LukeBMTB
@lukebmtb.bsky.social
Usual Twitter transfer. Dog walks, phone photo's, dad puns, education, some politics, some family stuff, trying to maintain a 600 year old house.
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We fixed your headline for you RTE
The driver killed the woman with his vehicle… please speak to your editors
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The driver killed the woman with his vehicle… please speak to your editors
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
January 27, 2026 at 11:41 AM
We fixed your headline for you RTE
The driver killed the woman with his vehicle… please speak to your editors
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
The driver killed the woman with his vehicle… please speak to your editors
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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An Alpine Accentor painted onto a Nikki Lauda Malboro World Championship Team beer mat from the 1970s. Beermat painting. Watercolour.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:12 AM
An Alpine Accentor painted onto a Nikki Lauda Malboro World Championship Team beer mat from the 1970s. Beermat painting. Watercolour.
darrenhaymanart.com
darrenhaymanart.com
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Moderna have announced that they won't run new phase three trials now with massive impacts for new vaccine development- why- its because of RFK Jr and his anti-vaccine campaigns and cancelling mRNA vaccine research which affect the sales the company can then make 🧪🧵 #PublicHealth
Moderna Won’t Run Phase III Vaccine Trials as Skepticism Grows in US: Bloomberg
Growing opposition to vaccines in the U.S., driven by recent government policy changes, makes it difficult to see a return on investment in vaccine development, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said this w...
www.biospace.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Moderna have announced that they won't run new phase three trials now with massive impacts for new vaccine development- why- its because of RFK Jr and his anti-vaccine campaigns and cancelling mRNA vaccine research which affect the sales the company can then make 🧪🧵 #PublicHealth
I know the city needs the visitors and cash but this privatisation of public green space for long periods does feel like it should be questioned more - it happens in parks all over the city.
Just one person opposed #Brighton and #Hove City Council's application for a six-week alcohol and late-night refreshment licence for Victoria Gardens South. A panel hearing due to take place next week was cancelled after it was withdrawn #LDreporter www.brightonandhovenews.org/2026/01/26/c...
Council grants itself drinks licence for key Festival and Fringe site
The council has granted itself a month-long drinks licence for Victoria Gardens, Brighton, after the only objection was withdrawn. Brighton
www.brightonandhovenews.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:58 AM
I know the city needs the visitors and cash but this privatisation of public green space for long periods does feel like it should be questioned more - it happens in parks all over the city.
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"The most effective way to reduce car use is to remove the necessity of using a car in the first place."
Bollards, car control plans, the redistribution of public space, and the 10-minute city of Utrecht NL.
@bicycledutch.bsky.social
Bollards, car control plans, the redistribution of public space, and the 10-minute city of Utrecht NL.
@bicycledutch.bsky.social
When Space Runs Out: Rethinking the Role of the Car in Dutch Cities
Dutch cities are changing rapidly. One of the aims of this blog is to document that change, and there is plenty of work ahead. Much of what I record involves changes to streets: a before-and-after …
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January 26, 2026 at 9:18 PM
"The most effective way to reduce car use is to remove the necessity of using a car in the first place."
Bollards, car control plans, the redistribution of public space, and the 10-minute city of Utrecht NL.
@bicycledutch.bsky.social
Bollards, car control plans, the redistribution of public space, and the 10-minute city of Utrecht NL.
@bicycledutch.bsky.social
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Richard Eurich's paintings are frequently concerned with the sea, sea-side towns and the English countryside; during WW2 he was made an Official War Artist for the Admiralty. This view of Lyme Regis in Dorset was painted in less troubled times in 1930.
January 27, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Richard Eurich's paintings are frequently concerned with the sea, sea-side towns and the English countryside; during WW2 he was made an Official War Artist for the Admiralty. This view of Lyme Regis in Dorset was painted in less troubled times in 1930.
If you're uncertain how deep water is then drive in slowly, no slower than that. Stop, lean out the door or window and check your wheels every now an again. If the water is above the lowest wheel nut then turn around and go back. 1/2
Dodder Park Road
Four people have been taken to safety by water rescue trained firefighters using an inflatable sled.
Fire engines from Dolphins Barn and Tara Street fire stations on scene.
#StormChandra
Four people have been taken to safety by water rescue trained firefighters using an inflatable sled.
Fire engines from Dolphins Barn and Tara Street fire stations on scene.
#StormChandra
January 27, 2026 at 8:49 AM
If you're uncertain how deep water is then drive in slowly, no slower than that. Stop, lean out the door or window and check your wheels every now an again. If the water is above the lowest wheel nut then turn around and go back. 1/2
For those that have concerns around the social, environmental and economic impact of using mineral/metal derived batteries to store solar/wind energy this looks like a good alternative that can be deployed relatively quickly and in a distributed way.
"First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon.
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:46 AM
For those that have concerns around the social, environmental and economic impact of using mineral/metal derived batteries to store solar/wind energy this looks like a good alternative that can be deployed relatively quickly and in a distributed way.
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"While an increasing number of #GreenSpaces are investing in improving #accessibility, #hiking in #nature poses #natural challenges. “The wood doesn’t care about ADA compliance,” said Peter Gagliardo, [an] #adaptive #sports coordinator.": buff.ly/aoD8TqC
via @theguardian.com
via @theguardian.com
‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs
Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New York tour group helps disabled people get on the trail
buff.ly
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 AM
"While an increasing number of #GreenSpaces are investing in improving #accessibility, #hiking in #nature poses #natural challenges. “The wood doesn’t care about ADA compliance,” said Peter Gagliardo, [an] #adaptive #sports coordinator.": buff.ly/aoD8TqC
via @theguardian.com
via @theguardian.com
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"First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon.
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:12 AM
"First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon.
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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On my bench - Singer 500A Rocketeer
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January 26, 2026 at 9:43 PM
On my bench - Singer 500A Rocketeer
tallysew.com
tallysew.com
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Arguably more significant than defections, internal party politics and the Beckhams…
In 2024 there were around 3,600 suspected cases of measles.
We need to challenge the nonsense spread by anti vaxxers and ensure children are protected.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
news.sky.com/story/uk-los...
In 2024 there were around 3,600 suspected cases of measles.
We need to challenge the nonsense spread by anti vaxxers and ensure children are protected.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
news.sky.com/story/uk-los...
UK loses measles elimination status, warns WHO
Vaccination rates in 2024-25 among five-year-olds who had received both MMR jabs hit the lowest level in 15 years.
news.sky.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Arguably more significant than defections, internal party politics and the Beckhams…
In 2024 there were around 3,600 suspected cases of measles.
We need to challenge the nonsense spread by anti vaxxers and ensure children are protected.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
news.sky.com/story/uk-los...
In 2024 there were around 3,600 suspected cases of measles.
We need to challenge the nonsense spread by anti vaxxers and ensure children are protected.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
news.sky.com/story/uk-los...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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Imagine drumming on Double Barrel when you're 18, then going on to play on Police And Thieves, Pull Up To The Bumper, and a million crucial recordings. And, of course, Boops (a track I often get obsessed with). Like the LP title, Sly Dunbar was a Rhythm Killer. R.I.P. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVIs...
Sly And Robbie - Boops Here To Go [1987] Official Music Video Remastered @Videos80s
YouTube video by 80's 90's Music Video's Remastered @Videos80s
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January 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Imagine drumming on Double Barrel when you're 18, then going on to play on Police And Thieves, Pull Up To The Bumper, and a million crucial recordings. And, of course, Boops (a track I often get obsessed with). Like the LP title, Sly Dunbar was a Rhythm Killer. R.I.P. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVIs...
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Out of morbid curiosity, I googled the Reddit forum r/MassiveCocks, visited the erect penis selfies of these fine upstanding members of society who so ardently hope to abolish ICE, and perused the comments.
I will now include in this thread, the very best the replies had to offer.
🧵👇🏻
I will now include in this thread, the very best the replies had to offer.
🧵👇🏻
Logging onto BlueSky to discover the Reddit forum r/MassiveCocks has started a viral, sweeping trend of dedicating erect penis selfies in solidarity with the “Abolish ICE” movement may be the highlight of my night.
January 26, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Out of morbid curiosity, I googled the Reddit forum r/MassiveCocks, visited the erect penis selfies of these fine upstanding members of society who so ardently hope to abolish ICE, and perused the comments.
I will now include in this thread, the very best the replies had to offer.
🧵👇🏻
I will now include in this thread, the very best the replies had to offer.
🧵👇🏻
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Me: My bike got stolen from the station.
Husband: Or did you forget where you parked it?
Me: I looked everywhere! It got stolen.
Husband: I swear to god if I go to the station and find this bike...
Husband, five minutes later: This yours?
Husband: Or did you forget where you parked it?
Me: I looked everywhere! It got stolen.
Husband: I swear to god if I go to the station and find this bike...
Husband, five minutes later: This yours?
January 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Me: My bike got stolen from the station.
Husband: Or did you forget where you parked it?
Me: I looked everywhere! It got stolen.
Husband: I swear to god if I go to the station and find this bike...
Husband, five minutes later: This yours?
Husband: Or did you forget where you parked it?
Me: I looked everywhere! It got stolen.
Husband: I swear to god if I go to the station and find this bike...
Husband, five minutes later: This yours?
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I just completed this one-off drawing & added it to my online shop.
Tulips, which hibernate below ground over winter, & burst into flower in spring, are great symbols of hope & renewal.
The Glass of Water and a Tulip (2026) | Original pen & ink on paper drawing by Robert Bohan
Tulips, which hibernate below ground over winter, & burst into flower in spring, are great symbols of hope & renewal.
The Glass of Water and a Tulip (2026) | Original pen & ink on paper drawing by Robert Bohan
January 26, 2026 at 8:05 PM
I just completed this one-off drawing & added it to my online shop.
Tulips, which hibernate below ground over winter, & burst into flower in spring, are great symbols of hope & renewal.
The Glass of Water and a Tulip (2026) | Original pen & ink on paper drawing by Robert Bohan
Tulips, which hibernate below ground over winter, & burst into flower in spring, are great symbols of hope & renewal.
The Glass of Water and a Tulip (2026) | Original pen & ink on paper drawing by Robert Bohan
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1 (one) ticket sold for the premiere?
'soft' is not the word I'd use
'soft' is not the word I'd use
January 26, 2026 at 7:37 PM
1 (one) ticket sold for the premiere?
'soft' is not the word I'd use
'soft' is not the word I'd use
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Everyone’s favourite cycle parking design, the Sheffield stand, will be mandated in Oxford City’s Local Plan. In a peak Liberal Democrat moment, the party’s amendment to require that “Cycle parking design should comply with [guidance document] LTN 1/20” was passed in the council debate this evening.
January 26, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Everyone’s favourite cycle parking design, the Sheffield stand, will be mandated in Oxford City’s Local Plan. In a peak Liberal Democrat moment, the party’s amendment to require that “Cycle parking design should comply with [guidance document] LTN 1/20” was passed in the council debate this evening.
January 26, 2026 at 6:51 PM
No, not that Visio.
France announced today it’s phasing out Teams, Zoom, etc. to be replaced with a French/European solution called Visio. The data is hosted on Outscale. Transcripts and subtitles are also handled by French providers. The target is set on 2027 for government agencies.
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
No, not that Visio.
I can imagine the photographer shouting at the kid in the vest to try and look less middle aged. They failed.
January 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I can imagine the photographer shouting at the kid in the vest to try and look less middle aged. They failed.
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Update: person demanding a statement has now been accused of being a bot, which may well be true (although they are responding with robust abuse). Am currently feeling nostalgic for the days of buying gig tickets with cash over the counter from local record shop.
Meanwhile, on our Instagram page where we made the gig announcement, a fight has broken out among people with *opinions* about where we should be playing. We are now being asked to make a statement, as though we have announced our intention to defect to Reform. Social media continues to be mad.
Happy to say that Ben and I will be doing 3 more gigs at the MOTH Club March 29th, 30th and 31st. And then two at the Union Chapel, on May 4th and 5th. Tickets will go on sale 6pm GMT this Wed Jan 28th via the DICE app.
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Update: person demanding a statement has now been accused of being a bot, which may well be true (although they are responding with robust abuse). Am currently feeling nostalgic for the days of buying gig tickets with cash over the counter from local record shop.
January 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM