperatures will drop next week, and there will be some snow ❄️
Watch our latest 10-Day Trend ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I140...
Watch our latest 10-Day Trend ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I140...
10 Day Trend 12/11/2025 – All change as temperatures drop
YouTube video by Met Office - UK Weather
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Ready for a change? After a warm start to November, temperatures will drop next week, and there will be some snow ❄️
Watch our latest 10-Day Trend ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I140...
Watch our latest 10-Day Trend ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I140...
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Further heavy rain for some on Friday, before we see a change in type with colder conditions for all by the end of the weekend ↘️
November 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Further heavy rain for some on Friday, before we see a change in type with colder conditions for all by the end of the weekend ↘️
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Low pressure is dominating our weather this week.
We have multiple warnings in force and more unsettled weather is to come. Some areas could see a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours 🌧️
Find out more ⤵️
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
We have multiple warnings in force and more unsettled weather is to come. Some areas could see a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours 🌧️
Find out more ⤵️
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
New warning issued for heavy rain on Friday into Saturday morning
Some areas could see a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Low pressure is dominating our weather this week.
We have multiple warnings in force and more unsettled weather is to come. Some areas could see a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours 🌧️
Find out more ⤵️
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
We have multiple warnings in force and more unsettled weather is to come. Some areas could see a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours 🌧️
Find out more ⤵️
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
If a friend of yours invited you to a concert would u automatically invite your partner along?
I am a little annoyed as my friend just did this. I wouldn't mind so much but he's a turn up late, stand at back type which I am not.
Obviously if she invited me it's a different story...what do you think?
I am a little annoyed as my friend just did this. I wouldn't mind so much but he's a turn up late, stand at back type which I am not.
Obviously if she invited me it's a different story...what do you think?
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
If a friend of yours invited you to a concert would u automatically invite your partner along?
I am a little annoyed as my friend just did this. I wouldn't mind so much but he's a turn up late, stand at back type which I am not.
Obviously if she invited me it's a different story...what do you think?
I am a little annoyed as my friend just did this. I wouldn't mind so much but he's a turn up late, stand at back type which I am not.
Obviously if she invited me it's a different story...what do you think?
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This is so helpful!
Every Saturday, the Big Beautiful Boycott website shows 10 new companies, the reasons why to boycott, and sources if you want to dive deeper.
The more we boycott, the hotter it gets for billionaires and corrupt political players.
Please share:
bigbeautifulboycott.us
Every Saturday, the Big Beautiful Boycott website shows 10 new companies, the reasons why to boycott, and sources if you want to dive deeper.
The more we boycott, the hotter it gets for billionaires and corrupt political players.
Please share:
bigbeautifulboycott.us
November 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This is so helpful!
Every Saturday, the Big Beautiful Boycott website shows 10 new companies, the reasons why to boycott, and sources if you want to dive deeper.
The more we boycott, the hotter it gets for billionaires and corrupt political players.
Please share:
bigbeautifulboycott.us
Every Saturday, the Big Beautiful Boycott website shows 10 new companies, the reasons why to boycott, and sources if you want to dive deeper.
The more we boycott, the hotter it gets for billionaires and corrupt political players.
Please share:
bigbeautifulboycott.us
Oh my god. An advert for spam!
Seems fitting after watching Michael Palin in Nigeria and Venezuela 🤣
Spam, spam, spam, lovely spam, spam, spam....
Seems fitting after watching Michael Palin in Nigeria and Venezuela 🤣
Spam, spam, spam, lovely spam, spam, spam....
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Oh my god. An advert for spam!
Seems fitting after watching Michael Palin in Nigeria and Venezuela 🤣
Spam, spam, spam, lovely spam, spam, spam....
Seems fitting after watching Michael Palin in Nigeria and Venezuela 🤣
Spam, spam, spam, lovely spam, spam, spam....
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It was a very wet woodland walk today. Benji was not impressed. Good for the fungi, though! 🍂🍄🌧
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It was a very wet woodland walk today. Benji was not impressed. Good for the fungi, though! 🍂🍄🌧
Can't get used to these dark evenings. Feels like it should be 10pm...
November 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Can't get used to these dark evenings. Feels like it should be 10pm...
Michael Palin in Venezuela.
" I'm 81. I shouldn't be here. I should be in bed!"
While standing behind a great waterfall.
Free to watch on channel 5.
Dump some of your paid subscriptions and catch up with dramas and documentaries on channel 4 and 5.
" I'm 81. I shouldn't be here. I should be in bed!"
While standing behind a great waterfall.
Free to watch on channel 5.
Dump some of your paid subscriptions and catch up with dramas and documentaries on channel 4 and 5.
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Michael Palin in Venezuela.
" I'm 81. I shouldn't be here. I should be in bed!"
While standing behind a great waterfall.
Free to watch on channel 5.
Dump some of your paid subscriptions and catch up with dramas and documentaries on channel 4 and 5.
" I'm 81. I shouldn't be here. I should be in bed!"
While standing behind a great waterfall.
Free to watch on channel 5.
Dump some of your paid subscriptions and catch up with dramas and documentaries on channel 4 and 5.
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Elizabeth Olsen believes she will die old and alone in a foggy English coastal town. Here are her options
Elizabeth Olsen believes she will die old and alone in a foggy English coastal town. Here are her options
While promoting new film Eternity, the actor outlined a specific end-of-life scenario that should be cold, wet and include one cheese shop
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Elizabeth Olsen believes she will die old and alone in a foggy English coastal town. Here are her options
The Smyths xmas advert is a kid finding out what his present is before xmas day? Is that right? I don't get it. Is that his mum with him? She wants him to find out? Doesn't this destroy the magic of xmas morning?
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Smyths xmas advert is a kid finding out what his present is before xmas day? Is that right? I don't get it. Is that his mum with him? She wants him to find out? Doesn't this destroy the magic of xmas morning?
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Catching up with Michael Palin in Nigeria.
Love Michael Palin!
Love Michael Palin!
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Catching up with Michael Palin in Nigeria.
Love Michael Palin!
Love Michael Palin!
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Bonfire Night 2025 was record breaking 🎆
Temperatures overnight only dropped to 14.4℃ at Teddington in London, provisionally making it the mildest Bonfire Night on record
The previous record for the night of 5th-6th November was 13.9℃ at Gordon Castle, Scotland, in 1938
Temperatures overnight only dropped to 14.4℃ at Teddington in London, provisionally making it the mildest Bonfire Night on record
The previous record for the night of 5th-6th November was 13.9℃ at Gordon Castle, Scotland, in 1938
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Bonfire Night 2025 was record breaking 🎆
Temperatures overnight only dropped to 14.4℃ at Teddington in London, provisionally making it the mildest Bonfire Night on record
The previous record for the night of 5th-6th November was 13.9℃ at Gordon Castle, Scotland, in 1938
Temperatures overnight only dropped to 14.4℃ at Teddington in London, provisionally making it the mildest Bonfire Night on record
The previous record for the night of 5th-6th November was 13.9℃ at Gordon Castle, Scotland, in 1938
Apparently to get Pandora jewellery you don't have to pay. You just pass a note saying what you want. You don't even have to say please.
Christmas perfume and jewellery adverts are idiotic.
Christmas perfume and jewellery adverts are idiotic.
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Apparently to get Pandora jewellery you don't have to pay. You just pass a note saying what you want. You don't even have to say please.
Christmas perfume and jewellery adverts are idiotic.
Christmas perfume and jewellery adverts are idiotic.
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If a chemical is too harmful to use here, it shouldn’t be used anywhere.
I’ll be asking the government what steps it is taking internationally to prevent this.
#Pesticides
I’ll be asking the government what steps it is taking internationally to prevent this.
#Pesticides
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
If a chemical is too harmful to use here, it shouldn’t be used anywhere.
I’ll be asking the government what steps it is taking internationally to prevent this.
#Pesticides
I’ll be asking the government what steps it is taking internationally to prevent this.
#Pesticides
I really liked Tron:Ares
It had a nice 80s vibe with a super soundtrack and great visuals especially during chase sequences.
It had a nice 80s vibe with a super soundtrack and great visuals especially during chase sequences.
November 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I really liked Tron:Ares
It had a nice 80s vibe with a super soundtrack and great visuals especially during chase sequences.
It had a nice 80s vibe with a super soundtrack and great visuals especially during chase sequences.
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Why the anger with Billie Eilish? Because it’s against the rules to say what we all know about billionaires | Zoe Williams
Why the anger with Billie Eilish? Because it’s against the rules to say what we all know about billionaires | Zoe Williams
The singer is giving away millions – but the parameters for criticising the super-rich are very narrow, and hardly anyone qualifies, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Why the anger with Billie Eilish? Because it’s against the rules to say what we all know about billionaires | Zoe Williams