It’s not that religion doesn’t have a place in school. It’s that all religions and beliefs have a place. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...

I trust the BBC although recent shenanigans have dented that a wee bit. @williamcrawley.bsky.social

So many reasons to be excited about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social winning. It should surprise no-one that he’s an Arsenal supporter. All the best people are. 😉 #COYG

I am listening to A Mind of My Own, at the moment. Have always loved @kathyburke.bsky.social and the book, in her voice , doesn’t disappoint. Brought back so many memories of growing up in Islington. Kathy Burke is a national treasure and legend.

I am a huge SCD fan but I can’t imagine Strictly without Tess and Claudia. 😢 However, I can make myself available 🤔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚 #amindofmyown

Things you love to see #COYG

Today, in Cyprus they celebrate their National Day! #Χρόνιαπολλά για την Ημέρα της Ανεξαρτησίας, Κύπρος! Join us in wishing our Cypriot friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!

Does paracetamol turn your skin bright orange?

The word is banded about a lot but Robert Redford was a real and actual legend. He was in some of the best films of the 20th century. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🥳FREE Anti-Bullying Week 2025 Packs Are Now Available!🥳 We have our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Primary School Age Pack for Schools and Other Youth Settings, which include: 🧡lesson plans 💙films ❤️cross-curricular ideas 💜assembly plans 🔗 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullyin...

From @womensaidni.bsky.social ⚠️HIDDEN PHONES⚠️ On 7th Sept 2025, the UK Govt will be testing the Emergency Alert System. If you have a hidden phone, it’s important to switch off these alerts, as they could reveal the phone’s existence. 👉video & instructions: womensaidni.org/emergencyalert/

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New Northern Ireland public appointments commissioner named after four-year vacancy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Read about Youth@CLC member Elodie Bloomer's journey to becoming a youth advocate on the international stage. To receive these blogs directly to your inbox – and to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the latest news from CLC - sign up to our newsletter. Link - buff.ly/Frqjo82

Mr McVey, a former chief executive of Brain Injury Matters (NI), has been appointed new commissioner for victims and survivors in Northern Ireland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A very Happy Day 🌈 #BelfastPride

Statement from @womensaidni.bsky.social about yesterday’s tragedy in Maguiresbridge. Deepest, deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Vanessa, Sara and James. Such an appalling loss.

Woohoo 🎉🥳 This fantastic news. 16 and 17 years who have the right support and education are ready to put the X or preference in the ballot box. This can only enhance our democracy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...

CEO Recruitment: Trócaire are inviting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The CEO of Trócaire leads the organisation, ensuring excellence in all aspects of the organisation’s work. For further information, and to apply, please visit: apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/7...

We should never get used to hearing about what happened in Muckamore Hospital. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Not sure why this only got 4 stars. Jayne Mansfield is not someone I’ve paid much attention to and this documentary is less about her life and more about what she left behind with a few surprise. Such a gentle and loving tribute. 2 hankies were used. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

This is shameful. It is not cultural expression nor is it legitimate commentary. Surely it is a hate crime.

The number of asylum seekers or refugees currently in the Mid-Ulster area where this happened? Zero. None. Plenty of migrants though, who know fine rightly that this is not about boats, this is about dark skin and a foreign language. Utterly, utterly shameful.

“It is more harmful to have a strategy that will not address poverty, than no strategy at all.” Almost 50 charities & anti-poverty orgs in Northern Ireland call on executive to drop anti-poverty strategy saying families “deserve better”. BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're one of 50 charities & orgs who have signed an open letter to say the Executive needs to withdraw its draft anti-poverty strategy. Children/families/ individuals in poverty deserve so much better from our political leaders. viewdigital.org/we-deserve-b...

Another woman murdered Deepest sympathy to her family, particularly her young children. I can’t imagine what they must be going through Sarah Montgomery is not a statistic Words are not enough. We need to understand why Northern Ireland is so dangerous for women and actually do something about it

‘We just want to stop people being murdered’: Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation

Lewis Capaldi was simply amazing as was the reaction to his return to the Glastonbury stage. An example to us all of the kindness and empathy that we should always show people who are struggling or have life long-long disabilities or illness.

Love it when NI makes the UK national news. Come and visit Maghera. Is this the biggest yellow box junction in the UK or Ireland? www.bbc.com/news/article...

Oberstown is looking for a new Board member. It's a world leading and unique service that has strong strategic and governance processes. If you have the right skills and a passion for the implementation of children's rights and community safety please apply. www.publicjobs.ie/en/?option=c...

Read our statement on the racist attacks taking place in Ballymena and across other areas this week.

👏 I am thrilled to announce the launch of the £1 million Connect Fund for community groups in Northern Ireland and GB. 🏅 Supporting the development of cultural, sports and people-to-people links across the UK. Apply here: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/conne...

If you’re rioting or even just protesting because a foreigner has been accused of rape, but you never rioted or protested when a white Irish bloke was accused of rape, you are not a defender of women and are - quite literally - just a racist

If every sexual offence reported last year resulted in a riot, there would have been 1,615. There weren't though. Were there?

If accurate this is so disappointing. The NI anti-poverty strategy must have actions that actually reduce family and child poverty not simply regurgitate existing actions. Stormont strategy to tackle poverty 'not fit for purpose,' says Barnardos NI www.bbc.com/news/article...

Things you love to see - Spurs banjaxing themselves. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

“……just over half of those on free school meal entitlement achieved five GCSE at Grades A*-C (51.8%) compared to 77% of all other pupils, though both figures mirror the downward trend across qualifications.” So much work still to do. 😢

Many congratulations John. Can’t wait to see the next chapter of wonderful CLC unfold. 👏🏼🎉

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Very well deserved. Good luck Rachel

Well done Palace 👏🏼👏🏼

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🆕 New funding now open: 🔸 £150k over 5yrs for work with justice-experienced youth 🔸 Grants for sport, creativity, & digital innovation 🔸 €400k for Irish-language theatre touring 🔸 Up to £15k for creative communities & youth projects More info 👉 tinyurl.com/58kywcn6 #GrantTracker #FundingNews

Woohoo 🥳 I’ve managed to switch off the flippin’ Co-pilot on MS office - it’s as annoyed as the paper clip was. Feeling very pleased with myself.

5 May 1949: Europe said never again. The Council of Europe was born – to defend human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Watch the video & hear Ernest Bevin’s powerful opening words. Happy Birthday, Council of Europe. Let’s keep moving forward.

A not at all gentle reminder that She Sells Sanctuary & I are running our Spring raffle for the mighty Women’s Aid NI, the lots are exclusive Éadach pieces including cotton tote bags & Midsummer Night’s Dreamer giclée prints. Get yer tickets👇🏻Ádh mór ort 💚 #SpeirGorm shesellssanctuary.bigcartel.com

Come on you Gooners www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...

Very difficult not to admire Gary Lineker after watching this. “I felt BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker” www.bbc.com/news/article...