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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1h

Humanists are non-religious people who shape their own lives in the here and now, because they believe it’s the only life they have. Many people share humanist values without even knowing the term. Maybe you’re a humanist! Find out by taking our quiz! humanists.uk/quiz

How humanist are you?

Take our quiz and find out. Many people are humanists without even knowing it. If you are non-religious and look to science, reason, empathy, and compassion in order to live an ethical and meaningful ...

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Katherine Priddy @katherinepriddy.bsky.social · 2h

Big news! My new album 'These Frightening Machines' arrives March 6th 2026 and can be pre-ordered now for early access to my biggest UK headline tour. I am so proud and excited to share this new chapter with you all. First single ‘Matches’ is out now... 🔥 kpriddy.lnk.to/TFM

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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 3h

More water bills rises announced today, on top of those already planned.

Privatisation without competition, arguably the worst of both worlds

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 3h

Your maths Wordle for the day 😂

John D. Lewis @johndlewis.bsky.social · 3h

This guy bemoans the awful state of Britain when returning from a high-powered job in Singapore.
His Telegraph article states he kept applying for jobs and not getting them.

I think he's not getting jobs because he can't do simple multiplication. #DAVIDMAYO #Telegraph #r4today

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 15h

youtu.be/3hw604WrlzI

There it is! 🥰

Katherine Priddy - Matches (Official Video)

YouTube video by Katherine Priddy

youtu.be

Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 15h

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@katherinepriddy.bsky.social thanks so much for the Q&A + video premiere of Matches this evening. Sooooooo good!

youtu.be/zmXIkszho8M
(not the full video, I guess that'll be up soon)

I first heard you on BBC6Music way back, so I'm hoping to hear this there soon! (@cerysmatthews.bsky.social?)
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Matches

YouTube video by Katherine Priddy - Topic

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 22h

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. he is so supportive of those wishing to learn. Does a load of community help for those who genuinely cannot afford an instrument. And an enormous volume of (99% free!) lessons at all levels.

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

For guitar, I'd say that Justin Sandercoe ('Justin Guitar') is darned near unmatched. Truly approachable - not to mention ethically sound. Always reminds me of that favourite teacher you had in school. *So much more* to teaching than talent or knowledge.

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 1d

World Vacant Homes Day is bringing campaigners from all over the world together to tackle the issue of empty homes.

World Vacant Homes Day puts focus on bringing empty homes back into use

www.bigissue.com

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

My lifelong distaste/disgust/hatred of the Tories has always been because everything they ever did or thought always, at the end, came down to money. The beauty of life, the creation or protection of community, of arts, of anything good in life was always secondary.

It's like that with Labour now.

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

*burning

Bloody auto-correct 😡

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

@katherinepriddy.bsky.social Totally selfish, but I'd love to hear a colab between you and Chris Brain. Just thinking aloud...I can really imagine you two coming up with good things together. Both of you, great expressive and imaginative songwriters.

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

Now listened to the single half a dozen times...loving it! 🥰

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

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This is well worth a few minutes of your time this evening 🥰

"...they weren't buying witches, it was women on those fires..."

Follow Katherine Priddy here: @katherinepriddy.bsky.social
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#KatherinePriddy
#music
#newmusic
#witches
#witchtrials

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

I'm really looking forward to this! Even the teaser sounds (and looks!) great.

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Ron Sexsmith @ronsexsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Keep Dolly Parton in your heart tonight
If you pray include her in your prayers
Apparently she's having some serious health issues
She's always been a force for good
and a beacon of love & kindness in song
The world (and especially America) needs her more than ever
in these challenging times RS

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Arianeh Sajadi, Esq. @arianehsajadi.bsky.social · 1d

A British academic is tracking the Dictator in the WH’s authoritarian acts since taking office in Jan.

It tracks illegalities, unconst’l acts, abuses of power - anything undermining democracy & propping up authoritarianism.

Tally is at 1466 authoritarian acts.

🆘🇺🇸

www.trumpactiontracker.info?

www.trumpactiontracker.info

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 1d

I fear if things don’t change right now, this image is going to come back to haunt us

Laura Rodriguez, on Twitter:

A federal agent points a weapon at a woman who was recording them.

Jess, a U.S. citizen and member of a neighborhood patrol team that documents and shares ICE activity across the city, was filming when the incident occurred earlier today in the Berwyn area.

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

Looking very promising!

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

They've seen the American playbook and they like it.

Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 1d

This is one rail journey I'd like to see Michael Portillo take.

Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 1d

A paean to privatised public transport.

Today I had to go from Stockport to Salisbury. So I bought a ticket

Stockport > Bristol > Salisbury

The drive to Stockport should have taken 35 minutes. Satnav said it would take 2 hours, and I'd miss my train.

So I went to Macclesfield, where I found...

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 2d

Absolute truth.

Trump has no intention of ever losing power.

Narcissists like Trump seek - need - absolute power & control and willingly become dictators. They believe they have some kind of divine right and support to rule. Until, that is, they ultimately believe themselves to be the divinity.

✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 2d

Taking control of cities is about taking control of the elections.

Truth 💣 from @govpritzker.illinois.gov

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Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful. "CheatGPT" 😂

Losd @losdemas.bsky.social · 2d

Really enjoyed his performance on 'Later'. Always a pleasure to discover new artists. Will take a look/listen later when I have a moment.

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