Richard Painter
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This is Jack and Sarah's dog Arlo. Walking him just after Christmas last year, I thought that these were the dog days of December, where nothing much happens, but everything is grey, cold and damp. The opposite of the dog days of summer when it is so hot.
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The Dog Days of December, by Lineside Fire
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December 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
This is Jack and Sarah's dog Arlo. Walking him just after Christmas last year, I thought that these were the dog days of December, where nothing much happens, but everything is grey, cold and damp. The opposite of the dog days of summer when it is so hot.
linesidefire.bandcamp.com/track/the-do...
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@soundcloud.dev wondering why you insist I open a paid for account when I have plenty of space left on my free account. All attempts to upload my new track get met with a demand for money.
December 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
@soundcloud.dev wondering why you insist I open a paid for account when I have plenty of space left on my free account. All attempts to upload my new track get met with a demand for money.
EU Commission : NO unlimited pesticide approvals action.eko.org/a/eu-commiss...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
EU Commission : NO unlimited pesticide approvals action.eko.org/a/eu-commiss...
GB News’ recent Trump interview was biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree. 38d.gs/trump_gbnews...
OFCOM: INVESTIGATE GB NEWS’ SHOCKING TRUMP INTERVIEW
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
GB News’ recent Trump interview was biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree. 38d.gs/trump_gbnews...
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
Sign now to demand an end to big money in politics
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December 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
Petition for an inquiry into the extent of Russian influence in the UK democractic process.
You can sign here. It only takes a moment
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
You can sign here. It only takes a moment
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Petition for an inquiry into the extent of Russian influence in the UK democractic process.
You can sign here. It only takes a moment
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
You can sign here. It only takes a moment
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again. Please write to your MP. You can do so in 2 minutes: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to oppose another water industry stitch-up
Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.
If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again.
I’ve written to my MP. You can do the ...
actionnetwork.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our privatised water system is broken, and the next Water Bill could lock in more of the same.If MPs don’t hear from us, water companies get their way again. Please write to your MP. You can do so in 2 minutes: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
End tax breaks on oil and gas
Sign the petition to stop the giveaway and demand a fair jobs plan needs major people power right now.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
Start preparing for the next Carrington Event.
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NASA Analysis Shows Sun’s Activity Ramping Up
It looked like the Sun was heading toward a historic lull in activity. That trend flipped in 2008, according to new research.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Start preparing for the next Carrington Event.
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Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve asked the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me here: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask Emma Reynolds to base water policy on facts not water industry fake maths.
Everyone deserves clean, affordable water. Lobbyists say it’ll cost £100bn to bring it back into public hands - but experts disagree.
I’ve asked the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence ...
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October 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve asked the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me here: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
UK newspapers have got away with lies that destroy the lives of innocent people for far too long. I've signed this petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
UK newspapers have got away with lies that destroy the lives of innocent people for far too long. I've signed this petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Stockholm. The Vasa Museum. This beautifully carved ship capsized shortly after being launched in 1628. It was raised in 1961 and now has its own museum.
July 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Stockholm. The Vasa Museum. This beautifully carved ship capsized shortly after being launched in 1628. It was raised in 1961 and now has its own museum.
Beautiful day for a walk along the river to Wensum Park.
June 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Beautiful day for a walk along the river to Wensum Park.
The Stour estuary at Manningtree.
June 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Stour estuary at Manningtree.
Wild flowers in the overgrown garden behind St Margaret’s Church.
June 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Wild flowers in the overgrown garden behind St Margaret’s Church.
California Flannelbush being very generous with its blooms this year.
May 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
California Flannelbush being very generous with its blooms this year.
Carrow House and it’s lovely wisteria
May 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Carrow House and it’s lovely wisteria
Lilac-coloured bluebells basking in the morning sun.
May 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Lilac-coloured bluebells basking in the morning sun.
Great Yarmouth beach on a warm spring day.
May 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Great Yarmouth beach on a warm spring day.
Please sign this petition to stop billionaires from meddling in our elections. The UK should ban all foreign political donations: action.eko.org/a/uk-ban-all...
UK: Ban All Foreign Political Donations
Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform Party just made massive gains in UK elections. And now they’re drawing up plans to tap Trump donors to power Farage to Prime Minister in 2029.But we have a plan to stop
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May 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Please sign this petition to stop billionaires from meddling in our elections. The UK should ban all foreign political donations: action.eko.org/a/uk-ban-all...
The Wisteria outside St Giles’ Church is particularly lovely in the sunshine this afternoon.
April 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Wisteria outside St Giles’ Church is particularly lovely in the sunshine this afternoon.
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Turn off toxic algorithms and protect kids online.
Netflix’s Adolescence show has sparked a wave of anger over the devastating impact social media platforms can have on kids.Hundreds of vulnerable teens, like the show’s star, Jamie, are being pushed d
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April 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Cherry blossom in Norwich looking wonderful at the moment.
April 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Cherry blossom in Norwich looking wonderful at the moment.
The Crown Posada public house in Side, Newcastle. Lovely interior and excellent beer.
April 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The Crown Posada public house in Side, Newcastle. Lovely interior and excellent beer.
The Ouseburn tumbling over Jesmond Dene Falls, Newcastle.
April 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Ouseburn tumbling over Jesmond Dene Falls, Newcastle.