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Mark Smith
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Father. Husband. Charity CEO.
Mostly Edinburgh. Frequently with Harvey, this mans best friend.
The Arsenal. Autism. Equity & Equality. And a thousand other things.
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‘He tried so hard to get help’: the tragic results of NHS right-to-choose for ADHD patients
‘He tried so hard to get help’: the tragic results of NHS right-to-choose for ADHD patients
Use of private providers, poor training and inadequate regulation mean obtaining care has become a ‘wild west’
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January 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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JUST IN: Sen. Mark Kelly releases statement after SUING Pete Hegseth and the Dept. of Defense
January 12, 2026 at 7:13 PM
This is utterly shameless.
Everything she represents is rotten. The corrupt administration she defends with such blatant lies is laughing at her.
I cannot believe she’s stupid enough to believe her own words - which means it’s calculated.
She & the rest of Trumps toads will look good in orange.
Leavitt: "It's very striking that all weekend long you had agitators and violent American citizens out in the streets of Minneapolis 'protesting' -- protesting what exactly? Apparently they are protesting the removal of heinous murderers and rapists and criminals from a city."
January 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Lol
January 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Lol
January 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Hopefully someone leaks the investigation's report.
December 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The years highlight …. We don’t deserve dogs!
December 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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December 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the YEAR!
December 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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The Epstein Files, everybody!
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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This is really great from Matthew, and initiatives like this deserve support from those who can do so.

If you fancy any of the stuff from his Arsenal collection here as Christmas presents or just for yourself - www.matthewjiwood.com/arsenal-poster – use the code ARSEBLOG-10 to get 10% off.
December 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
10/10 for my local vets Christmas window display
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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This Bluesky Party /Online Shop Local Thingamajig is happening tomorrow - please join me from 7 p.m. so I don't get lonely!

#EdinburghHour
PLEASE SHARE:

On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.

Please join me from

7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November

to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.

We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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How effective are Scotland’s employment programmes for people with learning disabilities?

Our latest blog looks at what available data tells us across Scotland.

Read more 👇
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November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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A man sits before a pit of the dead. Nazi soldiers surround him—one aims a gun at his head. For decades, no one knew who they were or where this photo was taken. Now, new digital tools and help from our community may finally reveal the truth behind this haunting Holocaust image🧵
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Huge win! Massive statement!
September 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Oh sweet heaven. There is nothing about this that ends well.
A panel of US vaccine advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted to remove the CDC's recommendations that allow for the use of a combined measles vaccine in children under 4 years of age reut.rs/4gvySEM
September 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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BREAKING: Big moment as CDC staff stage a mass walkout.

They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base.

(🎥 AP)
August 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
August 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
There’s private transfers then there’s private transfers…
#BestSeatOnTheBus
July 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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It's exciting times this summer at Upmo Grow and Upmo Eat 🥬 🍽️ Thanks to our electric van sponsored by @crosscountryuk.bsky.social, our cafe menu can be more local, sustainable and fresh!

#DeliveringSkillsBuildingConfidence #Sustainability #LocalProduce #CommunityProject #Cafe #Garden
July 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
America needs rebooting.
June 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Fathers Day gift

I’ll share one a day. Consider it a public service…
June 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM