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Ten years of Standing Together: working for justice, equality and peace in Israel and Palestine
Celebrating the ten year anniversary of Standing Together: a beacon of hope in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
Celebrating the ten year anniversary of Standing Together: a beacon of hope in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
Ten years of Standing Together: working for justice, equality and peace in Israel and Palestine
Celebrating the ten year anniversary of Standing Together: a beacon of hope in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Ten years of Standing Together: working for justice, equality and peace in Israel and Palestine
Celebrating the ten year anniversary of Standing Together: a beacon of hope in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
Celebrating the ten year anniversary of Standing Together: a beacon of hope in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/communi...
EU Democracy Shield – fluff or puff?
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
By Professor Juliet Lodge
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/eu-...
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
By Professor Juliet Lodge
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/eu-...
EU Democracy Shield – fluff or puff?
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
EU Democracy Shield – fluff or puff?
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
By Professor Juliet Lodge
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/eu-...
Can the European Union ensure that its well-intentioned ‘Democracy Shield’ is more than a soundbite?
By Professor Juliet Lodge
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/eu-...
Using citizen science to improve our becks and rivers for nature and people
The importance of citizen scientists in monitoring, reporting and campaigning for action on water contamination cannot be understated
By David Miles
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
The importance of citizen scientists in monitoring, reporting and campaigning for action on water contamination cannot be understated
By David Miles
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
Using citizen science to improve our becks and rivers for nature and people
The importance of citizen scientists in monitoring, reporting and campaigning for action on water contamination cannot be understated
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Using citizen science to improve our becks and rivers for nature and people
The importance of citizen scientists in monitoring, reporting and campaigning for action on water contamination cannot be understated
By David Miles
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
The importance of citizen scientists in monitoring, reporting and campaigning for action on water contamination cannot be understated
By David Miles
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Brexit was our Nemesis.
Starmer knows it, writes Peter Thurlow
So why can’t he say what everyone else already sees?
Is he terrified of the only path out?
Starmer knows it, writes Peter Thurlow
So why can’t he say what everyone else already sees?
Is he terrified of the only path out?
Now is the winter of our Brexit sent
While we have used this title before, perhaps this is the time to look at our options afresh, now that we have seen the disaster that is Brexit
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Brexit was our Nemesis.
Starmer knows it, writes Peter Thurlow
So why can’t he say what everyone else already sees?
Is he terrified of the only path out?
Starmer knows it, writes Peter Thurlow
So why can’t he say what everyone else already sees?
Is he terrified of the only path out?
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Reform said they were ready to lead. Then their own flagship council collapsed under them. The story only gets worse… ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
Odd and incompetent: Reform hits a ceiling
Polls suggest that Reform support may have peaked, perhaps because it appeals only to a very distinctive, and noisy, minority
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Reform said they were ready to lead. Then their own flagship council collapsed under them. The story only gets worse… ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
Labour MPs rally around alternative immigration policy
Report from prominent migration expert backed by senior Labour backbenchers as unease grows over government's "draconian" immigration proposals
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Report from prominent migration expert backed by senior Labour backbenchers as unease grows over government's "draconian" immigration proposals
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour MPs rally around alternative immigration policy
Report from prominent migration expert backed by senior Labour backbenchers as unease grows over government's "draconian" immigration proposals
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Labour MPs rally around alternative immigration policy
Report from prominent migration expert backed by senior Labour backbenchers as unease grows over government's "draconian" immigration proposals
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Report from prominent migration expert backed by senior Labour backbenchers as unease grows over government's "draconian" immigration proposals
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Charles Dickens’ much-loved tale of the perils of greed, the power of community spirit and of ultimate redemption is a seasonal feast
By Ginny Gilmore
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/cult...
By Ginny Gilmore
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/cult...
A Christmas Carol brought home to Leeds
Charles Dickens’ much-loved tale of the perils of greed, the power of community spirit and of ultimate redemption is a seasonal feast
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Charles Dickens’ much-loved tale of the perils of greed, the power of community spirit and of ultimate redemption is a seasonal feast
By Ginny Gilmore
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/cult...
By Ginny Gilmore
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/cult...
Reform said they were ready to lead. Then their own flagship council collapsed under them. The story only gets worse… ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
Odd and incompetent: Reform hits a ceiling
Polls suggest that Reform support may have peaked, perhaps because it appeals only to a very distinctive, and noisy, minority
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Reform said they were ready to lead. Then their own flagship council collapsed under them. The story only gets worse… ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
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Guide Dogs Charity calls for zero tolerance
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
@centralbylines.co.uk
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
@centralbylines.co.uk
Guide Dogs Charity calls for zero tolerance
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
centralbylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Guide Dogs Charity calls for zero tolerance
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
@centralbylines.co.uk
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
@centralbylines.co.uk
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After the licence fee? Three alternatives to the BBC’s current model
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
@deborahwdavid.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
@deborahwdavid.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com
After the licence fee? Three alternatives to the BBC’s current model
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
centralbylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
After the licence fee? Three alternatives to the BBC’s current model
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
@deborahwdavid.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
@deborahwdavid.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com
Guide Dogs Charity calls for zero tolerance
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
@centralbylines.co.uk
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
@centralbylines.co.uk
Guide Dogs Charity calls for zero tolerance
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
centralbylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Guide Dogs Charity calls for zero tolerance
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
@centralbylines.co.uk
Recommendations aim to help taxi drivers understand the law when it comes to allowing guide dogs or other service dogs in their car
@centralbylines.co.uk
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Blackburn with Darwen’s library service turns 50, and celebrates volunteer-led models amid decades of austerity | Adam Green
Blackburn: 50 years of public library service
Blackburn with Darwen’s library service turns 50, and celebrates volunteer-led models amid decades of austerity
northwestbylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Blackburn with Darwen’s library service turns 50, and celebrates volunteer-led models amid decades of austerity | Adam Green
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Council told to think again about plans by international artist Sir Antony Gormley
A victory for hundreds of objectors in Hexham
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
A victory for hundreds of objectors in Hexham
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
Council told to think again about plans by international artist Sir Antony Gormley
A victory for hundreds of objectors in Hexham
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Council told to think again about plans by international artist Sir Antony Gormley
A victory for hundreds of objectors in Hexham
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
A victory for hundreds of objectors in Hexham
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north...
America’s soul is disappearing thanks to Trump’s skillful misdirection
Once Trump’s sinister magic becomes reality how does America find itself again?
@jworrellwrites.bsky.social
@westenglandbylines.co.uk
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/amer...
Once Trump’s sinister magic becomes reality how does America find itself again?
@jworrellwrites.bsky.social
@westenglandbylines.co.uk
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/amer...
America’s soul is disappearing thanks to Trump’s skillful misdirection
Once Trump’s sinister magic becomes reality how does America find itself again?
westenglandbylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
America’s soul is disappearing thanks to Trump’s skillful misdirection
Once Trump’s sinister magic becomes reality how does America find itself again?
@jworrellwrites.bsky.social
@westenglandbylines.co.uk
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/amer...
Once Trump’s sinister magic becomes reality how does America find itself again?
@jworrellwrites.bsky.social
@westenglandbylines.co.uk
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/amer...
North East: Contractors appointed for Metro Washington loop
Another major step forward in addressing the imbalance between north and south in terms of transport provision
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
Another major step forward in addressing the imbalance between north and south in terms of transport provision
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
Contractors appointed for Metro Washington loop
Another major step forward in addressing the imbalance between north and south in terms of transport provision
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
North East: Contractors appointed for Metro Washington loop
Another major step forward in addressing the imbalance between north and south in terms of transport provision
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
Another major step forward in addressing the imbalance between north and south in terms of transport provision
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
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Polls suggest that Reform support may have peaked, perhaps because it appeals only to a very distinctive, and noisy, minority | Stephen McNair
Odd and incompetent: Reform hits a ceiling
Polls suggest that Reform support may have peaked, perhaps because it appeals only to a very distinctive, and noisy, minority
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Polls suggest that Reform support may have peaked, perhaps because it appeals only to a very distinctive, and noisy, minority | Stephen McNair
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Nature-based solutions for Oxford
As Oxford grapples with rising flood risks and strained green spaces, nature-based solutions offer a way to strengthen the city’s resilience
westenglandbylines.co.uk/region/oxfor...
As Oxford grapples with rising flood risks and strained green spaces, nature-based solutions offer a way to strengthen the city’s resilience
westenglandbylines.co.uk/region/oxfor...
Nature-based solutions for Oxford
As Oxford grapples with rising flood risks and strained green spaces, nature-based solutions offer a way to strengthen the city’s resilience
westenglandbylines.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Nature-based solutions for Oxford
As Oxford grapples with rising flood risks and strained green spaces, nature-based solutions offer a way to strengthen the city’s resilience
westenglandbylines.co.uk/region/oxfor...
As Oxford grapples with rising flood risks and strained green spaces, nature-based solutions offer a way to strengthen the city’s resilience
westenglandbylines.co.uk/region/oxfor...
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So often the story on climate leaves us in despair.
But for Prof Jules Pretty, there's plenty of good news after COP30. Solar costs are plunging, EV adoption is soaring and countries choosing renewables are saving billions. The story is turning. Read the good news here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
But for Prof Jules Pretty, there's plenty of good news after COP30. Solar costs are plunging, EV adoption is soaring and countries choosing renewables are saving billions. The story is turning. Read the good news here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
After COP30, what now? It’s actually good news
It’s the shape of story across all ages and human cultures. You’re in a hole. Then you get out
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
So often the story on climate leaves us in despair.
But for Prof Jules Pretty, there's plenty of good news after COP30. Solar costs are plunging, EV adoption is soaring and countries choosing renewables are saving billions. The story is turning. Read the good news here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
But for Prof Jules Pretty, there's plenty of good news after COP30. Solar costs are plunging, EV adoption is soaring and countries choosing renewables are saving billions. The story is turning. Read the good news here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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Looking back at Brexit over the past 9 years, what have we learned and where do we go from here? | Jeremy Gould
Rejoining the EU – an alternative point of view
Looking back at Brexit over the past 9 years, what have we learned and where do we go from here?
sussexbylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Looking back at Brexit over the past 9 years, what have we learned and where do we go from here? | Jeremy Gould
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"The core of our problem in the UK is housing. Using long-term nationwide data, John noted that the average UK house in 1956 – the year of his birth – cost £1,884.
By 2025, that figure was £271,000. That is a 144-fold rise in nominal terms"
By 2025, that figure was £271,000. That is a 144-fold rise in nominal terms"
Is Britain at the peak of a great financial wave?
Britain is living at the end of a decades-long inflationary wave. What comes next depends on whether we confront our financial model
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"The core of our problem in the UK is housing. Using long-term nationwide data, John noted that the average UK house in 1956 – the year of his birth – cost £1,884.
By 2025, that figure was £271,000. That is a 144-fold rise in nominal terms"
By 2025, that figure was £271,000. That is a 144-fold rise in nominal terms"
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This is my council and I have to live with this kind of nonsense @warwickshirecc.bsky.social
Warwickshire County Council: Reform councillor’s ‘I love Jesus’ flag idea rejected
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Warwickshire County Council: Reform councillor’s ‘I love Jesus’ flag idea rejected
@centralbylines.co.uk
Reform councillor’s ‘I love Jesus’ Christmas flag idea rejected
Warwickshire County Council: Flag requests rejected - including Reform councillor's 'I love Jesus' Christmas idea
centralbylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This is my council and I have to live with this kind of nonsense @warwickshirecc.bsky.social
Warwickshire County Council: Reform councillor’s ‘I love Jesus’ flag idea rejected
@centralbylines.co.uk
Warwickshire County Council: Reform councillor’s ‘I love Jesus’ flag idea rejected
@centralbylines.co.uk
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After the licence fee? Three alternatives to the BBC’s current model
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
@deborahwdavid.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
@deborahwdavid.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
After the licence fee? Three alternatives to the BBC’s current model
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
centralbylines.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
After the licence fee? Three alternatives to the BBC’s current model
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
@deborahwdavid.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
The BBC licence fee has become a controversial issue, so what alternatives are there?
@deborahwdavid.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk