Mark Brockbank
@yorxbrox.bsky.social
Southern UK born, Yorks resident since 85. Worked in IT 79-14, now independent thinker, analyst. Green type, family man, enjoy travel, still European!
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This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
Christmas must be coming - it's the Otley video 📹🎄🎅😊
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Have a Christmas Made in Otley: 2025 Visit Otley Christmas film
YouTube video by Visit Otley
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December 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Christmas must be coming - it's the Otley video 📹🎄🎅😊
youtu.be/Qu0iNAsb66g?...
youtu.be/Qu0iNAsb66g?...
Some while ago I posted this image with a comment “yes, but why?”
I now suspect it’s plain, simple greed. Putin has offered him $$$ to be made in Russia, but only if he brings the war in Ukraine to a “satisfactory” conclusion. Trump knows Putin can deliver.
Nothing clever or hidden, just greed.
I now suspect it’s plain, simple greed. Putin has offered him $$$ to be made in Russia, but only if he brings the war in Ukraine to a “satisfactory” conclusion. Trump knows Putin can deliver.
Nothing clever or hidden, just greed.
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Some while ago I posted this image with a comment “yes, but why?”
I now suspect it’s plain, simple greed. Putin has offered him $$$ to be made in Russia, but only if he brings the war in Ukraine to a “satisfactory” conclusion. Trump knows Putin can deliver.
Nothing clever or hidden, just greed.
I now suspect it’s plain, simple greed. Putin has offered him $$$ to be made in Russia, but only if he brings the war in Ukraine to a “satisfactory” conclusion. Trump knows Putin can deliver.
Nothing clever or hidden, just greed.
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Another reminder of why everyone - including other UK media - should avoid treating the Telegraph as a reliable source... 👇👇👇
Quite the correction by the Telegraph. The publication in question is @freemovement.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Another reminder of why everyone - including other UK media - should avoid treating the Telegraph as a reliable source... 👇👇👇
Had to go over to Harrogate today so we took the opportunity to take a stroll around RHS Garden Harlow Carr With a good coat and hat it was a very enjoyable visit under the lovely blue sky.
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Had to go over to Harrogate today so we took the opportunity to take a stroll around RHS Garden Harlow Carr With a good coat and hat it was a very enjoyable visit under the lovely blue sky.
Last night's minimum temperature in the garden. A bit nippy. But we are in the second half of November and this is the first time this autumn it's dipped below zero. Remarkable.
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Last night's minimum temperature in the garden. A bit nippy. But we are in the second half of November and this is the first time this autumn it's dipped below zero. Remarkable.
This is amazing. How is it not getting the same publicity as the BBC's own "error"
'The man who sparked chaos at the BBC ... also doctored Trump’s quotes himself in his controversial report, making them seem far more benign than they actually were'
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
'The man who sparked chaos at the BBC ... also doctored Trump’s quotes himself in his controversial report, making them seem far more benign than they actually were'
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is amazing. How is it not getting the same publicity as the BBC's own "error"
'The man who sparked chaos at the BBC ... also doctored Trump’s quotes himself in his controversial report, making them seem far more benign than they actually were'
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
'The man who sparked chaos at the BBC ... also doctored Trump’s quotes himself in his controversial report, making them seem far more benign than they actually were'
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
Saturday! Heading into the weekend.
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Saturday! Heading into the weekend.
Donald Trump is threatening to sue the BBC. The BBC has apologised, key figures have resigned, but surprise(!) that's not enough for Trump.
The BBC isn't perfect, but that's why we should come together to make it better and stronger - not let its enemies tear it apart.
38d.gs/bbc_o_eaio
The BBC isn't perfect, but that's why we should come together to make it better and stronger - not let its enemies tear it apart.
38d.gs/bbc_o_eaio
Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...
38d.gs
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Donald Trump is threatening to sue the BBC. The BBC has apologised, key figures have resigned, but surprise(!) that's not enough for Trump.
The BBC isn't perfect, but that's why we should come together to make it better and stronger - not let its enemies tear it apart.
38d.gs/bbc_o_eaio
The BBC isn't perfect, but that's why we should come together to make it better and stronger - not let its enemies tear it apart.
38d.gs/bbc_o_eaio
This November morning evolves
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This November morning evolves
November 5th, a splash of sunshine on nature's fireworks
#autumn #trees #colour #november #otley #wharfedale #yorkshire
#autumn #trees #colour #november #otley #wharfedale #yorkshire
November 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
November 5th, a splash of sunshine on nature's fireworks
#autumn #trees #colour #november #otley #wharfedale #yorkshire
#autumn #trees #colour #november #otley #wharfedale #yorkshire
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/h...
And now they have removed funding from fullfact.org ...
A post-truth world is not a good place to be
And now they have removed funding from fullfact.org ...
A post-truth world is not a good place to be
How Google shifted from a bastion of accurate information to a steward of free expression
After years of rolling out features designed to provide users with factual and accurate information, Google is now touting its commitment to "free expression."
www.cnbc.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/h...
And now they have removed funding from fullfact.org ...
A post-truth world is not a good place to be
And now they have removed funding from fullfact.org ...
A post-truth world is not a good place to be
The man's overreach is mind boggling. I'm just gutted he won't be around when Mar-a-Lago goes under water 😡
BBC News - Landmark global shipping deal in tatters after US pressure
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Landmark global shipping deal in tatters after US pressure
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".
www.bbc.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The man's overreach is mind boggling. I'm just gutted he won't be around when Mar-a-Lago goes under water 😡
BBC News - Landmark global shipping deal in tatters after US pressure
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Landmark global shipping deal in tatters after US pressure
www.bbc.com/news/article...
It was the future once!
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1969: Computer Banking and the end of Cash | Tomorrow's World | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
YouTube video by BBC Archive
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September 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It was the future once!
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We are lost. I fear we will never be found. #EnoughIsEnough
September 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We are lost. I fear we will never be found. #EnoughIsEnough
A moment of compensation for the day's weather
September 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
A moment of compensation for the day's weather
This one made me smile 😊
August 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This one made me smile 😊
August 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I love it every time I return to Salt’s Mill
August 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I love it every time I return to Salt’s Mill
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Google’s Gemini refuses to play Chess against the mighty Atari 2600 after realizing it can't match ancient console
Google’s Gemini refuses to play Chess against the mighty Atari 2600 after realizing it can't match ancient console
Warned that ChatGPT and Copilot had already lost, it stopped boasting and packed up its pawns
Google’s Gemini chatbot declined to play Chess against the Atari 2600, after learning the vintage gaming console had already vanquished other AIs.…
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July 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Google’s Gemini refuses to play Chess against the mighty Atari 2600 after realizing it can't match ancient console
Kids are growing up with climate change, but aren't learning about it in school! 🤯 Let's demand climate education for every UK child. Sign the petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Teach children in the UK how to help the planet!
We would like the UK government to implement climate change and protecting the earth into all school curriculums to ensure that our generation are informed about the choices they make and the impact w...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Kids are growing up with climate change, but aren't learning about it in school! 🤯 Let's demand climate education for every UK child. Sign the petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
This makes a lot of sense to me
theconversation.com/starmers-sus...
theconversation.com/starmers-sus...
Starmer’s suspension of ‘rebel’ MPs risks alienating his party in a way he can’t afford
Poor messaging and internal strife are undermining this government’s promise.
theconversation.com
July 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This makes a lot of sense to me
theconversation.com/starmers-sus...
theconversation.com/starmers-sus...
Is Microsoft rejecting emails being sent to you - and not telling you? It happened to me...
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Is Microsoft Rejecting Emails For You (and not telling you)?
We had a stressful two days this week buying and then being unable to access tickets to the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show being held in Yorkshire. It was only resolved when I tried a fix …
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July 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Is Microsoft rejecting emails being sent to you - and not telling you? It happened to me...
yorxbrox.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/i...
yorxbrox.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/i...
June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride:
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
Pick a side – hate or Pride
June is Pride month. So our social feeds will be awash with corporate rainbow logos performatively signalling their support for the LGBTQ+ community. But some of the same companies celebrating Pride a...
action.goodlawproject.org
May 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride:
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...