Rachel Colles
@rcolles.bsky.social
Clowndoctor, theatre practitioner, performer, mum and wife. I love lots of stuff! Trees, nature, people, and art which makes me laugh.
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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Donald Trump is gunning for the BBC, and Farage is cheering him on. Want to know why? Follow the money…
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Donald Trump is gunning for the BBC, and Farage is cheering him on. Want to know why? Follow the money…
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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Is this the promised Musk v Zuckerberg wanker-fight?
November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Is this the promised Musk v Zuckerberg wanker-fight?
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I’m sure Matt Goodwin will be along shortly to tell us all whether LNER Customer Service Host Samir Zitouni counts as British or not. news.sky.com/story/train-...
Train company LNER 'extremely proud' of rail worker in critical condition after mass stabbing as family call him 'hero'
The "extraordinary bravery" of the LNER worker who intervened during the train mass stabbing attack on Saturday has been hailed by his company.
news.sky.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I’m sure Matt Goodwin will be along shortly to tell us all whether LNER Customer Service Host Samir Zitouni counts as British or not. news.sky.com/story/train-...
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YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP.
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
YOUNG PEOPLE. LISTEN UP.
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
Today Nigel Farage said the government should cut the minimum wage for young people
...to “raise aspiration” and “boost business"
It's £10ph FFS!
Lower your pay so you’ll dream bigger
DO YOU SEE IT NOW?
Spread far & wide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
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Will the RW media remember the driver and conductor of the Huntingdon attack, and how many lives they saved, the next time train companies try to eliminate staff and they strike, citing passenger safety?
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Will the RW media remember the driver and conductor of the Huntingdon attack, and how many lives they saved, the next time train companies try to eliminate staff and they strike, citing passenger safety?
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Reform UK has been forced to reject more unlawful donations than any other British political party in 2025
the party has had to give back almost £200,000 this year from 18 impermissible donors, according to Electoral Commission data
www.ft.com/content/5392...
the party has had to give back almost £200,000 this year from 18 impermissible donors, according to Electoral Commission data
www.ft.com/content/5392...
October 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Reform UK has been forced to reject more unlawful donations than any other British political party in 2025
the party has had to give back almost £200,000 this year from 18 impermissible donors, according to Electoral Commission data
www.ft.com/content/5392...
the party has had to give back almost £200,000 this year from 18 impermissible donors, according to Electoral Commission data
www.ft.com/content/5392...
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'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
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Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete
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To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.
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Laaaunch! is heading to #EastwoodPark tomorrow and Cumbernauld Theatre at the weekend. Book your tickets or find out more about Laaaunch! ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
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September 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Laaaunch! is heading to #EastwoodPark tomorrow and Cumbernauld Theatre at the weekend. Book your tickets or find out more about Laaaunch! ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
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"It made me happy. It was really funny!"
"I thought it was bananas & I really enjoyed it!"
We really loved having #ExpectingSomething families as part of our galactic adventure last Friday alongside local families at North Edinburgh Arts🤩
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social
"I thought it was bananas & I really enjoyed it!"
We really loved having #ExpectingSomething families as part of our galactic adventure last Friday alongside local families at North Edinburgh Arts🤩
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"It made me happy. It was really funny!"
"I thought it was bananas & I really enjoyed it!"
We really loved having #ExpectingSomething families as part of our galactic adventure last Friday alongside local families at North Edinburgh Arts🤩
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social
"I thought it was bananas & I really enjoyed it!"
We really loved having #ExpectingSomething families as part of our galactic adventure last Friday alongside local families at North Edinburgh Arts🤩
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social
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Shot, chaser
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
September 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Shot, chaser
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
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Happy Birthday to Perth Theatre 🎂🎈
This weekend marks Perth Theatre's 125th birthday. A beautiful venue with welcoming staff, Starcatchers and @dirliebane.bsky.social have loved rehearsing & touring there over the years. It only seemed fitting that Dot & Dash were there to join in the celebrations!
This weekend marks Perth Theatre's 125th birthday. A beautiful venue with welcoming staff, Starcatchers and @dirliebane.bsky.social have loved rehearsing & touring there over the years. It only seemed fitting that Dot & Dash were there to join in the celebrations!
September 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy Birthday to Perth Theatre 🎂🎈
This weekend marks Perth Theatre's 125th birthday. A beautiful venue with welcoming staff, Starcatchers and @dirliebane.bsky.social have loved rehearsing & touring there over the years. It only seemed fitting that Dot & Dash were there to join in the celebrations!
This weekend marks Perth Theatre's 125th birthday. A beautiful venue with welcoming staff, Starcatchers and @dirliebane.bsky.social have loved rehearsing & touring there over the years. It only seemed fitting that Dot & Dash were there to join in the celebrations!
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Right wing media has had it in for Angela Rayner from the start - they couldn’t bear a working class woman being so powerful & dynamic. She made a mistake and has paid heavily for it. Very much hope she’ll return at some point in the future - our politics desperately needs more voices like hers
September 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Right wing media has had it in for Angela Rayner from the start - they couldn’t bear a working class woman being so powerful & dynamic. She made a mistake and has paid heavily for it. Very much hope she’ll return at some point in the future - our politics desperately needs more voices like hers
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Getting ready to Laaaunch! after a busy tech week at Lyra 👩🚀
We cannot wait to welcome babies and their parents in #Craigmillar #Edinburgh tomorrow for our first performances of the tour!
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
#TheatreForYoungAudiences #TheatreForBabies @dirliebane.bsky.social
We cannot wait to welcome babies and their parents in #Craigmillar #Edinburgh tomorrow for our first performances of the tour!
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
#TheatreForYoungAudiences #TheatreForBabies @dirliebane.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Getting ready to Laaaunch! after a busy tech week at Lyra 👩🚀
We cannot wait to welcome babies and their parents in #Craigmillar #Edinburgh tomorrow for our first performances of the tour!
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
#TheatreForYoungAudiences #TheatreForBabies @dirliebane.bsky.social
We cannot wait to welcome babies and their parents in #Craigmillar #Edinburgh tomorrow for our first performances of the tour!
🎟️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
#TheatreForYoungAudiences #TheatreForBabies @dirliebane.bsky.social
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Hugh Bonneville started his live ITV London News interview on Downton Abbey by talking about Gaza.
September 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Hugh Bonneville started his live ITV London News interview on Downton Abbey by talking about Gaza.
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More of this sort of thing please
I have written to Nigel Farage in response to his visit to my constituency of Bicester and Woodstock today.
August 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
More of this sort of thing please
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We're making like rockets and getting ready for #Laaaunch ! 🚀
Thank you to Perth Theatre team for such a warm welcome for our first week of rehearsals. We can’t wait to meet wee ones up and down the country!
Book your tickets for Laaaunch! ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/Laaaunch
#TheatreForBabies
Thank you to Perth Theatre team for such a warm welcome for our first week of rehearsals. We can’t wait to meet wee ones up and down the country!
Book your tickets for Laaaunch! ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/Laaaunch
#TheatreForBabies
August 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We're making like rockets and getting ready for #Laaaunch ! 🚀
Thank you to Perth Theatre team for such a warm welcome for our first week of rehearsals. We can’t wait to meet wee ones up and down the country!
Book your tickets for Laaaunch! ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/Laaaunch
#TheatreForBabies
Thank you to Perth Theatre team for such a warm welcome for our first week of rehearsals. We can’t wait to meet wee ones up and down the country!
Book your tickets for Laaaunch! ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/Laaaunch
#TheatreForBabies
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As the trade union representing voice artists, including Gayanne Potter, Equity calls on Scotrail to work with a real artist for its voiceovers.
We have serious concerns about AI and advocate for transparency, consent and fair remuneration for artists.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have serious concerns about AI and advocate for transparency, consent and fair remuneration for artists.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
ScotRail to replace controversial AI voice on trains
Voiceover artist Gayanne Potter said a
www.bbc.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
As the trade union representing voice artists, including Gayanne Potter, Equity calls on Scotrail to work with a real artist for its voiceovers.
We have serious concerns about AI and advocate for transparency, consent and fair remuneration for artists.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have serious concerns about AI and advocate for transparency, consent and fair remuneration for artists.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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ICYMI: Laaaunch! tickets are now on sale 🚀
Don’t miss Laaaunch!, an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans aged birth – 12 months
Book tickets ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/Laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social
Don’t miss Laaaunch!, an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans aged birth – 12 months
Book tickets ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/Laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social
» Laaaunch! - Starcatchers
Starcatchers and Dirliebane Theatre Company present Laaaunch!, an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans. It’s perfect for babies up to 12 months who truly understand the…
starcatchers.org.uk
August 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
ICYMI: Laaaunch! tickets are now on sale 🚀
Don’t miss Laaaunch!, an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans aged birth – 12 months
Book tickets ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/Laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social
Don’t miss Laaaunch!, an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans aged birth – 12 months
Book tickets ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/Laaaunch
@dirliebane.bsky.social
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Powerful words, and powerful New Statesman article, by former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumpton, on the horrors being administered in Gaza.
July 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Powerful words, and powerful New Statesman article, by former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumpton, on the horrors being administered in Gaza.
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We are receiving desperate messages of starvation from #Gaza, including from our colleagues.
Food prices have increased 40 fold.
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza.
Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
Food prices have increased 40 fold.
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza.
Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
July 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
We are receiving desperate messages of starvation from #Gaza, including from our colleagues.
Food prices have increased 40 fold.
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza.
Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
Food prices have increased 40 fold.
UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months, stockpiled just outside Gaza.
Lift the siege and let aid in safely and at scale.
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Actor Mandy Patinkin’s plea for Jews to consider how what Netanyahu’s Israeli government is doing to Gaza is not just harming Palestinians and killing kids — but also endangering Jews across the globe.
July 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Actor Mandy Patinkin’s plea for Jews to consider how what Netanyahu’s Israeli government is doing to Gaza is not just harming Palestinians and killing kids — but also endangering Jews across the globe.