@unladen.bsky.social
UK citizen, Lib Dem local Councillor. Let’s make the world a better place. Be kind. Climate change is a thing!
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Angels are blowing soap bubbles.
I wish I knew more about clouds. These took up the entire S and W sky the other day. They interfered with my bike ride….I had to stop for many pictures. 🤣
January 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Angels are blowing soap bubbles.
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Word of the day is one I mention often. To have the ‘mubble-fubbles’, in the 16th century, was to experience a fit of despondency or low spirits - another name for the Sunday blues.
January 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Word of the day is one I mention often. To have the ‘mubble-fubbles’, in the 16th century, was to experience a fit of despondency or low spirits - another name for the Sunday blues.
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The Russian disinformation network “Matryoshka” has launched a new campaign on Bluesky. Eliot Higgins, founder of the investigative journalism group Bellingcat, has been one of the first researchers to detect its activity. So far, four Russian-made fake videos have been identified on the platform.
Russian disinfo network “Matryoshka” is migrating to Bluesky as exodus from X continues
The Russian disinformation network “Matryoshka” has launched a new campaign on the Bluesky social network. Eliot Higgins, founder of the investigative journalism group Bellingcat, has been one of the ...
theins.ru
January 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Russian disinformation network “Matryoshka” has launched a new campaign on Bluesky. Eliot Higgins, founder of the investigative journalism group Bellingcat, has been one of the first researchers to detect its activity. So far, four Russian-made fake videos have been identified on the platform.
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Big win! The Fish & Wildlife Service will expand Okefenokee Refuge by up to 22,000 acres, protecting it from a proposed titanium mine. Nearly 30,000 public comments showed how special Okefenokee is to people everywhere. Thank you to everyone who spoke up!
January 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Big win! The Fish & Wildlife Service will expand Okefenokee Refuge by up to 22,000 acres, protecting it from a proposed titanium mine. Nearly 30,000 public comments showed how special Okefenokee is to people everywhere. Thank you to everyone who spoke up!
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
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Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org
January 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org
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The brassneck of Badenoch calling for an inquiry into grooming gangs when the Tory government -- that she served in -- almost entirely ignored the recommendations of the forensic, long-running independent inquiry into child sex abuse that reported in 2022
January 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The brassneck of Badenoch calling for an inquiry into grooming gangs when the Tory government -- that she served in -- almost entirely ignored the recommendations of the forensic, long-running independent inquiry into child sex abuse that reported in 2022
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“A new year’s hangover doesn’t cause abuse – violent men and a culture that excuses and normalises them does.”
In today’s @theguardian.com, I wrote about the rise in domestic abuse over the holidays - and why we need hope we can tackle this horror in 2025. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In today’s @theguardian.com, I wrote about the rise in domestic abuse over the holidays - and why we need hope we can tackle this horror in 2025. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
During the holidays, reports of domestic violence surge. But what if next year could be different? | Frances Ryan
Labour has promised to halve violence against women. As another year of grim statistics beckons, that’s a speck of hope worth grasping, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
“A new year’s hangover doesn’t cause abuse – violent men and a culture that excuses and normalises them does.”
In today’s @theguardian.com, I wrote about the rise in domestic abuse over the holidays - and why we need hope we can tackle this horror in 2025. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In today’s @theguardian.com, I wrote about the rise in domestic abuse over the holidays - and why we need hope we can tackle this horror in 2025. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Our Ancient Woodland is not just about old trees. It’s about the undisturbed soil that holds 15 thousand years of organic matter from decaying trees, plants and animals that have lived and died here. The soil here is special
December 31, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Our Ancient Woodland is not just about old trees. It’s about the undisturbed soil that holds 15 thousand years of organic matter from decaying trees, plants and animals that have lived and died here. The soil here is special
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2025 came to Ukraine.
May peace will rule the world and hearts.
Ukrainian art:
Ivan Marchuk, Awakening, 1992
May peace will rule the world and hearts.
Ukrainian art:
Ivan Marchuk, Awakening, 1992
December 31, 2024 at 10:25 PM
2025 came to Ukraine.
May peace will rule the world and hearts.
Ukrainian art:
Ivan Marchuk, Awakening, 1992
May peace will rule the world and hearts.
Ukrainian art:
Ivan Marchuk, Awakening, 1992
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Buckingham Palace today in honor of Jimmy Carter!💙
December 31, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Buckingham Palace today in honor of Jimmy Carter!💙
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this is probably my favourite photograph of 2024, taken on a long May evening at the shipwreck on Rhossili beach in the Gower, Wales
December 31, 2024 at 4:11 PM
this is probably my favourite photograph of 2024, taken on a long May evening at the shipwreck on Rhossili beach in the Gower, Wales
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Zelensky
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Our 2024. Every day of it was won by our soldiers, all our people, each and every one who protects, who works, who strengthens and helps. Strength to us all in the new year, unity, inspiration. Happy new year of life and freedom, happy our year!
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Our 2024. Every day of it was won by our soldiers, all our people, each and every one who protects, who works, who strengthens and helps. Strength to us all in the new year, unity, inspiration. Happy new year of life and freedom, happy our year!
December 31, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Zelensky
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Our 2024. Every day of it was won by our soldiers, all our people, each and every one who protects, who works, who strengthens and helps. Strength to us all in the new year, unity, inspiration. Happy new year of life and freedom, happy our year!
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Our 2024. Every day of it was won by our soldiers, all our people, each and every one who protects, who works, who strengthens and helps. Strength to us all in the new year, unity, inspiration. Happy new year of life and freedom, happy our year!
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Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
December 31, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
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St Helier Hospital is at breaking point, and its current facilities are simply unacceptable. Windows held together with tape and sinking floors. We cannot ignore this crisis anymore.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/30/inside-st-helier-hospital-staff-patient-safety?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other#img-1
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/30/inside-st-helier-hospital-staff-patient-safety?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other#img-1
Leaky ceilings and sinking floors: inside St Helier hospital where staff fear for patients
St Helier’s NHS trust had been promised new building – but faces uncertainty after project put under review by chancellor
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2024 at 1:10 PM
St Helier Hospital is at breaking point, and its current facilities are simply unacceptable. Windows held together with tape and sinking floors. We cannot ignore this crisis anymore.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/30/inside-st-helier-hospital-staff-patient-safety?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other#img-1
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/30/inside-st-helier-hospital-staff-patient-safety?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other#img-1
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Don't destroy their home and wonder why they invade yours. 💚
December 30, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Don't destroy their home and wonder why they invade yours. 💚
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This is Erasmus: A transformative EU initiative providing education, training, and growth opportunities. Returning to Erasmus+ means empowering the UK with life-changing experiences and skills. Learn more and support our campaign to bring Erasmus+ back!
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bit.ly/3VALlhl
December 16, 2024 at 12:54 PM
This is Erasmus: A transformative EU initiative providing education, training, and growth opportunities. Returning to Erasmus+ means empowering the UK with life-changing experiences and skills. Learn more and support our campaign to bring Erasmus+ back!
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bit.ly/3VALlhl
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We are 120 followers away from reaching 3,000 followers! 🤩 Please help us by following and sharing our account with everyone in the pro-Europe movement! 🏴🇪🇺❤️
December 16, 2024 at 12:55 PM
We are 120 followers away from reaching 3,000 followers! 🤩 Please help us by following and sharing our account with everyone in the pro-Europe movement! 🏴🇪🇺❤️
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Merry Christmas!
From all of us at the Liberal Democrats, wishing you and your loved ones good health and happiness for the holidays. 🎁🎄🎅🏻
From all of us at the Liberal Democrats, wishing you and your loved ones good health and happiness for the holidays. 🎁🎄🎅🏻
December 25, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Merry Christmas!
From all of us at the Liberal Democrats, wishing you and your loved ones good health and happiness for the holidays. 🎁🎄🎅🏻
From all of us at the Liberal Democrats, wishing you and your loved ones good health and happiness for the holidays. 🎁🎄🎅🏻
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⚡️Update: Russia launches over 70 missiles, more than 100 drones at Ukraine in mass attack.
Russia launched more than 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and over 100 drones in a mass aerial attack against Ukraine's energy grid on Dec. 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia launched more than 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and over 100 drones in a mass aerial attack against Ukraine's energy grid on Dec. 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia terrorizes Ukraine with mass missile, drone attack against energy grid on Christmas morning
Russia launched more than 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and over 100 drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. More than 50 missiles and "a significant number" of drones were shot down, he a...
kyivindependent.com
December 25, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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Merry Christmas from my family, the local team, and me! My Christmas wishes are shared via the winner of my 2024 Christmas Card competition, which was drawn by Matilda at Denton Primary School.
December 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Merry Christmas from my family, the local team, and me! My Christmas wishes are shared via the winner of my 2024 Christmas Card competition, which was drawn by Matilda at Denton Primary School.