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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 56m

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 1h

Minute Cryptic - 12 October, 2025
"Antique rocking chair in empty attic" (7)
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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

Delivery firm DPD could face disruption to its services after some of its drivers began three days of action in a dispute over payments. Workers are hoping for a parcel of measures, which will be delivered between 7:15pm and 9:15pm, by Robert.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

The UK Health Secretary has called for an apology after an NHS website suggested there are benefits to first-cousin marriage, the main one being fewer wedding guests to feed

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

The Prince of Wales has said he will bring change to the monarchy when he is king, though refused to say exactly how much change from the annual 510 million pounds.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

Nasa has said it hopes to send astronauts on a ten-day trip around the Moon as soon as February, depending on how long it takes The Clangers to set-up an AirBNB account.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

The Royal Mint is releasing a special, limited-edition Monopoly-themed coin. At £25 it’s probably cheaper to steal it, but only if you have a ‘get out of jail free’ card to hand.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

Two teenagers who peed into a pot of broth at a hotpot restaurant have been ordered to pay 2.2m yuan to two catering companies in China. In fairness though, the customers did phone up and ask for a ‘number one’.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

British actor Owen Cooper has become the youngest male ever to win a primetime Emmy Award, though he wasn’t able to collect it as it was passed his bedtime.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

Coffee giant Starbucks has been given the go-ahead to open a second café in Kelso or, as they wrote on the cup, Kelsie.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

First Minister John Swinney has had a "constructive discussion" with US President Donald Trump in the White House about tariffs on whisky imports, in a discussion known as ‘Scotch and threat’.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2h

Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, best known for TV show Keeping Up Appearances, has sadly died aged 96, which is a great age to reach before you kick the bucket… sorry, bouquet.

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Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 1d

"Hey handsome. Why not come over to my place and eat the fried breadcrumbs I'm covered in?" she said, croquettishly.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 18h

'I'm caught in a scrap"

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 19h

You should have Finished what you sharted

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 19h

'Shake It Off' was on an early album I think? 😆

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 23h

Volunteering this morning at Roberts Park #parkrun - their 4th birthday

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 1d

Pips #54 Hard 🔴
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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 1d

Minute Cryptic - 11 October, 2025
"Brunette’s first two AirPods Pro lost in hair, possibly?" (6)
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christhebarker @christhebarker.bsky.social · 1d

Italian version of Taskmaster looks shit

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Italy ready to defend 'golden powers' against EU moves, economy minister says reut.rs/4h3GS09

Italy ready to defend 'golden powers' against EU moves, economy minister says

The Italian government will defend its golden powers aimed at shielding strategic assets, its economy minister said on Friday, as Brussels prepares to challenge the legislation.

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Philip Lickley @philiplickley.bsky.social · 2d

Minute Cryptic - 10 October, 2025
"Critic rewound stream featuring female, sheepishly?" (8)
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