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James Cracknell
@jollyjourno.bsky.social
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The only full-time local journalist dedicated to covering Enfield, North London. Editor of Enfield Dispatch and editor-in-chief for publisher Social Spider CIC. Supporter of Ipswich Town. Also a big fan of democracy.
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 3d
Local journalism is no longer profitable. But it's never been more important.

We need all the help we can get...
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Tombmas Spooks @thomasfuchs.at · 5d
Another option to upgrade from Windows 10 is Windows 95.
It's 85 versions ahead, it will blow your mind how advanced it is.
New installation of Windows 95 on a 1990s ThinkPad
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Edwin Hayward @edwinhayward.com · 5d
On these figures, Reform would have a majority with 331 MPs, Labour would have 127, the LibDems 72, the Tories 44 and the Greens 10.

Proof positive, yet again, that our already shaky FPTP system collapses completely with many parties in contention.
yougov.co.uk YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 5d
Our latest Westminster voting intention (12-13 Oct) has the Greens on their highest figure ever recorded by YouGov

Reform UK: 27% (no change from 5-6 Oct)
Labour: 20% (=)
Conservatives: 17% (=)
Lib Dems: 16% (-1)
Greens: 13% (+1)
SNP: 3% (-1)

yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 5d
Red Squirrels always looking like they're about to politely interrupt
A Red Squirrel stands upright on the forest floor, tiny paws clasped neatly together as if waiting nervously to ask a question. Its wide eyes and hesitant posture give it an endearing, almost apologetic expression, as though feeling rather unsure about interrupting.
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Emma Jacobs @emmavj.bsky.social · 6d
If Tommy robinson was a journalist he wouldn’t have thousands in cash and a flash car
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 5d
P.S. Happy birthday Maggie!
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 5d
Excellent report by The Big Issue that again highlights the utter futility of Thatcher's Right to Buy policy - and the baffling decisions by Labour governments that have followed to not scrap it.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
How ex-council tenants make over £200k selling homes back to councils
Big Issue investigates the Right To Buy properties sold back to councils for massive profits, just years after being bought at a discount.
www.bigissue.com
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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 6d
It’s striking to see both Israelis and Palestinians released today flashing peace signs as they emerge from captivity.

May they and those who love them find healing in their freedom.
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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 8d
Israel has killed at least 237 journalists and media workers since October 7, 2023, according to CPJ data. Those who have survived the record death toll have faced being traumatized, displaced, and deliberately starved over the last two years.

More from @niemanreports.org:
Starved, Displaced, Killed: Gaza’s Journalists Persist Despite Dire Conditions - Nieman Reports
The record death toll for news workers in Gaza is just one of the grim realities facing those still reporting as the Israel-Hamas war grinds into its third year.
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Rachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 11d
"While Britain was redefining what a woman is, China was building five nuclear reactors," says Kemi Badenoch.

I cannot be the only person curious about how these two things are related
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 11d
Full story here: pressgazette.co.uk/news/google-...
Google appears to prioritise global newsbrands over local ones for breaking news events
Global newsbrands were being surfaced more highly in Google than the biggest local news operation in Manchester for synagogue attack story.
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 11d
This from the @pressgazette.co.uk morning newsletter raises such an important point.

Local news outlets get ignored and overlooked all over the internet, even when they're doing a great job of covering their patch.

All we want is a level playing field, and a fair slice of the pie!
In the aftermath of the Manchester synagogue attack last week the Manchester Evening News (MEN) had 28 staff involved in producing local coverage. Yet the Google Top Stories carousel for related search terms favoured news organisations as far afield as CNN, Al Jazeera and The New York Times over the MEN. And when Google did highlight the MEN it confused the title’s Facebook page with its main site at times. Given the MEN is the 12th biggest news website in the UK in terms of audience reach you would think Google would know its way around the site a bit better. The serious issue all this raises is that many local people in Manchester would naturally go to Google as their first port of call for latest updates on the tragedy. And Google is failing in its job if it does not promote high-quality, on-the-ground first-hand reporting. The advertising revenue that once supported much bigger newsrooms at titles like the MEN has almost entirely been taken by Google, Meta and specialist classified advertising portals. The least Google can do with all that money (£20bn+ in UK advertising alone last year) is effectively signpost users to local news sources when big news breaks.
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 12d
A brilliant piece on what the UK's Climate Change Act does, why it's inspired action around the world, and how the Tories were key to creating it - despite their current leader now wanting to destroy it

bsky.app/profile/drsi...
drsimevans.carbonbrief.org Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 12d
FACTCHECK: What the Climate Change Act actually means for the UK – and what is a load of old nonsense

Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act

Feat. OG authors of the Act & more

www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 13d
The way you have ordered the line-up is very satisfying
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 13d
Haringey Council - which remains infamous for the role it played in the death of 'Baby P' in 2007 - has been slammed after an ombudsman discovered more than 1,100 unread emails in the council’s social work inbox “including 500 police reports”.

Read more👇
haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2025/10/04/c...
Council slammed for ignoring hundreds of police welfare reports
Lib Dem opposition councillor says "apologies are no longer enough" after “absolutely shocking” revelations
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 14d
Not worth the money
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 14d
I know the feeling. If I hadn't left Grealish on the bench I'd be in triple figures by now. I am an idiot.
95 points all out. Captain Semenyo 36.
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 14d
a man is sitting on a couch saying can i get a hallelujah !
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 14d
Ipswich Town's 6,013-day wait for a win over Norwich City is over.

Cedric Kipre's goal from a corner, Jaden Philogene's wonderstrike and Jack Clarke's close-range effort earn Ipswich derby victory for the first time since 19 April 2009.
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 14d
Changing the law to fix the problem they created when they changed the law.
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 15d
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a sign that says channel 4 news team .
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 15d
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 15d
Yes Jay, this is the right reaction. Both my inner nature nerd and inner rail nerd are excited about it.
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 15d
For the first time in generations, public access has been restored to the area underneath Rendelsham Viaduct, known as "Fourteen Arches" to Enfield locals of a certain age.

This route is also now part of the London Loop, and improves access to the capital's largest tree-planting project!
The new footpath underneath Rendelsham Viaduct. It carries the Hertford Loop railway line into Moorgate.
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James Cracknell @jollyjourno.bsky.social · 15d
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