Iain rousham
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Solvitur ambulando - a Sea Walker - BBC/ITV Music
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British icon, hilarious comic & bird-kind Bill Bailey thinks securing homes for birds reliant on cavity nesting habitat is an ace idea. The swift brick debate is tomorrow. Help the birds. Email SWIFT BRICKS to steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk & james.cleverly.mp@parliament.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
British icon, hilarious comic & bird-kind Bill Bailey thinks securing homes for birds reliant on cavity nesting habitat is an ace idea. The swift brick debate is tomorrow. Help the birds. Email SWIFT BRICKS to steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk & james.cleverly.mp@parliament.uk
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If any of the big publishers disappeared the others would just swallow and churn, so no loss. But imagine what the world of books would be without independent publishers? Doesn’t bear thinking about. Congratulations Kevin and Hetha, so glad you dared.
Twenty years ago Heth & I remortgaged our house to start a publishing company that would find great new stories others thought too risky to publish.
Our books have been short listed and won awards and two have been adapted into TV series.
Today we paid that mortgage off
Magic!
Our books have been short listed and won awards and two have been adapted into TV series.
Today we paid that mortgage off
Magic!
October 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
If any of the big publishers disappeared the others would just swallow and churn, so no loss. But imagine what the world of books would be without independent publishers? Doesn’t bear thinking about. Congratulations Kevin and Hetha, so glad you dared.
Anyone in the Cabinet listening?
Private equity decimated US hospitals, says Senate report; now targeting the NHS.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
PE practice, Cut staff/wages, high debt/price, asset-stripping tax abuse, poor service.
PE makes millions in the UK from hip/knee/cataract surgery, GP surgeries, care homes, will run new NHS neighbourhood hubs.
Private equity - "decimated" US hospitals according to report - now targeting the NHS - The Lowdown
In late August the release of a report by US senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) on the destruction of hospitals in his home state of Connecticut, and across the US by private equity companies highlights on...
lowdownnhs.info
October 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Anyone in the Cabinet listening?
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This is excellent
Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised
Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised
Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are reshaping them.
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
This is excellent
Welfare cuts, oh yes of course that is why we voted for them
Rachel Reeves should consider welfare cuts in budget, says right-wing IFS.
They want the govt to hurt the poor, old, sick, disabled; curtail redistribution which enables millions to survive.
Silence on corporate welfare, ending profiteering, tax abuse by corporations/rich.
It is class war.
They want the govt to hurt the poor, old, sick, disabled; curtail redistribution which enables millions to survive.
Silence on corporate welfare, ending profiteering, tax abuse by corporations/rich.
It is class war.
Rachel Reeves should consider welfare cuts in budget, IFS says
Thinktank urges chancellor to take ‘bold’ action on benefits and pensions to placate jittery financial markets
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Welfare cuts, oh yes of course that is why we voted for them
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I always come to Prague with joy. This time it was literally half a day. At the Forum, which Václav Havel founded, I talked about our PeopleFirst campaign. We are returning the human dimension to political processes.
October 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I always come to Prague with joy. This time it was literally half a day. At the Forum, which Václav Havel founded, I talked about our PeopleFirst campaign. We are returning the human dimension to political processes.
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Colm Tóibín on The Poems of Seamus Heaney: For those familiar with Heaney’s work, the new poems will keep them going well beyond Christmas. But soon, the core of the book will matter more – the 12 volumes Heaney published in his lifetime placed in sequence.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Colm Tóibín on The Poems of Seamus Heaney: ‘A process of finding echoes and associations’
This book contains Heaney’s unpublished poems plus all those from his single books of poetry published
www.irishtimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Colm Tóibín on The Poems of Seamus Heaney: For those familiar with Heaney’s work, the new poems will keep them going well beyond Christmas. But soon, the core of the book will matter more – the 12 volumes Heaney published in his lifetime placed in sequence.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Farage/Reform and the Trump playbook.
Mass sackings of unsympathetic civil servants
Promise to reduce workers's rights
Inflict spending cuts - hit the poor, old, sick, disabled
Now claims teachers are “poisoning our kids” - just as Nazis did to control education.
Power grab by dividing society.
Mass sackings of unsympathetic civil servants
Promise to reduce workers's rights
Inflict spending cuts - hit the poor, old, sick, disabled
Now claims teachers are “poisoning our kids” - just as Nazis did to control education.
Power grab by dividing society.
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues
Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Farage/Reform and the Trump playbook.
Mass sackings of unsympathetic civil servants
Promise to reduce workers's rights
Inflict spending cuts - hit the poor, old, sick, disabled
Now claims teachers are “poisoning our kids” - just as Nazis did to control education.
Power grab by dividing society.
Mass sackings of unsympathetic civil servants
Promise to reduce workers's rights
Inflict spending cuts - hit the poor, old, sick, disabled
Now claims teachers are “poisoning our kids” - just as Nazis did to control education.
Power grab by dividing society.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
Something to grasp and treasure. In these uncertain times. Although I wonder about unpublished work being posthumously released. 🤔
Something to grasp and treasure. In these uncertain times. Although I wonder about unpublished work being posthumously released. 🤔
Seamus Heaney’s unpublished poems to be released — read one exclusively here
The Poems of Seamus Heaney, out on Thursday, will feature all 12 of the revered Irish author’s collections alongside uncollected works and 25 poems yet to be published
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
Something to grasp and treasure. In these uncertain times. Although I wonder about unpublished work being posthumously released. 🤔
Something to grasp and treasure. In these uncertain times. Although I wonder about unpublished work being posthumously released. 🤔
continuing a tour of Norfolk churches.Following in the footsteps of an ancestor who wrote a book on all of them.Which sadly was not published and is now lost. Here St Margaret’s Antioch near Felbrigg Hall.Where the old village used to be ..here in autumn golden sunshine after a tiring day. Bliss.
October 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
continuing a tour of Norfolk churches.Following in the footsteps of an ancestor who wrote a book on all of them.Which sadly was not published and is now lost. Here St Margaret’s Antioch near Felbrigg Hall.Where the old village used to be ..here in autumn golden sunshine after a tiring day. Bliss.
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74 MPs have signed the EDM for swifts. WOOHOOO!!!!! If yours hasn’t, email thefeatherspeech@gmail.com for a template you can send to them. It’s so easy & also vital. And they can represent your view in about 2 minutes.
September 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
74 MPs have signed the EDM for swifts. WOOHOOO!!!!! If yours hasn’t, email thefeatherspeech@gmail.com for a template you can send to them. It’s so easy & also vital. And they can represent your view in about 2 minutes.
He’s a disgrace
So predictable.
"'Could have been a mistake. Could have been a mistake,' Trump told reporters ..."
"'Could have been a mistake. Could have been a mistake,' Trump told reporters ..."
thehill.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
He’s a disgrace
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Worth reading then thinking about ..
September 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Worth reading then thinking about ..
Read and be transported.
The most significant trip I've ever taken in terms of a new history of art. Ancient Egypt as we've never seen it before! @theobserveruk.bsky.social @nealspencer.bsky.social
@timadamswrites.bsky.social rhttps://observer.co.uk/culture/art/article/face-to-face-with-the-pharaohs-tomb-artists
@timadamswrites.bsky.social rhttps://observer.co.uk/culture/art/article/face-to-face-with-the-pharaohs-tomb-artists
Face to face with the pharaohs’ tomb artists | The Observer
The painters and stonemasons of ancient Egypt have been erased from history, but a groundbreaking new exhibition brings them fully to life
observer.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Read and be transported.
Shame on us all
Israeli settlers are attacking Palestinians and their homes in the West Bank, unchecked and with impunity.
These acts of violence are thuggish and inhumane.
The silence of the international community is a disgrace.
Shame on this world.
These acts of violence are thuggish and inhumane.
The silence of the international community is a disgrace.
Shame on this world.
September 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Shame on us all
Oh wonderful
Haverford College observatory opening up for use in advanced observational class this evening. 🔭
September 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Oh wonderful
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Just a week until I’m at Toppings Books in Ely! Couldn’t be better: Ely cathedral and it’s old marshes is on the front cover of #thecuckooslea! Details and tickets here: www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/ely/w... #birdsandplace #naturewriting
Michael J Warren at First Floor, Topping & Company Booksellers of Ely
www.toppingbooks.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Just a week until I’m at Toppings Books in Ely! Couldn’t be better: Ely cathedral and it’s old marshes is on the front cover of #thecuckooslea! Details and tickets here: www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/ely/w... #birdsandplace #naturewriting
Essential reading
September 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Essential reading
One to seek out.
So, the book has a cover, thanks to the kindness of Colin Davidson. Out in January 26 with some events in Ireland the end of February, start of March. Will be available in the US slightly later. Thanks to you all for encouragement along the way.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
One to seek out.
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Russia’s war is escalating, not ending.
We must raise the cost on Moscow, strengthen support for Ukraine, and invest in Europe’s defence.
The EU plays a major role and we will support initiatives like the Eastern Border Shield defence line. (2/2)
We must raise the cost on Moscow, strengthen support for Ukraine, and invest in Europe’s defence.
The EU plays a major role and we will support initiatives like the Eastern Border Shield defence line. (2/2)
September 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Russia’s war is escalating, not ending.
We must raise the cost on Moscow, strengthen support for Ukraine, and invest in Europe’s defence.
The EU plays a major role and we will support initiatives like the Eastern Border Shield defence line. (2/2)
We must raise the cost on Moscow, strengthen support for Ukraine, and invest in Europe’s defence.
The EU plays a major role and we will support initiatives like the Eastern Border Shield defence line. (2/2)
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Me, in The Guardian, wanging on about kingfishers (and other things). www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Country diary: A wildlife haven on the fringe of the city | Lev Parikian
Edinburgh: Otters upstream, a tern colony down … I’m happy to be somewhere in-between watching dippers and wagtails
www.theguardian.com
August 18, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Me, in The Guardian, wanging on about kingfishers (and other things). www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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To make your feed a bit more beautiful today:
A view of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
A view of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
August 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
To make your feed a bit more beautiful today:
A view of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
A view of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
why aren’t we helping to fight to save this…harder and faster!
To make your feed a bit more beautiful today:
A view of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
A view of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
August 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
why aren’t we helping to fight to save this…harder and faster!