Angela Akehurst
@angelaakehurst.bsky.social
I love art & architecture, gardens, ballet & travel. I work as a licensed tourist guide with my car, spending days or weeks showing visitors my corner of the UK.
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Oh to be a fly– or another kind of bug – on the wall of the emergency Starmer, Zelensky, Merz and Macron meeting in London tomorrow. European leaders have been obsequious about Trump’s zigzags in public; but much more honest in private if last week’s leak to Der Spiegel can be believed. 1/
December 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Oh to be a fly– or another kind of bug – on the wall of the emergency Starmer, Zelensky, Merz and Macron meeting in London tomorrow. European leaders have been obsequious about Trump’s zigzags in public; but much more honest in private if last week’s leak to Der Spiegel can be believed. 1/
Putting the star on top of the tree.
Trafalgar Square, London, preparing for Christmas.
Thank you for the lovely tree Norway.
Trafalgar Square, London, preparing for Christmas.
Thank you for the lovely tree Norway.
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Putting the star on top of the tree.
Trafalgar Square, London, preparing for Christmas.
Thank you for the lovely tree Norway.
Trafalgar Square, London, preparing for Christmas.
Thank you for the lovely tree Norway.
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Morning Lighting from the Tres Palos Lagoon, Guerrero, Mexico | Moises Levy
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Morning Lighting from the Tres Palos Lagoon, Guerrero, Mexico | Moises Levy
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Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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A school facing closure has announced it is auctioning off two 1930s dining tables. Former pupils of Moorlands School in Leeds donated the oak tables and benches crafted by Robert "Mouseman" Thompson and featuring his trademark mice carvings. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leeds school to auction Mouseman furniture after closure
The dining tables donated by ex-pupils in the 1930s could fetch up to £20,000 in the sale.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A school facing closure has announced it is auctioning off two 1930s dining tables. Former pupils of Moorlands School in Leeds donated the oak tables and benches crafted by Robert "Mouseman" Thompson and featuring his trademark mice carvings. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
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Dr James Barry was one of the most important surgeons in the British army, on his death Barry’s great secret was revealed. Hear the story in our Women and War podcast: tinyurl.com/yu4yedh6 #history #medicine
November 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Dr James Barry was one of the most important surgeons in the British army, on his death Barry’s great secret was revealed. Hear the story in our Women and War podcast: tinyurl.com/yu4yedh6 #history #medicine
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Tango, Nelson, Munich Mouser and Jock - the original marmalade puss. Winston Churchill loved cats. They lived with him at home and at Downing Street. Hear the story in our History of Cats Podcast: tinyurl.com/3cmky79u #cats #Caturday #history #churchill
November 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Tango, Nelson, Munich Mouser and Jock - the original marmalade puss. Winston Churchill loved cats. They lived with him at home and at Downing Street. Hear the story in our History of Cats Podcast: tinyurl.com/3cmky79u #cats #Caturday #history #churchill
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Lemons. Oranges. Rose. Water. And that's all. 1633, by Francisco de Zurbaran. It's his day.
November 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Lemons. Oranges. Rose. Water. And that's all. 1633, by Francisco de Zurbaran. It's his day.
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Is there a light that never goes out? 🕯️
Years before the song by The Smiths, Gerrit Dou used the "chiaroscuro" technique to bring this piece to life. An astronomer works late into the night, the only light in the room coming from the flickering candle he holds in one hand.
Years before the song by The Smiths, Gerrit Dou used the "chiaroscuro" technique to bring this piece to life. An astronomer works late into the night, the only light in the room coming from the flickering candle he holds in one hand.
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Is there a light that never goes out? 🕯️
Years before the song by The Smiths, Gerrit Dou used the "chiaroscuro" technique to bring this piece to life. An astronomer works late into the night, the only light in the room coming from the flickering candle he holds in one hand.
Years before the song by The Smiths, Gerrit Dou used the "chiaroscuro" technique to bring this piece to life. An astronomer works late into the night, the only light in the room coming from the flickering candle he holds in one hand.
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Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their property across the West Bank continue.
Impunity cannot prevail.
Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u
Impunity cannot prevail.
Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their property across the West Bank continue.
Impunity cannot prevail.
Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u
Impunity cannot prevail.
Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u
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NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.
So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
1/
October 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.
So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
1/
So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
1/
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What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Former Observer big-hitters inc @carolecadwalla.bsky.social launch new title The Nerve with redundancy payouts
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
Former Observer big-hitters launch new title with redundancy payouts
Five former Observer journalists including Carole Cadwalladr have launched their own culture publication using their redundancy money.
pressgazette.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
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We all need to be having these conversations.
September 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
We all need to be having these conversations.
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Important piece by John Simpson in @theobserveruk.bsky.social, on the American money funding Yaxley-Lennon and the far-right in Britain.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
US cash turned Tommy Robinson into the poster boy of UK f...
Outside the Old Bailey in 2018, a reinvented Tommy Robinson flashed his perfect new teeth to 2,000 diehard supporters at a “free Tommy” rally on a stage ...
observer.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Important piece by John Simpson in @theobserveruk.bsky.social, on the American money funding Yaxley-Lennon and the far-right in Britain.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Profoundly important from @davidallengreen.bsky.social. The lack of meaningful restraints against executing power in our system leaves us utterly exposed in the face of a Reform government. They could do whatever they want.
open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
Yes, an incoming illiberal and radical UK government would have absolute constitutional power
Only good fortune has prevented previous governments from misusing our constitutional arrangements more than they did
open.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Profoundly important from @davidallengreen.bsky.social. The lack of meaningful restraints against executing power in our system leaves us utterly exposed in the face of a Reform government. They could do whatever they want.
open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
open.substack.com/pub/emptycit...
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As confirmed in this story, police went door to door asking local residents for their social media account details, at the request of Vance’s team.
They were politely told to fuck off.👏
They were politely told to fuck off.👏
Pat down the golden retrievers: Cotswolds put on high alert for Vance family visit
With helicopters whirring overhead and police quizzing residents, rural life is anything but tranquil
uk.news.yahoo.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
As confirmed in this story, police went door to door asking local residents for their social media account details, at the request of Vance’s team.
They were politely told to fuck off.👏
They were politely told to fuck off.👏
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Lib Dem MP Layla Moran* speaks out against Israeli Government attacks on civilians queuing for food.
*who is on maternity leave
bsky.app/profile/layl...
*who is on maternity leave
bsky.app/profile/layl...
Mohammad’s story shows how deeply betrayed many British Palestinians feel by their government. Words alone aren’t enough.
The UK must take real action by halting all arms sales, recognising the State of Palestine, and ending trade with illegal settlements.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The UK must take real action by halting all arms sales, recognising the State of Palestine, and ending trade with illegal settlements.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
‘Like a trap’: NHS surgeon describes death of nephew, 16, at Gaza food point
Mohammad went missing after becoming separated from his uncles. His family later found his body mutilated beyond recognition
www.theguardian.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Lib Dem MP Layla Moran* speaks out against Israeli Government attacks on civilians queuing for food.
*who is on maternity leave
bsky.app/profile/layl...
*who is on maternity leave
bsky.app/profile/layl...
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We need a wealth tax not a “Britannia Card”
Julia Davies - impact investor, entrepreneur, and member of Patriotic Millionaires UK – argues for a wealth tax, not billionaires’ patronage. 👏👏👏
Julia Davies - impact investor, entrepreneur, and member of Patriotic Millionaires UK – argues for a wealth tax, not billionaires’ patronage. 👏👏👏
We need a wealth tax not a “Britannia Card”
Julia Davies - impact investor, entrepreneur, and member of Patriotic Millionaires UK – argues for a wealth tax, not billionaires’ patronage
westenglandbylines.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We need a wealth tax not a “Britannia Card”
Julia Davies - impact investor, entrepreneur, and member of Patriotic Millionaires UK – argues for a wealth tax, not billionaires’ patronage. 👏👏👏
Julia Davies - impact investor, entrepreneur, and member of Patriotic Millionaires UK – argues for a wealth tax, not billionaires’ patronage. 👏👏👏
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Francis Barber was a slave in Jamaica. He came to England and worked as a housekeeper for Dr Samuel Johnson - becoming a surrogate son to the writer. His story is one of the first properly documented lives of a black man in Britain. Hear more in Dr Johnson Podcast: tinyurl.com/r6x2d9m7 #history
Dr Johnson - The Man Who Made the Dictionary
In this British history podcast we bring to life story of the extraordinary life of Samuel Johnson. The sickly, part blind, provincial boy, a failure at Oxford University, who went on to create the ...
tinyurl.com
May 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Francis Barber was a slave in Jamaica. He came to England and worked as a housekeeper for Dr Samuel Johnson - becoming a surrogate son to the writer. His story is one of the first properly documented lives of a black man in Britain. Hear more in Dr Johnson Podcast: tinyurl.com/r6x2d9m7 #history
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In a powerful symbol of reconciliation, German NATO soldiers marched alongside their British counterparts, and a Luftwaffe pilot took part in the flypast in London today, as the UK commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II began. #VEDay80
May 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In a powerful symbol of reconciliation, German NATO soldiers marched alongside their British counterparts, and a Luftwaffe pilot took part in the flypast in London today, as the UK commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II began. #VEDay80
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Sandycombe Lodge, designed by 19th century artist JMW Turner as a country home for himself and his father.
This house was rescued and restored by local enthusiasts who now lead fascinating tours for visitors. Great stories of fishing and convivial evenings with friends. It's in Twickenham, London.
This house was rescued and restored by local enthusiasts who now lead fascinating tours for visitors. Great stories of fishing and convivial evenings with friends. It's in Twickenham, London.
March 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Sandycombe Lodge, designed by 19th century artist JMW Turner as a country home for himself and his father.
This house was rescued and restored by local enthusiasts who now lead fascinating tours for visitors. Great stories of fishing and convivial evenings with friends. It's in Twickenham, London.
This house was rescued and restored by local enthusiasts who now lead fascinating tours for visitors. Great stories of fishing and convivial evenings with friends. It's in Twickenham, London.
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NEW: Elon Musk’s X has suspended accounts of Turkish opposition groups, suppressing footage of anti-government protests.
So, best we share all the footage we can here!
This was last night’s massive demo against Erdogan’s government, which follows the arrest of his rival Ekrem İmamoğlu.
🇹🇷 #Turkey
So, best we share all the footage we can here!
This was last night’s massive demo against Erdogan’s government, which follows the arrest of his rival Ekrem İmamoğlu.
🇹🇷 #Turkey
March 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
NEW: Elon Musk’s X has suspended accounts of Turkish opposition groups, suppressing footage of anti-government protests.
So, best we share all the footage we can here!
This was last night’s massive demo against Erdogan’s government, which follows the arrest of his rival Ekrem İmamoğlu.
🇹🇷 #Turkey
So, best we share all the footage we can here!
This was last night’s massive demo against Erdogan’s government, which follows the arrest of his rival Ekrem İmamoğlu.
🇹🇷 #Turkey