@janeshields.bsky.social
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My musical tribute to a musical genius: Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys, who died this week at the age of 82.
My piano tribute to Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
June 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My musical tribute to a musical genius: Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys, who died this week at the age of 82.
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There are some days when the news can be overwhelming and leave you feeling sad and afraid. Today is one of them.
Try to remember that the good in the world has always outnumbered the bad, stroke a cat and enjoy the sunshine x
(Pic @imageplotter.bsky.social)
Try to remember that the good in the world has always outnumbered the bad, stroke a cat and enjoy the sunshine x
(Pic @imageplotter.bsky.social)
June 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
There are some days when the news can be overwhelming and leave you feeling sad and afraid. Today is one of them.
Try to remember that the good in the world has always outnumbered the bad, stroke a cat and enjoy the sunshine x
(Pic @imageplotter.bsky.social)
Try to remember that the good in the world has always outnumbered the bad, stroke a cat and enjoy the sunshine x
(Pic @imageplotter.bsky.social)
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Morning from Kyiv!
I will tell you a short story of how the ceasefire started
(it had to begin today).
Oh, it was a 'brilliant' start.
russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones overnight.
The end of the ceasefire story.
I've had my morning #warcoffee.
I will tell you a short story of how the ceasefire started
(it had to begin today).
Oh, it was a 'brilliant' start.
russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones overnight.
The end of the ceasefire story.
I've had my morning #warcoffee.
May 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Morning from Kyiv!
I will tell you a short story of how the ceasefire started
(it had to begin today).
Oh, it was a 'brilliant' start.
russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones overnight.
The end of the ceasefire story.
I've had my morning #warcoffee.
I will tell you a short story of how the ceasefire started
(it had to begin today).
Oh, it was a 'brilliant' start.
russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones overnight.
The end of the ceasefire story.
I've had my morning #warcoffee.
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In the same week Trump has attacked President Zelensky for upholding Ukrainian sovereignty, he can only bring himself to describe Putin's deadly missile strikes as "bad timing."
This tells you everything you need to know.
This tells you everything you need to know.
April 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In the same week Trump has attacked President Zelensky for upholding Ukrainian sovereignty, he can only bring himself to describe Putin's deadly missile strikes as "bad timing."
This tells you everything you need to know.
This tells you everything you need to know.
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Woke up feeling all nostalgic for Saturday morning children’s TV. For me, growing up in Britain in the 70s and 80s, Saturdays were all about Swap Shop, Superstore and Tiswas. Here I try to play their theme tunes, including the Swap Shop original by
@mikebatt.bsky.social
@mikebatt.bsky.social
Swap Shop & other Saturday Morning TV themes on the piano
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
April 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Woke up feeling all nostalgic for Saturday morning children’s TV. For me, growing up in Britain in the 70s and 80s, Saturdays were all about Swap Shop, Superstore and Tiswas. Here I try to play their theme tunes, including the Swap Shop original by
@mikebatt.bsky.social
@mikebatt.bsky.social
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This ⬇️
‘From March 11 to April 11, russia shot at Ukraine almost 70 missiles of various types, over 2200 Shahed drones, and more than 6000 guided aerial bombs. These were russian responses to peace proposals.’
Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
‘From March 11 to April 11, russia shot at Ukraine almost 70 missiles of various types, over 2200 Shahed drones, and more than 6000 guided aerial bombs. These were russian responses to peace proposals.’
Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
April 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This ⬇️
‘From March 11 to April 11, russia shot at Ukraine almost 70 missiles of various types, over 2200 Shahed drones, and more than 6000 guided aerial bombs. These were russian responses to peace proposals.’
Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
‘From March 11 to April 11, russia shot at Ukraine almost 70 missiles of various types, over 2200 Shahed drones, and more than 6000 guided aerial bombs. These were russian responses to peace proposals.’
Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
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The eight ways to pronounce ough in English:
Cough - off
Rough - uff
Through - ew
Though - oh
Bought - or
Drought - ow
Thorough - er
Hiccough - up
This is why I admire anyone who learns English as a foreign language.
Cough - off
Rough - uff
Through - ew
Though - oh
Bought - or
Drought - ow
Thorough - er
Hiccough - up
This is why I admire anyone who learns English as a foreign language.
April 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The eight ways to pronounce ough in English:
Cough - off
Rough - uff
Through - ew
Though - oh
Bought - or
Drought - ow
Thorough - er
Hiccough - up
This is why I admire anyone who learns English as a foreign language.
Cough - off
Rough - uff
Through - ew
Though - oh
Bought - or
Drought - ow
Thorough - er
Hiccough - up
This is why I admire anyone who learns English as a foreign language.
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Trump expands his war against Ukraine, remotely cutting off vital electronic interference equipment on Ukraine's F-16's.
Trump is merely Putin's whore.
news.online.ua/en/the-us-is...
Trump is merely Putin's whore.
news.online.ua/en/the-us-is...
The US is ending support for Ukrainian F-16s, but there is a way out — online.ua
US President Donald Trump's team has ordered the termination of vital support for F-16 fighter jet jamming equipment that Ukraine has. What is important to understand is that this could deprive the Uk...
news.online.ua
March 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Trump expands his war against Ukraine, remotely cutting off vital electronic interference equipment on Ukraine's F-16's.
Trump is merely Putin's whore.
news.online.ua/en/the-us-is...
Trump is merely Putin's whore.
news.online.ua/en/the-us-is...
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Only one week into Trump having cut the intelligence feeds that Ukraine relied on, already hundreds dead.
This is the new America, aligned with Russia to kill democracy.
Americans need to get ready for this new reality.
time.com/7265679/sate...
This is the new America, aligned with Russia to kill democracy.
Americans need to get ready for this new reality.
time.com/7265679/sate...
Hundreds Dead: Inside the Trump Ukraine Fallout
The U.S. intelligence pause has undercut supply lines to Kursk, cut satellite imagery and tanked morale.
time.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Only one week into Trump having cut the intelligence feeds that Ukraine relied on, already hundreds dead.
This is the new America, aligned with Russia to kill democracy.
Americans need to get ready for this new reality.
time.com/7265679/sate...
This is the new America, aligned with Russia to kill democracy.
Americans need to get ready for this new reality.
time.com/7265679/sate...
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America can no longer be relied upon, we must turn our attention across the English Channel...
We need a seat at the EU table more than ever
Thanks to Brexit, Britain is excluded from the summit which will decide the existential future of Europe, writes Sean O’Grady. This is all the more alarming as it’s entirely possible that even when…
buff.ly
March 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
America can no longer be relied upon, we must turn our attention across the English Channel...
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Midnight in Ukraine.
In the evening, russian forces
struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih with a missile
(it is the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy).
2 people were killed and
fourteen were wounded.
The war is going on.
What has changed?
Nothing.
In the evening, russian forces
struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih with a missile
(it is the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy).
2 people were killed and
fourteen were wounded.
The war is going on.
What has changed?
Nothing.
March 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Midnight in Ukraine.
In the evening, russian forces
struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih with a missile
(it is the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy).
2 people were killed and
fourteen were wounded.
The war is going on.
What has changed?
Nothing.
In the evening, russian forces
struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih with a missile
(it is the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy).
2 people were killed and
fourteen were wounded.
The war is going on.
What has changed?
Nothing.
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For St David’s Day we present our latest Channel 4 News/BBC News long-distance musical collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins (cello) is in Glasgow and I’m in Moscow (on the piano). Together we play Myfanwy. @c4ciaran.bsky.social
Myfanwy - 'The greatest love song ever written" - cello and piano
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
March 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
For St David’s Day we present our latest Channel 4 News/BBC News long-distance musical collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins (cello) is in Glasgow and I’m in Moscow (on the piano). Together we play Myfanwy. @c4ciaran.bsky.social
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Let’s be clear: a free and sovereign Ukraine is not only in the European interest.
It’s also in the interest of the entire world.
An investment in Ukraine’s sovereignty is an investment in the prevention of future wars.
My statement in Kyiv ↓
europa.eu/!JQGJm8
It’s also in the interest of the entire world.
An investment in Ukraine’s sovereignty is an investment in the prevention of future wars.
My statement in Kyiv ↓
europa.eu/!JQGJm8
February 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Let’s be clear: a free and sovereign Ukraine is not only in the European interest.
It’s also in the interest of the entire world.
An investment in Ukraine’s sovereignty is an investment in the prevention of future wars.
My statement in Kyiv ↓
europa.eu/!JQGJm8
It’s also in the interest of the entire world.
An investment in Ukraine’s sovereignty is an investment in the prevention of future wars.
My statement in Kyiv ↓
europa.eu/!JQGJm8
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Reject Trump, Rejoin EU…Repost if you agree
February 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Reject Trump, Rejoin EU…Repost if you agree
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Today is the 5th anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union.
Successive UK governments have completely overlooked the power of European solidarity.
Successive UK governments have completely overlooked the power of European solidarity.
EU solidarity – the UK is out in the cold now
The UK’s negotiating position towards the EU has become much more challenging since it is no longer covered by bloc solidarity
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Today is the 5th anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union.
Successive UK governments have completely overlooked the power of European solidarity.
Successive UK governments have completely overlooked the power of European solidarity.
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The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on
January 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on
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Absolutely this from Ed Davey 👏
January 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Absolutely this from Ed Davey 👏
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Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years according to the most comprehensive review of the issue since Britain fully left the bloc at the start of 2021
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years, review finds
Despite fall in trade, LSE study says overall impact was more limited than OBR forecasters first estimated
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years according to the most comprehensive review of the issue since Britain fully left the bloc at the start of 2021
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Boris Johnson is terrified that we will ditch Brexit, rebuild the UK with the EU, do well economically and…
…that will show him for the fraud he is.
…that will show him for the fraud he is.
December 15, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Boris Johnson is terrified that we will ditch Brexit, rebuild the UK with the EU, do well economically and…
…that will show him for the fraud he is.
…that will show him for the fraud he is.
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“For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team”
Me for Byline Times on what Trump’s election means for US-UK-EU relations.
Me for Byline Times on what Trump’s election means for US-UK-EU relations.
'Donald Trump's Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever'
For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team, argues Mike Galsworthy
bylinetimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:30 PM
“For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team”
Me for Byline Times on what Trump’s election means for US-UK-EU relations.
Me for Byline Times on what Trump’s election means for US-UK-EU relations.