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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 19h

My latest article.

CW. Transphobic violence and discrimination.

northwestbylines.co.uk/news/equalit...

Hate against trans people surges!

In the last few years, trans people are experiencing more and more hate from prejudiced strangers

northwestbylines.co.uk

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Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 21h

Been to the youngest’s harvest assembly.
Theory: every primary school built pre about 1980 in Britain has some version of this equipment. It is referred to as something like ‘the apparatus’.
No one has any memory of it ever being used.

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 21h

I have a branch called "Heathers-detached-head" I have no idea if I was trying to be funny or not, but it isn't previous me.

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 22h

open.spotify.com/track/2QN9zL...

Somebody's Watching Me - Single Version

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 23h

US: were going to ban skilled people from moving to the US.

Everyone: Whoot! This is an amazing opportunity for the UK tech sector

UK: share.google/XB2xCoNtHTQg...

UK won't give more visas to Indian workers, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer has begun Britain's first full-blown trade mission to India since Theresa May was prime minister, bringing 125 UK CEOs, entrepreneurs, and university leaders to Mumbai.

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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 1d

Legislative changes in some EU countries risk eroding equality, dignity & fundamental rights.

@fra.europa.eu warns that limits on #FundamentalRights of LGBTIQ people from adoption to gender recognition also threaten equality for all.

Protect rights. Protect everyone.

See: link.europa.eu/QdQPXW

FRA statement on recent developments affecting fundamental rights in the EU

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Excellent news

Aberdeen A&E is first in Scotland to introduce routine HIV tests - BBC News

NHS Grampian consultant Gareth Patton says early detection of Hepatitis and HIV could save lives.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

Hilton and Rosemount are far better IMHO

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

Source: Aberdeen Live
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Lows curry sauce is terrible

Two Aberdeen chippers named in semi-finals for National Fish & Chip Awards

The Takeaway of the Year category has been streamlined following a tough knock-out round - and two north-east chippers have made it to the semi-finals.

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

I love how some people think @sophiemolly.co.uk and I are famous.

Like I don't wish

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🏳️‍⚧️ poppybear™️ @poppybear75.bsky.social · 1d

or in other words, "good people" who do nothing are not "good people".

Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 1d

My quote of the day

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

My quote of the day

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

Have you completed to the Scottish info commission?

Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

But you're not. You're mistaking Ireland for the US.

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

LOL, what is that channel?

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 1d

Tech companies in the UK, Canada and elsewhere are hoping to attract more skilled talent after Donald Trump’s decision to toughen US visas for skilled foreign workershttps://www.ft.com/content/f658cf19-fae2-40e1-b88d-7dbf68ea18ba

H-1B visa application form and displayed company logos are seen in this illustration

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Kaukab Stewart MSP @kaukabstewart.bsky.social · 1d

I am relieved to see this, and hope that they are all well. The details of detainees being mistreated in Israeli custody are absolutely chilling, and Israel must be held accountable under international law.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: The three remaining Scottish activists who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla have all been released from Israel

More to follow

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

Clearly not, but maybe you should be.

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

The correct response here @nycnafofella.bsky.social would be to say something like ¨Oh Doh, LOL, I thought you were talking about someone else, my bad¨

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

In which an American embarrasses themselves and their whole country.

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

Thanks for the info, I´m next door and saw this because of the neighbor across the street (Just how far can I push this metaphor) sadly I don´t get to hear as much about your countries issues and I should.

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 1d

🔴BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview

The new Green leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted an interview on the flagship BBC show after being elected, or during his party conference

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...

BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview

The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

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Pulp - Common People

YouTube video by PulpVEVO

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Hanniba-LINA Lecter 💀 @agirlcalledlina.bsky.social · 2d

💀💀

Insta post:
mullet_minion420

"THE ENLIGHTENED CENTRIST"
Follow

I'm not left or right
I'm a secret third thing (right)

You see it's all about striking a balance
Between criticizing the left and defending the right

I respect all
political viewpoints
It's just a coincidence I only happen to show support for the right wing ones

I'm above all that partisan fighting
Basically I found a way to feel superior to both sides without taking any principled positions

Both sides are equally bad
I think antifascism is the same as fascism and should be treated exactly the same, which says a lot about what I really believe if you think about it

I STAND FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LMAO

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Heather Herbert @heatherherbert.uk · 1d

If you live in the EU and are even slightly curious in this, go for it.

EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @fra.europa.eu · 1d

📢 The @fra.europa.eu is hiring!

We're looking for a skilled Communications Officer for one year to help amplify our voice on human rights across the EU.

📍Based in Vienna
🕒Apply by 24 October
🔗 fra.gestmax.eu/846/1/inform...

#EUJobs #HumanRights

FRA is hiring a communications officer. Closes 24 October. Apply now. Two women seated at a table with microphones and a ring light, preparing for a recording or interview session.

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