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Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 4h

Really glad to see @cllrchrisbrant.bsky.social leading the way in resisting the cynical attempt at asset-stripping a community. The details of this case are particularly appalling and demonstrate why planning protection for pubs must be strengthened.

Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 1d

Villagers in Great Bourton, north of Banbury, are campaigning for their local pub not to be turned into a house on appeal. Local councillor Chris Brant said “The pub was closed, run down and never offered back to the community. To claim it is unviable is a result of neglect, not inevitability.”

A "Save the Bell" event with Cllr Chris Brant

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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you to @tomgordonld.bsky.social, Lib Dem MP, for speaking up for Trans+ people.

"The Council of Europe has warned that the UK gov's treatment of trans people may well breach human rights law. This must be a wake up call. We've seen an increase in hostility towards trans in recent years. Everyone deserves dignity, safety, & respect - that includes trans people." - Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough

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Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 3d

Some of us never went there.

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Cameron Thomas MP 🔶 @libdemcam.bsky.social · 4d

Angry dog behind letterbox.

Queen Olivia III @queenoliviaiii.com · 4d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

“The tapes wouldn’t start”

Eleanor G @zaichishka.bsky.social · 4d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

“Translate 'yoroshiku onegai shimasu'”.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

www.nytimes.com

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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 6d

If you or someone you know have contacted or used local mental health
services recently, please share your experiences with us.

You can leave a public review or contact Healthwatch Oxfordshire with an issue in confidence.
healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/services/?fi...

#worldmentalhealthday

Cartoon graphic of a mental health consultation, with woman speaking to a
male therapist about a problem.

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 7d

I really don't know what to do about a situation where a plurality of the group that (rightly!) takes up most government spending thinks that it is unrepresented in politics.

Rachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 7d

Hollow laughter

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Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 6d

Ok. They’ve won. Blow the whistle now: Monday’s the important one #pêl-droed

Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 6d

So he’s asking to legalise theft, basically.

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Laura Gordon @lauragordon.bsky.social · 8d

The Guardian has published a list of all the children killed by Israeli action in Gaza.

Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead

Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive

www.theguardian.com

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Cowleyforniadreaming @holybollards.bsky.social · 8d

In case you had not clocked that yet: the congestion charge is a pro bus measure. 🚌💚

Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 8d

Oxford Bus Co has announced more frequent bus services from November to coincide with the congestion charge coming into effect. The improvements mean Blackbird Leys and Cowley will have services to the city centre every 10 minutes, while Iffley Road gets a new night bus.

Oxford Bus Company 300 stops off for a quick half at the Wetherspoons

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Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 8d

Drawer, (actually ‘box’),but yes….

Cherwell District Council @cherwellcouncil.bsky.social · 8d

Are you someone who has a 'just in case' draw full of mystery leads and phone chargers? If you're looking to have a clear out and gain some more space join us in taking part in the Great Cable Challenge for #internationewasteday!

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Cherwell District Council @cherwellcouncil.bsky.social · 8d

Are you someone who has a 'just in case' draw full of mystery leads and phone chargers? If you're looking to have a clear out and gain some more space join us in taking part in the Great Cable Challenge for #internationewasteday!

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Normal Island News @normalisland.co.uk · 9d

BREAKING: Shabana Mahmoud has clarified that British people are allowed to protest as long as they don't protest too often, their protests aren't seen by anyone, and they are completely ineffective. Anything else is un-British and basically terrorism x

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Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 10d

Or the Clegg/Coetzee strategy. Delighted to see who’s using it now.

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Jonathan Calder @lordbonkers.bsky.social · 10d

It appears you can now be arrested for expressing disagreement with government policy. No wonder Labour is losing voters to the Lib Dems and Greens.

Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 10d

She was arrested for holding a sign reading:

“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”

How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.

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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 10d

Appalled by this attack on a place of worship. Members of the Muslim community must be free to worship and live without the fear of Islamophobic violence and intimidation. I stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with British Muslims and against this hate. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Peacehaven: Police release photos of mosque arson suspects

The images are of two people in balaclavas seen outside the mosque before the large blaze spread.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 10d

Packed hall for Toby Young.

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Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 11d

More Trumpian nonsense from people whose former voters thought were better.

Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office

Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday

www.theguardian.com

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Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 11d

(The New Towns programme should deliver more affordable housing - Dorchester’s proposed 30% is nowhere near enough - and should give a structure to manage the environmental impacts. But it must have local input)

Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 11d

Unless the infrastructure goes in early, including reopening Ardley station, the impact of the speculative planning applications will be gridlock.

www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/2551612...

Gridlock fears as new town identified as 'opportunity' for 13,000 homes

Gridlock concerns have been raised after Heyford Park was identified as an opportunity to build over 13,000 homes by the Labour government.

www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

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Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 12d

A busy week. Comments submitted on two major planning applications; a visit to the consultation for OxSRFI at Ardley; and now a letter to Housing Minister Steve Reed.

Parish councils doing a great job in engaging residents on this potentially bewildering set of proposals.

Gareth Epps @garethepps.bsky.social · 12d

There are some pretty ones in Wokingham

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 13d

The Oxfordshire Garden Tree Giveaway opens today, organised by the Cowley Road-based International Tree Foundation, with free native trees to plant in your garden. Pickup is late November and the bare roots trees are best planted before Christmas. www.internationaltreefoundation.org/garden-tree-...

Garden tree giveaway — International Tree Foundation

www.internationaltreefoundation.org

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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 13d

Did you know we produce Easy Read summaries of our research reports?

We now have a page on our website which collects together all of our easy read summaries in one place.

You can find them here: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-work/eas...

A Healthwatch Oxfordshire team member smiling and showing a report. A man wearing a yellow jumper is smiling and giving the thumbs up sign. He is next to a computer and mobile phone and is holding an easy read report.

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