@chezroffey.bsky.social
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Wow. Amid horrific news of a shooting at Bondi Beach, this looks like a truly astonishing act of courage.
Video, I believe recorded off of local TV, of a bystander disarming one of the two killers.
December 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Wow. Amid horrific news of a shooting at Bondi Beach, this looks like a truly astonishing act of courage.
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A man who heroically tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen has been unmasked.
The hero has been named as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a Sydney local who owns a fruit shop in Sutherland.
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
The hero has been named as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a Sydney local who owns a fruit shop in Sutherland.
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
December 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A man who heroically tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen has been unmasked.
The hero has been named as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a Sydney local who owns a fruit shop in Sutherland.
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
The hero has been named as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a Sydney local who owns a fruit shop in Sutherland.
www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
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Farewell to the great Stanley Baxter, one of the true comedy greats of the postwar era.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Baxter enjoyed a decades-spanning career on radio, TV and film, and was famous for impersonating famous people including Queen Elizabeth II
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Farewell to the great Stanley Baxter, one of the true comedy greats of the postwar era.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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While I listen to you @mrjamesob.bsky.social this beauty popped up!
Murder rates in comparable US cities.
Look at London?
Anyone who spouts Trumps lies is a traitor.
Look at London?
Anyone who spouts Trumps lies is a traitor.
December 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
While I listen to you @mrjamesob.bsky.social this beauty popped up!
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Form a ring around the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Form a ring around the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Chocolates and Christmas treats under the mistletoe at Walthamstow market, early 1900s. #ArchiveAdventCalendar #FestiveFood @arascot.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Chocolates and Christmas treats under the mistletoe at Walthamstow market, early 1900s. #ArchiveAdventCalendar #FestiveFood @arascot.bsky.social
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Star Radio at 35 Old Church Road, Chingford Mount. The shop was established by Bert Star in 1935. In this photo from c.1960s, many cutout stars decorate the upper windows. The distinctive facade survives, and this is now a sewing equipment shop. #ArchiveAdventCalendar #Star @arascot.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Star Radio at 35 Old Church Road, Chingford Mount. The shop was established by Bert Star in 1935. In this photo from c.1960s, many cutout stars decorate the upper windows. The distinctive facade survives, and this is now a sewing equipment shop. #ArchiveAdventCalendar #Star @arascot.bsky.social
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Of all the end of year love for Justin’s ‘Tremolo Diaries’ I am particularly delighted and grateful to have this recognition from Alexis and @theguardian.com
And on a personal note, gratifying also to see Kate’s book included. Which means ❤️ for our last Nine Eight book and our first New Modern
And on a personal note, gratifying also to see Kate’s book included. Which means ❤️ for our last Nine Eight book and our first New Modern
The @theguardian.com Music Books of the Year. Huge congratulations to Justin Currie. “Perceptive, funny, winningly cantankerous”
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Of all the end of year love for Justin’s ‘Tremolo Diaries’ I am particularly delighted and grateful to have this recognition from Alexis and @theguardian.com
And on a personal note, gratifying also to see Kate’s book included. Which means ❤️ for our last Nine Eight book and our first New Modern
And on a personal note, gratifying also to see Kate’s book included. Which means ❤️ for our last Nine Eight book and our first New Modern
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Painfully accurate @bjennings90.bsky.social.
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Painfully accurate @bjennings90.bsky.social.
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A reminder that London is far safer than many major cities, that crime is falling and that racists hate both these truths because they undermine their vicious little divisive narrative.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A reminder that London is far safer than many major cities, that crime is falling and that racists hate both these truths because they undermine their vicious little divisive narrative.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
Multiculturalism works. London works. And those who hate both things hate themselves most of all.
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UK Music has surveyed music creators on their experiences of touring the EU following Brexit. And the picture is still bad and is getting worse.🚨
Of those affected by Brexit, 95% experienced a decrease in earnings, up 8% from 87% in 2023.
https://bit.ly/442wvEI
Of those affected by Brexit, 95% experienced a decrease in earnings, up 8% from 87% in 2023.
https://bit.ly/442wvEI
EU Touring: Impact of Brexit Worsening, Says UK Music Report
02.12.2025: The impact of Brexit on EU touring for UK creators is getting worse, a new survey featured in UK Music’s This Is Music report has revealed. Our This Is Music report into the economic…
www.ukmusic.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
UK Music has surveyed music creators on their experiences of touring the EU following Brexit. And the picture is still bad and is getting worse.🚨
Of those affected by Brexit, 95% experienced a decrease in earnings, up 8% from 87% in 2023.
https://bit.ly/442wvEI
Of those affected by Brexit, 95% experienced a decrease in earnings, up 8% from 87% in 2023.
https://bit.ly/442wvEI
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Two more Conservative MP rejects hop over to Reform UK. Jonathan Gullis and Lia Nici.
More and more, Reform UK looks simply as if the Tories ran off stage, then came back on two minutes lates, wearing a comedy moustache-and-glasses disguise. ~AA
uk.news.yahoo.com/former-tory-...
More and more, Reform UK looks simply as if the Tories ran off stage, then came back on two minutes lates, wearing a comedy moustache-and-glasses disguise. ~AA
uk.news.yahoo.com/former-tory-...
Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis defects to Reform UK
He joins Daniel Jellyman
uk.news.yahoo.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Two more Conservative MP rejects hop over to Reform UK. Jonathan Gullis and Lia Nici.
More and more, Reform UK looks simply as if the Tories ran off stage, then came back on two minutes lates, wearing a comedy moustache-and-glasses disguise. ~AA
uk.news.yahoo.com/former-tory-...
More and more, Reform UK looks simply as if the Tories ran off stage, then came back on two minutes lates, wearing a comedy moustache-and-glasses disguise. ~AA
uk.news.yahoo.com/former-tory-...
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Perfect Tom Stoppard story from DTel obituary:
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Perfect Tom Stoppard story from DTel obituary:
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
His response to a letter from Harold Pinter canvassing support for a proposal to have the Comedy Theatre in London rechristened the Pinter Theatre, “Have you thought, instead, of changing your name to Harold Comedy?”
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November 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Hello, have you got a copy of "How to racially abuse people so they feel all warm & cuddly afterwards" by Nigel Farage ?
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Hello, have you got a copy of "How to racially abuse people so they feel all warm & cuddly afterwards" by Nigel Farage ?
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do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
#Finland will begin to #Russia - proof its rail network, integrate with EU train infrastructure.
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
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My mum, few years ago after saying "fuck it, that'll do."
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My mum, few years ago after saying "fuck it, that'll do."
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This petition is now well over half way to getting a govt. response. Pls sign/share if you think we should hold a public inquiry into Russian interference in our democracy. 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 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend?
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
Good Gifts 2025
Use your Secret Santa or present giving to support charities, museums and small businesses.
madlinblog.wordpress.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend?
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
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Not the Nine O'Clock News - Monty Pythons worshipers
YouTube video by ZuzuzuLooker
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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"London is a dirty overcrowded shithole". My London this morning ...
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
"London is a dirty overcrowded shithole". My London this morning ...
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I know Londoners are keen to help.
If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services: thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London: www.taplondon.org
If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services: thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London: www.taplondon.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I know Londoners are keen to help.
If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services: thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London: www.taplondon.org
If you see someone sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink to connect them to local services: thestreetlink.org.uk
You can also support London homelessness charities by donating to TAP London: www.taplondon.org
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I don’t know what to say anymore other than to remind those in power that refugees are human beings with equal rights who, along with their children, deserve a safe, stable & integrated life in their communities and that what they’re breaking now with this performative cruelty can’t be fixed later.
The Labour government does not want to rule out deporting somebody once here as a refugee 16-19 years with a British-born 15 year old child
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I don’t know what to say anymore other than to remind those in power that refugees are human beings with equal rights who, along with their children, deserve a safe, stable & integrated life in their communities and that what they’re breaking now with this performative cruelty can’t be fixed later.