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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 12h

If anything says 'Bullied at school and now the whole country must pay' it's this crowd.

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 12h

Dear Richard Desmond,
F*ck off,
you greedy c*nt.
Yours faithfully,
UK taxpayers

Richard Desmond asks for ‘generosity’ in £1.3bn National Lottery claim

Payout likely to be funded by taxpayers if media mogul wins case against gambling regulator

www.theguardian.com

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Lead Mojo @leadmojo.bsky.social · 1d

Up on the NonCensored Patreon ALREADY is our exclusive interview with Kemi Badenoch, and she has some big news!

Patreon.com/NonCensored

(The full episode is out on Friday in all the best podcast apps.)

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 1d

@secondmentions.bsky.social Guardian going all out: "This garish gourd" in the headline, no less. Closely followed by "the orange fruit" in the standfirst.

Pumpkin power! How this garish gourd took over the world

Whether you want a mug, tealight holder or fidget spinners, all are available with a pumpkin theme. Festivals are dedicated to the orange fruit, and there are countless recipes to try. Why are they su...

www.theguardian.com

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 2d

Like any of us are gonna be able to retire at 65...

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 2d

Not really a vinyl obsessive, but the 12" of this is one of my most prized possessions.

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 7d

Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the wee donkey - in a hand-carved olivewood stable - only €100 from World Duty Free

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 8d

Wasn't that a Mel Brooks film: 'Husko: Lying Down and Loving It'?

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 8d

The roasted bean-derived hot drink, which is celebrated today in a global annual event, is also known as 'joe' or 'java' in the US etc etc

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Ben Dickenson @benjitoon.bsky.social · 12d

Newcastle says no to fascism.

The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance.

Newcastle united.

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 13d

It's important that in the video he only poses BESIDE the fancy car, in too-tight trousers with no socks.

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 13d

Tenner a day sounds like extraordinarily good value. Especially considering that, if it's a private company delivering your paper instead, it will likely end up in the letterbox of the house opposite.

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 14d

Anyway, feels like a good one for @princecharlescinema.com

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 14d

This would definitely be of interest to people in the UK. Do you have any plans for an international release?

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 16d

His 'analysis' is just embarrassing. Even the odious Nick Robinson was better as political editor

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Red Hot World @redhotworld.bsky.social · 16d

Despicable propagandists in the billionaire media howl that oil + gas workers hate action to tackle the climate crisis.

But a major new survey shows that UK fossil fuel staff are DONE with their dying industry.

They want out — and they want a worker-led #JustTransition to another world🧵

Is the fossil fuel industry nearing it's end?

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 20d

Happy Salted Caramel Mince Pie and Heston's Miso and Yuzu Christmas Pudding season!

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 21d

Hang on - why is Harold Bishop masquerading as a Swede?

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 21d

Fuck me. The words 'Piss-up' and 'Brewery' come to mind.

Corbyn clashes with Sultana over membership portal as split emerges in new party

Ex-Labour leader says ‘legal advice being taken’ over issue, while Sultana also claims ‘sexist boys’ club’ is running party

www.theguardian.com

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 21d

Totally agree with this, especially as an antidote to weasel words like 'controversial' or 'outspoken' about people who are objectively bigoted.

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 21d

By 'longevity pioneer' I assume you mean 'rich idiot who's afraid of dying like the rest of us but can't accept the inevitable'?

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 22d

This is definitely worth the trouble of an article on a day like today.

Melania’s hat, Kate’s brooch and other looks from the Trump state visit

State visits are often seen as an opportunity to exercise “sartorial diplomacy” on the world stage.

www.bbc.co.uk

Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 23d

Hey c'mon - Owen Jones writes for them! 😉

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 23d

Oh, I must listen - thanks!

In the interest of balance I should also add that he wrote: “I see the Manchester Guardian has not printed my letter re Mosley and I suppose they never will. I hardly expected The Times to print it, but I think the M.G. might, considering their reputation.”

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Tarte Normande @tartenormande.bsky.social · 23d

2/ "There was some violence by the Blackshirts, as usual, and I am going to write to The Times about it, but what hope of their printing my letter?"

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