Was a beautiful day in Brighton today. I did my usual second-hand bookstore circuit for the first time in a few months and found some neat things, but no Star Trek pickups. However, it got me feeling down about how many great bookshops we've lost… 🧵/1

The mastery of artist Harry Wingfield. ‘Biscuits ’ (Yes, it is a painting - from First Picture Book, 1970)

1/10 If the last few days of Iranian strikes on Dubai have proven anything, it’s that a massive number of people completely despise the city and those living there. And honestly? There are very good reasons to despise them. A thread on the city of hypocrites 🧵👇

A cartoon reminder that tomorrow is World Book Day (In the UK anyway). Originally for the @theguardian.com

🛍️ Indoor Boot Sale at Westside Centre – every Saturday, rain or shine! Sellers 9–3 | Buyers 10–3 Bargains + Westside Mini Market & more to explore 👀 Worth a visit if you love a good find! ✨

A cartoon from the 1950’s that’s more relevant than ever 💔

U.S. Military Announces Plan To Consolidate All Wars Into Final, Epic Battle https://theonion.com/u-s-military-announces-plan-to-consolidate-all-wars-in-1824018300/

WHY DO ALL THESE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES WANT TO BE CONNECTED TO THE BLOODY INTERNET? Our landlady installed light switches that don't work properly unless you use them in conjunction with an app. I don't want a fucking app for light switches. I just want to switch a light on and off, using a switch.

I have been in touch with Euan Hyslop, SNP cllr for DrumBrae Gyle, concerning the speed of drivers on Glasgow Rd. He is going to table a question at the next TEC asking what measures are being taken by council officers by the way of monitoring , enforcement etc as was previously promised him.

Brilliant. An expat im Dubai has a startling revelation, by @stephencollins.bsky.social

🚨Following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, gas-fired electricity prices in the EU rose by 51% – highlighting the risks of relying on fossil imports. The longer the conflict goes on, the greater the impact for countries with the heaviest gas reliance.

After losing in court one can now safely mention that the Müller brand of milk products is owned by an AfD (Germany's officially declared "extreme right wing" party) supporting billionaire. Whose giant family relocated to Switzerland in 2003 btw, to avoid 30% inheritance tax when he passes.

“Nobody cycles in Edinburgh because there are too many hills of hysteria”

Wait until you read the shocking exposé of ursine al fresco toiletry habits.

At least that one seemed a bit easier! 📅 🧩

LSEG are supporting calls by the Liberton community for pedestrian facilities to be introduced at the Liberton Road/Brae junction. The lack of safe crossings has been a problem for years - or rather decades!

Liberton, Edinburgh....

"The UK has got windmills all over the place that are ruining the country, ruining the beautiful fields. A magician lives in them, and he solves locked room murders with the lady from Men Behaving Badly. He is a disgusting individual. Long curly hair, very unkempt, very very disrespectful."

Defund GB News.

I've been out and about talking to women about cycle safety - have a listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...

Didn’t take long, Robert Jenrick still insisting on @mattchorley.bsky.social that more North Sea oil drilling would lower energy bills rather than just disappearing into global markets 🤦‍♂️

Oh well would you look at that

My BBC podcast, YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, is heading out on tour soon (London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester) Here’s a little filmed interview I did with South Wales Live about the podcast and why I love history youtu.be/5xHxs6I3e3o?...

"We called London a war zone and moved to Dubai by mistake"

This morning’s garden birds #FiveMinuteMerlin #BirdSky

Hmmm March proving difficult so far… 📅 🧩

Another incredible display for Corstorphine’s Window Wanderland.

🚨 SUNRISE BEFORE MY ALARM GOES OFF ALERT ⏰ 🚨

Sobering to think that we would have joined a reckless war in the middle east over the weekend had Badenoch or Farage been PM. And we would be refusing to embrace an energy transition away from reliance on a deeply unstable region. Starmer's sobriety definitely an asset in the last few days.

*Some* US consumers.

🚨 It looks like the UK government is gearing up to upend copyright law in favour of AI companies, legalising the theft of their work. This is despite creatives' huge protests, and despite previous proposals being roundly rejected by the public. Please spread the word. 🧵 1/4

One of my favourite sides of politics/media.

Glad to see this Tesla get a ticket for blocking a dropped kerb on Manse Street @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social

Britons sheltering in place in Dubai still aren’t paying any tax buff.ly/gYKFZuJ

Some fantastic photos taken over the weekend of a male hen harrier on Tarras Valley. Don't forget we still have some spaces available on our up and coming Skydancer Day bird watching tours! The booking link is here: tickets.mp/tvnrskydance... 📸 Photo credit: Alistair Moulstone

Just waiting for Farage & Reform to insist we should shackle ourselves to fossil fuels even more 📈

Another child injured on Glasgow Rd - when will action be taken? www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

February 2026 weather stats for Corstorphine, Edinburgh. ☔️

Happy first day of Spring 😀 📅 🧩

Edinburgh Cowgate - Cardinal Beaton's house, 1868 #edinburgh #oldedinburgh #oldphoto

Becoming more Trumpian by the day

Hope Richard Tice is having a shit time at his home in Dubai right now.

Share a TV show you never get tired of rewatching. 📺

#Dalkeith Connections 🚲🚶👩‍🦼 🙋 DROP-INS Mar 2, 5, 7 NB: We've not seen the plans @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @midlothiancan.bsky.social @debbimccall.bsky.social @kirstymcneill.bsky.social @cgrahamemsp.bsky.social @whatjoewrote.bsky.social @da-anderson.bsky.social @lesley-king.bsky.social

Ice-cream sellers: Make people think you're a high-flying City type by introducing yourself as a 'Walls treat trader'.

When the tax dodgers who'd left 'Woke Nightmare Britain' for Dubai suddenly decide they like living in the UK after all.

Home late last night - remembered to solve but forgot to post so it’s a double-header again tonight 🤦‍♂️ 📅 🧩

Oil spills from tankers have fallen by more than 90% since the 1970s— In the 1970s, oil spills from tankers — container ships transporting oil — were common. Between 70 and 100 spills occurred per year. That’s one or two spills every week.

This event is a chance to show solidarity with Edinburgh's UK-Iranian community, and with ordinary people in Iran.