NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5). An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸 (🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

If you see this, post something monochromatic. (DO IT NOW)

Just walked into Morrisons and this was playing. I'm getting old! youtu.be/F5PXdScoOrg?...

The baddies in Andor seem to be far more competent than the baddies in Star wars Episode IV

It's time for a public inquiry to discover whether there's more dark money going into Reform politicians' bank accounts because, now we know for sure that Russia bought and paid for Nathan Gill - and he's admitted to that - who else is on Putin's payroll? bylines.scot/news/nathan-...

Reform UK’s Nigel Farage with the Russian Ambassador (that he denied meeting), and with Oleg Voloshyn's wife Nadia Borodi, Voloshyn bribed Nathan Gill. Farage is still silent. It’s deafening. #ReformRussianBribes

@diminutivefox.bsky.social Hey, Small Fox Person who likes bikes and also small boats! I came across this DIY packraft website that's really got me thinking about doing a combined biking and waterways exploring adventure. I thought the idea might interest you too www.diypackraft.com/diy-packraft...

When you walk or cycle in front of a queue of stationary traffic, do you ever get the sensation you are being stared at?

I never want to see another human trot across a crosswalk, hurry their stroller/kids/mobility device or rush a senior resident through an intersection or any road. It’s ridiculous, like we’ve been gifted some incredible act of patience and kindness from our auto overlords.

Reform types wrap themselves in a Union Jack, hoping you'll mistake them for patriots. But make no mistake: they're grifters and traitors. Bin juice with a rosette. www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...

share.google/XIx1oLq3up28... But the thing is, this storage is rigid whereas saddle bags and stuff , you can put odd shaped objects in and because the bag deforms a bit it's ok. With this you are more limited.

So, Sunday Times runs with latest poll showing Farage winning if there was an election now. But makes NO mention of Reform’s collusion with Russia. And this is how democracy gets beaten to death in the dark. Voters are not being told the truth. Reform is given the stage but is NEVER held to account.

In the age of hate, choosing to be kind is a political act. Newcastle put on a stunning display of unity and community strength today. Thank you to the vicars, imams, union leaders, musicians, community activists & politicians who spoke. #NewcastleUnites

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My plans for tomorrow have changed so I've got a day free unexpectedly & need to get a long ride in. I'm just outside of NE London so I'm thinking of hopping on to NCR 61 & heading into the Chilterns towards Oxford. I don't really know what's good around there, does anyone have any suggestions?

Watching Andor, it's got a real 1970s scifi vibe. It's very good.

I’m not worried about illegal immigration. I’m worried about you paving the way to a far-right government because you’re useless, weak, cowardly, cruel and stupid. We need rid of this trash-bag of a man as Prime Minister

No Greens, no Corbyn or Sultana, no Scots, no Welsh, no Northern Irish The BBC is beyond saving now

1. I've long contended that austerity doesn't save money. It merely transfers costs from one group (the very rich, who would otherwise pay more tax) to others. Last night was a powerful reminder of that. Before I go further, I should say I’m fine. Just a black eye, cuts & bruises, no serious harm. 🧵

With all this dry spell we've been having, the forest mud has dried out again so I'm going to commute this morning on my mountain bike through the trails. #smallwins

If YOU buy from Starbucks, YOU support worker exploitation.

Nigel Farage claim: "We are not the world's food bank, it is not for us to provide welfare to people coming in from all over the world" Reality: The average migrant on the Skilled Worker visa had a net fiscal impact of +£16,300 in 2022/23. In contrast, the average UK-born adult had about +£800

One of the most important things to do in the face of Christian nationalism (as with any ethnic nationalism) is to name it. Then civil society and politicians start to have the tools to understand it and take it on. Bravo to @pollytoynbee.bsky.social 👏 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It's taken me 35 years and five ZX Spectrums to complete The Hobbit. Feels like a bigger deal than buying my house or having my family. I kept this quest secret for so long, I can only mention it here. Now I'm finally in a comfy tunnel-like hall, feeling like I've won at life.

What on Earth is this? An "in depth" BBC article about free speech in the UK that only cites examples of right-wing/ 'anti-woke' speech being suppressed. How can you mention Lucy Connolly but completely ignore Palestine Action / Just Stop Oil? Gob-smacking. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is a very positive thing by the sound of it, well done all involved. but... Does this community hall remind anyone else of the bridge of the Enterprise (NCC 1701-C)? ...of is it just me?

I don't think I technically tick any of the boxes but something I did in my 30s was to volunteer with Girlguiding, and it fills at least one evening a week (depending on planning etc, camps take organisation) and I've made some great friends. I'm sure Scouts would welcome your skills and time!

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” It costs a lot less to house people.

Hmmm

Built 5,381 years ago - over a few days - in the heart of Somerset, the elevated Sweet Track walkway ran 2 km across marsh, connecting two Stone Age communities for 10-15 years.

Here I am in bed, mildly hungover, everyone else seems to be dead to the world. Golden sunshine is pouring through the window and it's a perfect day for a bike ride and some climbing. At what point will the urge to get up and do it overcome the urge to lie here just thinking about it?

And it would be a VTLM (Very Tiny Language Model)

This is amazing.

Hmmm.... Why has my phone done this to a website?

"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” - Hunter S Thompson

Peter Mandelson can sit as a Labour Lord while my colleagues have lost the whip for opposing disability benefits cuts and the two-child benefit cap. Such draconian, politically-motivated suspensions undermine democracy and make a mockery of our party. They should have the whip restored immediately.

This would be about Donald Trump's right not to be upset or offended by the truth. That is not the intent or purpose of the malicious communications act. I am struggling to get the police to bother with actually unlawful racist harassment though.

What is the greatest scene where somebody walks?

Morning!

is wishing the happiest of birthdays to actor and screenwriter Walter Koenig.

This is exciting. I was expecting to add maybe 4 or 5 titles to my list. But there are loads (see responses). We're seeing a renaissance of proper local journalism, not among the big companies, which mostly remain dire, but among independent publications founded by local people. Hope lies here ⬇️

The far right are claiming Christianity as their own The Anglican church hasn't really covered itself in glory recently. Now is their moment to reclaim some moral high ground. Speak out now, please, to condemn fascism.

Glorious desolation, yet so close to civilisation.

Exciting developments in the rewilding if Harold's Park Farm.

"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”

Godwin’s law has been revoked by Godwin himself: gizmodo.com/godwin-of-go...

It's almost as though the realistic possibility of being shot in school isn't good for the mental health of a child. No. Fucking. Shit. Sherlock. Ban. Guns.

It was #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 on Wednesday and I was thinking about Tim all day. If he were still here, Tim would surely have posted something honest and inspiring. I wanted to do the same but it's not so easy when your friend has gone. So instead here's just a lovely memory.

"I cycled to school when I was a kid, and we didn't need fancy cycle lanes." Yeah, but there's three times more traffic than there was in 1973.. Twice as many cars as there was in 1982.. ..36% more traffic on urban minor roads than there was in 1994.. ..and cars were *way* smaller, and lighter.