Steve
@travelred.bsky.social
Hi, I'm Steve from Manchester, UK.
Love travelling, have visited 41 countries so far.
Hobbyist photographer with far more pics in the "to do" pile than shared.
Support Manchester United, Manchester Storm, and Lancashire cricket.
Love travelling, have visited 41 countries so far.
Hobbyist photographer with far more pics in the "to do" pile than shared.
Support Manchester United, Manchester Storm, and Lancashire cricket.
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Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
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Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nothing says "smash the political establishment" quite like begging the Prime Minister to put your mates in the unelected House of Lords.
Having to pay 70% duty to move product from Manchester to Belfast is insane.
Fuck Brexit, Fuck Cameron, Fuck Johnson, Fuck anyone who voted for it, Fuck Fartage, Fuck anyone who still believes in it, Fuck Starmer for not fixing it.
Fuck.
Fuck Brexit, Fuck Cameron, Fuck Johnson, Fuck anyone who voted for it, Fuck Fartage, Fuck anyone who still believes in it, Fuck Starmer for not fixing it.
Fuck.
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Having to pay 70% duty to move product from Manchester to Belfast is insane.
Fuck Brexit, Fuck Cameron, Fuck Johnson, Fuck anyone who voted for it, Fuck Fartage, Fuck anyone who still believes in it, Fuck Starmer for not fixing it.
Fuck.
Fuck Brexit, Fuck Cameron, Fuck Johnson, Fuck anyone who voted for it, Fuck Fartage, Fuck anyone who still believes in it, Fuck Starmer for not fixing it.
Fuck.
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Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Reform UK councillor slapped with a £40,000 fine for hiring an illegal worker. 🤔
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
So much for "taking back control", apparently the rule is: deport them… but only after we’ve squeezed some cheap labour out of them.
A masterclass in hypocrisy!
It's 15:50.
Sunset only goes one minute earlier than this (in Manchester) and then we're on the way to summer again!
Sunset only goes one minute earlier than this (in Manchester) and then we're on the way to summer again!
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It's 15:50.
Sunset only goes one minute earlier than this (in Manchester) and then we're on the way to summer again!
Sunset only goes one minute earlier than this (in Manchester) and then we're on the way to summer again!
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A look back at the work of photographer Martin Parr, who has died aged 73. Parr’s photos covered scenes from everyday life in England and beyond.
He once said: “The fundamental thing I’m exploring is the difference between the mythology of the place and the reality of it.” #RIPMartinParr
He once said: “The fundamental thing I’m exploring is the difference between the mythology of the place and the reality of it.” #RIPMartinParr
Martin Parr: the photographer’s career in pictures
A look back at the career of Martin Parr who has died at the age of 73
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A look back at the work of photographer Martin Parr, who has died aged 73. Parr’s photos covered scenes from everyday life in England and beyond.
He once said: “The fundamental thing I’m exploring is the difference between the mythology of the place and the reality of it.” #RIPMartinParr
He once said: “The fundamental thing I’m exploring is the difference between the mythology of the place and the reality of it.” #RIPMartinParr
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None of the World Cup takes place between 8am and 5pm GMT, due to the time-zones. There are a small number of 5pm and 6pm kick-offs, many at 8pm, 9pm, 11pm - and up to a third after midnight (2am, 3am, 4am, 5am).
Of the last sixteen games, two of the last sixteen and one QF are after midnight
Of the last sixteen games, two of the last sixteen and one QF are after midnight
December 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
None of the World Cup takes place between 8am and 5pm GMT, due to the time-zones. There are a small number of 5pm and 6pm kick-offs, many at 8pm, 9pm, 11pm - and up to a third after midnight (2am, 3am, 4am, 5am).
Of the last sixteen games, two of the last sixteen and one QF are after midnight
Of the last sixteen games, two of the last sixteen and one QF are after midnight
I was privileged to have met Martin earlier this year. Loved his work.
RIP.
RIP.
December 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I was privileged to have met Martin earlier this year. Loved his work.
RIP.
RIP.
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Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
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Breaking News: Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia said that they were boycotting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation. Eurovision fans who support Palestinian rights have for years expressed concern at Israel’s involvement in the contest.
Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Breaking News: Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia said that they were boycotting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation. Eurovision fans who support Palestinian rights have for years expressed concern at Israel’s involvement in the contest.
Can just join the voices calling for the UK to boycott #Eurovision as long as a non European genocidal state are allowed to compete.
#BoycottEurovision
#BoycottEurovision
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Can just join the voices calling for the UK to boycott #Eurovision as long as a non European genocidal state are allowed to compete.
#BoycottEurovision
#BoycottEurovision
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David Miles (of the OBR) at the Treasury Select Committee: Reeves’ speech was not inconsistent with the OBR’s assessment.
December 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
David Miles (of the OBR) at the Treasury Select Committee: Reeves’ speech was not inconsistent with the OBR’s assessment.
The notification for that 5th goal came to my phone before the @itvsport.bsky.social coverage showed it happening...
#ENGvCHN #ENGCHN
#ENGvCHN #ENGCHN
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The notification for that 5th goal came to my phone before the @itvsport.bsky.social coverage showed it happening...
#ENGvCHN #ENGCHN
#ENGvCHN #ENGCHN
Catching up with last week's #QuizzyMonday.
My #Mastermind general knowledge scores were 12, 9, 5, and 9.
My #Mastermind general knowledge scores were 12, 9, 5, and 9.
November 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Catching up with last week's #QuizzyMonday.
My #Mastermind general knowledge scores were 12, 9, 5, and 9.
My #Mastermind general knowledge scores were 12, 9, 5, and 9.
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
How much complimentary food and drink do you need to consume to make this good value?
February 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
How much complimentary food and drink do you need to consume to make this good value?
Shamrock Rovers lasted longer in Europe than Citeh.
Even we lasted at least three weeks longer, and we're utter dogshit... 😂
#ucl #115Charges #cheats
Even we lasted at least three weeks longer, and we're utter dogshit... 😂
#ucl #115Charges #cheats
February 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Shamrock Rovers lasted longer in Europe than Citeh.
Even we lasted at least three weeks longer, and we're utter dogshit... 😂
#ucl #115Charges #cheats
Even we lasted at least three weeks longer, and we're utter dogshit... 😂
#ucl #115Charges #cheats
So 53 hours after I posted my passport, special delivery guaranteed 1pm next working day, cost £8.35, it's made it from Manchester Arndale Post Office to the Manchester Mail Centre.
Hopefully tomorrow it will start it's journey.
Royal Mail really are shite these days.
Hopefully tomorrow it will start it's journey.
Royal Mail really are shite these days.
February 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
So 53 hours after I posted my passport, special delivery guaranteed 1pm next working day, cost £8.35, it's made it from Manchester Arndale Post Office to the Manchester Mail Centre.
Hopefully tomorrow it will start it's journey.
Royal Mail really are shite these days.
Hopefully tomorrow it will start it's journey.
Royal Mail really are shite these days.
Citeh are going to destroy football, aren't they? Cheating then using their bottomless pit of funds to systematically remove every rule designed to level the playing field from a sporting integrity point of view.
February 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Citeh are going to destroy football, aren't they? Cheating then using their bottomless pit of funds to systematically remove every rule designed to level the playing field from a sporting integrity point of view.
Today I said farewell to my land-line telephone.
February 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Today I said farewell to my land-line telephone.
How long until Britannica is banned in Putingrad?
Encyclopædia Britannica will continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for a few reasons:
-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.
-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
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-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.
-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
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February 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
How long until Britannica is banned in Putingrad?
Thank fk for that! Quad off the table. Treble also.
Still the only English team to win the Treble.*
*without cheating
Still the only English team to win the Treble.*
*without cheating
February 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Thank fk for that! Quad off the table. Treble also.
Still the only English team to win the Treble.*
*without cheating
Still the only English team to win the Treble.*
*without cheating