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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 2d

It’s straight from a In The Thick of It plot

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Humble @humblebundle.com · 3d

Humanity has been destroyed. It’s up to Gori and his deadly, wise-cracking sentient hoverboard to shred and slay in Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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Exeter Observer @exeterobserver.org · 4d

NEWS // Unique retro games arcade to create new Sidwell Street venue after long search

Boneyard arcade seeking permission to change use of empty Brighthouse retail unit after making way for “co-living” block at previous Red Lion Lane location.

exeterobserver.org/2025/10/22/b...

Unique retro games arcade to create new Sidwell Street venue after long search - Exeter Observer

Boneyard arcade seeking permission to change use of empty Brighthouse retail unit after making way for “co-living” block at previous Red Lion Lane location.

exeterobserver.org

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Humble @humblebundle.com · 7d

Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery in Martha is Dead.

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 7d

Hey @zackpolanski.bsky.social I hear you are talking to Laura Kuenssberg tomorrow morning?

Can you ask her why this story is being exposed by a 3-week-old-old outlet @thenerve.news & not the BBC?? 🤔

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.

So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?

Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 8d

“Kent county council, which has a £2.5bn annual budget and is one of 10 where Nigel Farage’s party has outright control, is considered to be a make or break showcase for whether Reform can be trusted to competently govern before a general election.”

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 8d

‘Suck it up’: leaked video exposes bitter infighting at Reform UK’s flagship Kent council

Exclusive: Footage reveals Kent leader berating councillors amid rows over budgets and bullying claims Bitter divisions in Reform UK’s flagship county council have been laid bare in a leaked video of a chaotic internal meeting where members were told to “fucking suck it up” if they did not agree with decisions. Councillors can be seen complaining about “backbiting” and being ignored by their leader, Linden Kemkaran, who tells them they will be “screwed” and that Reform can forget about winning the general election if they don’t balance Kent’s budget. Continue reading...

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 16d

'Shoreline Stories'

This chap paced the shoreline looking for the perfect shot, hope he got the result he wanted!

Whitby's West Cliff Beach

Sparty 📷

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #YellowThu #Travel #HumansOfBlueSky #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueskyArt #Nature #Minimal

A person is shown crouching on a wide, sandy beach facing out to sea but staring into the phone in their hand. The figure, dressed in what appears to be a grey or dark suit jacket and trousers with black shoes, is positioned low to the ground near the water's edge, their back slightly turned towards the viewer. Their head is bowed, and they are looking down at photos on their mobile.
The beach itself is a vast expanse of light brown, wet sand, marked with subtle undulations and moisture from the receding waves. The colour of the sand transitions from a darker, saturated brown near the water to a lighter, drier yellowy tone further up the shore.
The ocean occupies the upper half of the frame, its surface a series of parallel, gentle waves. The foamy white crests of these waves create a natural, flowing pattern across the water, their lines running from the left to the right side of the image. The water is a soft, muted tone, reflecting the overcast sky and appearing in shades of light brown, gray, and off-white.
The overall composition is serene and somewhat contemplative, with the solitary figure as the focal point. The image has a soft, muted colour palette, dominated by earthy tones of brown and grey, with the bright white foam of the waves providing contrast. The perspective is from above, looking down at the person and the beach, which emphasises the vastness of the natural environment and the smallness of the human figure within it. The lighting is soft and diffused, indicative of an overcast day. The scene evokes a sense of quiet solitude and introspection.

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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 16d

Just when you think they can’t get any more insane…

www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Circumcised boys more likely to be autistic, RFK Jr claims

US health secretary claims boys who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism

www.telegraph.co.uk

Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 24d

Outstanding episode looking at the events of today

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

A terrorist attack on Yom Kippur

Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 02/10/2025 · 28m

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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · Sep 21

How many power cuts is a silly amount of power cuts to get in one day? Asking for a neighbourhood…
#Exeter

Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · Sep 21

Power cut.
#photography #photoblog

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Brendan May @brendanmay.bsky.social · Sep 17

*Unless it is Cameron being replaced by May, May being replaced by Johnson, Johnson being replaced by Truss, or Truss being replaced by Sunak.

It is only if Starmer goes.

Absolute. Charlton. Hypocrite. Imbecile.

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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · Sep 14

Want a video game with something to say? Wanderstop, is a giant look at burnout and stress.
#videogames

Video game scene with dialogue on screen:
BORO
Please, be careful to not push yourself too hard! You've been in a great deal of stress.
Options for the user to reply are:
I thrive on stress.
I can't be pushed too hard
[say nothing]

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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · Sep 14

Might be putting a Switch 2 memory card on the Christmas list…

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Rosie Denham @rosiedenham.bsky.social · Sep 14

Good 🧵

Gonna start calling them Tommy’s Sad Men’s Grievance Club.

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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · Sep 13

For the record,
McDonald drive through. For lunch.
Whilst there’s an international rugby match about to kick off around the corner.
Is a ridiculous idea.
#lunchideas

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Sep 11

The left overwhelmingly has condemned the killing of Kirk and offered condolences to his family in this terrible time. The right has declared “war” and demanded revenge before we even have a suspect in custody.

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James Woodfield @jameswoodfield.bsky.social · Sep 8

Nigel Farage: “I’ve just exchanged contracts on a house where I’ve been living.” www.thelondoneconomic.com/lifestyle/i-...

'I bought a house in Clacton... what more can I do?' - Nigel Farage

Ah, masterful gambit from Nigel Farage. The people of Clacton can rest easy knowing their MP is now a local homeowner.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · Sep 7

We have all become addicted to drama, scandal & hyperbole. Some of us are trying to wean ourselves off it & focus on stuff like this. But it can sometimes feel like being a vegetarian at a barbecue.

John Springford @johnspringford.bsky.social · Sep 7

At the risk of sounding like a government spokesperson, I wonder if we're too gloomy. NHS waiting times are falling, as are net migration numbers. Growth hasn't been fast, but it's improved. Real wages are growing. Inflation is a bit sticky, but much reduced.

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Jody Hamilton @jodyhamilton.bsky.social · Sep 6

@hwinkler4real.bsky.social Just saw this again. Loved the show and your character. The best TV ever! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI1H...

Happy Days - "Fonzie Fights Racism at a Southern Diner" - The Fonz

YouTube video by A FUSCO - Classic TV

www.youtube.com

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MummaLovesExeter @loveexeter.bsky.social · Sep 6

Exeter/Devon peeps might like to know cllrs voted on an antiracism statement this week:
6 of 41 councillors present, abstained from voting. All of those were Reform councillors.

1/ “DCC represent a vibrant & diverse community. We condemn any form of racism, intolerance, bigotry or xenophobia....

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Sep 6

The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.

In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · Sep 5

Angela Rayner accidentally pays less tax than she should have, resigns, and the media gives her hell.

Nigel Farage deliberately pays less tax than he should have, and the media gives him a free pass.

That, right there, is the problem.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · Sep 5

EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice co-owns a second home purchased for £4 million in 2013, Byline Times can reveal – despite attacking Angela Rayner for supposedly owning a “property mountain”
bylinetimes.com/2025/09/05/r...

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · Sep 5

The Lib Dems have demanded that Nigel Farage is dragged in front of the DCMS Select Committee “at the earliest opportunity” to face questions about reports that Reform have threatened to ban the Independent from attending the party’s events if they did not “change a critical story”

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