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Prince William and Princess Catherine Did Just Four Days of Royal Work in April Prince William and Princess Kate have long been branded by the media as the dependable faces of the monarchy when it comes to royal engagements. But in 2025, that image is cracking under the weight of reality. With…

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In Parliament REFORM have voted against: Ban on fire/rehire of workers on worse working conditions. Ban on exploitative Zero-hour contracts Improvements to paternity leave Allowing workers bereavement leave Improvements in sick pay Why are workers supporting a party that will reduce their welfare?

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You’re telling me that right wing voters that Labour was trying to appeal to voted for a right wing party anyway and left wing voters decided not to vote for Labour because they’re too right wing now? Who could have possibly predicted this.

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Before the world wakes, the birds are already singing… This week, we’re celebrating the dawn chorus at its peak. 😍 Each day, we’ll be spotlighting a few of the voices, building up to #InternationalDawnChorusDay this Sunday 4th May. Who'll be getting up early with us to catch the magic? 🎵

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Today our singer spotlight is on the Wren: proof that size means nothing in the dawn chorus! Tiny, fast, and loud, listen for Wrens pouring out a whole string of notes - without stopping for breath. What birds have been filling your morning today? 🎵

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Next in our line-up dawn chorus singers come the Blackbirds. Carefree, rich, fluted notes, drifting through the trees just as the light grows. A sound loved by many...have you heard one singing this week?

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Last night It's in Nottingham held the inaugral #Duckies, an awards ceremony and dinner to celebrate businesses in Nottingham City Centre. Congratulations to all of those who took part. Full list of categories, shortlists and winners in the article... leftlion.co.uk/features/202...

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Happy 92nd Birthday Willie!! ❤️🎶❤️

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In case you're worried that you don't know where your story is leading you...

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The Daily Mail reports that the Princess of Wales is “allergic to PR gimmicks”. Allergic! How brave to continue frolicking about on endless staged photo-ops despite such a debilitating condition. Truly, the courage of the woman. #ThatFamily #RoyalFamily

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Today, we pay tribute to Pope Francis. He welcomed refugees & the homeless where others turned their backs. He called for peace — in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, the DRC & beyond — where others cheered for war. His humanity is an inspiration to us all, and he will be greatly missed.

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Witches’ Well, Edinburgh. A quiet, memorial marking the spot where so many accused of witchcraft met their fate during the Scottish witch trials. 🪬🧿 #edinburgh #witcheswell #history #memorial #scotland #witchtrials #remembrance #heritage #royalmile #darkhistory

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John Singer Sargent: Portrait of Madame X

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6 years ago today, The Shield had their final match in WWE.

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On this day in 1987, Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle released ‘Diamond Lights’ in the UK charts. And here’s their performance on Top Of The Pops from later that week. What times. 🎤

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Our #Bloomscrolling share this week is the irresistible cuckooflower 😍 Have you spotted any this spring? They're an especially important food plant for the caterpillars of orange-tip and green-veined white butterflies 🦋

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Native English Bluebells don’t grow They Dance

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Every now and then, you get a reminder about why we love sport and fell in love with sport. Rory McIlroy winning The Masters is one of the great moments ⛳️

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#OtD 13 Apr 1985 Danuta Danielsson, the Polish-Jewish daughter of a Holocaust survivor, hit a neo-Nazi on the head with her handbag in Växjö, Sweden. The Nazis were then chased out of town. We have some anti-fascist merch here to help fund our work: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...

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Still horrifying

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13 April 1819 ► #Nottingham streets were lit by gas for the first time. #NottinghamHistory

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