Paul Newstead
@newst0509.bsky.social
Scientist, petrol head, Parkrunner
I am growing increasingly tired of the news being dominated by one person. Especially as that news is unremittingly awful.
January 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
I am growing increasingly tired of the news being dominated by one person. Especially as that news is unremittingly awful.
"A weapon of mass distraction"
What an insightful phrase!
What an insightful phrase!
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who is also a former Danish prime minister, said that Trump was using Greenland “as a weapon of mass distraction from the real threats” such as Russia’s war in Ukraine. “For me, it’s been a painful process. Since childhood, I have considered the United States as the natural
Former Nato chief attacks Trump’s ‘gangster’ talk on Greenland
Anders Fogh Rasmussen says US president is using island as a ‘weapon of mass distraction’ from real threats such as Russia’s war in Ukraine
www.ft.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
"A weapon of mass distraction"
What an insightful phrase!
What an insightful phrase!
Wouldn't it be good if the UK could join that fantastic market. Think of all the opportunities it would bring.
January 17, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Wouldn't it be good if the UK could join that fantastic market. Think of all the opportunities it would bring.
Reposted by Paul Newstead
#TheTraitors Stephen is wearing Gulf racing team colours
January 15, 2026 at 8:19 PM
#TheTraitors Stephen is wearing Gulf racing team colours
#TheTraitors Stephen is wearing Gulf racing team colours
January 15, 2026 at 8:19 PM
#TheTraitors Stephen is wearing Gulf racing team colours
I have a very particular set of skills
#TheTraitors
#TheTraitors
January 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
I have a very particular set of skills
#TheTraitors
#TheTraitors
Getting high at primary school by sniffing worksheets printed on a banda copier
Without revealing your actual age,what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?
January 9, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Getting high at primary school by sniffing worksheets printed on a banda copier
Reposted by Paul Newstead
Excellent bit of journalism to avoid mentioning that there are now 12 more private schools than there were in 2024.
January 4, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Excellent bit of journalism to avoid mentioning that there are now 12 more private schools than there were in 2024.
December 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Reposted by Paul Newstead
The amazing power of robots to allow oneself to accidentally kick yourself where it hurts.
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The amazing power of robots to allow oneself to accidentally kick yourself where it hurts.
The birds have started retaliating on Christmas day
BBC News - Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'
Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The birds have started retaliating on Christmas day
BBC News - Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I suspect that the canal was sabotaged by someone from one of those newfangled railways.
BBC News - Major incident declared over Shropshire canal 'sinkhole' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Major incident declared over Shropshire canal 'sinkhole' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Major incident declared over Shropshire canal 'sinkhole'
Two boats have been left at the bottom of a sunken hole, where the water has drained from the canal.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I suspect that the canal was sabotaged by someone from one of those newfangled railways.
BBC News - Major incident declared over Shropshire canal 'sinkhole' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Major incident declared over Shropshire canal 'sinkhole' - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I am astonished that this could be published so soon after the Bondi massacre. It's shameful.
#Brexit #DailyMail
#Brexit #DailyMail
Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
December 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I am astonished that this could be published so soon after the Bondi massacre. It's shameful.
#Brexit #DailyMail
#Brexit #DailyMail
Reposted by Paul Newstead
As always, folks, wet is better than dry
You might be thinking, "CPSC, does a dry Christmas tree really burn that much faster than a well-watered tree?"
Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
December 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
As always, folks, wet is better than dry
I find it strange that news outlets did not report daily that there were no migrant crossings for FOUR WEEKS, but it is big news when they restart. It's almost as if we are being fed a Reform narrative.
BBC News - More than 700 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - More than 700 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More than 700 migrants crossed the Channel on Saturday after lull
Home Office figures show 737 people arrived in Dover on 11 boats after a four-week gap in crossings.
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I find it strange that news outlets did not report daily that there were no migrant crossings for FOUR WEEKS, but it is big news when they restart. It's almost as if we are being fed a Reform narrative.
BBC News - More than 700 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - More than 700 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lawd luv a duck, guvnor! Dick van Dyke is 100 years owld t'day. Wot a gent an' a true Londoner.
#dickvandyke
#dickvandyke
December 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Lawd luv a duck, guvnor! Dick van Dyke is 100 years owld t'day. Wot a gent an' a true Londoner.
#dickvandyke
#dickvandyke
Clark's Village outlet shopping centre is quick off the mark to recognise a local hero
December 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Clark's Village outlet shopping centre is quick off the mark to recognise a local hero
THEY DESTROYED APPLE CRUMBLE AND CUSTARD!
An unforgivable crime. Lock them up and throw away the keys.
BBC News - Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An unforgivable crime. Lock them up and throw away the keys.
BBC News - Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display
The Tower of London was partially closed to the public while the police investigated.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
THEY DESTROYED APPLE CRUMBLE AND CUSTARD!
An unforgivable crime. Lock them up and throw away the keys.
BBC News - Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An unforgivable crime. Lock them up and throw away the keys.
BBC News - Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I thought that What Three Words gave unique locations around the world. Yet when I entered "England. Batting. Collapse" into the app, it showed several places in Australia.
#Ashes
#Ashes
December 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I thought that What Three Words gave unique locations around the world. Yet when I entered "England. Batting. Collapse" into the app, it showed several places in Australia.
#Ashes
#Ashes
Why don't they just give him the Golden Boot now, to save time?
December 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Why don't they just give him the Golden Boot now, to save time?
Surely not another Reform politician accused of racism? I'm shocked.
At least Reform will never be racist against Russians.
BBC News - Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
At least Reform will never be racist against Russians.
BBC News - Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reform's Laura Anne Jones' racist WhatsApp slur 'caused hurt'
Members of Wales' Chinese community say seeing a politician use a racist slur is "very upsetting".
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Surely not another Reform politician accused of racism? I'm shocked.
At least Reform will never be racist against Russians.
BBC News - Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
At least Reform will never be racist against Russians.
BBC News - Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Our beech tree looks like it's on fire at this time of year
November 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our beech tree looks like it's on fire at this time of year
Reposted by Paul Newstead
Farage really on the ropes there.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Farage really on the ropes there.
"The worst possible PM at the worst possible time"
Remembering the hit of fear as Italians I respect immensely told me in early March that "you must lock down ASAP". While the British government said these were "populist – non-science based – measures that aren't any use" and "they're who not to follow".
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"The worst possible PM at the worst possible time"
Let's just add the stars and stripes to our own list of hate symbols
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Let's just add the stars and stripes to our own list of hate symbols