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Markonthemaps (Mark Ovenden) @markonthemaps.bsky.social · 1d

Millions of people do not agree with these dreadful, divisive creatures. Embrace diversity!
Do share!

Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 3d

Having lived for many years with neighbours of many races, nationalities and beliefs in North Manchester, this is a great read. Good and bad people come from all backgrounds.

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 4d

I know this is preaching to the converted but I just hope everyone with the right to vote remembers that whatever extreme policy is suggested to deal with 'problem people' it can be extended to us too!

a poster with the words first they came for the socialists and i did not speak out because i was not a socialist

Alt: a poster with the words first they came for the socialists and i did not speak out because i was not a socialist

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 6d

#Solar becomes main source of electricity in the #EU for first time. More than half of the EU’s #electricity in the second quarter of 2025 came from #RenewableEnergy
www.independent.co.uk/tech/solar-p...

Solar becomes main source of electricity in the EU for first time

More than half of the EU’s electricity in the second quarter of 2025 came from renewable energy

www.independent.co.uk

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 5d

Sounds like a lovely treat! The Clive Hotel. All savoury with a local brew or tea!

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 5d

Another Ludlow #Shropshire #PostboxSaturday contribution. Always a nice town to take a walk around - especially before a Gentleman's Afternoon Tea! Tasty! Blasus! Lecker!

A round pillar box against a stone column on a narrow lane with two bicycle wheels on the left and a dog just visible on the right

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20's Plenty for Us @20splenty.bsky.social · 6d

The Welsh 20mph default reduced casualties by 25% and insurance costs by £90m. If done in England expect reductions of 15,000 casualties pa and insurance by £2bn pa. Implementation cost would be approx £0.5bn. For comparison, 1st yr depreciation on new cars registered in England in 2024 was £78bn

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Stuck Record @stuck-record.bsky.social · 6d

Spin, lies and carbon-fueled hot air. What planet are the Tories on? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power

www.theguardian.com

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 7d

Oh, is the descriptive hint about the colour? Think that would be a great help.

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Tony @toekneee.bsky.social · 7d

Funny how these polls never get a mention. labourlist.org/2025/09/excl...

Starmer significantly more popular than Farage in head-to-head polling - LabourList

When head to head Starmer and Labour prefered to Farage and Reform by a significant majority.

labourlist.org

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Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust @themontgomerycanal.org.uk · 8d

Could we interest you in a 2026 canal calendar? themontgomerycanal.org.uk/product/2026... #UKCanals

2026 Inland Waterways Association Calendar - The Montgomery Canal - Camlas Maldwyn

This 2026 Inland Waterways Association Shrewsbury District and North Wales branch hanging calendar features 12 stunning views of local canals including the Montgomery Canal.

themontgomerycanal.org.uk

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 9d

Democracy is better than the alternative but seeing various democratic parties criticising each other seems dangerous to me in a 'first past the post' system. If ever there was a time for unity.

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 9d

Core values of decency and compassion still form the bedrock of our society

www.gigapoll.co.uk

The Giga Poll | What Britain Really Thinks

Ground-breaking survey shows how core values of decency and compassion still form the bedrock of our society...silencing the pedlars of hate.

www.gigapoll.co.uk

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Annette Dittert @annettedittert.bsky.social · 9d

I am actually rather glad I have a British passport now.
When I applied for it, however, I did not imagine I would feel safer with it as an immigrant.
I do now.

Which is not a good state of affairs in a country that relies on immigrants as much as Britain does.

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 10d

Stop blaming migrants and tackle UK’s real problems, 100 charities tell home secretary

A letter warns Shabana Mahmood that ‘targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle’ problems with housing and the NHS

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Stop blaming migrants and tackle UK’s real problems, 100 charities tell home secretary

A letter warns Shabana Mahmood that ‘targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle’ problems with housing and the NHS

www.theguardian.com

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 10d

Eine Schrotflinte?

Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 12d

Bore da from a #Welsh postbox. Not sure why it's not bilingual. Welsh side of Llanymynech. Dydd Sadwrn hapus! #PostboxSaturday

A post box attached by metal loops to a wooden pole in front of a garden hedge

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The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society @letterappsoc.bsky.social · 12d

If this week has left you feeling a bit like this little Gruffalo, why not take a seat and some time out and enjoy beautiful postbox photos from around the world on #PostboxSaturday… 🥰📮🐭🌰

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 13d

Now GB Energy is up and running, it is beginning to get on with the job!

The first NHS sites and schools have had their solar panels fitted, with coming online over the coming weeksa.dn months.

This is just the start with the Energy Secretary having set out expectations for GBE earlier this month.

Great British Energy solar panels cut bills for NHS and schools

The first 5 NHS sites have been fitted with Great British Energy solar panels, along with 3 more schools, to be be joined by 8 more schools in autumn.

www.gov.uk

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 14d

Guten Morgen, Bore da and Good morning #Shropshire. Well, those bits that are poking through the morning mist. English word 'mist', not German...

Mist in a valley with a hill poking through in the distance. Pine trees and misty sun on the right

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 15d

Weißt er nicht das es United Nations heißt?

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 15d

Golley Slater, the award-winning independent marketing and communications agency wih offices in Cardiff, Leeds, Cirencester and London, has announced its transition to an employee-owned business

Wales’ largest communications agency becomes employee owned

Golley Slater, the award-winning independent marketing and communications agency wih offices in Cardiff, Leeds, Cirencester and London, has announced its transition to an employee-owned business. This...

nation.cymru

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Red Ducks @red-ducks.bsky.social · 15d

So sad. And just as important as loss of elephants or our large mammals. It might be unpopular but watching neighbours' cats hunting uninvited in our garden, can't help thinking cat ownership should be reduced.

RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 15d

The latest stats tell a too-familiar story: from the birds in our fields and hedgerows to iconic seabird colonies along our coasts... decline continues. 🚨📉

Bolder action is needed now if we are to halt the loss of species from our landscapes.

More from RSPB Science 👇

RSPB Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 15d

Latest government stats show a continued decline in many bird species across the UK 🪶🧪

www.gov.uk/government/s...

These data are made possible by the dedication of expert volunteers, allowing us to track common bird populations for >50 years

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Dr Negrin's Victory Pills @dr-negrin.bsky.social · 16d

Like Brexit, Farage's ludicrous and repugnant plan to scrap Leave to Remain, would bring disaster to Britain.

But that's the point. Farage has always been backed by disaster capitalists who want to profit from chaos at your expense.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Nigel Farage's 'repugnant' migrants plan torn apart as NHS would 'collapse'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been warned his 'morally repugnant' plans to scrap the main route to citizenship for migrants could push the NHS to the brink of collapse

www.mirror.co.uk

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UK for UNHCR @ukforunhcr.bsky.social · 16d

Fact: Refugees are teachers, gamers, parents, students, artists and dreamers. Just like you.

What sets refugees apart from most people in the UK is being forced to leave home in search of safety.

#MythVsFact #WithRefugees

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