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Many Americans can't afford to travel (or don't have sufficient leave from work to do so, or even benefits); even when they do, they think travel is more expensive and daunting than it is. I think this is intentional. When you leave the US, you realize how bad things really are here.
🔥🇪🇺 “Europeans enjoy more free time than Americans, a higher life expectancy and lower levels of inequality – all with roughly comparable productivity.
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
Whichever way you look at it, this is a significantly superior economic performance.”
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Many Americans can't afford to travel (or don't have sufficient leave from work to do so, or even benefits); even when they do, they think travel is more expensive and daunting than it is. I think this is intentional. When you leave the US, you realize how bad things really are here.
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Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law | Claire Jones
The Empire strikes back: Greenland and the death of the rules-based order
Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law | Claire Jones
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The Lie of the Land: who really cares for the countryside?
Shrubsole's book 'The lie of the land' provides a compelling catalogue of the loss of Britain’s natural environment
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Shrubsole's book 'The lie of the land' provides a compelling catalogue of the loss of Britain’s natural environment
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/environ...
The Lie of the Land: who really cares for the countryside?
Shrubsole's book 'The lie of the land' provides a compelling catalogue of the loss of Britain’s natural environment
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The Lie of the Land: who really cares for the countryside?
Shrubsole's book 'The lie of the land' provides a compelling catalogue of the loss of Britain’s natural environment
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/environ...
Shrubsole's book 'The lie of the land' provides a compelling catalogue of the loss of Britain’s natural environment
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/environ...
Four Greater Anglia stations will host the Inspiration exhibition train celebrating 200 years of rail: Cambridge, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea and Hertford East. Hands-on displays and history brought to life. Tickets are free but limited.
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@eastangliabylines.co.uk
All aboard: Railway 200 exhibition train returns to East Anglia
The popular Inspiration exhibition train will stop at four Greater Anglia stations this February, offering free hands-on rail history and engineering experiences for visitors of all ages
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Four Greater Anglia stations will host the Inspiration exhibition train celebrating 200 years of rail: Cambridge, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea and Hertford East. Hands-on displays and history brought to life. Tickets are free but limited.
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This letter from America by Guy Anthony Ayres tracks two diverging US futures: Trump’s imperial project and rising opposition inside the country epitomised by New York's mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Read his analysis here ⤵️
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Letter from America: Aggression yet new hope
The new year has started with a bang across the Atlantic; not in a good way, though our American correspondent sees glimmers of hope
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
This letter from America by Guy Anthony Ayres tracks two diverging US futures: Trump’s imperial project and rising opposition inside the country epitomised by New York's mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Read his analysis here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @guyanthonyayres.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @guyanthonyayres.bsky.social
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Under brutal repression by an authoritarian regime, young Iranian women’s voices are clearer than ever in calling for freedom and democracy
By Dr Ela Zabihi
By Dr Ela Zabihi
The true face of Iran’s protesters and the human cost of their courage
Under brutal repression by an authoritarian regime, young Iranian women’s voices are clearer than ever in calling for freedom and democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Under brutal repression by an authoritarian regime, young Iranian women’s voices are clearer than ever in calling for freedom and democracy
By Dr Ela Zabihi
By Dr Ela Zabihi
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Line in the sand
Relating to the unilateral redrawing of borders and lines on a map, while the mainstream media chooses what to cover, or not
By Steve Pottinger
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Relating to the unilateral redrawing of borders and lines on a map, while the mainstream media chooses what to cover, or not
By Steve Pottinger
@bigstevepoet.bsky.social
Line in the sand
Relating to the unilateral redrawing of borders and lines on a map, while the mainstream media chooses what to cover, or not
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Line in the sand
Relating to the unilateral redrawing of borders and lines on a map, while the mainstream media chooses what to cover, or not
By Steve Pottinger
@bigstevepoet.bsky.social
Relating to the unilateral redrawing of borders and lines on a map, while the mainstream media chooses what to cover, or not
By Steve Pottinger
@bigstevepoet.bsky.social
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Teesside scrap metal firm pays nearly £30mn in dividends
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/tee...
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
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Teesside scrap metal firm pays nearly £30mn in dividends
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Teesside scrap metal firm pays nearly £30mn in dividends
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/tee...
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/tee...
New article by Claire Jones on Greenland!
"Trump’s overseas power grabs have been activated right now because he can see he’s failing domestically. Since he cannot tolerate failure, he has to hide this descent through extravagant displays of success ...."
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
"Trump’s overseas power grabs have been activated right now because he can see he’s failing domestically. Since he cannot tolerate failure, he has to hide this descent through extravagant displays of success ...."
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
The Empire strikes back: Greenland and the death of the rules-based order
Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
New article by Claire Jones on Greenland!
"Trump’s overseas power grabs have been activated right now because he can see he’s failing domestically. Since he cannot tolerate failure, he has to hide this descent through extravagant displays of success ...."
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
"Trump’s overseas power grabs have been activated right now because he can see he’s failing domestically. Since he cannot tolerate failure, he has to hide this descent through extravagant displays of success ...."
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
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The #BackTheBid campaign is officially live in Ipswich – calling on people across the town to support the 2029 City of Culture push.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/cu...
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Back the bid: Ipswich aims for City of Culture
A new campaign urges Ipswich residents, organisations and businesses to unite as the town prepares its City of Culture 2029 bid
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The #BackTheBid campaign is officially live in Ipswich – calling on people across the town to support the 2029 City of Culture push.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/cu...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/cu...
Sewage Watch – Protect our rivers and beaches
Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches - Updated January 2026
westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches - Updated January 2026
westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
Sewage Watch – Protect our rivers and beaches
Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches - Updated January 2026
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Sewage Watch – Protect our rivers and beaches
Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches - Updated January 2026
westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches - Updated January 2026
westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
Daily Telegraph disinformation check
This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/dail...
This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/dail...
Daily Telegraph disinformation check
This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Daily Telegraph disinformation check
This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/dail...
This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/dail...
Council by-elections keep telling a story that national polls often miss. We still have two party politics, but stats show the two are neither Labour nor Conservatives.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @markpackuk.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @markpackuk.bsky.social
Are we saying goodbye to the old two-party system?
Recent local government by-elections suggest that we still have two party politics, just two different parties
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Council by-elections keep telling a story that national polls often miss. We still have two party politics, but stats show the two are neither Labour nor Conservatives.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @markpackuk.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @markpackuk.bsky.social
The Empire strikes back: Greenland and the death of the rules-based order
Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
The Empire strikes back: Greenland and the death of the rules-based order
Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The Empire strikes back: Greenland and the death of the rules-based order
Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
Trump’s designs on Greenland mark a turning point when we must finally accept the death of respect for international sovereignty and the law
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
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This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/dail...
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/dail...
Daily Telegraph disinformation check
This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
This blog challenges statements made by The Daily Telegraph by quoting other sources and giving our own editorial view
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/dail...
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/dail...
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Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the county’s Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans | Cliff Mitchell
Northamptonshire Net Zero: a no go under Reform
Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the county’s Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans
centralbylines.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the county’s Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans | Cliff Mitchell
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Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches - Updated November 2025
westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
Sewage Watch – Protect our rivers and beaches
Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches - Updated November 2025
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Since April 2023 Sewage Watch has been keeping a running log of press coverage on the state of sewage dumping into our rivers and onto our beaches - Updated November 2025
westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
westenglandbylines.co.uk/features/bro...
Durham Reform UK leader defends business record
Andrew Husband insisted “there is no suggestion I have done anything wrong” and blamed the government’s economic management during the Covid pandemic
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Andrew Husband insisted “there is no suggestion I have done anything wrong” and blamed the government’s economic management during the Covid pandemic
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Durham Reform UK leader defends business record
Andrew Husband insisted “there is no suggestion I have done anything wrong” and blamed the government’s economic management during the Covid pandemic
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Durham Reform UK leader defends business record
Andrew Husband insisted “there is no suggestion I have done anything wrong” and blamed the government’s economic management during the Covid pandemic
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Andrew Husband insisted “there is no suggestion I have done anything wrong” and blamed the government’s economic management during the Covid pandemic
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
More good news on the Northumberland Line
Update on the Northumberland Line
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Newcastle: Grainger Market restoration update
Sneak peak inside Grainger Market restoration as new photos show progress on £9m plans
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/new...
Sneak peak inside Grainger Market restoration as new photos show progress on £9m plans
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/new...
Newcastle: Grainger Market restoration update
Sneak peak inside Grainger Market restoration as new photos show progress on £9m plans
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Newcastle: Grainger Market restoration update
Sneak peak inside Grainger Market restoration as new photos show progress on £9m plans
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/new...
Sneak peak inside Grainger Market restoration as new photos show progress on £9m plans
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/new...
Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela foreshadows a new ‘great power’ carve-up of the world
Donald Trump and his operation in Venezuela, what does it mean for the world's future?
@stefwolff.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Donald Trump and his operation in Venezuela, what does it mean for the world's future?
@stefwolff.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela foreshadows a new ‘great power’ carve-up of the world
Donald Trump and his operation in Venezuela, what does it mean for the world's future?
centralbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela foreshadows a new ‘great power’ carve-up of the world
Donald Trump and his operation in Venezuela, what does it mean for the world's future?
@stefwolff.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Donald Trump and his operation in Venezuela, what does it mean for the world's future?
@stefwolff.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A winter in Oceania: part four, Vanuatu – Luganville/Port Vila/Mystery Island
Vanatu is a former colony of both the UK and France; a beautiful collection of small islands
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/trav...
Vanatu is a former colony of both the UK and France; a beautiful collection of small islands
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/trav...
A winter in Oceania: part four, Vanuatu – Luganville/Port Vila/Mystery Island
Vanatu is a former colony of both the UK and France; a beautiful collection of small islands
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM
A winter in Oceania: part four, Vanuatu – Luganville/Port Vila/Mystery Island
Vanatu is a former colony of both the UK and France; a beautiful collection of small islands
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/trav...
Vanatu is a former colony of both the UK and France; a beautiful collection of small islands
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/trav...
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Goodbye, two-party politics?
In late 2025, only 2% of council by-elections produced a Labour/Conservative top two.
The old prism is being contradicted almost every week.
Mark Pack explains
In late 2025, only 2% of council by-elections produced a Labour/Conservative top two.
The old prism is being contradicted almost every week.
Mark Pack explains
Are we saying goodbye to the old two-party system?
Recent local government by-elections suggest that we still have two party politics, just two different parties
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Goodbye, two-party politics?
In late 2025, only 2% of council by-elections produced a Labour/Conservative top two.
The old prism is being contradicted almost every week.
Mark Pack explains
In late 2025, only 2% of council by-elections produced a Labour/Conservative top two.
The old prism is being contradicted almost every week.
Mark Pack explains
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Northern Powergrid is prepared to support customers should snow, wind or heavy rain impact the electricity network
By Yorkshire Bylines
By Yorkshire Bylines
Stay safe in Storm Goretti
Northern Powergrid is prepared to support customers should snow, wind or heavy rain impact the electricity network
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Northern Powergrid is prepared to support customers should snow, wind or heavy rain impact the electricity network
By Yorkshire Bylines
By Yorkshire Bylines