Battles
@battles.bsky.social
I used to be a ballerina but now I'm in cyber
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On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
Copacetic mag really has been a thrill to read.
Exciting new print media in 2025 is a blessing.
Exciting new print media in 2025 is a blessing.
And don’t forget our crazy cheap Halloween deal! 👻
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November 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Copacetic mag really has been a thrill to read.
Exciting new print media in 2025 is a blessing.
Exciting new print media in 2025 is a blessing.
Another fascinating deep dive by @londoncentric.media.
I don't love London but I love London Centric.
I don't love London but I love London Centric.
London's thieves are burying phones in flowerbeds
The police don't take much interest in returning the stolen devices when they're dug up — so London Centric decided to do it.
www.londoncentric.media
October 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Another fascinating deep dive by @londoncentric.media.
I don't love London but I love London Centric.
I don't love London but I love London Centric.
Amazing TV show returning to the iPlayer. I can't believe more people haven't seen it.
Michael Kamen and Eric Claptop score, which might not be everyone's cup of tea but adds heaps to the atmosphere.
Not unlike the Lethal Weapon score they did a couple of years later.
Michael Kamen and Eric Claptop score, which might not be everyone's cup of tea but adds heaps to the atmosphere.
Not unlike the Lethal Weapon score they did a couple of years later.
Aye aye. Edge of Darkness starting a rerun on BBC4 on 1st November. One of those dramas that just leave you rubbing your eyes in astonishment as it just gets better and better with every minute that passes. If you've never seen it before, god but you're in for a treat. Ian McNeice intro, too.
October 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Amazing TV show returning to the iPlayer. I can't believe more people haven't seen it.
Michael Kamen and Eric Claptop score, which might not be everyone's cup of tea but adds heaps to the atmosphere.
Not unlike the Lethal Weapon score they did a couple of years later.
Michael Kamen and Eric Claptop score, which might not be everyone's cup of tea but adds heaps to the atmosphere.
Not unlike the Lethal Weapon score they did a couple of years later.
Shout out to the KLF and to all of the people who still think they burned a million quid.
The greatest trick the KLF ever pulled was convincing HMRC that they burnt a million quid.
October 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Shout out to the KLF and to all of the people who still think they burned a million quid.
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Did a new one
August 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did a new one
Anyone could complain to Virgin Money or the Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) about this, but if you have accounts with them your voice will be heard much louder.
Ask them about the organisational policy that was violated and ask how you can avoid breaching the same policy.
Ask them about the organisational policy that was violated and ask how you can avoid breaching the same policy.
Pro-Palestine activist couple have UK bank account closed without explanation
John Nicholson and Norma Turner’s joint retirement savings account was shut by Yorkshire Building Society
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Anyone could complain to Virgin Money or the Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) about this, but if you have accounts with them your voice will be heard much louder.
Ask them about the organisational policy that was violated and ask how you can avoid breaching the same policy.
Ask them about the organisational policy that was violated and ask how you can avoid breaching the same policy.
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‘Piracy Is Not A Victimless Crime’ warnings on blu-rays hit a little different in the era of AI
October 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
‘Piracy Is Not A Victimless Crime’ warnings on blu-rays hit a little different in the era of AI
UK Car people!
I need to buy wipers, I will get them from Halfrauds (I am still in the old trade scheme).
The brands offered are Bosch and Valeo - which is better (or least bad)?
I can see that the Bosch wipers on at the moment were put on in March, so they're fucked after zero winter action.
I need to buy wipers, I will get them from Halfrauds (I am still in the old trade scheme).
The brands offered are Bosch and Valeo - which is better (or least bad)?
I can see that the Bosch wipers on at the moment were put on in March, so they're fucked after zero winter action.
October 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
UK Car people!
I need to buy wipers, I will get them from Halfrauds (I am still in the old trade scheme).
The brands offered are Bosch and Valeo - which is better (or least bad)?
I can see that the Bosch wipers on at the moment were put on in March, so they're fucked after zero winter action.
I need to buy wipers, I will get them from Halfrauds (I am still in the old trade scheme).
The brands offered are Bosch and Valeo - which is better (or least bad)?
I can see that the Bosch wipers on at the moment were put on in March, so they're fucked after zero winter action.
Old lady neighbour of ours asked me about this. I thought she had heard something wrong or was just losing it. I don't think I gave it the attention or gave her the reassurance she needed.
I will go and clarify and reassure her.
Disinformation tsunami...
I will go and clarify and reassure her.
Disinformation tsunami...
Videos claiming that a new rule will ban pensioners from driving at night have been shared thousands of times online.
But this is completely false - and the videos also feature fake audio of the PM.
But this is completely false - and the videos also feature fake audio of the PM.
Fake nighttime pensioner driving ban rumour spreads online – Full Fact
A spokesperson from the Department for Transport confirmed this is not true.
fullfact.org
October 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Old lady neighbour of ours asked me about this. I thought she had heard something wrong or was just losing it. I don't think I gave it the attention or gave her the reassurance she needed.
I will go and clarify and reassure her.
Disinformation tsunami...
I will go and clarify and reassure her.
Disinformation tsunami...
I don't think this is parody but it's so mental that I can't be sure.
The guy, his moustache, his impassioned position on incest, his argument with his Mum about incest - it all feels like an elaborate comedy routine.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/what...
The guy, his moustache, his impassioned position on incest, his argument with his Mum about incest - it all feels like an elaborate comedy routine.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/what...
October 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I don't think this is parody but it's so mental that I can't be sure.
The guy, his moustache, his impassioned position on incest, his argument with his Mum about incest - it all feels like an elaborate comedy routine.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/what...
The guy, his moustache, his impassioned position on incest, his argument with his Mum about incest - it all feels like an elaborate comedy routine.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/what...
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I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
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POLITICS COMMENTATOR, 10 AM: Looking at electoral polls this far out from a general election is a complete waste of everyone's time.
POLITICS COMMENTATOR, 2 PM: Bloody hell, look at this new poll, it's mad.
POLITICS COMMENTATOR, 2 PM: Bloody hell, look at this new poll, it's mad.
October 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
POLITICS COMMENTATOR, 10 AM: Looking at electoral polls this far out from a general election is a complete waste of everyone's time.
POLITICS COMMENTATOR, 2 PM: Bloody hell, look at this new poll, it's mad.
POLITICS COMMENTATOR, 2 PM: Bloody hell, look at this new poll, it's mad.
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One first step people should do to respond to this is start using the “report a speed trap” function in Apple Maps to report where ICE is operating. Make Apple party to the attempt to protect people.
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
🔗 www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
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ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
www.404media.co
October 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One first step people should do to respond to this is start using the “report a speed trap” function in Apple Maps to report where ICE is operating. Make Apple party to the attempt to protect people.
Starting early with a campaign to have this known as the ShitCard.
Massive Government technology projects, especially those handling heaps of sensitive PII, always go well, don't they?
Massive Government technology projects, especially those handling heaps of sensitive PII, always go well, don't they?
Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards
Measure could be announced as soon as Friday as government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration to the UK
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Starting early with a campaign to have this known as the ShitCard.
Massive Government technology projects, especially those handling heaps of sensitive PII, always go well, don't they?
Massive Government technology projects, especially those handling heaps of sensitive PII, always go well, don't they?
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I wonder how long until Chris Mason both sides the paracetamol issue.
September 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
I wonder how long until Chris Mason both sides the paracetamol issue.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I thought this was Glasgow because I thought the boys on the horses had traffic cones on their heads.
'Autumn on The Mall' by Edward Seago (1910-1974)
(Private collection)
(Private collection)
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I thought this was Glasgow because I thought the boys on the horses had traffic cones on their heads.
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Reminder: The existence of these in most Scottish supermarkets and corner shops is proof that anyone shilling for the notion that multiculturalism can't work on this island is a charlatan
September 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Reminder: The existence of these in most Scottish supermarkets and corner shops is proof that anyone shilling for the notion that multiculturalism can't work on this island is a charlatan
As ever, shout out to @privateeyenews.bsky.social for calling out Starmer's shitebaggery.
September 17, 2025 at 7:19 AM
As ever, shout out to @privateeyenews.bsky.social for calling out Starmer's shitebaggery.
Great thread on spotting and identifying ticket touts.
Seems like they are operating with support from the sale and resale sites.
Seems like they are operating with support from the sale and resale sites.
I've been considering whether to do this for months.
Now that Radiohead tickets are being offered for huge mark-ups on resale sites (as per our story today), I think the time has come.
We're going to play a game of Catch The Ticket Tout. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Now that Radiohead tickets are being offered for huge mark-ups on resale sites (as per our story today), I think the time has come.
We're going to play a game of Catch The Ticket Tout. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Radiohead condemn ‘exploitative’ touts and resale sites ahead of tour
Band urges fans to avoid secondary sites, where more than 1,000 potentially fraudulent tickets for their shows have been found
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Great thread on spotting and identifying ticket touts.
Seems like they are operating with support from the sale and resale sites.
Seems like they are operating with support from the sale and resale sites.
Two photos taken a few minutes apart.
The British Government should be ashamed of this.
The British Government should be ashamed of this.
August 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Two photos taken a few minutes apart.
The British Government should be ashamed of this.
The British Government should be ashamed of this.
Of course, there are lots of use cases for a VPN but I'm unclear about which of those use cases are essential for elected members in the undertaking of their duties.
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
Britain’s MPs charge VPNs to expenses as minister urges caution
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle appeared to suggest that VPN use could put children at risk.
www.politico.eu
August 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Of course, there are lots of use cases for a VPN but I'm unclear about which of those use cases are essential for elected members in the undertaking of their duties.
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
www.politico.eu/article/brit...
A brilliant, very short, thread highlighting the mixed messaging on VPNs from UK authorities at the moment.
Completely avoidable.
Completely avoidable.
The government has now officially weighed in on VPNs. #OnlineSafetyAct www.gov.uk/government/n...
August 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A brilliant, very short, thread highlighting the mixed messaging on VPNs from UK authorities at the moment.
Completely avoidable.
Completely avoidable.