Andy Kelly
@andyeprr.bsky.social
Former ED nurse and NHS EPRR lead. Occasional photographer. Occasional cheesemaker. Marra.
Quiet week then; not much happening....
What's on in the House of Commons this week? 👇
www.parliament.uk/business/new...
www.parliament.uk/business/new...
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Quiet week then; not much happening....
Memories from school as I can still see those glasses with Duralex written on the bottom
‘The French people want to save us’: help pours in for glassmaker Duralex
‘The French people want to save us’: help pours in for glassmaker Duralex
The brand, which evokes nostalgia and pride, hit its €5m fundraising target within hours and orders have soared
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Memories from school as I can still see those glasses with Duralex written on the bottom
I was shocked; shocked I tell you!
I've seen claims that Darren Grimes used a faked photograph in this blogpost, so I've decided to take a closer look, see if an elected official would be low enough to use a fake image to promote anti-immigrant sentiment (the answer will shock you!)
www.darrengrimes.com/p/exclusive-...
www.darrengrimes.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: DURHAM FILES PROVE LABOUR USES COUNTY AS MIGRANT DUMPING GROUND WHILE HIDING TRUTH IN PARLIAMENT
The “fair share” is a fantasy. Wealthy Southern councils sit in their leafy enclaves while County Durham is packed. Now whistleblower files reveal the truth Labour wanted buried!
www.darrengrimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I was shocked; shocked I tell you!
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As we move into “foreigners are cancelling Christmas in the name of political correctness” season it’s worth remember that Christmas was indeed once banned in England, by Christians and the man who enforced the ban has a statue in his honour outside the Houses of Parliament.
November 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
As we move into “foreigners are cancelling Christmas in the name of political correctness” season it’s worth remember that Christmas was indeed once banned in England, by Christians and the man who enforced the ban has a statue in his honour outside the Houses of Parliament.
Excellent thread on how a neutral country should prepare to defend itself. Note Ireland....
Many people have wondered how the Finns defend Finland today, so here's a very short introduction to modern Finnish defence policy - and a brief synopsis of how the Finnish military would probably fight if any hostile country decided to invade. 1/
November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Excellent thread on how a neutral country should prepare to defend itself. Note Ireland....
The average turnout last time was less than 25%. No-one will miss them
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
System introduced in 2012 across England and Wales has faced criticism from police chiefs
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UK politics live – latest updates
The controversial system of police and crime commissioners is to be abolished by the government, the Guardian has learned.
Under the system, introduced under the Conservatives, all 43 police forces covering local areas across England and Wales had to answer to an elected official. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The average turnout last time was less than 25%. No-one will miss them
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Durham’s Lumiere festival was a beacon of hope and togetherness – we cannot let the lights go out on the rest of the arts
Durham’s Lumiere festival was a beacon of hope and togetherness – we cannot let the lights go out on the rest of the arts
The UK’s culture sector needs financial, political and public support to survive. Funding is not a ‘favour’. It is an investment in imagination, in our shared experience – and in inspiration and joy
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Durham’s Lumiere festival was a beacon of hope and togetherness – we cannot let the lights go out on the rest of the arts
A fantastic album it is too.
But it clearly hasn't been 50 years
Has it??
But it clearly hasn't been 50 years
Has it??
50 years ago today
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A fantastic album it is too.
But it clearly hasn't been 50 years
Has it??
But it clearly hasn't been 50 years
Has it??
Durham's Framwellgate Bridge. Built after the 12th Century one was 'broken by a flood' in September 1400.
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Durham's Framwellgate Bridge. Built after the 12th Century one was 'broken by a flood' in September 1400.
"Covid infection led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 under-18s in the six months after diagnosis, researchers estimated. That compared with 0.85 additional cases for children during the six months after receiving initial shots of the BioNTech/Pfizer Covid vaccine."
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"Covid infection led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 under-18s in the six months after diagnosis, researchers estimated. That compared with 0.85 additional cases for children during the six months after receiving initial shots of the BioNTech/Pfizer Covid vaccine."
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On the tour for this album, we put the band on for a gig at Leicester University in Nov 82. It lasted three tracks until they did Nazi Punks Fuck Off and the skinheads in the crowd jumped the stage and got into a fight with the band. End of gig, but an unforgettable night!
43 years ago
Plastic Surgery Disasters is the second album by punk rock band Dead Kennedys, released October 1982.
#punk #punks #punkrock #deadkennedys #history #hardcorepunk #plasticsurgerydisasters #punkrockhistory
Plastic Surgery Disasters is the second album by punk rock band Dead Kennedys, released October 1982.
#punk #punks #punkrock #deadkennedys #history #hardcorepunk #plasticsurgerydisasters #punkrockhistory
October 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On the tour for this album, we put the band on for a gig at Leicester University in Nov 82. It lasted three tracks until they did Nazi Punks Fuck Off and the skinheads in the crowd jumped the stage and got into a fight with the band. End of gig, but an unforgettable night!
The other hero of Trafalgar. Quite the story.
Spare some love today for Collingwood. The other Admiral at Trafalgar.
Proud northerner. Hater of flogging. Legit brilliant commander and Nelson's trusted right hand. First into battle on Royal Sovereign. Took charge after Nelson was sniped and saved the British Fleet.
Here's HIS Trafalgar... /1 🧵
Proud northerner. Hater of flogging. Legit brilliant commander and Nelson's trusted right hand. First into battle on Royal Sovereign. Took charge after Nelson was sniped and saved the British Fleet.
Here's HIS Trafalgar... /1 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The other hero of Trafalgar. Quite the story.
For those with an interest in the future for Northern Ireland, this is worth to listen to. When you hear the DUP jumping up to say "Paisley doesn't speak for us" you know he's saying something. Just as his father ended up in an unlikely place....
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Borderland – UK or United Ireland? - Episode 1 – The Importance of being Irish - BBC Sounds
Michelle sets out her argument for a border poll and we meet the Irish speaking community
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
For those with an interest in the future for Northern Ireland, this is worth to listen to. When you hear the DUP jumping up to say "Paisley doesn't speak for us" you know he's saying something. Just as his father ended up in an unlikely place....
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Incredible.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
October 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Incredible.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.
#OTD 1952 three trains crashed at Harrow and Wealdstone station in Middlesex. 112 people were killed and 340 injured. It remains the worst peacetime rail accident in British history. But I want to talk about Lt Abbie Sweetwine USAF
#HistNursing #BlackHistoryMonth
#HistNursing #BlackHistoryMonth
October 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
#OTD 1952 three trains crashed at Harrow and Wealdstone station in Middlesex. 112 people were killed and 340 injured. It remains the worst peacetime rail accident in British history. But I want to talk about Lt Abbie Sweetwine USAF
#HistNursing #BlackHistoryMonth
#HistNursing #BlackHistoryMonth
Some brilliant pics by
@tomjenkinspix.bsky.social showing the difference between taking a photo of something and taking a photo *of* something #WRWC2025 #RUGBY #RWC2025
@tomjenkinspix.bsky.social showing the difference between taking a photo of something and taking a photo *of* something #WRWC2025 #RUGBY #RWC2025
September 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Some brilliant pics by
@tomjenkinspix.bsky.social showing the difference between taking a photo of something and taking a photo *of* something #WRWC2025 #RUGBY #RWC2025
@tomjenkinspix.bsky.social showing the difference between taking a photo of something and taking a photo *of* something #WRWC2025 #RUGBY #RWC2025
This is, of course, absolutely false.
@fullfact.org
@fullfact.org
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This is, of course, absolutely false.
@fullfact.org
@fullfact.org
A well worthwhile use of half an hour a week.
‘Unspun World’ is back for its autumn run on BBC Two, News Channel and World Service, getting BBC correspondents and editors to explain what’s really going on in this new world order.
September 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
A well worthwhile use of half an hour a week.
Might be of interest to @swilkenkc.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Might be of interest to @swilkenkc.bsky.social
The Bedale (North Yorkshire) hoard of 9th Century Viking silver contained a substantial component of silver originally minted in Baghdad, Tehran and Isfahan.
Fascinating read by @jk-viking.bsky.social
theconversation.com/vikings-were...
Fascinating read by @jk-viking.bsky.social
theconversation.com/vikings-were...
Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it
New analysis of silver items in the Bedale hoard reveals Scandinavians travelled to the east to trade much earlier than previously thought.
theconversation.com
August 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The Bedale (North Yorkshire) hoard of 9th Century Viking silver contained a substantial component of silver originally minted in Baghdad, Tehran and Isfahan.
Fascinating read by @jk-viking.bsky.social
theconversation.com/vikings-were...
Fascinating read by @jk-viking.bsky.social
theconversation.com/vikings-were...
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For anyone interested in the HMO/asylum political dynamic (as opposed to the hotels) it came through loud and clear in County Durham during the local elections on.ft.com/4lzwjml
August 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
For anyone interested in the HMO/asylum political dynamic (as opposed to the hotels) it came through loud and clear in County Durham during the local elections on.ft.com/4lzwjml
So sayeth the resident of Dubai.
August 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
So sayeth the resident of Dubai.
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Dutch uncle time: if the UK ever wants to become pro-European, apply, go through A49, join, and become European again,
i. Ditch the Extrawurst Großbritannien attitude, and
ii. Stop listening to anti-European charlatans
Ends
i. Ditch the Extrawurst Großbritannien attitude, and
ii. Stop listening to anti-European charlatans
Ends
August 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Dutch uncle time: if the UK ever wants to become pro-European, apply, go through A49, join, and become European again,
i. Ditch the Extrawurst Großbritannien attitude, and
ii. Stop listening to anti-European charlatans
Ends
i. Ditch the Extrawurst Großbritannien attitude, and
ii. Stop listening to anti-European charlatans
Ends