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Not gritting footways saves the local council money...
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Ice injuries cause Sheffield minor injuries unit to shut
There is
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January 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Not gritting footways saves the local council money...
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The US government is now freely killing people at sea, in other lands, and on its own streets.
It is difficult to see what more is needed for Congress and the Supreme Court to exercise their constitutional duty to check and balance what is now a rogue state abroad and a gangster state at home.
It is difficult to see what more is needed for Congress and the Supreme Court to exercise their constitutional duty to check and balance what is now a rogue state abroad and a gangster state at home.
January 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM
The US government is now freely killing people at sea, in other lands, and on its own streets.
It is difficult to see what more is needed for Congress and the Supreme Court to exercise their constitutional duty to check and balance what is now a rogue state abroad and a gangster state at home.
It is difficult to see what more is needed for Congress and the Supreme Court to exercise their constitutional duty to check and balance what is now a rogue state abroad and a gangster state at home.
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"We train our officers to repeatedly shoot unarmed women in the face on the basis of nothing" isn't the win you think it is. You fash fucking cunt.
Noem on Mayor Frey: "He doesn't know what he's talking out. It's very clear that this individual was harassing and impeding law enforcement operations. This officer followed his training, did exactly what he's been taught to do in that situation."
January 7, 2026 at 11:52 PM
"We train our officers to repeatedly shoot unarmed women in the face on the basis of nothing" isn't the win you think it is. You fash fucking cunt.
So my holiday "apartment with swimming pool" does indeed have a pool. But I was told when I checked in last night that it was out of service for the winter. The pool was one of the key reasons for picking this place, so I am somewhat miffed
January 7, 2026 at 10:31 AM
So my holiday "apartment with swimming pool" does indeed have a pool. But I was told when I checked in last night that it was out of service for the winter. The pool was one of the key reasons for picking this place, so I am somewhat miffed
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This wheel is to the boy squirrel the way that the football is to Charlie Brown and it still makes me laugh every time he tries to use it only to be immediately spun.
January 6, 2026 at 2:53 AM
This wheel is to the boy squirrel the way that the football is to Charlie Brown and it still makes me laugh every time he tries to use it only to be immediately spun.
Things you do not want to hear when arriving at your holiday flat: "The pool has been drained for maintenance as its winter and no-one wants to use it at this time of year" ... umm.... actually... the pool is a big reason I booked this place.
FFS.
FFS.
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Things you do not want to hear when arriving at your holiday flat: "The pool has been drained for maintenance as its winter and no-one wants to use it at this time of year" ... umm.... actually... the pool is a big reason I booked this place.
FFS.
FFS.
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It’s possible that the cat that isn’t ours and that doesn’t live here may have gotten too comfortable
January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
It’s possible that the cat that isn’t ours and that doesn’t live here may have gotten too comfortable
My flat in Fuertevntura has a TV with multiple streaming services. The language is set to Spanish (unsurpringly) & the settings menu appears to be locked so that I cannot access the language settings. I can stream BBC in Spanish, but not English and my Spanish is not as good as it should be.
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 PM
My flat in Fuertevntura has a TV with multiple streaming services. The language is set to Spanish (unsurpringly) & the settings menu appears to be locked so that I cannot access the language settings. I can stream BBC in Spanish, but not English and my Spanish is not as good as it should be.
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Today is epiphany, which is usually a really big deal in the Canary Islands. I expected everything to be closed and the usual celebrations to be going on this evening. Instead there are just crickets in Fuerteventura. I'm told they celevrated it yesterday. I am confused.
January 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Today is epiphany, which is usually a really big deal in the Canary Islands. I expected everything to be closed and the usual celebrations to be going on this evening. Instead there are just crickets in Fuerteventura. I'm told they celevrated it yesterday. I am confused.
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A Dutch worker went viral after explaining to their American boss that they have a life outside work.
January 5, 2026 at 11:52 AM
A Dutch worker went viral after explaining to their American boss that they have a life outside work.
Dear Ryanair, I'm aware that you will only allow bagdrop <2 hours before flight departure. I also recall the awful security queues last time I flew with you & that I just caught my plane due to the bag drop limit. Your email today asks me to arrive 1 hour earlier. Have you told your bag drop police?
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Dear Ryanair, I'm aware that you will only allow bagdrop <2 hours before flight departure. I also recall the awful security queues last time I flew with you & that I just caught my plane due to the bag drop limit. Your email today asks me to arrive 1 hour earlier. Have you told your bag drop police?
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Just look at this awesome Steve tattoo!
January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Just look at this awesome Steve tattoo!
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Potentially of interest to #QRA2026ADM attendees! Sorry I can't be there this year, but please email me if you have queries.
I'm hiring!
3-year postdoc on an exciting new @royalsociety.org funded project on Martian glaciers @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Advert: tinyurl.com/6rzzk5d4
Terrestrial folks encouraged to apply (e.g. GIS, glacier modelling, geomorphology, or deep learning)
Closes 19th Jan. Queries via email.
3-year postdoc on an exciting new @royalsociety.org funded project on Martian glaciers @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Advert: tinyurl.com/6rzzk5d4
Terrestrial folks encouraged to apply (e.g. GIS, glacier modelling, geomorphology, or deep learning)
Closes 19th Jan. Queries via email.
Research Associate in Mars Glaciology at University of Sheffield
An academic position as a Research Associate in Mars Glaciology is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Potentially of interest to #QRA2026ADM attendees! Sorry I can't be there this year, but please email me if you have queries.
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Hello all in/near #Cambridge, does anyone ( @camcycle.bsky.social ?) know if the DNA path has defrosted properly today? Wondering if it's going to be safe for getting to school in the morning, or if we need to go round via Shelford/Cambridge road.
January 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Hello all in/near #Cambridge, does anyone ( @camcycle.bsky.social ?) know if the DNA path has defrosted properly today? Wondering if it's going to be safe for getting to school in the morning, or if we need to go round via Shelford/Cambridge road.
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Trump’s pride and vanity isn't just a silly joke. It now carries serious and devastating international consequences.
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Trump’s pride and vanity isn't just a silly joke. It now carries serious and devastating international consequences.
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Guardian reports how misgendering can affect mental health when the victim is cis. Doesn't seem so bothered when it happens to trans people.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Guardian reports how misgendering can affect mental health when the victim is cis. Doesn't seem so bothered when it happens to trans people.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
My next week in pictures.
Meanwhile Ryanair emailed this morning to tell me to turn up an hour early due to long queues at airport security. Not looking forward to the journey.
Meanwhile Ryanair emailed this morning to tell me to turn up an hour early due to long queues at airport security. Not looking forward to the journey.
January 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
My next week in pictures.
Meanwhile Ryanair emailed this morning to tell me to turn up an hour early due to long queues at airport security. Not looking forward to the journey.
Meanwhile Ryanair emailed this morning to tell me to turn up an hour early due to long queues at airport security. Not looking forward to the journey.
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Today is Sextidi the 16th of Nivôse in the year 234.
Nivôse is the month of snow.
Today we celebrate flint.#JacobinDay
More information on flint
Nivôse is the month of snow.
Today we celebrate flint.#JacobinDay
More information on flint
January 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Today is Sextidi the 16th of Nivôse in the year 234.
Nivôse is the month of snow.
Today we celebrate flint.#JacobinDay
More information on flint
Nivôse is the month of snow.
Today we celebrate flint.#JacobinDay
More information on flint
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Remarkable statement from the Prime Minister of Denmark, directed at President Trump:
“I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”
“I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”
January 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Remarkable statement from the Prime Minister of Denmark, directed at President Trump:
“I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”
“I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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In other cool news, NewScientist lists THE RAINSEEKERS as one of the best new science fiction books of '26, along with books from Ann Leckie, Neil Jordan, Adrian Tchaikovsky and more.
December 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In other cool news, NewScientist lists THE RAINSEEKERS as one of the best new science fiction books of '26, along with books from Ann Leckie, Neil Jordan, Adrian Tchaikovsky and more.
Once again I am frustrated with my local library who have some, but not all, the audiobooks in a series. This time they are missing The Long Mars from the Long Earth series, but have all the other books.
January 4, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Once again I am frustrated with my local library who have some, but not all, the audiobooks in a series. This time they are missing The Long Mars from the Long Earth series, but have all the other books.
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Expect to see a lot of this classic Onion headline, from 23 years ago, over the coming weeks.
January 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Expect to see a lot of this classic Onion headline, from 23 years ago, over the coming weeks.
Me: I need to lose weight because diabetes.
Also me: Can I just make oven chips for dinner because cooking them is easy? And beer, I like beer.
This is me, above the NICE guideline threshold for weight loss jabs, yet below the threshold for my local NHS policy guidelines on the same jabs.
Also me: Can I just make oven chips for dinner because cooking them is easy? And beer, I like beer.
This is me, above the NICE guideline threshold for weight loss jabs, yet below the threshold for my local NHS policy guidelines on the same jabs.
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Me: I need to lose weight because diabetes.
Also me: Can I just make oven chips for dinner because cooking them is easy? And beer, I like beer.
This is me, above the NICE guideline threshold for weight loss jabs, yet below the threshold for my local NHS policy guidelines on the same jabs.
Also me: Can I just make oven chips for dinner because cooking them is easy? And beer, I like beer.
This is me, above the NICE guideline threshold for weight loss jabs, yet below the threshold for my local NHS policy guidelines on the same jabs.