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Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social
Company owner in the renewables industry, social media manager for the Bylines Network and one of the original 5 founding members of Central Bylines.
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If you or a loved one served in Afghanistan and are horrified by Donald Trump's claim that Nato including British forces, stayed "a little off the front lines" during the conflict, and would like to write to express your anger and outrage, then please email [email protected]
January 23, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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"The tardy and petulant response of Musk has given comfort to those who seek to exploit. He has been supported by the US Vice President J D Vance and in the UK by Nigel Farage. They are free speech extremists who do not represent the values of billions of ordinary people worldwide."
Bylines Scotland drops X from social media list
A statement from the Bylines Scotland editorial board
bylines.scot
January 17, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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The Fayed/Harrods case bears the hallmarks of sex trafficking

At least 400 women have come forward in the wake of the Harrods abuse scandal so why aren’t they being referred to the National Referral Mechanism?
@centralbylines.co.uk
The Fayed/Harrods case bears the hallmarks of sex trafficking
At least 400 women have come forward in the wake of the Harrods abuse scandal so why aren’t they being refered to the National Referral Mechanism?
centralbylines.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests,
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Can’t make this up. Reform UK defector, guess what his CBE is for?

“Promoting equality and diversity in the UK”

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 14, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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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 need for citizen journalism

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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Reform UK Ltd cancels net zero in Nottinghamshire

The Reform UK led council in Nottinghamshire is turning its back on climate action and is threatening to funnel funding away from net zero | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Reform UK Ltd cancels net zero in Nottinghamshire
The Reform UK led council in Nottinghamshire is turning its back on climate action and is threatening to funnel funding away from net zero
centralbylines.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Online backlash as cold snap bites sparks rethink from Dudley council leader on removing grit bins | LDRS Press Release
Dudley Council to review grit bin removal
Online backlash as cold snap bites sparks rethink from Dudley council leader on removing grit bins
centralbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Look at these beautiful children, growing up in war and poverty. Please help them - even a small donation makes a difference
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the county’s Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans | Cliff Mitchell
@cliffmitchell.bsky.social
Northamptonshire Net Zero: a no go under Reform
Despite concerning climate change evidence in Northamptonshire, the county’s Reform-led councils have abandoned all previous Net Zero plans
centralbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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"In a Europe hungry for positive news, seeing the UK back in the Customs Union would greatly boost business confidence."

#EU
#Economy
#Trade
#FreedomOfMovement
#Scotland
Boosting UK trade in one simple step
Rejoining the European Customs Union would boost UK public finances by £25bn, say Westminster LibDems
bylines.scot
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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The outcome of any democratic election depends on how voters cast their ballot, yet the electoral system shapes the result too | Professor Sir John Curtice

Via @bylines.scot
Why the electoral system matters – Holyrood election 2026
The outcome of any democratic election depends on how voters cast their ballot, yet the electoral system shapes the result too
bylines.scot
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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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 need for citizen journalism

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December 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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One of our most read articles of February 2025.......

Restoring British Rail class 50 F: part 1: origins

Volunteers tackle the revival of a class 50 diesel F, dormant since 1992; discover its origin and the challenges it overcame
Restoring British Rail class 50 F: part 1: origins
Volunteers tackle the revival of a class 50 diesel F, dormant since 1992; discover its origin and the challenges it overcame
centralbylines.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz

Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content
centralbylines.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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We need journalism which isn't owned by billionaires.
1/ We have now exceeded over 4 million reads of our Powerful Citizen journalism in 2025 and rising. Help us look forward to a brilliant 2026 by supporting citizen voices and becoming a friend of Bylines Network

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December 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content
centralbylines.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I'm a well known Christmas Grinch, so was pleased with my score of 13 out of 30 😂

But I did know that the Japanese love a KFC on Christmas day! It's a good quiz if you have the time!
December 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Merry Christmas everyone......

Here's the great 2025 Central Bylines Christmas Quiz

@gemmagould.bsky.social
The great 2025 Bylines Christmas Quiz
Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content
centralbylines.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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In 1800, around one in three children died before their fifth birthday, compared to four deaths per thousand births by 2020 | Amanda Ellison
Did Dickens murder Christmas?
In 1800, around one in three children died before their fifth birthday, compared to four deaths per thousand births by 2020
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I got 13 out of 30 which being a bit of a Christmas scrouge I was surprised it was that high, but did know the Japanese like a KFC on Christmas day 😂
December 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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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 need for citizen journalism

Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
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December 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Urgent review ordered into foreign influence in UK politics.
Urgent review ordered into foreign influence in UK politics
There have been growing concerns about the influence of foreign powers in our politics for some years now. Now the government has acted
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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1/ The Monday night volunteers

In praise of Sussex Bylines’ editors| Mick Channon
The Monday night volunteers
In praise of Sussex Bylines’ editors
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Fixing Brexit’s damage isn’t ‘betrayal’

Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain | Sue Wilson
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk @suewilson91.bsky.social
Fixing Brexit’s damage isn’t ‘betrayal’
Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM