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Bikes, beer, piano, security, gaming.
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Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.

At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
@manbikesdog.bsky.social that's a double quilt. Compressed down nicely.
December 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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By this metric, some harmless sod working in a warehouse is less welcome than some button-eyed grasping opportunist 'entrepreneur' who sets up a fake business to sell millions of quid's worth of shonky PPI to the NHS during a pandemic.

People aren't just defined by what they can do for you.
December 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
100% this. No adverts, no attempts to get you to buy something more or subscribe to something. No AI nonsense. Just enjoyable content and a much better experience. I hope this story is rooted in reality and they are rejecting modern toss en-masse.
...Because everything with Internet access is lowkey kinda terrible now?
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
December 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Now I lay me down to bed,
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
High Flight by John Magee Jr. Perfect. WW2 pilot.

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
Now I lay me down to bed,
Darkness won't engulf my head,
I can see by infra-red,
How I hate the night.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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oh this is
something
December 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Have undertaken my first campervan camp. Rocked up to the campsite, turns out I'm the only person staying in it. At least I don't need to get up early for a shower. Been for a bike ride, made my tea. Written down all the mistakes I've made so far.

Relaxing now, walk tomorrow maybe.
December 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Fantastic stuff. This is how the wealthy should do things.
"Howard University announced Monday that Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $80 million, making one of the largest single contributions in the university's history" www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $80M to Howard University
The donation is one of the largest single contributions in the university's history.
www.wusa9.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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December 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Campervan pictures incoming. 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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I'm hugely relieved that I made it to 40 without getting pregnant, accidentally or pressured into it. No ticking body clock, no doubts. I assumed I'd "have to" one day and there's not a day I'm not profoundly grateful that I didn't.
December 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Fantastic to see these plans for barrier removal and dropped kerb improvements on loads of traffic-free routes around Hull.

#Disability #Access

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bollards and barriers to be removed on Hull cycleways - BBC News
Officials say the changes would make Hull's cycle routes more accessible.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I'm writing this as someone who grew up with the original star trek series. We would talk about it at school. Kirk. Spock. Uhura, Bones, McCoy, Sulu. Brilliant stuff. It was so NEW. It's grown so much. Yes, there have been some disappointments since. 😬 But largely, quality stuff.
🚨 BREAKING - New Star Trek: #StarfleetAcademy Poster!

The first season of the new #StarTrek live-action series premieres January 15th on Paramount+

🖖 Will YOU be watching?
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm all for this because it's laughing at musk but yet again....A normal hatchback, estate or people mover will do the job just fine. This has nothing better than a normal family car.
www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/n...
MSN
www.msn.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I've finished the MurderBot series of books. Absolutely, grade A quality stuff. Loved them. Need more book series. Similar vein preferred. Sarcastic, sweary, killerbots preferred. Niche, admittedly.
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Campervan is home. I'm not posting pictures yet because so far it's either been torrential rain or pitch black. Fantastic drive home though. Driver arm rests are game changers! And so high up, looking down on all SUV drivers. Only HGV drivers are higher. Hopefully pictures tomorrow.
December 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
MSN
www.msn.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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He’s gesturing to a sleeping man as he says “He’s the only leader in the world who can help end [the war in Ukraine].”
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
First christmas card through the front door. I haven't got a clue with any of this stuff. My wife managed it all. I presume it's accepted that I send one back which is fine when I know where they live but what happens when one of the 40 people she knew on our street who I don't know posts one?
December 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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✨We are here for a good time ✨
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM