Probably ran out of black marker pen.

This is where we are. Read this joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Denmark on Greenland: "Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."

The Lammy law change will reduce public participation in the justice system, but the real crisis is years of under-funding | Dr Elizabeth Peatfield

This pantomime season, Beauty And The Beast with Jake Quickenden, Charlotte Buxton and Anne Hegarty is a THE show to watch, oh yes it is!!  | Deborah Law

Is a good rail service the North of England finally in sight, or is this Lego train the best we can hope for? northwestbylines.co.uk/business/tra...

Better rail links to and from the North of England – are we getting any closer with the new proposals for Northern Powerhouse Rail? | Peter Sagar

A FIFA War Prize would have been more appropriate.

Good evening carbon based life forms or should I say Earthlings seriously what the Phobos ?! Next time you feel like setting fire to the atmosphere could you please give us a little warning we were on the verge of activating serious protocols ! Anyway I should probably wish you all a Happy New Year

Friday night sorted 😁

Martians observe Earth’s New Year, nearly trigger planetary defences, mistakes fireworks for invasion, and briefly prepare to call the UN | Xylb-tok the Martian

City chief warns battle for future in Liverpool will be Labour versus Reform UK | David Humphreys

We love a bargain! However as gran used to say: "It's not a bargain f you don't want (or need) it." So even at £29 off and bargain basement price, we shall pass.

We wish everyone a happy, healthy and democratic 2026, filled with tolerance and helpfulness.

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Hands are precious body parts that can get injured in many ways, here are some tips on how to reduce the risk | Anna Schurer

Prince who?? Oh, Mr Mountbatten-Windsor

'collecting ex-Tories like Panini stickers...'

Tyldesley residents are demanding greater transparency in the planning permission that greenlighted a huge warehouse development | Harrison Budak

A delve into the history of Wigan, a town that was once richer than Liverpool and Manchester | LDRS Press release

Leadership transition is never easy, and a sudden resignation means careful planning of continuity was needed in Accrington  | Adam Green

We need journalism which isn't owned by billionaires.

Should the UK follow the example set by Australia and declare a total ban on under-16s using any form of social media? | Cleisthenes' Disciple

Oh dear. Naughty Grzz'lax! And the mince pie thing will ring a bell with many non-British people, I never got over the idea that something was wrong with the things and atill don't like them. northwestbylines.co.uk/lifestyle/a-...

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A Martian survives Christmas: festive explosions, gravity-defying gravy, frozen wine, and the unsettling discovery that it works | Xylb-tok the Martian

Merry Christmas everyone...... Here's the great 2025 Central Bylines Christmas Quiz @gemmagould.bsky.social

The team at North West Bylines wishes everyone a happy day, whatever you celebrate (a holy day or just a day off) and however you spend the day.  | North West Bylines

🔥 Great list of 6 benefits of Erasmus+, definitely worth a quick read.

"The most vulnerable people in Gaza now have no shelter at all and frequently go for days at a time without food. With the worst of winter still to come, it is inevitable that fatalities will increase over the coming months." #Gaza

Take the quiz, check your results, and cheat to your heart's content | Gemma Gould

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Happy Christmas! From @northwestbylines.co.uk

A Very Bylines Christmas A Bylines twist on the classic Jingle Bells | Gemma Gould @gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk

The light of a single star guided us | Polina Sparks

That must be Reform UK policy, they are planning the same in Lancashire.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy proposed increase of sentencing powers for magistrates may well damage our justice system | Dr Elizabeth Peatfield

A wave of regeneration activity has seen streets in Great Harwood centre transformed, but where is the funding coming from? | Adam Green

Inheritance tax for farmers to kick in at £2.5m, not £1m as planned, in government U-turn to help farming community - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

How one person’s reaction to a hurtful Christmas card caused the card to be withdrawn, although not everyone feels it should have been | Sophie Molly

An East Lancashire county councillor has given up the Green Party whip because of ‘an investigation’ | Sophie Molly

Our prayers and thoughts go out to friends and family at Mani's funeral today in Manchester. Mani, symbol of the ‘90s Manchester music scene, will be sorely missed @northwestbylines.co.uk @markcunliffe.bsky.social

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An East Lancashire county councillor has given up the Green Party whip because of ‘an investigation’ | Sophie Molly

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Worked hard to get this into Guardian Oz & big props to @fiercemum.bsky.social for setting it up & Melissa Davey for publishing it. She will doubtless get loads of hassle from transphobes for it, but it needs to be out there. Puberty Blocker bans harm trans kids, no-one should pretend they don’t.

Happy Winter Solstice day!

UK society is divided by misinformation in the press and wealth inequality; unity is possible through organised local communities | Cleisthenes' Disciple

Burglaries and porch piracy soar over the festive season, so protect your Christmas gifts! | Steve Basings

Remember that Elon Musk dropped the “big bomb” claiming Trump is in the Epstein Files. As my article for @northwestbylines.co.uk explained, Musk’s post 25 minutes earlier reveals the real reason why he fell out with Trump and wants to replace him with JD Vance.