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NEW BLOG 12 years ago Michael Gove cracked down on attendance and banned term time holidays. Again and again since then we have had crackdown after crackdown. They don't work. It's time to change the approach... johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/06/28/t...

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Here’s @mattlockrhodes.bsky.social with the Day 1 report from Queen’s Park! #CountyCricketDay #DCCC #WeAreDerbyshire

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Benefit cuts for children, old, sick and disabled, free money for corporations. Drax produces electricity by burning trees, biggest polluter, serial violator of rules Costs £160 for every megawatt-hour of electricity, double the price from gas. Receives £bns in subsidies. We get big bills.

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“A couple of starlings with their maturing brood are perched on this roof of stone slabs” Artist: CF Tunnicliffe (What to Look for in Summer, 1960)

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Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U-turn. Why blame the poor? Govt has numerous choices: Tax capital gains, dividends at the same rate as wages Reduce pension tax relief to the ultra rich Increase NIC for ultra-rich. Wealth tax FTT Cut corporate welfare

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'Give Farage a chance' is brought to us by the same people who wanted Brexit. It's like they want to finish the destruction they started. 🤦‍♀️

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Police investigating the Horizon Post Office scandal identify 7 suspects, 45 people classed as "persons of interest". Criminal trials may begin in 2028. Scandal began in 1990s. Will drag on for years. Culprits will plead fraility, memory loss to escape retribution.

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Really excellent video explaining the huge privacy issues around this use of AI.

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‘The Hay Elevator’ (The Weather, 1962) Artist: Robert Ayton

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Those lucky lucky Leeds people! Don't miss @reecedinsdale.bsky.social at Leeds Playhouse 👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Tomorrow I’m returning to a place I call home. Having had the privilege of playing the central role in its opening production some 35 years ago (& many roles since), I shall once again start rehearsals on a new play, ‘Through It All Together’ @LeedsPlayhouse Thank you, Leeds. 🙌

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Other work of the Ladybird artists Railway poster, circa 1930 ‘Great Yarmouth’ Artist: Septimus Scott

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First guest confirmed for this week’s North Derbyshire Radio Friday Night Sports Show from 7-8pm: Bakewell sports journalist Holly Bacon joins us to talk about her amazing career and rise through the sports media industry! northderbyshireradio.com

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If you want instructions, just go to YouTube and search for 'card holders made from CDs' and lots of examples come up.

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I thought I would show this idea - great for children whose hands are too small to hold cards easily. It is 2 old CDs covered in padding and material and then joined together with 2 buttons. Getting the buttons on tightly is the difficult part.

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Hi, I’ve had a rough few months mental health (so income) wise & engagement is way down over on twitter. If you could maybe RT my workshop sale👇🏼to help put my classes in front of more eyes it would help so so much. Thankyou 🌿

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Former Spireite Kairo Mitchell has been released by Rochdale He got one goal for CFC in eight games in 2020/21 before joining Notts County He scored 14 times in 46 apps for the Dale this season #Spireites #RAFC #NCFC rochdaleafc.co.uk/retainedrele...

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Grateful for shares. Last few tickets still available. Thanks!

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That feeling of waking up - and realising it isn't a school day (Out in the Sun, 1965) Artist: Frank Hampson

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If you haven't encountered #WildflowerHour yet then you're in for a treat. It's so wonderful tonight. Thank you @wildflowerhour.bsky.social. 🌱

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I’m back on live audio commentary duty today for @flashscore.com! PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester United vs Aston Villa If you’re at work or on your travels, join me via the Flashscore app or website from 3:55pm! #PremierLeague #MUFC #AVFC

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Former Spireite George Cooper is now playing for Australian 3rd tier side UWA Nedlands FC He joined the side in January and they are second in the table He only made 9 apps for CFC after playing for Crewe, Peterborough and Plymouth #Spireites #CreweAlex #pufc #PAFC

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👀 The Yorkshire village sinking under renewable energy projects Camblesforth, near Selby, is being exploited by greedy energy companies and venture capitalists By Anthony Robinson @anthonybylines.bsky.social

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"From Spurn to Runswick Bay, explore six of Yorkshire’s most stunning and diverse beaches along 90+ miles of unforgettable coastline"

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Last shout for this webinar that I'm running next Wednesday on how to 'become a writer'. Free to attend with the option to make a donation. Please repost. Thank you! ☺️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/become-a-w...

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Please share. Thank you! ⬇️

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“When twilight turns to darkness, the swifts rise higher and higher into the night air and there they sleep on the wing. In the very early dawn, as light creeps into the sky, they dive down again” Writer: EL Grant Warson Artist: CF Tunnicliffe ‘What to Look for in Spring’ 1961

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Former Spireite Scott Loach has signed for 9th tier Newark Town The keeper made 48 apps in his sole season with the Blues He had a short spell with 10th tier Wakefield last season #Spireites

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Great post. Everyone please do this too. @primaryteachermary.bsky.social ♥️

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ha! Following Starmer's reset, the UK will again have to comply with the strict EU standards for pesticide residues, which the Tories had slackened off after brexit. (article from sept 2024) www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Ladybird endpapers ‘Hedgerow’ (1979) Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton

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Former Spireite Gary Madine has been released by Hartlepool United The striker made four loan apps from Carlisle United in 2009/10 He scored eight goals in 30 games this season Fellow ex-Blue Mani Dieseruvwe has been offered a new deal #Spireites #HUFC www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/retained-lis...

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I am begging people to just delete their Twitter accounts and move over to Bluesky. Especially when it comes to sports teams.

submitted 36 days ago • 1 comment

Six seasons. 230 appearances. 30 goals. Two league titles. Unforgettable memories. Legend 💙 #Spireites

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A question for the 🌱 feed ⬇️

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Adrian Newey out to build car that will tempt Max Verstappen to Aston Martin

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The world’s greatest pre-season friendly is almost upon us! #Spireites #GladsAllOver

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Former Chesterfield players Charlie Carter and Tom Whelan have been named in the Vanarama National League South Team of the Season. #NonLeague #Spireites

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All the very best to Ollie Banks, Kane Drummond, Michael Jacobs, Ali Mohiuddin and Darren Oldaker for the next chapter of their careers. #Spireites

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Chesterfield have confirmed that Ollie Banks will leave the club once his contract expires. #Spireites

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Pls report "sorry we are experiencing unusually high call volumes" messages, we are testing if firms play it for EVERY call If you call a bank, broadband, mobile, energy, water firm report via www.moneysavingexpert.com/report-high-... Its our final data collection before we contact worst offenders

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On TONIGHT’S North Derbyshire Radio Friday Night Sports Show from 7-8pm: @bensportstory.bsky.social analyses @chesterfieldfc.bsky.social’s retained list ⚽️ Exclusive interview with Derbyshire player Anuj Dal 🏏 northderbyshireradio.com

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If you still haven't had enough of me talking Chesterfield's retained list, my in-depth chat with @mattlockrhodes.bsky.social regarding all things Spireites will air later tonight. Will also try to remember to drop the catch-up link later for those unable to catch it live. Details⬇️ #Spireites

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Darren Oldaker joins fellow League Two side Swindon Town after being released by the Spireites He played 113 games for the Blues, scoring nine goals, in three seasons, as well as winning the National League #Spireites #STFC

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Esther de Lange, "He has made sure that two of his children have German passports" When Nigel Farage objects to a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme, he wants his children to travel freely around the UK and EU, but he doesn't want your children to enjoy the same right

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