Mark Bridges
@mbridges.bsky.social
London again, after a spell (20+ years) in The United States.
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Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
‘Fat cats’ preying on veterinary practices
Senedd hears private equity firms have been accused of collaring the market in a corporate 'feeding frenzy' that has seen local, independent vets…
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Private equity firms preying on vets practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
6 firms control 60% of UK practices. Same firms control pet food, insurance.
Wages down, fees up. Pet owners skipping meals to cover costs, hand pets to rescue organisations or euthanising them.
Change law. Only qualified vets to own vet practices.
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A few loving words about Madness and one song in particular.
“With Madness that felt important because you know how desperately a certain sort of pink-faced, St. George's flag-waving Reformer would love to embrace them as one of their own.” | Pete Paphides
Get more from Pete Paphides on Patreon
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December 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A few loving words about Madness and one song in particular.
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New species alert! 🚨
Our scientists have named nine new species of butterfly from tropical South America. In the process, they've sorted out mysteries that have frustrated reseachers for over 150 years!
Find out all about their discovery 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Our scientists have named nine new species of butterfly from tropical South America. In the process, they've sorted out mysteries that have frustrated reseachers for over 150 years!
Find out all about their discovery 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Nine new butterfly species discovered by scientists tackling taxonomic tangle | Natural History Museum
Five former Thereus butterflies from South America have been revealed as 16 different species.
www.nhm.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
New species alert! 🚨
Our scientists have named nine new species of butterfly from tropical South America. In the process, they've sorted out mysteries that have frustrated reseachers for over 150 years!
Find out all about their discovery 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Our scientists have named nine new species of butterfly from tropical South America. In the process, they've sorted out mysteries that have frustrated reseachers for over 150 years!
Find out all about their discovery 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
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‘I drunkenly hugged him and said I love you, Martin Parr!’ Grayson Perry, Don McCullin and more on Britain’s national photographer
‘I drunkenly hugged him and said I love you, Martin Parr!’ Grayson Perry, Don McCullin and more on Britain’s national photographer
With a sharp eye and saturated colours, Parr’s photographs revealed the world in all its eccentric glory. Here, his friends, peers and collaborators pay tribute to a master
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
‘I drunkenly hugged him and said I love you, Martin Parr!’ Grayson Perry, Don McCullin and more on Britain’s national photographer
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As for Farage’s use of racist slurs being confined to his childhood - well, that's not what Alan Sked, the founder of UKIP, claimed in this 2014 interview.
He says here that Farage was using the "n" word as late as 1997.
Farage would have been about 33 at time.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
He says here that Farage was using the "n" word as late as 1997.
Farage would have been about 33 at time.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
Ukip founder Alan Sked: 'The party has become a Frankenstein's monster'
He may have founded Ukip, but Alan Sked's moderate, Brussels-boycotting party has gone rogue. Stuart Jeffries meets the academic who's desperate to stop the bandwagon he first set rolling
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
As for Farage’s use of racist slurs being confined to his childhood - well, that's not what Alan Sked, the founder of UKIP, claimed in this 2014 interview.
He says here that Farage was using the "n" word as late as 1997.
Farage would have been about 33 at time.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
He says here that Farage was using the "n" word as late as 1997.
Farage would have been about 33 at time.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
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"This is a man who has power, influence, has had a massive impact on the direction of this country, for which,you know, hats off to him. And he is being fundamentally dishonest in everything that he says there. So I feel upset and angry about that" says Etedgui of Farage's (partial) denial of racism
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"This is a man who has power, influence, has had a massive impact on the direction of this country, for which,you know, hats off to him. And he is being fundamentally dishonest in everything that he says there. So I feel upset and angry about that" says Etedgui of Farage's (partial) denial of racism
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‘You, Boy!
Go and racially abuse everybody you meet
…but not in a hurtful or insulting way!’
Go and racially abuse everybody you meet
…but not in a hurtful or insulting way!’
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
‘You, Boy!
Go and racially abuse everybody you meet
…but not in a hurtful or insulting way!’
Go and racially abuse everybody you meet
…but not in a hurtful or insulting way!’
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What the husband @mjowen174.bsky.social says is true.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What the husband @mjowen174.bsky.social says is true.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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In the garden, encourage their natural predators, such as slow worms and frogs, by creating wild habitats. 🐸
There are small actions we can all take to help butterflies and other wildlife thrive. Call on UK retailers to stop the sale of synthetic pesticides 👇
buff.ly/Mfx5d4c
There are small actions we can all take to help butterflies and other wildlife thrive. Call on UK retailers to stop the sale of synthetic pesticides 👇
buff.ly/Mfx5d4c
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
In the garden, encourage their natural predators, such as slow worms and frogs, by creating wild habitats. 🐸
There are small actions we can all take to help butterflies and other wildlife thrive. Call on UK retailers to stop the sale of synthetic pesticides 👇
buff.ly/Mfx5d4c
There are small actions we can all take to help butterflies and other wildlife thrive. Call on UK retailers to stop the sale of synthetic pesticides 👇
buff.ly/Mfx5d4c
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If you could please do us a favour and RT (or whatever it is on here) my writing CV I would be extremely grateful. I am a very capable writer of words, mainly “humorous”’ and if you have some PROPER paid work for me, please DM me. Thank you for your time www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Home | Matt Owen | Freelance Writer
I offer a broad and diverse range of writing services.
Get in touch!
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If you could please do us a favour and RT (or whatever it is on here) my writing CV I would be extremely grateful. I am a very capable writer of words, mainly “humorous”’ and if you have some PROPER paid work for me, please DM me. Thank you for your time www.mathew-owen.co.uk
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Fade to grey: as forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours
Fade to grey: as forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours
The insects’ brilliant hues evolved in lush ecosystems to help them survive. Now they are becoming more muted to adapt to degraded landscapes – and they are not the only things dulling down
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Fade to grey: as forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours
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This cover design. 🤌
September 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This cover design. 🤌
Painted Lady, Large White, Meadow Brown. This week, Corfu, Greece.
September 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Painted Lady, Large White, Meadow Brown. This week, Corfu, Greece.
Fish in sea shallows, Corfu, Greece, yesterday
September 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Fish in sea shallows, Corfu, Greece, yesterday
Clouded Yellow, Corfu Greece, Corfu butterflies, Greece butterflies, yesterday.
September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Clouded Yellow, Corfu Greece, Corfu butterflies, Greece butterflies, yesterday.
Silver-washed Fritillary. Corfu, Greece. earlier today.
September 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Silver-washed Fritillary. Corfu, Greece. earlier today.
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Ready for the horticultural show judging a Mudchute Park and Farm.
London Harvest Festival
London Harvest Festival
September 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Ready for the horticultural show judging a Mudchute Park and Farm.
London Harvest Festival
London Harvest Festival
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When I was about 8, Pete Murray was who I wanted to be when I grew up.
As for @joanarmatrading.bsky.social being on BlueSky and only having 305 followers … Come on, people!
As for @joanarmatrading.bsky.social being on BlueSky and only having 305 followers … Come on, people!
Pete Murray turned 100 yesterday, what an incredible milestone! Congratulations, Pete. I have so many great memories of being on his radio shows. He was always so supportive of the creative people he interviewed, and his work has introduced many many artists to the public. What a guy!
September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
When I was about 8, Pete Murray was who I wanted to be when I grew up.
As for @joanarmatrading.bsky.social being on BlueSky and only having 305 followers … Come on, people!
As for @joanarmatrading.bsky.social being on BlueSky and only having 305 followers … Come on, people!
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the internet is forevers.
September 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
the internet is forevers.
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It's a wrap . Final day of the 5 week playscheme. Thanks to all our staff and families we have worked with this summer and funders John Lyons Charity, Addison Youth and LMP
August 29, 2025 at 7:08 AM
It's a wrap . Final day of the 5 week playscheme. Thanks to all our staff and families we have worked with this summer and funders John Lyons Charity, Addison Youth and LMP
