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Hi gang. My films ‘In The Loop’ and ‘The Death of Stalin’ are on #BBCFour this evening, at 9pm and 10.40pm. Do enjoy if you’re a fan of repeated threat.

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Time to use Amazon like they used to use brick-and-mortar book stores!

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In this commentary, Paul Rosolie writes about a recent experience rescuing a spider monkey, which was struggling to stay afloat in a river. Rosolie describes the moment as one of profound communication. He highlights the intelligence, emotion and vulnerability of wildlife.

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That's a weird way to spell "suspected rapist and human trafficker".

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Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88

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Despite his climate leadership stance ahead of COP30, Brazilian President Lula da Silva is pushing to approve oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon. news.mongabay.com/2025/02/lula...

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Extreme weather is destroying crops around the world, from hurricanes hitting bananas and yams in Jamaica, to drought ruining maize crops in Myanmar last year. We mapped a global snapshot of the impacts from media reports for @carbonbrief.org interactive.carbonbrief.org/crops-extrem... #dataviz

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Restoring hearts today. We will never forget. ❤️

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Join @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social, @toritsui.bsky.social and @stwc.bsky.social’s Lindsey German in Bristol for a special in conversation event to discuss the global arms trade, campaigns for peace and climate justice on Saturday 15 March. 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/BristolMAG

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And the link to my event is here

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Your public service announcement that the incredible You Do Not Have Yo Say Anything - with the equally incredible @joannahs.bsky.social - continues today on BBC Radio 4 and iPlayer. It’s a wonderfully true and compassionate insight into the criminal justice system. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

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Nearly 75% the the world's international subsea cables pass through or close to Irish waters www.rte.ie/news/2025/02...

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There's a common path in the development of authoritarian or totalitarian regimes, regardless of whether they are overseen by Catholic Inquisitors, Protestant enforcers, monarchists, fascists, Nazis, Stalinists, Maoists .... First they eliminate words. Then they eliminate people.

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I've done events with Alex before and he is brilliant, don't miss out! #Edusky #teachersky #KidLitUK

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Hello Bluepals, we are open.

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The arrest of 50+ politicians & journalists in police raids in Turkey is an outrageous attack on press freedom and democratic rights. The Turkish government must stop its attempts to silence pro-Kurdish and left-wing opposition. www.turkishminute.com/2025/02/18/p...

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This report from @uniofbathipr.bsky.social is really thought-provoking. We're committed to supporting families on low incomes, and being able to access high quality childcare is essential in ensuring children have the best start in life.

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🍃 We're delighted to say that the #WainwrightPrize is now on Bluesky! Celebrating the finest nature and conservation writing, we're excited to spotlight a whole host of brilliant books in 2025. Follow along! 💚

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One of the most remarkable books I have read. Recommend it but man it is a hard read at times.

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“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and redeem the soul of America.” - John Lewis Bravo, ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe for this act of civil disobedience against MAGA 🇺🇸

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If you're lovely, have a few quid that you can spare, and fancy joining in with next week's #buyastrangerabook day, you can do so here. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... Alternatively, just let me know! About 15 books have been given out this week. THANKS SO MUCH!

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We are recruiting for an exceptionally talented designer to join our outstanding Design team. We are looking for the most exciting creative in the industry, so whether you’re building your portfolio or are already working at a high level, we’re keen to hear from you. faber.co.uk/careers/designer/

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🚨 ANNOUNCING PEACE & JUSTICE PROJECT CONFERENCE 2025 Join us for our first two-day annual conference event in London on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025, featuring international guests, keynote speakers, panels and discussion. 🎟️ Early bird discounted tickets: bit.ly/PJPconf25 #PJPconf25

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ALERT Said I would alert folk when next batch of bin stickers in stock. As you know: Farage [Noun] Definition: The liquid found at the bottom of a bin or waste container. These stickers warn your bin workers of liquid waste. www.markthomasinfo.co.uk/store/

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Very pleased to join the wonderful Joanna Hardy-Susskind on BBC Radio 4 in “You Do Not Have to Say Anything” - Listen on BBC Radio 4 and Radio Sounds

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Also thanks to all who donated to the Muna family whose bookshop in East Jerusalem was raided by Israeli state. The target has been exceeded. Thanks to all who donated and solidarity and love to the Muna family. www.gofundme.com/f/jerusalems...

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Happy #FamilyDay! We believe every family should be supported to make sharing books a regular part of daily life, helping children to enjoy the benefits of reading. Here's why shared reading has a vital role to play in early education and childcare 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...

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Sad to hear that Cardiff’s Shelf Life is closing - a wonderful radical bookshop (staying online) - use this link for your online orders and they will get a healthy cut - let’s make her last week wonderful uk.bookshop.org/shop/shelfli...

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Today, thousands of us demonstrated outside the US embassy with a message for Donald Trump: hands off Gaza. The resilience of the Palestinian people will not be broken — and nor will our solidarity. We will be here for as long as it takes until there is a free and independent Palestine.

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I am coming to do a one off show in LUDLOW tomorrow - Saturday - it will combine poetry and things I find in Ludlow charity shops www.ludlow.org.uk/eventdetail....

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Many of you have seen the news of the Muna family, who run a wonderful bookshop in East Jerusalem, which was raided by the Israelis confiscating books and arresting Mahmoud and Ahmed. They are now released and there is a fundraiser to help them get back on their feet. Please help if you can xx

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Did you catch @animalaid.bsky.social’s brilliant new advert on Channel 4 last night ? If they could tell you , would you listen ? Support a dairy-free future at compassion.animalaid.org.uk

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While apps like Uber rake in the profits, it's their drivers paying the financial, physical and emotional price. I stand with all drivers across the UK demanding change this Valentine’s Day! Join a local action, or donate to support the campaign: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

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The snow art , and the real deal ! Thank you @GillMerritt2 for today's #FoxOfTheDay

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Words To Live By Number 185

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Scapegoating refugees has always been a deliberate ploy by governments to distract from their own domestic failures. Pandering to Reform UK will backfire — and vulnerable people will pay the price. End dangerous crossings by opening safe routes for fellow human beings instead.

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More of this is needed around the world. No normalising. No tipping the cap. No surrender. CALL. HIM. OUT.

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Is your favourite #ireland #bookshop here on Bluesky? #speirgorm #booksky

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Research shows we’re drawn to bad news, but there are hard-fought climate victories happening in this world worth celebrating. Start your weekend off by treating yourself to some good news! 💚 https://atmos.earth/climate-wins-are-happening-you-just-arent-hearing-about-them

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The beautiful London Library offers emerging writers one year’s free membership including masterclasses, networking opportunities, peer support, access to all the Library’s resources and publication in an anthology. Details below. Please share :) www.londonlibrary.co.uk/about-us/ll-...

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It's Wednesday, so it's "Buy A Stranger a Book" day on Bluesky! I'll give away two books. FOR FREE. If there's a book you want let me know. If YOU want to "Buy a Stranger a Book" too get in touch! #buyastrangerabook Here's what it's all about. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... UK only.

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It's #buyastrangerabook day! People buy books for each other. Yes, really! Here’s an offer from @zincstoat.uk who'll buy someone the book of their choice, up to £15! Check it out and get in touch if there's something you'd like! UK only.

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It's not a demolition site it's a mass grave. It's not a demolition site it's a crime scene. It's not a demolition site its a homeland. It's not a demolition site it's Palestine. It's not a demolition site it's a genocide.

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🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.

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An Imbolc moon rises on Hampstead Heath last night: looking for light even in darkness.

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We need rent controls — and we need them now. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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