David Turner
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Vale, Sir Peter Cresswell
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Beyond a short notice on 3 Verulam Buildings' homepage, the passing of Sir Peter Cresswell has – to date – gone relatively unremarked. I cannot be alone in thinking that he shared a remarkable… | ...
Beyond a short notice on 3 Verulam Buildings' homepage, the passing of Sir Peter Cresswell has – to date – gone relatively unremarked. I cannot be alone in thinking that he shared a remarkable resembl...
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September 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Vale, Sir Peter Cresswell
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The reason I list these Higher Education futures in such stark terms is to tease out the gap between institutional incentives at the micro level and the macro-level interests of the state. (1/2)
There are only a handful of futures ahead for most Anglosphere universities:
*Continued piecemeal retrenchment, just cutting courses all the time;
*Reinvention as technical/ training hubs for regional business;
*Backroom co-operation and shared functions. (1/3).
*Continued piecemeal retrenchment, just cutting courses all the time;
*Reinvention as technical/ training hubs for regional business;
*Backroom co-operation and shared functions. (1/3).
August 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The reason I list these Higher Education futures in such stark terms is to tease out the gap between institutional incentives at the micro level and the macro-level interests of the state. (1/2)
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At least 21 people, including four children, have been killed in a Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
Civilians should never be the target of an attack. Deliberate indiscriminate attacks on civilians are war crimes.
Civilians should never be the target of an attack. Deliberate indiscriminate attacks on civilians are war crimes.
August 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
At least 21 people, including four children, have been killed in a Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
Civilians should never be the target of an attack. Deliberate indiscriminate attacks on civilians are war crimes.
Civilians should never be the target of an attack. Deliberate indiscriminate attacks on civilians are war crimes.
August 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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23 August 1941 | A Yugoslavian Jewish girl, Verica Beck, was born.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
August 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
23 August 1941 | A Yugoslavian Jewish girl, Verica Beck, was born.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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22 August 1925 | German Jewish boy Erich Günther Gutmacher was born in Berlin. He emigrated to the Netherlands.
In August 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and registered in the camp after the selection (no. unknown). He perished in the camp on 22 August 1942.
In August 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and registered in the camp after the selection (no. unknown). He perished in the camp on 22 August 1942.
August 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
22 August 1925 | German Jewish boy Erich Günther Gutmacher was born in Berlin. He emigrated to the Netherlands.
In August 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and registered in the camp after the selection (no. unknown). He perished in the camp on 22 August 1942.
In August 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and registered in the camp after the selection (no. unknown). He perished in the camp on 22 August 1942.
And so it begins ...
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August 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
And so it begins ...
#MirabellePlumGin
#MirabellePlumGin
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World leaders have spent years nurturing a mоnster. Every time russia attacked another country, it was given part of the territory in the hope of “appeasing” it. But this never stopped the aggressor — on the contrary, each concession only fueled its appetite.
August 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
World leaders have spent years nurturing a mоnster. Every time russia attacked another country, it was given part of the territory in the hope of “appeasing” it. But this never stopped the aggressor — on the contrary, each concession only fueled its appetite.
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22 August 1941 | Hungarian Jewish girl Beáta Donner was born.
In May 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In May 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
August 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
22 August 1941 | Hungarian Jewish girl Beáta Donner was born.
In May 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In May 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
They who have for so long lived among us are departing this place. It is for us to show that we have learned from their example.
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Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank VC obituary: Second World War hero
Gallant pilot whose wartime act of heroism in a Catalina flying boat earned him the Victoria Cross (as well as a Victor comic strip), dies aged 105
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August 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
They who have for so long lived among us are departing this place. It is for us to show that we have learned from their example.
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Without seeking to diminish the seriousness of the underlying drink drive conviction, a prohibition from teaching seems OTT
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Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Sian Hill
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Without seeking to diminish the seriousness of the underlying drink drive conviction, a prohibition from teaching seems OTT
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12 August 1883 | A French Jew, Georges Halphen, was born in Paris.
In October 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In October 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
August 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
12 August 1883 | A French Jew, Georges Halphen, was born in Paris.
In October 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In October 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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11 August 1931 | A Polish Jewish girl, Lea Schnitzer, was born in Mysłowice.
In February 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz from the ghetto in Chrzanów. She was murdered in a gas chamber.
In February 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz from the ghetto in Chrzanów. She was murdered in a gas chamber.
August 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
11 August 1931 | A Polish Jewish girl, Lea Schnitzer, was born in Mysłowice.
In February 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz from the ghetto in Chrzanów. She was murdered in a gas chamber.
In February 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz from the ghetto in Chrzanów. She was murdered in a gas chamber.
Probably something to do with the abundant supply of sheep 🤦♂️
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Lynx could thrive in Northumberland, study finds
The Missing Lynx Project finds 72% of people in Northumberland support the reintroduction.
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August 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Probably something to do with the abundant supply of sheep 🤦♂️
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6 August 1934 | A Czech Jewish boy, Petr König, was born in Prague.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt Ghetto on 6 October 1944. After the selection he was murdered in a gas chamber.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt Ghetto on 6 October 1944. After the selection he was murdered in a gas chamber.
August 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
6 August 1934 | A Czech Jewish boy, Petr König, was born in Prague.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt Ghetto on 6 October 1944. After the selection he was murdered in a gas chamber.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt Ghetto on 6 October 1944. After the selection he was murdered in a gas chamber.
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6 August 1934 | Norwegian Jewish girl, Berit Leventhal, was born in Oslo.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 in a transport of 532 Jews. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 in a transport of 532 Jews. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
August 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
6 August 1934 | Norwegian Jewish girl, Berit Leventhal, was born in Oslo.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 in a transport of 532 Jews. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 in a transport of 532 Jews. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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5 August 1942 | Polish Jew, Dawid Pawłowicz, perished in the #Auschwitz camp.
Dawid was born in Radom on 6 June 1905. He was a cabman.
He was registered in the camp on 2 July 1942.
No. 44385
He survived 34 days.
Dawid was born in Radom on 6 June 1905. He was a cabman.
He was registered in the camp on 2 July 1942.
No. 44385
He survived 34 days.
August 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
5 August 1942 | Polish Jew, Dawid Pawłowicz, perished in the #Auschwitz camp.
Dawid was born in Radom on 6 June 1905. He was a cabman.
He was registered in the camp on 2 July 1942.
No. 44385
He survived 34 days.
Dawid was born in Radom on 6 June 1905. He was a cabman.
He was registered in the camp on 2 July 1942.
No. 44385
He survived 34 days.
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4 August 1935 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Betty Mol, was born in Amsterdam.
In September 1944 she was incarcerated in Theresienstadt Ghetto. On 6 October 1944 she was deported to Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In September 1944 she was incarcerated in Theresienstadt Ghetto. On 6 October 1944 she was deported to Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
August 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
4 August 1935 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Betty Mol, was born in Amsterdam.
In September 1944 she was incarcerated in Theresienstadt Ghetto. On 6 October 1944 she was deported to Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
In September 1944 she was incarcerated in Theresienstadt Ghetto. On 6 October 1944 she was deported to Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
Grasshopper outside its natural environment
August 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Grasshopper outside its natural environment
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1 August 1886 | Italian Jew, Italo Vitale, was born in Genoa.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from Milan on 30 January 1944. He was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection on 6 February 1944.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from Milan on 30 January 1944. He was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection on 6 February 1944.
August 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
1 August 1886 | Italian Jew, Italo Vitale, was born in Genoa.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from Milan on 30 January 1944. He was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection on 6 February 1944.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from Milan on 30 January 1944. He was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection on 6 February 1944.
The River Thames, near Ashton Keynes
July 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The River Thames, near Ashton Keynes
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Jonathan Reynolds is right. A wealth tax is "daft". Here's why:
A UK wealth tax sounds simple: "tax the super‑rich, fund public services"
But it's not.
Our 16,000 word deep‑dive shows revenues are fragile, it puts growth, investment and jobs at risk, and there's no revenue before 2029.
Here’s the evidence:
But it's not.
Our 16,000 word deep‑dive shows revenues are fragile, it puts growth, investment and jobs at risk, and there's no revenue before 2029.
Here’s the evidence:
July 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Jonathan Reynolds is right. A wealth tax is "daft". Here's why:
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25 July 1925 | A German Jewish girl, Rosa Cohen, was born in Dinslaken.
In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
July 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
25 July 1925 | A German Jewish girl, Rosa Cohen, was born in Dinslaken.
In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
In August 1942 she was deported to #Auschwitz. She did not survive.
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25 July 1903 | A Czech Jewish woman, Anna Goldmannová, was born in Dobříč.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt Ghetto on 18 December 1943. She did not survive.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt Ghetto on 18 December 1943. She did not survive.
July 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
25 July 1903 | A Czech Jewish woman, Anna Goldmannová, was born in Dobříč.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt Ghetto on 18 December 1943. She did not survive.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt Ghetto on 18 December 1943. She did not survive.
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23 July 1910 | A Norwegian Jewish woman, Elly Salomon, was born in Kristiania. She was a secretary in the administration of the Norwegian Folk Museum.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942. After selection she was murdered in a gas chamber.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942. After selection she was murdered in a gas chamber.
July 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
23 July 1910 | A Norwegian Jewish woman, Elly Salomon, was born in Kristiania. She was a secretary in the administration of the Norwegian Folk Museum.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942. After selection she was murdered in a gas chamber.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942. After selection she was murdered in a gas chamber.