Dan Etchells
@danetchells.bsky.social
Retired civil servant.
Bit of walking & cycling.
Red wine. Cherry & White rugby.
Bit of walking & cycling.
Red wine. Cherry & White rugby.
Tuesday morning, Trend Setters - a very nice few miles from Cinderford to Staple-edge Wood and back... 😎
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Tuesday morning, Trend Setters - a very nice few miles from Cinderford to Staple-edge Wood and back... 😎
"Larry Achiampong art causes ‘outrage’ after replacing Queen Elizabeth portrait at Foreign Office.
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment."
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment."
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Larry Achiampong art causes ‘outrage’ after replacing Queen Elizabeth portrait at Foreign Office
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"Larry Achiampong art causes ‘outrage’ after replacing Queen Elizabeth portrait at Foreign Office.
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment."
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment."
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
What does it actually mean when an ex-MP (aka a member of the public) 'defects'??
Does it simply mean 'they become a member of', like all the other losers??
Whatever - I'm sure Gullis will be greatly missed from whatever he's been doing... Oh, hold on...
Does it simply mean 'they become a member of', like all the other losers??
Whatever - I'm sure Gullis will be greatly missed from whatever he's been doing... Oh, hold on...
December 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
What does it actually mean when an ex-MP (aka a member of the public) 'defects'??
Does it simply mean 'they become a member of', like all the other losers??
Whatever - I'm sure Gullis will be greatly missed from whatever he's been doing... Oh, hold on...
Does it simply mean 'they become a member of', like all the other losers??
Whatever - I'm sure Gullis will be greatly missed from whatever he's been doing... Oh, hold on...
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Well, we've finally deactivated our Twitter account for good, thanks to the actions of its owner. On a lighter note, here's a real emperor 😀
February 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Well, we've finally deactivated our Twitter account for good, thanks to the actions of its owner. On a lighter note, here's a real emperor 😀
What a vile excuse for a human being Jenrick is...
"Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign.
Judiciary forced to flee their homes following Robert Jenrick’s threats to remove ‘activists’."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
"Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign.
Judiciary forced to flee their homes following Robert Jenrick’s threats to remove ‘activists’."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
What a vile excuse for a human being Jenrick is...
"Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign.
Judiciary forced to flee their homes following Robert Jenrick’s threats to remove ‘activists’."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
"Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign.
Judiciary forced to flee their homes following Robert Jenrick’s threats to remove ‘activists’."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Sunday afternoon's least surprising news ever...
I suppose it might mean there's actually at least a pause in the ongoing genocide...
I suppose it might mean there's actually at least a pause in the ongoing genocide...
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sunday afternoon's least surprising news ever...
I suppose it might mean there's actually at least a pause in the ongoing genocide...
I suppose it might mean there's actually at least a pause in the ongoing genocide...
Was out on the push bike for an hour at 09.30 this morning...
I'll tell you what, Trend Setters, it was barely #shortsweather!! 🥶
I'll tell you what, Trend Setters, it was barely #shortsweather!! 🥶
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Was out on the push bike for an hour at 09.30 this morning...
I'll tell you what, Trend Setters, it was barely #shortsweather!! 🥶
I'll tell you what, Trend Setters, it was barely #shortsweather!! 🥶
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This Black Friday, instead of an air fryer, why not get a copy of A History of the World in 47 Borders for under a fiver? Buy a dozen, do your christmas shopping in one click, sorted
www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Sunday Times #1 Bestseller
Explore the untold stories behind the world's borders in this Sunday Times bestseller praised for its novel, fascinating, and delightful insights into global history.
www.amazon.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This Black Friday, instead of an air fryer, why not get a copy of A History of the World in 47 Borders for under a fiver? Buy a dozen, do your christmas shopping in one click, sorted
www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
Wellington Square??
Completed it, mate. ☺️
Completed it, mate. ☺️
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wellington Square??
Completed it, mate. ☺️
Completed it, mate. ☺️
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"The allegations that I used to use hammers to murder rabbits are only being made because people don't like my policy of killing rabbits with hammers."
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
"The allegations that I used to use hammers to murder rabbits are only being made because people don't like my policy of killing rabbits with hammers."
Wednesday morning, Trend Setters... 😎
A few very brisk, but absolutely glorious miles with the Hairy Genius...
And, we even saw a couple of dippers (or possibly the same dipper, twice).
A few very brisk, but absolutely glorious miles with the Hairy Genius...
And, we even saw a couple of dippers (or possibly the same dipper, twice).
November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Wednesday morning, Trend Setters... 😎
A few very brisk, but absolutely glorious miles with the Hairy Genius...
And, we even saw a couple of dippers (or possibly the same dipper, twice).
A few very brisk, but absolutely glorious miles with the Hairy Genius...
And, we even saw a couple of dippers (or possibly the same dipper, twice).
I'd have thought properly resourcing the CJS, before drastic change, might have been an idea??
"David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
"David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases
Senior lawyers criticise justice secretary’s radical plan for England and Wales, saying it could ‘destroy justice as we know it’
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I'd have thought properly resourcing the CJS, before drastic change, might have been an idea??
"David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
"David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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For once, he is telling the truth!
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
For once, he is telling the truth!
That's OK, Nige - we're 'just asking questions'...
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
That's OK, Nige - we're 'just asking questions'...
If it weren't so serious, this would be fucking hilarious!!
Reform showing exactly what they think of the UK electorate!!
Reform showing exactly what they think of the UK electorate!!
November 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
If it weren't so serious, this would be fucking hilarious!!
Reform showing exactly what they think of the UK electorate!!
Reform showing exactly what they think of the UK electorate!!
It's achieved what it set out to - massive damage to Federal government, Project 2025 advanced and large scale data theft.
Mission accomplished.
"‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Mission accomplished.
"‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule
Statement by Trump administration confirms longstanding suspicions that Musk-led agency is on its way out
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 AM
It's achieved what it set out to - massive damage to Federal government, Project 2025 advanced and large scale data theft.
Mission accomplished.
"‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Mission accomplished.
"‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#FuckSake
"Lord Rothermere’s Telegraph takeover strengthens UK media’s rightwing tilt.
Many fear competition and diversity will be diminished as Daily Mail owner wins race to buy newspaper."
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
"Lord Rothermere’s Telegraph takeover strengthens UK media’s rightwing tilt.
Many fear competition and diversity will be diminished as Daily Mail owner wins race to buy newspaper."
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Lord Rothermere’s Telegraph takeover strengthens UK media’s rightwing tilt
Many fear competition and diversity will be diminished as Daily Mail owner wins race to buy newspaper
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:26 AM
#FuckSake
"Lord Rothermere’s Telegraph takeover strengthens UK media’s rightwing tilt.
Many fear competition and diversity will be diminished as Daily Mail owner wins race to buy newspaper."
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
"Lord Rothermere’s Telegraph takeover strengthens UK media’s rightwing tilt.
Many fear competition and diversity will be diminished as Daily Mail owner wins race to buy newspaper."
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
"Sycamore Gap tree saplings to be planted across UK.
National Trust begins planting the 49 ‘trees of hope’ so the illegally felled tree can live on in a positive way."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
National Trust begins planting the 49 ‘trees of hope’ so the illegally felled tree can live on in a positive way."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Sycamore Gap tree saplings to be planted across UK
National Trust begins planting the 49 ‘trees of hope’ so the illegally felled tree can live on in a positive way
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"Sycamore Gap tree saplings to be planted across UK.
National Trust begins planting the 49 ‘trees of hope’ so the illegally felled tree can live on in a positive way."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
National Trust begins planting the 49 ‘trees of hope’ so the illegally felled tree can live on in a positive way."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Watching the first Ashes test...
Wearing fake 'chain mail' in the crowd??
No!! Have a fucking word with yourselves!!
Wearing fake 'chain mail' in the crowd??
No!! Have a fucking word with yourselves!!
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Watching the first Ashes test...
Wearing fake 'chain mail' in the crowd??
No!! Have a fucking word with yourselves!!
Wearing fake 'chain mail' in the crowd??
No!! Have a fucking word with yourselves!!
Friday morning, Trend Setters... I'm afraid it's yet more pictures of sunlight through trees from me and the Hairy Genius... 😎
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Friday morning, Trend Setters... I'm afraid it's yet more pictures of sunlight through trees from me and the Hairy Genius... 😎
Surprise!! Oh, no it's not... 🤬
"Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say.
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say.
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Surprise!! Oh, no it's not... 🤬
"Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say.
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say.
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Which would be tricky - other than to say 'Yes, that's all completely true. It's always been obvious, hasn't it??'
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Which would be tricky - other than to say 'Yes, that's all completely true. It's always been obvious, hasn't it??'
Thanks, Xitter - but, on balance, I think fucking not!!
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Thanks, Xitter - but, on balance, I think fucking not!!
"Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?
The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industry
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...