Aaaaaaand this is also why you don’t see me working for the BBC… Right wing media types are allowed on though…

Human rights include freedom of speech. Every media worker killed, attacked or intimidated is an attack on freedom and democracy. Authorities must protect media workers and end impunity.

Your membership enables us to continue supporting our 60+ affiliated groups who work tirelessly out in the field saving wildlife. It also supports our behind the scenes work to strengthen and tighten the Hunting Act and to expose the truth about blood sports. www.huntsabs.org.uk/product-cate...

🔕 We are deeply saddened to announce that Equal Times, the global labour news platform, will cease publication as of December 2025. The website will remain online, but no new content will be added. Thank you, dear reader, and goodbye for now. #journalism #media www.equaltimes.org/as-equal-tim...

The voices of division are growing louder. It’s up to us to unite against them. Join the #TOGETHER Against the Far Right national demonstration in London on 28 March. @togetheralliance.bsky.social Save the date and sign-up for updates: togetheralliance.org.uk

Hen Harrier found poisoned on a grouse moor in North Yorkshire. Once again, details have only come to light through scrutiny of a spreadsheet - where's the publicity from the Police? This is supposed to be a national wildlife crime priority! #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/01/h...

For Prof Jules Pretty, the good news after COP30 is simple: tipping points are real. Solar costs are plunging, EV adoption is soaring, and countries choosing renewables are saving billions. The story is turning. eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...

Bovine tuberculosis; badgers finally in the clear!

Latest update on the bio-bead pollution incident at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve https://f.mtr.cool/ygvlynzwnt

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NEW: Nigel Farage is facing renewed calls to explain why he repeatedly aired tropes and conspiracy theories associated with antisemitism during interviews, after claims the Reform UK leader used racist language in his teens. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

It was nice having a mass higher education system for half a century

"Instead of unbroken golden sand, the shoreline is littered with millions of tiny plastic pellets – bio-beads – spilled into the sea by Southern Water and now washing up in waves. They are a chilling reminder of how fragile our environment is, and how carelessly some treat it." Worth a read ⤵️

BBC News - Ronald Blythe exhibition begins at Hanningfield Reservoir centre - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC News - Arrest after five poisoned red kites found dead in Essex field - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #essexbirding

7 day fantasy Budget Wishlist: Energy is a necessity, flying is a luxury - but energy bills have VAT slapped on them while flying has none. Makes no sense, our tax system needs an overhaul - needs to be made more progressive. Home heating is not a luxury, flying on holiday is. Tax the right thing.

Twenty-eight Red-throated Divers North past Southwold this morning in as many minutes #suffolkbirding

A strong immigration system doesn't need to be a cruel one. It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution. This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.

🚨 SHOCKING 🚨 A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime. Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river. We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW. Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇

Two drake Eider north past Southwold this morning, with six Brents, a single Curlew and 60-80 Common Scoter offshore. #suffolkbirding

We are devastated to confirm that bio-bead pollution has reached Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. We're working to assess the damage to the precious saltmarsh habitat and plan the clean-up.  Full statement here: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/bio-bead-pollution-at-rye-harbour-nature-reserve

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘅𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗔 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴 & 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘹𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘹𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘴– 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘹𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴. www.huntsabs.org.uk/coniston-fox...

Hen Harrier 'Susie', whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...

'Self-portrait as an Auxiliary Fireman' (c.1941) by Frank Potter (Private collection)

𝗛𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗣𝘀 Today the HSA has sent MPs shocking footage of a fox being dug out and thrown to hounds by the Coniston Fox Hunt. We’ve also shared our proposed amendments to the Hunting Act and called on MPs to support stronger protections for wildlife

In the British Library autumn 2025. Full support to @pcsunion.bsky.social union members fighting for better pay & respect at work wp.me/p15p2Q-ftH

Almost a year on and Nigel Farage has still not given any explanation as to what was going on here bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/n...

The NUJ has defended the professional integrity of its members amid one-sided attacks. The union has demanded BBC governance reform and sustainable funding to safeguard public service journalism. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

BBC News - Hadleigh's Benton End house aiming to reopen to public in 2026 - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Today, Remembrance Sunday, I won't wear a poppy. Instead, I'll think of my great uncle George Ravenhill, who left the rolling hills of Herefordshire to fight for his country in an imperialist war and die on the first day of the Battle of Loos. His body was never found.

Nigel Farage's favoured Mayoral candidate for Doncaster said black people cannot be English. Reform councillor Alexander Jones claimed being English requires Anglo-Saxon ‘lineage’. The messages were deleted after questions were raised by Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/n...

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐫 On Saturday 01st of November the Portman Hunt held their opening meet at Manor Farm, Manston, and within ten minutes of leaving the meet hounds launched a savage attack on a deer. Read the full article www.huntsabs.org.uk?p=35628&prev...

Another example of the thoughtless, feckless and unaccountable actions of the UK gamebird shooting industry, who yet again do what they like, when they like and to hell with the consequences, because there aren’t any. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/s...

An early walk at Walberswick in the sun before the rain this morning gave another burst of views of the Zitting Cisticolas. If trying for them please do not traipse across the marshes and view from the banks #ukbirding #suffolkbirding

@essexbirdnews.bsky.social, @btobirds.bsky.social Youth and the South Essex Ringing Group are holding a bird-ringing demonstration for u25s on 15th November at Wat Tyler CP. To find out more and book your place visit www.bto.org/our-work/eve... #essexbirding

#USA: British journalist Sami Hamdi is being held by immigration authorities since 26 October. Together with @nujofficial.bsky.social, we are concerned about the apparent misuse of anti-terror legislation and the fact that freedom of expression is being undermined. We call for his release!

The government backs Heathrow expansion — but it’s not all or most of Britain that wants to fly more. Just 3% of people take 30% of all flights. A few frequent flyers get the perks, while everyone else gets the noise, air pollution and climate chaos. #ClimateJustice #FairTravel

What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible. Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.

Given the party's refusal to act on Pochin's brazen racism, it should be as socially unacceptable to vote for Reform as it was in the early 2000s to vote for the BNP. And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.

𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋 - 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞! Become a member of the Hunt Saboteurs Association and receive our thrice-yearly HOWL publication. It’s the oldest & best animal rights mag you’ll ever read. Sign up NOW to receive the latest copy about to hit the doormats ⬇️ www.huntsabs.org.uk/howl-hounds-...

statistically, about 24% of television adverts in the UK should feature at least one publicly disgraced member of Reform/UKIP

This month's Birds of Essex is on Friday 31st at 7:30pm. With the usual mix of news, photos and sightings it's going to be spooktacular! Watch live at www.youtube.com/live/uwz1qcV... #essexbirding

It is quite interesting sign of where The Times is at now, that instead of going to the MP for comment they have simply ripped the spokesperson's response to the Daily Mail

We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution. This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

#UK: A survey by @nujofficial.bsky.social revealed that freelance journalists don’t agree with their work being used to train chatbots, and if they do, they want control and fair compensation. #AI is rapidly reshaping media and journalists are stepping up for their rights ✊🏽

The German Broadcasting Association reacts with dismay and sadness to the attack on a media production company in the Gaza Strip, which works on behalf of ZDF, among others. Chairman Mika Beuster: "Why the attack despite the ceasefire? And why were journalists targeted?" @nujofficial.bsky.social

At least 135 Palestinian bodies mutilated by the Israeli army returned to Gaza. Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets. The world has been turned on its head.