Mark from Redruth
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The political entertainment industry
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November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
BBC News - 'Delighted' woman played clarinet in brain surgery
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One of the most inventive and creative aspects of my personality is finding what I used to consider valid and reasonable excuses not to practice my clarinet.
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One of the most inventive and creative aspects of my personality is finding what I used to consider valid and reasonable excuses not to practice my clarinet.
Sussex Parkinson's patient played clarinet during brain surgery
Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
BBC News - 'Delighted' woman played clarinet in brain surgery
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One of the most inventive and creative aspects of my personality is finding what I used to consider valid and reasonable excuses not to practice my clarinet.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
One of the most inventive and creative aspects of my personality is finding what I used to consider valid and reasonable excuses not to practice my clarinet.
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Would be great to see more resource and priority being applied to MH preventative support in NHS. Big and avoidable additional workload for Police in dealing with people in crisis.
Would be great to see more resource and priority being applied to MH preventative support in NHS. Big and avoidable additional workload for Police in dealing with people in crisis.
Mental health A&E centres to open across England
The plans would allow people in acute mental distress to get treatment in hospital while also reducing A&E wait times.
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May 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Would be great to see more resource and priority being applied to MH preventative support in NHS. Big and avoidable additional workload for Police in dealing with people in crisis.
Would be great to see more resource and priority being applied to MH preventative support in NHS. Big and avoidable additional workload for Police in dealing with people in crisis.
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How is captive breeding of these intelligent and majestic animals not banned?
How is captive breeding of these intelligent and majestic animals not banned?
Marineland Antibes: Stranded killer whales 'must leave now' as rehoming options shrink
An international search is under way for a suitable home for the orcas stranded in France.
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April 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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How is captive breeding of these intelligent and majestic animals not banned?
How is captive breeding of these intelligent and majestic animals not banned?
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1. One of capitalism’s greatest successes is to shut down our imaginations. With the help of its favoured tools - neoliberalism and fascism - it persuades us that “there is no alternative”. Our first task is to re-ignite our moral imaginations and name our alternatives. 🧵
March 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM
1. One of capitalism’s greatest successes is to shut down our imaginations. With the help of its favoured tools - neoliberalism and fascism - it persuades us that “there is no alternative”. Our first task is to re-ignite our moral imaginations and name our alternatives. 🧵
Never been more important to reduce UK's dependency on US.
UK not 'jumping into trade war' with US, says Sir Keir Starmer
The UK is in
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March 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Never been more important to reduce UK's dependency on US.
Today I finally caught up on the Richard Dimbleby lecture by Sir Gareth Southgate. What a leader and role model he is.
Well worth watching.
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Well worth watching.
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The Richard Dimbleby Lecture - Sir Gareth Southgate
Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate reflects on his personal journey as a leader and the importance of belief and resilience.
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March 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today I finally caught up on the Richard Dimbleby lecture by Sir Gareth Southgate. What a leader and role model he is.
Well worth watching.
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Well worth watching.
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Great things have been accomplished by the community working together on the #Redruth Orchards Project. We now have 3 community orchards planted and an enthusiastic group of volunteers.
March 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Great things have been accomplished by the community working together on the #Redruth Orchards Project. We now have 3 community orchards planted and an enthusiastic group of volunteers.
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Here's where some of that UK increase in defence spending is going. Military Industrial Complex is in fine fettle it would seem...
Here's where some of that UK increase in defence spending is going. Military Industrial Complex is in fine fettle it would seem...
Rolls-Royce announces £1.5bn shareholder payout
The improved trading figures for 2024 mark a turnaround in the fortunes of the company.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Here's where some of that UK increase in defence spending is going. Military Industrial Complex is in fine fettle it would seem...
Here's where some of that UK increase in defence spending is going. Military Industrial Complex is in fine fettle it would seem...
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A serious case of prolonged workplace bullying left unchecked by hospital management - and utterly trivialised by this BBC headline. Comevon BBC - be better! My sympathy with the victim
A serious case of prolonged workplace bullying left unchecked by hospital management - and utterly trivialised by this BBC headline. Comevon BBC - be better! My sympathy with the victim
NHS nurse left out of tea round given £41,000 payout
Susan Hamilton wins her case for unfair constructive dismissal against a south London NHS Trust.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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A serious case of prolonged workplace bullying left unchecked by hospital management - and utterly trivialised by this BBC headline. Comevon BBC - be better! My sympathy with the victim
A serious case of prolonged workplace bullying left unchecked by hospital management - and utterly trivialised by this BBC headline. Comevon BBC - be better! My sympathy with the victim
Great news! @labourlewis.bsky.social's Water Bill will have its first debate on 28th March.
This is our unmissable chance to put public ownership of water back on the table.
Ask your MP to be there and back the Bill: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
This is our unmissable chance to put public ownership of water back on the table.
Ask your MP to be there and back the Bill: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to attend my Water Bill debate
After years of bill hikes, shareholder pay-outs, and pollution, it couldn't be clearer that privatisation has created a crisis in our water system.
We can't leave the future of this critical natio...
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February 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Great news! @labourlewis.bsky.social's Water Bill will have its first debate on 28th March.
This is our unmissable chance to put public ownership of water back on the table.
Ask your MP to be there and back the Bill: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
This is our unmissable chance to put public ownership of water back on the table.
Ask your MP to be there and back the Bill: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Looking forward to a #Cornish #Wassail taking place in #Redruth #Cornwall this afternoon. From 4pm. Organised by Resilient Orchards Cornwall CIC at Trefusis Park (a.k.a Rough Park to locals). Tatters Morris Band providing the music. One and All are welcome. Let's celebrate those fruit trees!
February 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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I would have been interested to know what the actual data tells us about the safety of this new road junction. Unfortunately the article just focuses on whether people like it or not.
I would have been interested to know what the actual data tells us about the safety of this new road junction. Unfortunately the article just focuses on whether people like it or not.
Why the California Cross junction has divided Finchampstead
California Cross roundabout has been the subject of controversy since its redesign in 2024.
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February 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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I would have been interested to know what the actual data tells us about the safety of this new road junction. Unfortunately the article just focuses on whether people like it or not.
I would have been interested to know what the actual data tells us about the safety of this new road junction. Unfortunately the article just focuses on whether people like it or not.
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Have spent the last 8 years slogging away learning the #clarinet. Then I hear this and I think maybe I should give up! Different level, such skill.
Have spent the last 8 years slogging away learning the #clarinet. Then I hear this and I think maybe I should give up! Different level, such skill.
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January 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Have spent the last 8 years slogging away learning the #clarinet. Then I hear this and I think maybe I should give up! Different level, such skill.
Have spent the last 8 years slogging away learning the #clarinet. Then I hear this and I think maybe I should give up! Different level, such skill.
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The cost of democracy. Average payouts of £22k per person for those who lost their job (or seat) following the election results.
The cost of democracy. Average payouts of £22k per person for those who lost their job (or seat) following the election results.
Landslide election cost £52.8m in staff turnover payments, Ipsa says
Parliamentary standards body says the last election saw an
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January 24, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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The cost of democracy. Average payouts of £22k per person for those who lost their job (or seat) following the election results.
The cost of democracy. Average payouts of £22k per person for those who lost their job (or seat) following the election results.
