Siân Pearce
@sianp.bsky.social
Immigration flavoured children's rights researcher, lawyer in a past life. Also geekery various. "Gary Sherman's Nemesis" (Abertoir, 2023)
Almost certainly not in the mood for this.
https://linktr.ee/SianP
Almost certainly not in the mood for this.
https://linktr.ee/SianP
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The Iliad’s main theme is that macho-men are stubborn, pig-headed sulks, whose sulkiness leads to deaths and disaster.
*maximum alpha at 1.25x speed* continuously lives on in my head, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The Iliad’s main theme is that macho-men are stubborn, pig-headed sulks, whose sulkiness leads to deaths and disaster.
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Even beyond the "they'll just reboot like Casino Royale," Ian Fleming killed James Bond at the end of From Russia With Love. The book being unexpectedly well received meant the following book, Dr No, has the M briefing open with "phew, lucky you got better from that."
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Even beyond the "they'll just reboot like Casino Royale," Ian Fleming killed James Bond at the end of From Russia With Love. The book being unexpectedly well received meant the following book, Dr No, has the M briefing open with "phew, lucky you got better from that."
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Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
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I blame woke
Does anybody else find it odd that you don't hear much about pyramids keeping razor blades sharp any more?
When did they stop working?
When did they stop working?
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
I blame woke
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This is a delightful read about a really fun, not uniquely British phenomenon but definitely not a worldwide one, on Hollow Ways, which I personally consider to be deeply sacred spaces
There’s a lovely article here about them. Just if you’re interested. I bet goats have fallen on cars. Probably out of sheer belligerence.
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
England's mysterious sunken roads
A new mapping project by Natural England will help unearth the deep history and mystery of this ancient network of subterranean tracks.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This is a delightful read about a really fun, not uniquely British phenomenon but definitely not a worldwide one, on Hollow Ways, which I personally consider to be deeply sacred spaces
Leaving today!
It's a magical place,
We're on our way there
Horror nerds of a hundred
All under one roof
It's called
@abertoirfest.bsky.social
See you all tomorrow!!!!
It's a magical place,
We're on our way there
Horror nerds of a hundred
All under one roof
It's called
@abertoirfest.bsky.social
See you all tomorrow!!!!
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Leaving today!
It's a magical place,
We're on our way there
Horror nerds of a hundred
All under one roof
It's called
@abertoirfest.bsky.social
See you all tomorrow!!!!
It's a magical place,
We're on our way there
Horror nerds of a hundred
All under one roof
It's called
@abertoirfest.bsky.social
See you all tomorrow!!!!
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read thehaunt.blog plz
thelitcritguy
screams from the void
thehaunt.blog
November 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
read thehaunt.blog plz
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“Crisis charity to become a landlord in attempt to rectify ‘catastrophic’ housing in UK
Exclusive: Homelessness charity planning to buy properties as it can no longer rely on access to social housing”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Exclusive: Homelessness charity planning to buy properties as it can no longer rely on access to social housing”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Crisis charity to become a landlord in attempt to rectify ‘catastrophic’ housing in UK
Exclusive: Homelessness charity planning to buy properties as it can no longer rely on access to social housing
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
“Crisis charity to become a landlord in attempt to rectify ‘catastrophic’ housing in UK
Exclusive: Homelessness charity planning to buy properties as it can no longer rely on access to social housing”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Exclusive: Homelessness charity planning to buy properties as it can no longer rely on access to social housing”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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As we look toward next year & make preparations for horror events, organizers, I IMPLORE you to diversify your Women in Horror panels! Such amazing perspectives in all of these books, surely you can find new people to speak with.
Find new faves! 👇🏾
Find new faves! 👇🏾
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
As we look toward next year & make preparations for horror events, organizers, I IMPLORE you to diversify your Women in Horror panels! Such amazing perspectives in all of these books, surely you can find new people to speak with.
Find new faves! 👇🏾
Find new faves! 👇🏾
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Well done to @reformexposed.bsky.social, doing sterling work which should be done by the official media channels. Reform Councillor forced to apologise for his disgusting, insulting, and discriminatory social media posts.
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
Reform UK councillor apologises for 'disgusting' social media posts
Staffordshire councillor Peter Mason posted the comments about black women and the police prior to his election
www.stokesentinel.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Well done to @reformexposed.bsky.social, doing sterling work which should be done by the official media channels. Reform Councillor forced to apologise for his disgusting, insulting, and discriminatory social media posts.
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...
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New from Free Movement: Upper Tribunal stops Home Office resiling on a concession that the EUSS Derivative Rights rules were met | Chris Benn freemovement.org.uk/upper-tribun...
Upper Tribunal stops Home Office resiling on a concession that the EUSS Derivative Rights rules were met - Free Movement
The Upper Tribunal found no error of law in a First-Tier Tribunal decision that allowed an EU Settlement Scheme derivative rights appeal, following a Home
freemovement.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
New from Free Movement: Upper Tribunal stops Home Office resiling on a concession that the EUSS Derivative Rights rules were met | Chris Benn freemovement.org.uk/upper-tribun...
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Peter Watkins: "What happened in Paris in the spring of 1871 represented (and still represents) the idea of commitment to a struggle for a better world, and of the need for some form of collective social Utopia - which WE now need as desperately as dying people need plasma"
Twice this year I've had the experience of watching a movie and realizing I'm watching one of the best films ever made.
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Peter Watkins: "What happened in Paris in the spring of 1871 represented (and still represents) the idea of commitment to a struggle for a better world, and of the need for some form of collective social Utopia - which WE now need as desperately as dying people need plasma"
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Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
April 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
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With Mahmood talking about copying Denmark's inhumane anti-asylum policies, it's worth remembering this is what Denmark is already sending people back to, just as others like Germany are planning. Conflict zones can remain unsafe for many for years after conflict ends.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fear among Syria's minorities after the fall of Assad
Many among Syria's minorities see little future in the country amid revenge attacks and sectarian killings.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
With Mahmood talking about copying Denmark's inhumane anti-asylum policies, it's worth remembering this is what Denmark is already sending people back to, just as others like Germany are planning. Conflict zones can remain unsafe for many for years after conflict ends.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Solidarity
Man on the DLR: Are you prepared for today’s meeting?
Woman: No.
Man: It’s at 9am.
Woman: I know it’s at 9am, Dave. And I remain, unprepared.
Woman: No.
Man: It’s at 9am.
Woman: I know it’s at 9am, Dave. And I remain, unprepared.
November 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Solidarity
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Man on the DLR: Are you prepared for today’s meeting?
Woman: No.
Man: It’s at 9am.
Woman: I know it’s at 9am, Dave. And I remain, unprepared.
Woman: No.
Man: It’s at 9am.
Woman: I know it’s at 9am, Dave. And I remain, unprepared.
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Man on the DLR: Are you prepared for today’s meeting?
Woman: No.
Man: It’s at 9am.
Woman: I know it’s at 9am, Dave. And I remain, unprepared.
Woman: No.
Man: It’s at 9am.
Woman: I know it’s at 9am, Dave. And I remain, unprepared.
The John Lewis Christmas ad has gone downhill this year...
Yes, Nigel Farage made an actual promo video of his poppy performance in Walton-on-the-Naze today.
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The John Lewis Christmas ad has gone downhill this year...
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Thousands of folk horror fans
November 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Thousands of folk horror fans
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The Sentencing Bill gets its Second Reading in the House of Lords next week.
Our briefing focuses on three specific areas of concern: https://howardleague.org/briefing-on-sentencing-bill-second-reading-in-the-house-of-lords/
Our briefing focuses on three specific areas of concern: https://howardleague.org/briefing-on-sentencing-bill-second-reading-in-the-house-of-lords/
The Howard League | Briefing on Sentencing Bill: Second Reading in the House of Lords
Sentencing Bill Second Reading in the House of Lords: Howard League briefing
howardleague.org
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Sentencing Bill gets its Second Reading in the House of Lords next week.
Our briefing focuses on three specific areas of concern: https://howardleague.org/briefing-on-sentencing-bill-second-reading-in-the-house-of-lords/
Our briefing focuses on three specific areas of concern: https://howardleague.org/briefing-on-sentencing-bill-second-reading-in-the-house-of-lords/
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Turns out the figure was not accurate. Incorrect fraud accusations were not 3% but 46%! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
November 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Turns out the figure was not accurate. Incorrect fraud accusations were not 3% but 46%! www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
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french wikipedia is the only language that has a "list of bastards" article
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
french wikipedia is the only language that has a "list of bastards" article