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bedfordterrier.bsky.social
@bedfordterrier.bsky.social
Formerly me on Twitter, getting close to swearing on social media not a good look so I’m now my alter ego
posts for jokes bikes EV’s energy politics on environment sport beer & arguing (sorry debating)
Mutual social respect is everything
May be an idiot
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What a lovely year 2025 has been, with a whole host of amazing shows at our little ol' venue. Here's every single headliner on a ticketed show….
December 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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When political lies meet economic reality: Reform, which promised to keep Council tax low and cut spending, then increased it by the maximum permissible, and still its deficit is skyrocketing. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform UK council’s budget reveals ‘gaping’ £60 million deficit
Kent County Council (KCC), faces a projected debt increase of tens of millions of pounds, even with maximum council tax hikes
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Reform are racist twats

Pass it on
Refuked textbook racist dogwhistle.
Journo: Chris Parry said that David Lammy, who was born and raised in London, should “go home to the Caribbean”.

Religious fanatic Kruger: “I do recognise that Chris Parry is a very distinguished public servant, and it’s good to have his support for Reform.”
December 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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It's our penultimate What's On guide of 2025, and we've got your Christmas and New Year covered.

From theatre and live music to panto and parties, it's all here.

Kindly sponsored by Bedford Esquires

#Bedford #BedfordNews #WhatsOnBedford
What's on Bedford: 17 - 31 December 2025 - Bedford Independent
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It’s quite clear from the volume of speeding traffic through the 20. Mph housing estate I live on the few people give a shit about speed

Drivers of all ages including those who should know better drive like twats with impunity

Literally the Polis don’t care a jot
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
For those in doubt Pizza Hut MK

SUCKS
December 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Good news @bedfordindependent.co.uk

Bedford #1 shop for jeans and attire

FUNKY JUNCTION

will be open all next week from the new time of 12 - pm

Opposite Harrison and Simmonds
December 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Anyone watched “play date”?

(Sorry, I know this is the film feed just thought I’d save people from suffering)

Don’t bother it’s crap

You’ve been warned
December 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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VIDEO: 🇧🇷 Palms bloom for first -- and last -- time in Rio de Janeiro

Several talipot palms, native to southern India and Sri Lanka but planted more than six decades ago in the Brazilian seaside city, are blooming. Once the fruit falls, the palms will slowly begin to die
December 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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🔴 NEW 🔴

The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch

“Groundbreaking investigation” reveals how the IEA has campaigned against climate action after taking cash from fossil fuel firms.

📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Ask @happytoast.co.uk where you can buy content!
It’s some Carol singers!
December 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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The “ambitious” volleyball team train at Bedford Greenacre and compete in the Northampton League…

#Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport
GNG Volleyball Club adds new Women's team - and they're on the hunt for players - Bedford Independent
The world of volleyball is about to grow in Bedford, as GNG Volleyball Club have expanded into a Women's side...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Hey Nottinghamshire.

This is how your Reform council is spending your money. Funded by your 4.84% council tax rise.
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Hey Nottingham Forest, why are you giving free tickets to far right bigots?

And why can't Lee Anderson afford to buy his own ticket, the scrounging twat
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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"An increasing number of homes in the Netherlands are heated without the use of natural gas. In 2024, 11.2 percent of homes were fully gas-free, up from 8.7 percent in 2022. These homes are usually heated using a heat pump or are connected to a collective district heating system."
Ever more gas-free homes
An increasing number of homes in the Netherlands are heated without the use of natural gas
www.cbs.nl
December 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems
www.bostonherald.com/2025/12/08/a...
Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn
Water-related disasters are rising across the region even as spending to protect communities falls short.
www.bostonherald.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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BREAKING: A tsunami as high as 10 feet could hit Japan's northeastern coast after an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.6 occurred offshore, the Japan Meteorological Agency said reut.rs/44iNwL0
December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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#BREAKING Tsunami of up to three metres (10 feet) expected to hit Japan's Pacific coast, meteorological agency says, after 7.6-magnitude quake hits
December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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This is how Spanish TV announced the boycott of Eurovision

If Russia is banned for what they're doing to Ukraine, surely Israel should be banned for what they're doing in Palestine?

When is the UK going to boycott Eurovision?
December 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Come on Bedford
December 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Really looking forward to Bedford V Cambridge this weekend it’s gonna be a cracker COYB

Town away at Cardiff will be a tough one but COYT
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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I have told this story before, but bringing it here. This street has footway parking on both sides which gives 1 metre of walking space beyond the lines. But, if drivers obey the markings, you can't get a car up the middle. Because residents kept getting tickets, I was asked to look at it. 1/n
March 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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November 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Why do they want us to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?

The Government moots leaving the ECHR as a pragmatic solution to an immigration “crisis”, but is there a more sinister motive behind the push?
Why do they want us to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?
The Government moots leaving the ECHR as a pragmatic solution to an immigration “crisis”, but is there a more sinister motive behind the push?
westenglandbylines.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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