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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · 5h

I can't understand how there isn't a criminal investigation into this appalling behaviour.
Great work by @privateeyenews.bsky.social and in particular Richard Brooks.

Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 1d

STRIPPED TEES: How Britain’s flagship ‘levelling up’ project turned into a scandalous giveaway. Read the eight-page special report in the new Private Eye, out now.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · 9h

Fungi making the most of the low water level at Water-break-its-neck falls in Mid-Wales
#fungifriends #fungi #waterfall #nature #naturephotography #photography

Fungi growing on a fallen tree trunk on a river bed lined with slate. Behind is a waterfall at a low force level, falling between moss covered rocks and a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees in early autumn.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · 11h

This is a hauntingly beautiful album.
#indiefolk #newmusic

Josienne Clarke @handle.invalid · 1d

RELEASE DAY!!! ✨Far From Nowhere
I hope you like it! Thanks to all the crowdfunders, @creativescots.bsky.social and preorderers who helped me make✨ a physical reality
Josienne Clarke is going to haunt you…
Go get a copy ffm.to/farfromnowhere
Come to a launch tour show
🎟️ @ josienneclarke.com/live

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Parody Keir Starmer @parodypm.bsky.social · 16d

We all know why Nigel Farage is accusing Labour of inciting violence against him while cutting his security. Because if he didn’t, people might remember to ask him who paid for his house in Clacton and why he hangs around with people who take bribes from Russians.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · 16d

A crop of fly agaric in The Bronwens, #NorthWales #fungi #fungifriends #nature #naturephotography

A dome shaped fly agaric mushroom in moss and grass

A group of four fly agaric mushrooms with more behind, all in various stages of development.

More fly agaric mushrooms in front of a wire fence

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · 25d

I saw some nice #fungi out on a hike today. I think one may be a yellow stainer but my identification skills leave a lot to be desired.
#fungifriends #woodland #nature #kent

A large white cupped mushroom with a dark brown underside amidst leaves and ivy

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Sep 14

Stumbled on this lovely waterfall in Skredderdalen above Bergen, Norway.

#landscapephotography #photography #waterfalls #nature #woodlandstream #natutephotography

Long exposure photo of a stream tumbling over rocks in a forest.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Sep 12

More fungi
#fungifriends

Large white fungus growing on a fallen silver birch branch

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Sep 12

Autumn is coming!
At Magpie Bottom, Kent, UK
#fungifriends #fungi

A variety of fungi around the base of a tree

Close up of brown fungi pushing through ivy and leaves

Small fungi growing through moss on the base of a tree

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'm coming to the conclusion that success and failure are very subjective and frankly unhelpful words.

Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's a fabulous book, thank you. Everyone should read it. My wife is now reading it. If I could persuade my autistic/ADHD daughter to read it I would but alas she won't take suggestions on pretty much anything. I'll just keep leaving it in her presence!

Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Aug 2

#landscapes

Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Aug 2

Hardangerfjord, Norway. Beautifully tranquil in the early morning light.

#photography #fjords #norway #sunrise #tranquil #water #mountains

Norwegian fjords with silhouetted hills and broken cloud

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jul 29

Have there been any share buy backs during the period as well?

Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jul 3

Incidentally, Delain have one of the most Spinal Tap-esque rock n roll stories involving the bassist and a confetti cannon.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jul 3

This made me think of We Are The Others by Delain, written as a response to Sophie Lancaster's death, I think you'd like it: youtu.be/5lZGhh41W9k?...

Delain - We Are The Others [Official Video 2012]

YouTube video by Delain Official

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jul 3

Violence in the kitchen! I believe this is a long bodied cellar spider devouring a house spider but I'm not an expert so please feel free to correct me.
#photography #spiders #arachnid

One spider (possibly a long bodied cellar spider - a pale beige colour with long spindly legs) eating another (possibly a house spider - larger and dark brown with lighter mottling and thicker hairier legs, curled up and wrapped in web).
It has hung it in a fine web and appears to be biting the abdomen.
It is in my kitchen in the UK.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jul 3

#photography #spiders #arachnid

Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jul 2

I read further as fuhrer, can't think why.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jul 1

I got some dahlia tubers from my mum. No idea what the flowers would be like. Not a bad start. #photography #flowers #dahlias

Single dahlia flower with red petals, white frilly petals (there is probably a technical name) and yellow stamen.
Green foliage in blurred background.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jun 24

I'm about half way through your book and loving it, it is definitely affirming. The only thing I dislike is that the dust jacket squeaks when you're holding the book with one hand, which is a bit distracting. I could take it off but that just wouldn't be right, obviously.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jun 18

It really helps my daughter to focus and she's much less anxious but everyone is different. You can always come back off.

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Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · Jun 2

Nice photos. Any camera from the last 5 years will take great photos. I'd go see which one feels right to hold. I like Olympus because I have small hands and they just fit well. You can get some great 2nd hand cameras too. Spend money on decent lenses as they really make the difference. Good luck

Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · May 2

It all makes me very sad. At least I have your new book to distract me.

Rob W @robofthenorth.bsky.social · May 2

Give it thyme

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