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Ed Davey and his Liberal Democrats march on Bournemouth

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 2d

Ed Davey and his Liberal Democrats march on Bournemouth

The Liberal Democrats want to be seen as the main opponents of Reform UK but recent success is presenting wider challenges |Jonathan Calder
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The Liberal Democrats want to be seen as the main opponents of Reform UK but recent success is presenting wider challenges

Crime Chronicles part 8: the theft of a Da Vinci masterpiece

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 3d

Tories misspell the country they wish to run.....

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 6d

Crime Chronicles part 8: the theft of a Da Vinci masterpiece

Our armchair detective tells the story of a daring theft of the Madonna of the Yarnwinder from Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle

Our armchair detective tells the story of a daring theft of the Madonna of the Yarnwinder from Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 7d

If, like us, you're frustrated with billionaire-owned mainstream media -

-then do back the Bylines Network to bring a new type of grassroots media into the landscape, with monthly 300,000-400,000 article reads - and many millions of search engine & soc media impressions 💪

At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater nee...

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 7d

Seeking silence in sacred places: an agnostic’s love affair

An epiphanic moment of silence, stillness and solitude in Liverpool Cathedral led an agnostic to investigate what he had experienced
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Seeking silence in sacred places: an agnostic’s love affair

An epiphanic moment of silence, stillness and solitude in Liverpool Cathedral led an agnostic to investigate what he had experienced

Big-name comedians head to Riyadh festival amid accusations of entertainment-washing

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 9d

Big-name comedians head to Riyadh festival amid accusations of entertainment-washing

Riyadh Comedy Festival sparks outrage as global stars perform while Saudi silences critics

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Riyadh Comedy Festival sparks outrage as global stars perform while Saudi silences critics

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 15d

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 8d

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies | Martin Banks

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 10d

Critical choice for Europe: stand strong or succumb to Trump

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies | Martin Banks

A new report advises Europe to take a stand for its autonomy against ideological attack from Donald Trump and allies

Birmingham libraries in crisis: council fights for survival

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 16d

Birmingham libraries in crisis: council fights for survival

Closure of Sutton Coldfield Library and other cuts to library services call into question the future of Labour-run Birmingham City Council

Closure of Sutton Coldfield Library and other cuts to library services call into question the future of Labour-run Birmingham City Council

To unite or divide: legacy of Britain’s flags exposed

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 24d

To unite or divide: legacy of Britain’s flags exposed

Across Britain’s history and current political spectrum the Union Jack and St George’s flags represent a nation unwelcoming to refugees

Across Britain’s history and current political spectrum the Union Jack and St George’s flags represent a nation unwelcoming to refugees

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

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Nic Holland @nic-holland.bsky.social · 15d

She's just a scammer... bet she gives the jobs to family like Doris employed her daughters!

Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 15d

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

Nottingham Goose Fair – an old but popular tradition

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Jenny33K @hopefulinthepeaks.bsky.social · 13d

If it reflects badly on Reform, it will always be relegated. That’s why we need unbiased citizen journalism @centralbylines.co.uk

Alan Fresco @alanf.bsky.social · 13d

I just checked the BBC news website. Eventually, at the bottom of the politics section after the negative Labour stories...

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Anna Schurer @annesjoukje.bsky.social · 12d

From his weekend, until October 5th
The Nottingham Goose Fair at the Forest Recreation Ground, with a SEND session every Sunday.
Fun for the children, great food, worth going if you are in the area!
Read my review from last year here:
@centralbylines.co.uk

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The Nottingham Goose Fair is a tradition of over 700 years. It offers rides, games, food and drinks and takes place yearly in early October

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 14d

It's another special day, this time celebrating the 5th birthday of @centralbylines.co.uk 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

In this episode, Julian sits down with editors-in-chief, past and present, to talk about the Network's biggest publication.

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Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · 09/25/2025 · 35m

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 14d

Today, Central Bylines turns five years old; to celebrate, Simon Ferrigino, Judy Copage, Mark Cunliffe and Julian Greenbank take a retrospective look at the variety of articles published since our launch, where the publication currently stands, and what the future holds

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · 09/25/2025 · 35m

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 14d

Today, Central Bylines turns five years old; to celebrate, Simon Ferrigino, Judy Copage, Mark Cunliffe and Julian Greenbank take a retrospective look at the variety of articles published since our launch, where the publication currently stands, and what the future holds

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · 09/25/2025 · 35m

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 14d

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 14d

Today, Central Bylines turns five years old; to celebrate, Simon Ferrigino, Judy Copage, Mark Cunliffe and Julian Greenbank take a retrospective look at the variety of articles published since our launch, where the publication currently stands, and what the future holds

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · 09/25/2025 · 35m

Support powerful citizen journalism - we need it now, more than ever

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 15d

Currently on £14,847...

So close to £15K. Please do help us out and chip in, if you value citizen journalism as a replacement for/ complement for top-down MSM.

Our roots run deep in communities and we bring you authentic news and commentary from diverse citizens themselves. Much more wholesome! 👇

At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater nee...

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 15d

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

Mayor Andrea Jenkyns asks for extra £147k to help answer emails

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns wants to hire staff to handle residents' issues

Farage wants to deport legal migrants in Britain

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 17d

If permanence can be torn up by Reform for settled migrants, how long before it can be torn up for citizens? Read the Bear’s commentary ⤵️

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Reform’s “Boriswave” slogan masks cruelty, cooked-up data, and echoes of Trumpist authoritarianism

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 16d

Birmingham libraries in crisis: council fights for survival

Closure of Sutton Coldfield Library and other cuts to library services call into question the future of Labour-run Birmingham City Council

Birmingham libraries in crisis: council fights for survival

Closure of Sutton Coldfield Library and other cuts to library services call into question the future of Labour-run Birmingham City Council