Peter Telford
@petertelford.bsky.social
Computer nerd, trying to get by in an ever increasingly mad world. Occasionally a little political. For the avoidance of doubt, no DMs unless you’re my wife.
Proudly blocking trolls since Facebook.
Proudly blocking trolls since Facebook.
“The breed is not known to be cooperative with clothes” - euphemism for, they have self respect 😄
Dog play afternoon: dachshunds overrun Hyde Park for Christmas walk
Hundreds of sausage dogs gather for annual festive parade that organiser started to help her puppy socialise
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
“The breed is not known to be cooperative with clothes” - euphemism for, they have self respect 😄
There’s a very simple way the customer can demonstrate their displeasure with a vendor, particularly one selling something so unnecessary.
World Cup ticket prices: Fifa's prices a 'monumental betrayal' says Football Supporters Europe
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is
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December 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
There’s a very simple way the customer can demonstrate their displeasure with a vendor, particularly one selling something so unnecessary.
Starmer's not going to get a second term is he? Nice bloke I'm sure, not a leader or visionary though.
December 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Starmer's not going to get a second term is he? Nice bloke I'm sure, not a leader or visionary though.
Another nail in the coffin of the US tourism industry.
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Another nail in the coffin of the US tourism industry.
Oh dear, what a shame. To be fair, I don't blame the "social" media firms as such, the onus is on them to maximise the profits for their shareholders, that's just antithetical to a healthy environment for people. Especially children. Back in the day, at least you only got bullied during school hours
Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling
The policy is the culmination of years of pressure on firms over online safety.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oh dear, what a shame. To be fair, I don't blame the "social" media firms as such, the onus is on them to maximise the profits for their shareholders, that's just antithetical to a healthy environment for people. Especially children. Back in the day, at least you only got bullied during school hours
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🇬🇧 MP Edward Davey: “Trump is distracting from his huge failings in 🇺🇸 where his poll ratings are plummeting… This President is no friend of ours.”
December 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🇬🇧 MP Edward Davey: “Trump is distracting from his huge failings in 🇺🇸 where his poll ratings are plummeting… This President is no friend of ours.”
It’s always nice to be reminded that there are good people out there: the people who design and build these amazing AED’s, those who pay for them and those who agree to have them in their premises and train their staff.
Leisure centre staff save man in cardiac arrest www.bbc.com/news/article...
Leisure centre staff save man in cardiac arrest www.bbc.com/news/article...
Leatherhead leisure centre workers save man having cardiac arrest
The 57-year-old had just finished a gym session when he began feeling ill, the leisure centre says.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It’s always nice to be reminded that there are good people out there: the people who design and build these amazing AED’s, those who pay for them and those who agree to have them in their premises and train their staff.
Leisure centre staff save man in cardiac arrest www.bbc.com/news/article...
Leisure centre staff save man in cardiac arrest www.bbc.com/news/article...
To demonstrate true equality, the Beefeaters should have been given a crime reference number, a leaflet on being a victim and no follow up from the rozzers.
Custard and apple crumble does sound like the most British of protests though.
Custard and apple crumble does sound like the most British of protests though.
Tower of London reopens after apple crumble thrown at crown jewels display
Four people arrested after civil-resistance group Take Back Power protest against inequality in the UK
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
To demonstrate true equality, the Beefeaters should have been given a crime reference number, a leaflet on being a victim and no follow up from the rozzers.
Custard and apple crumble does sound like the most British of protests though.
Custard and apple crumble does sound like the most British of protests though.
🤣🤣🤣 If you ever wondered whether FIFA could be possibly as corrupt as you’d heard well, …
Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington
US president receives new Fifa honour as scrutiny grows over Infantino’s political alliances and Trump’s disputed record on global conflicts
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🤣🤣🤣 If you ever wondered whether FIFA could be possibly as corrupt as you’d heard well, …
Nice to have friends
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Nice to have friends
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
Trump 2.0 is going to generate its very own Trivial Pursuit category at this rate.
Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba serving unlawfully as US attorney, says appeals court
Habba disqualified from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, appeals court says
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Trump 2.0 is going to generate its very own Trivial Pursuit category at this rate.
Perfect summation. Oh I do love the far left, for the entertainment factor of course 🤣🤣
‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles
Some say Jeremy Corbyn is too non-committal for project to work, while others blame Zarah Sultana’s combative nature
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Perfect summation. Oh I do love the far left, for the entertainment factor of course 🤣🤣
Don’t even have to read this to remind myself of how former MP Nigel Evans regretted voting to limit legal aid provision - after he himself found that he needed it of course.
Hindsight and all that.
Hindsight and all that.
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Don’t even have to read this to remind myself of how former MP Nigel Evans regretted voting to limit legal aid provision - after he himself found that he needed it of course.
Hindsight and all that.
Hindsight and all that.
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BREAKING: A 100 year old secular school has been spared takeover by a CofE faith school after protests from parents and ourselves! A fantastic victory for inclusive education!
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
100 year old secular school saved from merger with faith school
Government declines application to merge Hotwells Primary School with Cathedral Primary following campaigns by parents and NSS Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
BREAKING: A 100 year old secular school has been spared takeover by a CofE faith school after protests from parents and ourselves! A fantastic victory for inclusive education!
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/11...
I begin to wonder if perhaps the world wouldn’t be better off without influencers in general. We seemed to manage with just the ones covering clothes and dance moves before.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
Five key findings from our investigation into the Free Birth Society
Year-long investigation into multimillion-dollar business exposed serious concerns, from dangerous medical claims to FBS-linked stillbirths
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I begin to wonder if perhaps the world wouldn’t be better off without influencers in general. We seemed to manage with just the ones covering clothes and dance moves before.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
Legislature sidelined? More like they rolled over and played dead.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress in January amid fallout with Trump
Decision by Georgia Republican and leading Maga figure to give up House seat comes after dramatic break with Trump, lately over the Epstein files bill
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Legislature sidelined? More like they rolled over and played dead.
Who would have foreseen it?
Second MP quits new left-wing Your Party group — BBC News
He is the second MP to leave the group, which has been dominated by internal tensions.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Who would have foreseen it?
This plastic patriot was so cheap. That often stuns me in these cases. £40k to betray your country, your way of life, let alone to lose your reputation and liberty. I can only assume he thought no one would ever catch him, so not worth much reward. Grubby and purely transactional.
Reform UK’s former Wales leader jailed for taking bribes for pro-Russia speeches
Police say Nathan Gill received at least £30,000 while he was an MEP, from Oleg Voloshyn, an alleged Russian asset
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This plastic patriot was so cheap. That often stuns me in these cases. £40k to betray your country, your way of life, let alone to lose your reputation and liberty. I can only assume he thought no one would ever catch him, so not worth much reward. Grubby and purely transactional.
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My message to Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget: Don’t just blame the Brexit damage, fix it.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My message to Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget: Don’t just blame the Brexit damage, fix it.
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Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Feels like Trump isn’t winning any more. I think he’s frit.
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Feels like Trump isn’t winning any more. I think he’s frit.
I’m glad we’re going to finally get something for our vacant scouts!
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’m glad we’re going to finally get something for our vacant scouts!
As an atheist, I welcome this ruling. I do think RE should be taught, it's important to understand people, society and history. It can't and should not be ignored. Teaching that one religion is fact is indoctrination, always has been.
UK Supreme Court rules RE taught in NI schools is unlawful
The Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
As an atheist, I welcome this ruling. I do think RE should be taught, it's important to understand people, society and history. It can't and should not be ignored. Teaching that one religion is fact is indoctrination, always has been.
If the BBC pays Trump a dime, I’ll stop paying the licence fee. I don’t need live tv or iplayer that much.
November 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
If the BBC pays Trump a dime, I’ll stop paying the licence fee. I don’t need live tv or iplayer that much.
