Calder
@calderwook.bsky.social
Disabled and mostly found bumbling about Edinburgh on a cargo bike or walking my dogs
Trees make things better.
Trees make things better.
You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
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I spent most of Tuesday following the "Singing Street" around to take photos of the filming locations. It was very hard not to be struck by streets that were once playgrounds now being car parks. In other places there is still a bustle of life, but it is now tourists playing, not skipping girls
November 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I spent most of Tuesday following the "Singing Street" around to take photos of the filming locations. It was very hard not to be struck by streets that were once playgrounds now being car parks. In other places there is still a bustle of life, but it is now tourists playing, not skipping girls
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Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
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The UK government has again frozen fuel duty but will charge EV owners by the mile. Hard to see this as anything other than an attempt to suppress EV adoption.
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The UK government has again frozen fuel duty but will charge EV owners by the mile. Hard to see this as anything other than an attempt to suppress EV adoption.
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£133 BILLION
Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
www.thetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
£133 BILLION
This is how you do pie properly America!
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This is how you do pie properly America!
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Francis Wheen on some of Farage's more sinister connections, back in 1999
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Francis Wheen on some of Farage's more sinister connections, back in 1999
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
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Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
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Oh look, the racist TERF is off on another one because her union didn't support her unsupportable behaviour.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Date set for Sandie Peggie to face trade union in tribunal
A seven-day hearing in Dundee will begin on 23 September 2026.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Oh look, the racist TERF is off on another one because her union didn't support her unsupportable behaviour.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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GOOD NEWS! According to my councillor, the path should reopening tomorrow and officers will explore more sensible options
Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
GOOD NEWS! According to my councillor, the path should reopening tomorrow and officers will explore more sensible options
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Edinburgh Council once again demonstrating what they really think about walking, cycling, running in this city.
This is the equivalent to closing the bypass for two months and directing drivers over the top of the Pentlands.
This is the equivalent to closing the bypass for two months and directing drivers over the top of the Pentlands.
Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Edinburgh Council once again demonstrating what they really think about walking, cycling, running in this city.
This is the equivalent to closing the bypass for two months and directing drivers over the top of the Pentlands.
This is the equivalent to closing the bypass for two months and directing drivers over the top of the Pentlands.
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Might be time to revisit this www.opendemocracy.net/en/opendemoc...
We need to talk about where Brexit funder Arron Banks gets his money
openDemocracy investigations raise fresh questions about Arron Banks's wealth and the real source of the Brexit campaign's largest donations.
www.opendemocracy.net
November 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Might be time to revisit this www.opendemocracy.net/en/opendemoc...
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For those BlueSky connections who are popping out to pick up some "I'm not harming anyone" drugs for tonight, a reminder of something known but ignored... the "vast criminal ecosystem that is funding some really bad things all around the world".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Friday-night drug deals helping Russian war machine, UK crime agency warns
The National Crime Agency says a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
For those BlueSky connections who are popping out to pick up some "I'm not harming anyone" drugs for tonight, a reminder of something known but ignored... the "vast criminal ecosystem that is funding some really bad things all around the world".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What is even the point of Police Scotland. Road crime is barely policed and deemed normal and not a priority when reported.
Guess you need to get assaulted where the tourists are for it to be deemed a priority or have the footage go viral.
Too cynical?
Guess you need to get assaulted where the tourists are for it to be deemed a priority or have the footage go viral.
Too cynical?
It may be idle threats, but it didn't feel like that. Driver threatened to find me as he left. Has my camera with footage of my full commute.
Police will visit on Friday. 😩
Police will visit on Friday. 😩
Thanks everyone for your messages. I've passed on the details of the vehicle the driver was driving (including reg) to the police. They also know he had my camera and that he has threatened to find me. I'll just need to wait and see what the police do, or don't do.
Still amazed by the utter lack...
Still amazed by the utter lack...
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
What is even the point of Police Scotland. Road crime is barely policed and deemed normal and not a priority when reported.
Guess you need to get assaulted where the tourists are for it to be deemed a priority or have the footage go viral.
Too cynical?
Guess you need to get assaulted where the tourists are for it to be deemed a priority or have the footage go viral.
Too cynical?
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Reskeeting this because all the Scotland jubilation has been eaten up by scary shit from America and that's not right
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Reskeeting this because all the Scotland jubilation has been eaten up by scary shit from America and that's not right
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got my hands on the first page of the newly released Epstein files. lots to dig into here.
November 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
got my hands on the first page of the newly released Epstein files. lots to dig into here.
Meanwhile in Scotland our government is throwing out and delaying net zero commitments left, right and centre.
Iceland Climate Minister Johannsson: "It is a direct threat to our national resilience and security. (This) is the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been formally brought before the National Security Council as a potential existential threat."
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Iceland deems possible Atlantic current collapse a security risk
Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat, enabling its government to strategize for worst-case scenarios, the country's climate minister told Reuters.
www.reuters.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Meanwhile in Scotland our government is throwing out and delaying net zero commitments left, right and centre.
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You can love someone you love even if you don't love yourself🏳️⚧️
But if you love yourself, you can love both yourself and the person you love. Your love becomes twofold.
So take care of yourself.
Your soul is beautiful.
But if you love yourself, you can love both yourself and the person you love. Your love becomes twofold.
So take care of yourself.
Your soul is beautiful.
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
You can love someone you love even if you don't love yourself🏳️⚧️
But if you love yourself, you can love both yourself and the person you love. Your love becomes twofold.
So take care of yourself.
Your soul is beautiful.
But if you love yourself, you can love both yourself and the person you love. Your love becomes twofold.
So take care of yourself.
Your soul is beautiful.
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VOICE OVER: (NORTHERN) Growin' up, we didn't 'ave much. I remember t'landline being cut off, cos we couldn't pay t'bill.
I know what it's like, to sit around t'kitchen table worrin' about t'cost of livin'.
I know what it's like, to sit around t'kitchen table worrin' about t'cost of livin'.
November 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
VOICE OVER: (NORTHERN) Growin' up, we didn't 'ave much. I remember t'landline being cut off, cos we couldn't pay t'bill.
I know what it's like, to sit around t'kitchen table worrin' about t'cost of livin'.
I know what it's like, to sit around t'kitchen table worrin' about t'cost of livin'.
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Another massive blow to climate action from the Scottish Government today. This time its also a huge backwards step for our efforts to tackle fuel poverty.
Its genuinely incredibly sad to see the Government trash its reputation as a climate leader like this.
Its genuinely incredibly sad to see the Government trash its reputation as a climate leader like this.
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Another massive blow to climate action from the Scottish Government today. This time its also a huge backwards step for our efforts to tackle fuel poverty.
Its genuinely incredibly sad to see the Government trash its reputation as a climate leader like this.
Its genuinely incredibly sad to see the Government trash its reputation as a climate leader like this.
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Today's Labour Party announcement is absolutely vile and I am ashamed to be a UK citizen today.
Sending all the love and solidarity out to all my friends in this country who have come here seeking asylum, as a refugee or as a migrant. I hope you know you are loved and valued. We will fight this.
Sending all the love and solidarity out to all my friends in this country who have come here seeking asylum, as a refugee or as a migrant. I hope you know you are loved and valued. We will fight this.
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Today's Labour Party announcement is absolutely vile and I am ashamed to be a UK citizen today.
Sending all the love and solidarity out to all my friends in this country who have come here seeking asylum, as a refugee or as a migrant. I hope you know you are loved and valued. We will fight this.
Sending all the love and solidarity out to all my friends in this country who have come here seeking asylum, as a refugee or as a migrant. I hope you know you are loved and valued. We will fight this.