Katherine Trill
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Katherine Trill
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THE BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE!
Winner announced tonight!
Win all these SIGNED books (and more!).
More importantly, help raise money for two schools to spend on books!
Tickets just £2 each.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Winner announced tonight!
Win all these SIGNED books (and more!).
More importantly, help raise money for two schools to spend on books!
Tickets just £2 each.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
December 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
THE BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE!
Winner announced tonight!
Win all these SIGNED books (and more!).
More importantly, help raise money for two schools to spend on books!
Tickets just £2 each.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Winner announced tonight!
Win all these SIGNED books (and more!).
More importantly, help raise money for two schools to spend on books!
Tickets just £2 each.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
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The driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC's victory parade earlier this year, injuring 134 supporters, has been jailed for 21 years and six months.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for more than 21 years
The driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC's victory parade earlier this year, injuring 134 supporters, has been jailed for 21 years and six months.
www.rte.ie
December 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC's victory parade earlier this year, injuring 134 supporters, has been jailed for 21 years and six months.
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Happy 250th birthday to the brilliant Jane Austen! Here’s our special anniversary episode of BBC You’re Dead To Me about her life, featuring my guests @lucyworsley.bsky.social & Sally Phillips
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You're Dead to Me - Jane Austen: the life of a Regency literary icon - BBC Sounds
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the life and works of literary legend Jane Austen.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Happy 250th birthday to the brilliant Jane Austen! Here’s our special anniversary episode of BBC You’re Dead To Me about her life, featuring my guests @lucyworsley.bsky.social & Sally Phillips
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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The terms of reference and scope will be interesting. Social media misinformation being one of the biggest vehicles for this interference, any investigation needs to have Musk and Zuckerberg in its sights.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨
Starmer orders investigation into foreign election interference.
🇷🇺 What will this mean for those persistent Russian links to our elections?
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-orders-probe-into-foreign-election-interference-after-ex-reform-2025-12-16/
Starmer orders investigation into foreign election interference.
🇷🇺 What will this mean for those persistent Russian links to our elections?
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-starmer-orders-probe-into-foreign-election-interference-after-ex-reform-2025-12-16/
UK's Starmer orders probe into foreign election interference after ex-Reform politician jailed, Times reports
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered a probe into foreign election interference after a former senior member of Reform UK was jailed for taking bribes to promote Russian interests in the Eu...
www.reuters.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The terms of reference and scope will be interesting. Social media misinformation being one of the biggest vehicles for this interference, any investigation needs to have Musk and Zuckerberg in its sights.
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A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
December 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
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People complain about using the chemical toilet at church (our main toilet is broken and we can't afford the extremely expensive archeology required to fix it), and I'm like... Some volunteers will have to lug this across the city to empty and clean it. We are doing our best. Stop complaining.
December 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
People complain about using the chemical toilet at church (our main toilet is broken and we can't afford the extremely expensive archeology required to fix it), and I'm like... Some volunteers will have to lug this across the city to empty and clean it. We are doing our best. Stop complaining.
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“People keep telling me what Bondi was about…”
https://www.patreon.com/posts/145965752?utm_campaign=postshare_fan
https://www.patreon.com/posts/145965752?utm_campaign=postshare_fan
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“People keep telling me what Bondi was about…”
https://www.patreon.com/posts/145965752?utm_campaign=postshare_fan
https://www.patreon.com/posts/145965752?utm_campaign=postshare_fan
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Olivia Laing wrote of how we spend too much time identifying poison and not enough time seeking nourishment - I am so looking forward to gigs at the end of the week - four nine lessons shows at Kings Place and one Lefty Christmas at Bush Hall
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...
Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People • What's On • Kings Place
Returning for three nights of the legendary and unique blend of science, comedy, music and mayhem, plus the now traditional family matinee, expect anything and everything from physics to folk, maths t...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Olivia Laing wrote of how we spend too much time identifying poison and not enough time seeking nourishment - I am so looking forward to gigs at the end of the week - four nine lessons shows at Kings Place and one Lefty Christmas at Bush Hall
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...
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Have you ever wondered what a review of the year would be like if it was written by a halfwit who spends too much time on here? WELL...
Historian John Julius Norwich used to publish a ‘Christmas Cracker’ of stuff he collected each year from history and literature.
I do the same, but stupider
Historian John Julius Norwich used to publish a ‘Christmas Cracker’ of stuff he collected each year from history and literature.
I do the same, but stupider
Christopher’s Christmas Cracker 2025
An explanation of what follows
mulberryhall.medium.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Have you ever wondered what a review of the year would be like if it was written by a halfwit who spends too much time on here? WELL...
Historian John Julius Norwich used to publish a ‘Christmas Cracker’ of stuff he collected each year from history and literature.
I do the same, but stupider
Historian John Julius Norwich used to publish a ‘Christmas Cracker’ of stuff he collected each year from history and literature.
I do the same, but stupider
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Day 16 of #Shedvent: A frozen lake, perfect for skating. Rows of skates for you to choose from; lanterns by the water's edge. People glide across the ice; people wearing velvet gowns; animal masks; butterfly wings; suits of watered grasshopper silk and boots of dragonfly leather...
December 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Day 16 of #Shedvent: A frozen lake, perfect for skating. Rows of skates for you to choose from; lanterns by the water's edge. People glide across the ice; people wearing velvet gowns; animal masks; butterfly wings; suits of watered grasshopper silk and boots of dragonfly leather...
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Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds
Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.
www.bbc.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds
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December 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Documentary ‘The Librarians’ is a must watch, it’s currently on iPlayer - likely to be Oscar nominated & rightly so. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Four - Storyville, The Librarians
Documentary about the US librarians who are risking their safety to defend free speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Documentary ‘The Librarians’ is a must watch, it’s currently on iPlayer - likely to be Oscar nominated & rightly so. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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📸 fuchu_nekonokai
December 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
📸 fuchu_nekonokai
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3M workers in Swansea exposed to toxic chemicals in firefighting foam
3M workers in Swansea exposed to toxic chemicals in firefighting foam
For decades it was 3M's biggest outside the US, and the factory made nappy fastenings and video tape.
www.bbc.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
3M workers in Swansea exposed to toxic chemicals in firefighting foam
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UK and South Korea strike trade deal
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.
www.bbc.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
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Two beautiful human beings
December 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Two beautiful human beings
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Woman on the bus: What blusher do you use?
Her friend: Oh, cold air, a brisk walk, alcohol or sometimes the menopause. You?
Her friend: Oh, cold air, a brisk walk, alcohol or sometimes the menopause. You?
December 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Woman on the bus: What blusher do you use?
Her friend: Oh, cold air, a brisk walk, alcohol or sometimes the menopause. You?
Her friend: Oh, cold air, a brisk walk, alcohol or sometimes the menopause. You?
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Just so I'm clear on this, computer memory has tripled in price because a bunch of it that hasn't been produced yet has been ordered to populate GPUs that aren't installed in data centers that aren't built yet in order to service a demand that doesn't exist to make profits that don't happen.
December 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Just so I'm clear on this, computer memory has tripled in price because a bunch of it that hasn't been produced yet has been ordered to populate GPUs that aren't installed in data centers that aren't built yet in order to service a demand that doesn't exist to make profits that don't happen.
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“Once upon a time, on a cold winter’s day, as the snowflakes were falling softly and swiftly, a Queen sat sewing by her window. As she looked out, the snow scene was framed like a picture by the black ebony of the window frame”
Artist: EricWinter
Writer VeraSouthgate
Artist: EricWinter
Writer VeraSouthgate
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“Once upon a time, on a cold winter’s day, as the snowflakes were falling softly and swiftly, a Queen sat sewing by her window. As she looked out, the snow scene was framed like a picture by the black ebony of the window frame”
Artist: EricWinter
Writer VeraSouthgate
Artist: EricWinter
Writer VeraSouthgate
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Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
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Generate a heartwarming advert for your bookshop:
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Generate a heartwarming advert for your bookshop:
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For no particular reason I’d like you please to share your silliest most childish jokes. Mine:
What’s grey and smells?
An elefart.
What’s grey and smells?
An elefart.
December 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
For no particular reason I’d like you please to share your silliest most childish jokes. Mine:
What’s grey and smells?
An elefart.
What’s grey and smells?
An elefart.
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Incredibly proud of my youngest brother Shalim, who has done some amazing advocacy work for people with disabilities including contributing to this recent paper “Negotiating shared housing, care and disability: How housemates, staff and family members navigate ambivalent atmospheres of home-making”
Negotiating shared housing, care and disability: How housemates, staff and family members navigate ambivalent atmospheres of home-making
Feeling a sense of home has long been an aspiration by and for people in shared supported housing yet is often overlooked in its provision. In these s…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Incredibly proud of my youngest brother Shalim, who has done some amazing advocacy work for people with disabilities including contributing to this recent paper “Negotiating shared housing, care and disability: How housemates, staff and family members navigate ambivalent atmospheres of home-making”