Susan Bruce
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When is *a ceasefire* not a ceasefire at all?
When it is a Trump- Netanyahu one
When it is a Trump- Netanyahu one
Israel has violated the Gaza ceasefire 393 times, killing 279 Palestinians and injuring more than 672 since the deal came into force on 10th October.
Last night, Israel killed at least 28 Palestinians including 17 women and children.
#Gaza
#CeasefireViolations
#HumanRights
Last night, Israel killed at least 28 Palestinians including 17 women and children.
#Gaza
#CeasefireViolations
#HumanRights
November 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
When is *a ceasefire* not a ceasefire at all?
When it is a Trump- Netanyahu one
When it is a Trump- Netanyahu one
Lots of good advice to the Beeb here.
From shocking deaths to more wee donkeys: what we want from the return of Line of Duty
Jed Mercurio’s police drama is getting a comeback – which gives it the chance to be TV’s greatest cop show once more. Here’s what it needs to do
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Lots of good advice to the Beeb here.
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"The first sighting of a pine marten in Studland, Dorset, in more than a century!" swanage.news/rare-and-end...
November 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"The first sighting of a pine marten in Studland, Dorset, in more than a century!" swanage.news/rare-and-end...
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'Many of the campaigners and organisers giving speeches at the march said they felt the recent rise of the far right had led to people feeling “more confident” in racially abusing women – and men – on the streets.'
West Midlands attacks have left Sikh women fearing for their safety | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
'Many of the campaigners and organisers giving speeches at the march said they felt the recent rise of the far right had led to people feeling “more confident” in racially abusing women – and men – on the streets.'
Working on my sunburst skills.
November 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Working on my sunburst skills.
But who paid for this trip, and why would one take a taxi for a journey of this length rather than a train? Unless someone else was paying I suppose. I sincerely hope it wasn’t the taxpayer footing the bill?
French taxi driver cleared of stealing from David Lammy after fare dispute
Nassim Mimun, who left with Lammy’s and his wife’s bags after ‘tone escalated’, acquitted owing to lack of evidence
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
But who paid for this trip, and why would one take a taxi for a journey of this length rather than a train? Unless someone else was paying I suppose. I sincerely hope it wasn’t the taxpayer footing the bill?
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C’mon @norfolkpolice.bsky.social
The attack resulting in significant injuries only occurred a week ago ”because there’s no CCTV at the scene”
However did we manage when there was NO CCTV?
By old fashioned police work.
It rather looks as if you don’t even want to try.
The attack resulting in significant injuries only occurred a week ago ”because there’s no CCTV at the scene”
However did we manage when there was NO CCTV?
By old fashioned police work.
It rather looks as if you don’t even want to try.
Street flags meant as “patriotism” are causing attacks. A man was beaten after trying to take one down, and police dropped the investigation despite evidence.
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Police drop inquiry after man assaulted removing flags
Tensions over divisive flag displays have erupted into violence in Norfolk, as police face criticism for inaction
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
C’mon @norfolkpolice.bsky.social
The attack resulting in significant injuries only occurred a week ago ”because there’s no CCTV at the scene”
However did we manage when there was NO CCTV?
By old fashioned police work.
It rather looks as if you don’t even want to try.
The attack resulting in significant injuries only occurred a week ago ”because there’s no CCTV at the scene”
However did we manage when there was NO CCTV?
By old fashioned police work.
It rather looks as if you don’t even want to try.
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There’s a special place in hell for anyone who can watch this and feel joy.
And for the ones just standing there doing nothing, you’re not much better…
And for the ones just standing there doing nothing, you’re not much better…
November 1, 2025 at 2:52 AM
There’s a special place in hell for anyone who can watch this and feel joy.
And for the ones just standing there doing nothing, you’re not much better…
And for the ones just standing there doing nothing, you’re not much better…
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R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by remhq
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November 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Some good news about Eastern Australian humpback whales.
These whales were hunted to 150 individuals. Now there are 50,000 of them
Once hunted almost to extinction, the population of humpback whales currently migrating down Australia's east coast has bounced back and is now greater than before whaling.
www.abc.net.au
October 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Some good news about Eastern Australian humpback whales.
Some good news for a change
Scientists say North Atlantic right whale population slowly increasing
Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the most venerable of the leviathans now numbers 384, up eight from past year
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Some good news for a change
Amazing, beautiful photographs
Jem Cresswell’s striking whale images – in pictures
The photographer spent five years documenting humpback whales in the waters surrounding the Tonga Trench
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Amazing, beautiful photographs
‘As well as the dukedom, he will also now no longer use the other titles given to him on his wedding day – the Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh.’
So utterly ridiculous. When are we going to dispense with all this nonsense?
So utterly ridiculous. When are we going to dispense with all this nonsense?
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
‘As well as the dukedom, he will also now no longer use the other titles given to him on his wedding day – the Earl of Inverness and Baron Killyleagh.’
So utterly ridiculous. When are we going to dispense with all this nonsense?
So utterly ridiculous. When are we going to dispense with all this nonsense?
‘Sayra Tekin, legal director of the News Media Association, said: “There are no circumstances in which an institution such as a university should be granted anonymity in this way. To do so represents a gross breach of the principles of open justice.“‘
University wins gagging order in sex case to ‘protect reputation’
Open justice fears as media banned from naming institution where a professor faces sexual harassment claims at tribunal
www.thetimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:46 AM
‘Sayra Tekin, legal director of the News Media Association, said: “There are no circumstances in which an institution such as a university should be granted anonymity in this way. To do so represents a gross breach of the principles of open justice.“‘
‘“I am concerned that the compact by its nature and by various provisions would restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance, critically compromising our ability to fulfill our mission,” [Brown’s] president, Christina H. Paxson, told Trump administration officials’
Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
‘“I am concerned that the compact by its nature and by various provisions would restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance, critically compromising our ability to fulfill our mission,” [Brown’s] president, Christina H. Paxson, told Trump administration officials’
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‘Creating Horrid Henry’s gang of characters with alliterative names (Moody Margaret, Anxious Andrew, Sour Susan, Lazy Linda), each with a unique characteristic, was directly inspired by the medieval concept of the four humours: sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, melancholic.’
Kemi Badenoch wants to end ‘rip-off degrees’ – but I wouldn’t have created Horrid Henry without mine | Francesca Simon
I studied Old and Middle English. Although I didn’t know it, I couldn’t have chosen a better subject to train me to become a children’s author, says author Francesca Simon
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
‘Creating Horrid Henry’s gang of characters with alliterative names (Moody Margaret, Anxious Andrew, Sour Susan, Lazy Linda), each with a unique characteristic, was directly inspired by the medieval concept of the four humours: sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, melancholic.’
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US President Donald Trump told Israel’s parliament that PM Benjamin Netanyahu had often asked him for weapons during the Gaza war, including “some I’d never heard of.”
More than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
More than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
October 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
US President Donald Trump told Israel’s parliament that PM Benjamin Netanyahu had often asked him for weapons during the Gaza war, including “some I’d never heard of.”
More than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
More than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Unbearably sad, like so much of the news these days.
Survivor of 7 October Nova festival attack in Israel found dead
Roei Shalev, 30, whose girlfriend and best friend were killed in front of him at festival, took his own life on Friday night
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Unbearably sad, like so much of the news these days.
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Anyway. Free Palestine and End Antisemitism. These are not remotely conflicting statements.
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Anyway. Free Palestine and End Antisemitism. These are not remotely conflicting statements.
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
Absolutely disgusting
UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show
Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Absolutely disgusting
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Great to see this cross-community response to Mr Jenrick
October 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Great to see this cross-community response to Mr Jenrick