Gillian Grafton
@gilliangrafton.bsky.social
Scientist and pilot. Talks about flying, science, politics and random other stuff. Interests include neuroimmunopharmacology, ion channels and blood component manufacturing. Shropshire exile planning my return. No DMs. She/her/Dr 🇬🇧🇪🇺🔶🌈
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Do we as licence payers get much return from the huge investment in US correspondents? Some rebalancing away from breathless reporting of the nonsense over there would be welcomed by many of us.
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Do we as licence payers get much return from the huge investment in US correspondents? Some rebalancing away from breathless reporting of the nonsense over there would be welcomed by many of us.
Wish it was the case here in Brum. They are everywhere. I appear to be at the epicentre of the “Weoley Warriers” activity and it feels oppressive. Ignoring them allows this to be normalised. My MP issues weasel words about patriotism which are a cowardly excuse for lack of leadership.
August 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Wish it was the case here in Brum. They are everywhere. I appear to be at the epicentre of the “Weoley Warriers” activity and it feels oppressive. Ignoring them allows this to be normalised. My MP issues weasel words about patriotism which are a cowardly excuse for lack of leadership.
In an entertaining development other flags have appeared: the Scots and Welsh flags and several Irish tricolours now adorn the lampposts of Birmingham. The mischievousness appeals to me.
August 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In an entertaining development other flags have appeared: the Scots and Welsh flags and several Irish tricolours now adorn the lampposts of Birmingham. The mischievousness appeals to me.
Birmingham today: Alternating England and Union flags suddenly appeared all down my road. No-one was asked. Many locals don’t want them but are afraid to speak out. FB pages appeal for funding for the “flag warriors” while shouting down dissent and spreading fake stories.
August 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Birmingham today: Alternating England and Union flags suddenly appeared all down my road. No-one was asked. Many locals don’t want them but are afraid to speak out. FB pages appeal for funding for the “flag warriors” while shouting down dissent and spreading fake stories.
Blood bikes are not a blue light service. The blood service delivers most deliveries itself and rarely uses blue lights www.blood.co.uk/news-and-cam...
On the road with logistics
Blood donation in its simplest form is a beautiful thing: people take time out of their day to give blood for patients who need it. In reality, though, it’s far more complex.
www.blood.co.uk
July 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Blood bikes are not a blue light service. The blood service delivers most deliveries itself and rarely uses blue lights www.blood.co.uk/news-and-cam...
That’s sad news and very sudden. Condolences to all his family and friends.
July 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
That’s sad news and very sudden. Condolences to all his family and friends.
The blood service does in fact deliver blood to hospitals through regular deliveries and couriers. Blood bikes deliver approximately 2% of the total, usually in emergency situations or in community sites. They are wonderful volunteers supporting an essential service.
July 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The blood service does in fact deliver blood to hospitals through regular deliveries and couriers. Blood bikes deliver approximately 2% of the total, usually in emergency situations or in community sites. They are wonderful volunteers supporting an essential service.