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Matt Bishop MP @mattbishopmp.bsky.social · 2h

Four years ago today, we lost Sir David Amess — a dedicated MP and a kind, generous man.

There can be no place for violence or hatred in our democracy.

We remember his service, his warmth, and his commitment to others. 💙

#SirDavidAmess #PublicService #NoPlaceForViolence

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 1h

Might as well go the whole hog and have 11

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Six substitutes: Premier League and European clubs discuss propsosal

Europe's top clubs, including some Premier League sides, have held discussions about using six substitutes per game to ease the workload on players.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 4h

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 16h

The football is miles better.

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 16h

It's hard to tell how good this #England are but you can't complain qualifying with 2 games to spare and not conceding a goal. #WorldCup

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 17h

a bald man wearing a plaid shirt and a black vest

Alt: a bald man wearing a plaid shirt and a black vest

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Stuart..... Just giving Australia more motivation to beat us in #TheAshes

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Stuart Broad says Australia's team for Ashes is 'their worst since 2010'

Former England bowler Stuart Broad believes Australia have their

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 1d

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 1d

Yet another failure of the previous Tory government

BBC News - Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs - BBC News
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Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs

Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.

www.bbc.co.uk

Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 1d

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Belfast Live @belfastlive.co.uk · 1d

Police attended a flat in the Old Mill Drive area on Sunday after reports of a suspicious death

PSNI no longer treating Newtownabbey woman's death as murder

www.belfastlive.co.uk

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 1d

Still remember my our phone number from 30 years ago.

My wife still remembers all the Ulster Bank sort codes and she hasnt worked there for 12 years

bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 1d

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 1d

#Germany take the lead. 1-0 Goal scorer Woltemade with a header from a corner #GAWA

Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 1d

Unlucky from NI only just offside #GAWA #Germany

Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 2d

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 2d

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Sam Woodcock @samwoodcock.bsky.social · 2d

Seriously what is he doing there??

Tariq Panja @tariqpanja.bsky.social · 2d

Reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arrived in Sharm el Sheikh for the Middle East peace summit. Unclear why he would be required or what his role is.

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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 2d

The right-wing campaign group that helped topple Roe v Wade in the US is now working to roll back abortion laws in the UK, with the help of Nigel Farage.

Its first step? Trying to create a debate around "free speech"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...