Sarah Rawlins
@sjrlyme.bsky.social
Walking, urban and rural. Londoner now residing in Wolverhampton. Feminist leftie married to a blokey bloke. Lover of music, local ales and libraries but maybe not all at the same time...
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Third stage of our Black Country Ales Real Ale Trail today. @sjrlyme.bsky.social & myself had the pleasure of enjoying fine beers in The Old Bush Revived, Rowley Regis & in The Swan, The Waggon & Horses & The Whitley in Halesowen. Favourite Ales, Butty Bach & Zwodder Session Pale. A bostin' day!
May 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Third stage of our Black Country Ales Real Ale Trail today. @sjrlyme.bsky.social & myself had the pleasure of enjoying fine beers in The Old Bush Revived, Rowley Regis & in The Swan, The Waggon & Horses & The Whitley in Halesowen. Favourite Ales, Butty Bach & Zwodder Session Pale. A bostin' day!
Nick Robinson, you should be ashamed of yourself. I have never before heard such a one-sided interview. Well done lead negotiator dealing with the bin dispute in Birmingham. #Birmingham #today #radio4
April 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Nick Robinson, you should be ashamed of yourself. I have never before heard such a one-sided interview. Well done lead negotiator dealing with the bin dispute in Birmingham. #Birmingham #today #radio4
Enough. I can no longer stand listening to 'The Nick Robinson Show' on Radio 4. Why doesn't someone tell him, it's not all about him! #Today #Radio4 #insufferable
February 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Enough. I can no longer stand listening to 'The Nick Robinson Show' on Radio 4. Why doesn't someone tell him, it's not all about him! #Today #Radio4 #insufferable
@jet2holidays.bsky.social - please stop funding hate.
February 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
@jet2holidays.bsky.social - please stop funding hate.
BBC News - Thousands heading to city for Wolverhampton Literature Festival - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thousands heading to city for Wolverhampton Literature Festival
The festival is running until Sunday evening, across several cultural venues.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
BBC News - Thousands heading to city for Wolverhampton Literature Festival - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lovely session with Kim Kinloch at Wolverhampton Literature Festival in the Central Library #books #Wolverhampton #WolvesLitFest #libraries
February 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Lovely session with Kim Kinloch at Wolverhampton Literature Festival in the Central Library #books #Wolverhampton #WolvesLitFest #libraries
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“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
Copenhagen has taken bicycle commuting to a whole new level
Cycling has been a part of that good life in Copenhagen for decades. In recent years, it has enjoyed yet another unfathomable surge in popularity — taken to the next level thanks to constantly improvi...
www.latimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
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UK govt targets old, sick, disabled.
Long-term sick need to find jobs. Face benefit cuts of £5k a year.
This after two child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut.
6.3m await hospital appointment, 2.8m chronically ill
Govt won't tax wealth; increase capital gains, corporate tax
archive.ph/zDPGT
Long-term sick need to find jobs. Face benefit cuts of £5k a year.
This after two child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut.
6.3m await hospital appointment, 2.8m chronically ill
Govt won't tax wealth; increase capital gains, corporate tax
archive.ph/zDPGT
Long-term sick will need to look for jobs in benefits overhaul
Claimants could face cuts of £5,000 a year as government prepares for rows with backbenchers and campaigners over bringing down £65bn sickness bill
www.thetimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
UK govt targets old, sick, disabled.
Long-term sick need to find jobs. Face benefit cuts of £5k a year.
This after two child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut.
6.3m await hospital appointment, 2.8m chronically ill
Govt won't tax wealth; increase capital gains, corporate tax
archive.ph/zDPGT
Long-term sick need to find jobs. Face benefit cuts of £5k a year.
This after two child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut.
6.3m await hospital appointment, 2.8m chronically ill
Govt won't tax wealth; increase capital gains, corporate tax
archive.ph/zDPGT
Here's a chance to see some lovely photos of the canals around Wolverhampton #canals #Wolverhampton #walking www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wolverhampton canals celebrated through photographer's passion
Ian Hughes says he wants people to use the canal network more to explore its beauty and nature.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Here's a chance to see some lovely photos of the canals around Wolverhampton #canals #Wolverhampton #walking www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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⚠️Wolverhampton School of Art is under threat!
Designed 1966-70, the nine-storey block has been earmarked for potential demolition by Wolverhampton University.
C20 has submitted a listing application, and local campaigners have started a petition to save it.
✍🏼Sign here: change.org/p/save-wolve...
Designed 1966-70, the nine-storey block has been earmarked for potential demolition by Wolverhampton University.
C20 has submitted a listing application, and local campaigners have started a petition to save it.
✍🏼Sign here: change.org/p/save-wolve...
January 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
⚠️Wolverhampton School of Art is under threat!
Designed 1966-70, the nine-storey block has been earmarked for potential demolition by Wolverhampton University.
C20 has submitted a listing application, and local campaigners have started a petition to save it.
✍🏼Sign here: change.org/p/save-wolve...
Designed 1966-70, the nine-storey block has been earmarked for potential demolition by Wolverhampton University.
C20 has submitted a listing application, and local campaigners have started a petition to save it.
✍🏼Sign here: change.org/p/save-wolve...
Wightwick Manor looking glorious in today's sunshine. Well done @nationaltrust.bsky.social with the re-opening of the Mathematical Bridge. #Wolverhampton #nationaltrust #walking
January 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Wightwick Manor looking glorious in today's sunshine. Well done @nationaltrust.bsky.social with the re-opening of the Mathematical Bridge. #Wolverhampton #nationaltrust #walking
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Not for democracy it wasn't Toby
Seriously. I'm done with this clown show of a country!
FFS
FFS
January 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Not for democracy it wasn't Toby
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The extreme hoarding of wealth is sociopathic. Example below.
It amazes me that people can argue the toss that hospital cleaners shouldn’t get sick pay from day one, and argue just as vehemently that the super rich shouldn’t be asked to pay their fair share of tax.
It amazes me that people can argue the toss that hospital cleaners shouldn’t get sick pay from day one, and argue just as vehemently that the super rich shouldn’t be asked to pay their fair share of tax.
January 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The extreme hoarding of wealth is sociopathic. Example below.
It amazes me that people can argue the toss that hospital cleaners shouldn’t get sick pay from day one, and argue just as vehemently that the super rich shouldn’t be asked to pay their fair share of tax.
It amazes me that people can argue the toss that hospital cleaners shouldn’t get sick pay from day one, and argue just as vehemently that the super rich shouldn’t be asked to pay their fair share of tax.
This makes me weep! What is the point of having a Labour Government? Growth at any cost..?
Rachel Reeves confirms government backing for Heathrow third runway
Rachel Reeves confirms government backing for Heathrow third runway
In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’
* UK politics live – latest updates
* Heathrow third runway: saga of promises, protest and U-turns
Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the…
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This makes me weep! What is the point of having a Labour Government? Growth at any cost..?
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I am a little bored with the 'What About Brexit?' bombardment tbh but you really can't talk about the UK's "deep economic scars" without bloody mentioning it. Unless you're the BBC, apparently. Its negative impact is not an opinion, it's counting.
January 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I am a little bored with the 'What About Brexit?' bombardment tbh but you really can't talk about the UK's "deep economic scars" without bloody mentioning it. Unless you're the BBC, apparently. Its negative impact is not an opinion, it's counting.
www.theguardian.com/environment/... Such an interesting read.
I was jailed for four years for a non-violent climate protest – this is my prison diary
I was one of a group of Just Stop Oil activists given the longest-ever UK sentences for peaceful protest after blocking a motorway. Six months into my incarceration, this is what I have learned
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
www.theguardian.com/environment/... Such an interesting read.
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From 31st January to 2nd February, bringing together literature, poetry, music and dance for a vibrant festival celebrating arts and culture across Wolverhampton!
www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk
www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk
Wolverhampton Literature Festival
Wolverhampton Literature Festival
www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
From 31st January to 2nd February, bringing together literature, poetry, music and dance for a vibrant festival celebrating arts and culture across Wolverhampton!
www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk
www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk
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Fascinating (and ongoing) thread, and as ever, we need more of this kind of thing.
You join me at the magistrates court, for a morning of criminal court hearings
I always find magistrates courts fascinating - Moments of madness for people with previous good character, the habitual criminals who can't stop, & people who tried to turn a corner but slipped back into offending
I always find magistrates courts fascinating - Moments of madness for people with previous good character, the habitual criminals who can't stop, & people who tried to turn a corner but slipped back into offending
January 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Fascinating (and ongoing) thread, and as ever, we need more of this kind of thing.
January 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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NEW video 🎥😎
The right wing press has been up in arms this week about a Telegraph report that claims 1 in 12 Londoners is undocumented 😱😱
Is it true? youtu.be/8N-DWUHRM_s?...
The right wing press has been up in arms this week about a Telegraph report that claims 1 in 12 Londoners is undocumented 😱😱
Is it true? youtu.be/8N-DWUHRM_s?...
Is London FULL of ILLEGAL immigrants?
YouTube video by Zoe Gardner
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
NEW video 🎥😎
The right wing press has been up in arms this week about a Telegraph report that claims 1 in 12 Londoners is undocumented 😱😱
Is it true? youtu.be/8N-DWUHRM_s?...
The right wing press has been up in arms this week about a Telegraph report that claims 1 in 12 Londoners is undocumented 😱😱
Is it true? youtu.be/8N-DWUHRM_s?...
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New product idea: noise-cancelling ear buds for gigs. They allow you to hear the band clearly by blocking the sound of dickheads in the audience who are shouting at each other.
If someone can make these, then you can have the concept free and I’ll be your first customer
If someone can make these, then you can have the concept free and I’ll be your first customer
January 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New product idea: noise-cancelling ear buds for gigs. They allow you to hear the band clearly by blocking the sound of dickheads in the audience who are shouting at each other.
If someone can make these, then you can have the concept free and I’ll be your first customer
If someone can make these, then you can have the concept free and I’ll be your first customer
Great early event for the Wolverhampton Literature Festival tonight. Thanks @sathnam.bsky.social and @officialjassa.bsky.social #books #wolverhampton
January 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Great early event for the Wolverhampton Literature Festival tonight. Thanks @sathnam.bsky.social and @officialjassa.bsky.social #books #wolverhampton
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Rachel Reeves to soften changes to non-dom tax regime after hearing ‘concerns’.
Another election pledge diluted.
Any chance of softening on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut, freeze on personal allowance?
Thought not ... the rich rule.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Another election pledge diluted.
Any chance of softening on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut, freeze on personal allowance?
Thought not ... the rich rule.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rachel Reeves to soften changes to non-dom tax regime after hearing ‘concerns’
Chancellor says she will tweak finance bill amid effort to attract business leaders and entrepreneurs to UK
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Rachel Reeves to soften changes to non-dom tax regime after hearing ‘concerns’.
Another election pledge diluted.
Any chance of softening on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut, freeze on personal allowance?
Thought not ... the rich rule.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Another election pledge diluted.
Any chance of softening on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut, freeze on personal allowance?
Thought not ... the rich rule.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Number crunching: Financial penalty Bet365 received in April 2024 v salary and dividends of Bet365 boss Denise Coates.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
January 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Number crunching: Financial penalty Bet365 received in April 2024 v salary and dividends of Bet365 boss Denise Coates.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences.
Someone innocently exceeding the Carer's earning limit is charged with fraud, can't drive, many not be able to work, can't support family, needs more benefits.
Hawks are appeased
No equivalent sanctions for tax abusers, launderers, real crooks
Someone innocently exceeding the Carer's earning limit is charged with fraud, can't drive, many not be able to work, can't support family, needs more benefits.
Hawks are appeased
No equivalent sanctions for tax abusers, launderers, real crooks
Benefit cheats could lose driving licences in anti-fraud drive
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences.
Someone innocently exceeding the Carer's earning limit is charged with fraud, can't drive, many not be able to work, can't support family, needs more benefits.
Hawks are appeased
No equivalent sanctions for tax abusers, launderers, real crooks
Someone innocently exceeding the Carer's earning limit is charged with fraud, can't drive, many not be able to work, can't support family, needs more benefits.
Hawks are appeased
No equivalent sanctions for tax abusers, launderers, real crooks