Geoff S
@dogsta.bsky.social
Northern. Socialist. Atheist. Retired educator. PNEFC
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January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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And from near Scorton this evening
January 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
And from near Scorton this evening
Agree. When he scored today he was shouting and gesturing he was โstaying hereโ
January 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Agree. When he scored today he was shouting and gesturing he was โstaying hereโ
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What the hell has Kevin Sinfield got to do to get a knighthood?
He was more derserving than anyone on the list receiving one to day.
He was more derserving than anyone on the list receiving one to day.
December 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
What the hell has Kevin Sinfield got to do to get a knighthood?
He was more derserving than anyone on the list receiving one to day.
He was more derserving than anyone on the list receiving one to day.
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โPlaying fields are where our communities come together: children taking their first steps in the game, young people with a safe place to be, adults staying active, volunteers giving their time, and families and friends on the touchline."โฝ
Lancashire football chief in plea to save playing fields as government plan reforms โ Blog Preston
<p>The government wants to reduce Sport Englandโs involvement in planning application to speed up development</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
โPlaying fields are where our communities come together: children taking their first steps in the game, young people with a safe place to be, adults staying active, volunteers giving their time, and families and friends on the touchline."โฝ
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Typical FTSE 100 CEO collects average UK wage in TWO days. CEO collects 141 times average employee's earnings. Some collect 1,110 times more.
No link between CEO pay and performance - look at water, energy, banking, gambling sectors?
Govts preach pay restraint to workers. No curbs on exec pay.
No link between CEO pay and performance - look at water, energy, banking, gambling sectors?
Govts preach pay restraint to workers. No curbs on exec pay.
The bosses paid the average UK salary in just TWO days
The growing pay gap between what chief executives and their employees earn will reignite the debate around 'fat cat' pay as shareholder revolts against boardroom excess surge.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Typical FTSE 100 CEO collects average UK wage in TWO days. CEO collects 141 times average employee's earnings. Some collect 1,110 times more.
No link between CEO pay and performance - look at water, energy, banking, gambling sectors?
Govts preach pay restraint to workers. No curbs on exec pay.
No link between CEO pay and performance - look at water, energy, banking, gambling sectors?
Govts preach pay restraint to workers. No curbs on exec pay.
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โFarage had an uneasy end to the yearโ
Where โuneasyโ = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils.
But no worries. Theyโll just join forces with the failed Tories to โend the left wing tyranny.โ
They can all go to hell.
(Sunday Times)
Where โuneasyโ = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils.
But no worries. Theyโll just join forces with the failed Tories to โend the left wing tyranny.โ
They can all go to hell.
(Sunday Times)
December 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
โFarage had an uneasy end to the yearโ
Where โuneasyโ = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils.
But no worries. Theyโll just join forces with the failed Tories to โend the left wing tyranny.โ
They can all go to hell.
(Sunday Times)
Where โuneasyโ = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils.
But no worries. Theyโll just join forces with the failed Tories to โend the left wing tyranny.โ
They can all go to hell.
(Sunday Times)
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Such a beautiful story of an enduring friendship. Do read.
December 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Such a beautiful story of an enduring friendship. Do read.
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Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago.
They lied to courts, parliamentary committees.
Postmasters knowingly wrongfully prosecuted, Lives destroyed. Compensation being paid from public purse, none by those who profited from the scandal.
No one charged for conspiracy.
They lied to courts, parliamentary committees.
Postmasters knowingly wrongfully prosecuted, Lives destroyed. Compensation being paid from public purse, none by those who profited from the scandal.
No one charged for conspiracy.
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago.
They lied to courts, parliamentary committees.
Postmasters knowingly wrongfully prosecuted, Lives destroyed. Compensation being paid from public purse, none by those who profited from the scandal.
No one charged for conspiracy.
They lied to courts, parliamentary committees.
Postmasters knowingly wrongfully prosecuted, Lives destroyed. Compensation being paid from public purse, none by those who profited from the scandal.
No one charged for conspiracy.
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The โPeopleโs Reform Partyโ pissed ยฃ16k up the wall on helicopter joyrides and ยฃ5k on a chauffeur for Anne Widdecombe in 2024. 2025โll be worse. Donate if you like being mugged off by posh hate tourists from Dubai cosplaying as โworking people."
December 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The โPeopleโs Reform Partyโ pissed ยฃ16k up the wall on helicopter joyrides and ยฃ5k on a chauffeur for Anne Widdecombe in 2024. 2025โll be worse. Donate if you like being mugged off by posh hate tourists from Dubai cosplaying as โworking people."
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Sigur Rรณs play the rare & incredible รra bรกtur at the Royal Albert Hall (02/10/25) orchestra & choir
youtu.be/MDGT6jAas0M?...
youtu.be/MDGT6jAas0M?...
Sigur Rรณs play the rare & incredible รra bรกtur at the Royal Albert Hall (02/10/25) orchestra & choir
YouTube video by David McDermott
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December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Sigur Rรณs play the rare & incredible รra bรกtur at the Royal Albert Hall (02/10/25) orchestra & choir
youtu.be/MDGT6jAas0M?...
youtu.be/MDGT6jAas0M?...
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And just like that, the historic Employment Rights Bill lands. Sick pay from day one. Day-one parental leave. Unfair dismissal rights after six months. Ban fire-and-rehire. Bereavement leave. Protections for pregnant women. Tougher redundancy rules. Fair Work Agency to enforce rights. #ukpolitics
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
And just like that, the historic Employment Rights Bill lands. Sick pay from day one. Day-one parental leave. Unfair dismissal rights after six months. Ban fire-and-rehire. Bereavement leave. Protections for pregnant women. Tougher redundancy rules. Fair Work Agency to enforce rights. #ukpolitics
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From a cavernous sports hall, to state-of-the-art dance and recording studios, to a climbing wall and boxing gym - this ยฃ11million place for young people gave us exclusive access for a look around.
Behind the scenes as Prestonโs Vault Youth Zone prepares to welcome young people โ Blog Preston
<p>After more than 15 years โ the city is about to have a first-class state-of-the-art place for youngsters to enjoy themselves</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
From a cavernous sports hall, to state-of-the-art dance and recording studios, to a climbing wall and boxing gym - this ยฃ11million place for young people gave us exclusive access for a look around.
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Jim Ratcliffeโs company Ineos gets ยฃ120m govt subsidy to help save the UKโs last ethylene plant at Grangemouth.
Ratcliffe is worth $14.7bn (ยฃ11bn). Can he not invest? Will he be back for more?
Govt is not taking any equity stake. ยฃ120m is not repayable.
Ratcliffe is worth $14.7bn (ยฃ11bn). Can he not invest? Will he be back for more?
Govt is not taking any equity stake. ยฃ120m is not repayable.
Government invests ยฃ120m to save UKโs last ethylene plant
Funding for billionaire Jim Ratcliffeโs Ineos plant in Scotland will help safeguard 500 jobs
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Jim Ratcliffeโs company Ineos gets ยฃ120m govt subsidy to help save the UKโs last ethylene plant at Grangemouth.
Ratcliffe is worth $14.7bn (ยฃ11bn). Can he not invest? Will he be back for more?
Govt is not taking any equity stake. ยฃ120m is not repayable.
Ratcliffe is worth $14.7bn (ยฃ11bn). Can he not invest? Will he be back for more?
Govt is not taking any equity stake. ยฃ120m is not repayable.
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So, Trump sues the BBC for $5Bn and puts the technology deal with the UK on hold until the US gets more concessions.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that โspecial relationshipโ? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that โspecial relationshipโ? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
December 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
So, Trump sues the BBC for $5Bn and puts the technology deal with the UK on hold until the US gets more concessions.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that โspecial relationshipโ? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that โspecial relationshipโ? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
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US puts ยฃ31bn tech โprosperity dealโ with Britain on ice.
Trump doesn't honour agreements. It's about dominance.
Demands that UK ends digital services tax on US tech companies and it's food safety rules which bar certain US agricultural products.
Say NO to Trump slavery. Better off joining the EU
Trump doesn't honour agreements. It's about dominance.
Demands that UK ends digital services tax on US tech companies and it's food safety rules which bar certain US agricultural products.
Say NO to Trump slavery. Better off joining the EU
US puts ยฃ31bn tech โprosperity dealโ with Britain on ice
Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pond
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
US puts ยฃ31bn tech โprosperity dealโ with Britain on ice.
Trump doesn't honour agreements. It's about dominance.
Demands that UK ends digital services tax on US tech companies and it's food safety rules which bar certain US agricultural products.
Say NO to Trump slavery. Better off joining the EU
Trump doesn't honour agreements. It's about dominance.
Demands that UK ends digital services tax on US tech companies and it's food safety rules which bar certain US agricultural products.
Say NO to Trump slavery. Better off joining the EU
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26 Anglican bishops sit in the Lords. Not a Catholic, Moslem, Hindu, Methodist or Presbyterian amongst them . This archaic structure is an insult to us all . Get them out. They do not even prevent child abuse in their churches , why should we respect their place as lawmakers ?
December 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
26 Anglican bishops sit in the Lords. Not a Catholic, Moslem, Hindu, Methodist or Presbyterian amongst them . This archaic structure is an insult to us all . Get them out. They do not even prevent child abuse in their churches , why should we respect their place as lawmakers ?
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Iโve been through a lot worse than anything Donald Trump or Pete Hegseth can throw at me. And I'm not backing down, because this isn't about me โ it's about you and every American's First Amendment right.
December 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Iโve been through a lot worse than anything Donald Trump or Pete Hegseth can throw at me. And I'm not backing down, because this isn't about me โ it's about you and every American's First Amendment right.
Looking forward to the 90 minutes of abuse heโll deservedly receive ๐
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Looking forward to the 90 minutes of abuse heโll deservedly receive ๐