Neil Batchelor
@nbwp.uk
Passionate about powering businesses online. From green web hosting @encode.host to SEO, I've got you covered. Love all things tech, Founder of https://WPCoventry.co.uk. Let's build something amazing together!
📍 Warwickshire, UK
📍 Warwickshire, UK
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It’s so funny to think about the fact that there’s people out there deferring every life decision to this
February 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
It’s so funny to think about the fact that there’s people out there deferring every life decision to this
From the Archives: Sunday Special: Hosting in the UK vs. The North Pole - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/hosting-types/sunday-special-hosting-in-the-uk-vs-the-north-pole/
Sunday Special: Hosting in the UK vs. The North Pole
Welcome to Day 21 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🇬🇧 It is the final Sunday before Christmas. The presents are wrapped 🎁, the turkey is bought 🤞, and the panic is starting to subside. But before we relax, we need to talk about Geography. When you buy web hosting, you aren’t buying a “Cloud” that ... <a title="Sunday Special: Hosting in the UK vs. The North Pole" class="read-more" href="https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/hosting-types/sunday-special-hosting-in-the-uk-vs-the-north-pole/" aria-label="Read more about Sunday Special: Hosting in the UK vs. The North Pole">Read more</a>
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February 14, 2026 at 12:18 AM
From the Archives: Sunday Special: Hosting in the UK vs. The North Pole - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/hosting-types/sunday-special-hosting-in-the-uk-vs-the-north-pole/
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Wow!
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Wow!
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Palestine Action win judicial review - Guardian report.
This is a *big* legal win.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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This is an incredible photo.
Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
February 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This is an incredible photo.
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📣 NEW! I’ve just released the BIGGEST and perhaps most creative project I’ve ever worked on!
“Searching for Birds” searchingforbirds.visualcinnamon.com 🐤
A project, an article, an exploration that dives into the data that connects humans with birds, by looking at how we search for birds.
“Searching for Birds” searchingforbirds.visualcinnamon.com 🐤
A project, an article, an exploration that dives into the data that connects humans with birds, by looking at how we search for birds.
February 12, 2026 at 10:02 AM
📣 NEW! I’ve just released the BIGGEST and perhaps most creative project I’ve ever worked on!
“Searching for Birds” searchingforbirds.visualcinnamon.com 🐤
A project, an article, an exploration that dives into the data that connects humans with birds, by looking at how we search for birds.
“Searching for Birds” searchingforbirds.visualcinnamon.com 🐤
A project, an article, an exploration that dives into the data that connects humans with birds, by looking at how we search for birds.
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Mautic 7: Columba Edition is here.
Projects to organise campaigns. Import/export to move them between instances. A modern API at /api/v2. Symfony 7.3 + PHP 8.4 support.
Four years of support. Own your customer data.
mautic.org/blog/mautic-...
#mautic7 #release #OpenSource #MarketingAutomation
Projects to organise campaigns. Import/export to move them between instances. A modern API at /api/v2. Symfony 7.3 + PHP 8.4 support.
Four years of support. Own your customer data.
mautic.org/blog/mautic-...
#mautic7 #release #OpenSource #MarketingAutomation
January 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Mautic 7: Columba Edition is here.
Projects to organise campaigns. Import/export to move them between instances. A modern API at /api/v2. Symfony 7.3 + PHP 8.4 support.
Four years of support. Own your customer data.
mautic.org/blog/mautic-...
#mautic7 #release #OpenSource #MarketingAutomation
Projects to organise campaigns. Import/export to move them between instances. A modern API at /api/v2. Symfony 7.3 + PHP 8.4 support.
Four years of support. Own your customer data.
mautic.org/blog/mautic-...
#mautic7 #release #OpenSource #MarketingAutomation
From the Archives: How to Move Your Website to a New Host (Migration Checklist) - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/site-management/how-to-move-your-website-to-a-new-host-migration-checklist/
How to Move Your Website to a New Host (Migration Checklist)
Changing your web host can feel a lot like moving house. It’s exciting—you’re upgrading to a bigger, faster place with better views—but the actual process of packing up your boxes (files) and moving them across town (the internet) is terrifying. What if I lose my emails? What if the site goes down? What if I ... <a title="How to Move Your Website to a New Host (Migration Checklist)" class="read-more" href="https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/site-management/how-to-move-your-website-to-a-new-host-migration-checklist/" aria-label="Read more about How to Move Your Website to a New Host (Migration Checklist)">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026 at 12:17 AM
From the Archives: How to Move Your Website to a New Host (Migration Checklist) - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/site-management/how-to-move-your-website-to-a-new-host-migration-checklist/
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A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
From the Archives: Hosting Server Location: Does it Affect UK Website Speed and SEO? - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/performance/hosting-server-location-does-it-affect-uk-website-speed-and-seo/
Hosting Server Location: Does it Affect UK Website Speed and SEO?
You have bought your .co.uk domain. You have installed WordPress. Likewise, you have even written your “About Us” page. But before you launch, there is one invisible factor that could be silently killing your website’s performance before you even get your first visitor: Physics. When you buy web hosting, you aren’t just buying “cloud” storage. ... <a title="Hosting Server Location: Does it Affect UK Website Speed and SEO?" class="read-more" href="https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/performance/hosting-server-location-does-it-affect-uk-website-speed-and-seo/" aria-label="Read more about Hosting Server Location: Does it Affect UK Website Speed and SEO?">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026 at 11:19 PM
From the Archives: Hosting Server Location: Does it Affect UK Website Speed and SEO? - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/performance/hosting-server-location-does-it-affect-uk-website-speed-and-seo/
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MPs are about to debate Russian interference in Britain’s democracy.
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
MPs are about to debate Russian interference in Britain’s democracy.
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
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📢 @wpaccessibility.day just launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a large accessibility booth at WordCamp Europe that will provide free accessibility support and education. Please consider donating, and share to help us spread the word: wpaccessibility.day/wceu-2026/ #accessibility #a11y
Support WP Accessibility Day at WordCamp Europe - WP Accessibility Day
WP Accessibility Day is raising funds to host a large, highly visible booth dedicated to accessibility at WordCamp Europe 2026. Donate now!
wpaccessibility.day
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
📢 @wpaccessibility.day just launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a large accessibility booth at WordCamp Europe that will provide free accessibility support and education. Please consider donating, and share to help us spread the word: wpaccessibility.day/wceu-2026/ #accessibility #a11y
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If all these rich men "regret" their time with Epstein then why didn't they announce prior to the release of the files that their names would be part of the collection? Why didn't they self-report? The answer is they are not sorry and have no regret. They are sorry and regret they got caught.
February 8, 2026 at 6:16 PM
If all these rich men "regret" their time with Epstein then why didn't they announce prior to the release of the files that their names would be part of the collection? Why didn't they self-report? The answer is they are not sorry and have no regret. They are sorry and regret they got caught.
I don't swear often but.... What the actual fuck?!
Who in their right minds think this is acceptable to develop?
Who in their right minds think this is acceptable to develop?
Can you imagine this thing stomping around somewhere near Kupyansk?
Ukrainian drone operator: “Is that… a Roomba with legs and a gun on its back?”
This military multipurpose robot dog was unveiled by the Chinese company Norinco at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian drone operator: “Is that… a Roomba with legs and a gun on its back?”
This military multipurpose robot dog was unveiled by the Chinese company Norinco at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
February 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I don't swear often but.... What the actual fuck?!
Who in their right minds think this is acceptable to develop?
Who in their right minds think this is acceptable to develop?
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Successive UK governments have created a student loan system which *actively* embeds unfairness and inequality between and within generations.
Finally, (some) politicians are waking up to it. It needs complete and urgent reform. Special News Agents report.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwRq...
Finally, (some) politicians are waking up to it. It needs complete and urgent reform. Special News Agents report.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwRq...
Have the Government designed student loans to uphold a generational and class divide?
YouTube video by The News Agents
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Successive UK governments have created a student loan system which *actively* embeds unfairness and inequality between and within generations.
Finally, (some) politicians are waking up to it. It needs complete and urgent reform. Special News Agents report.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwRq...
Finally, (some) politicians are waking up to it. It needs complete and urgent reform. Special News Agents report.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwRq...
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So glad a debate is finally happening. This goes to the heart of the security of our democratic system. I’ve taken part in court cases against successive governments for their failure to investigate hostile state interference in UK elections - ministers’ lack of curiosity is truly shocking 👇
Today MPs will debate Russian interference in our politics and democracy.
This is why a full inquiry is still necessary 👉 citizensreunited.substack.com/p/britain-st...
This is why a full inquiry is still necessary 👉 citizensreunited.substack.com/p/britain-st...
Britain still hasn't looked
A democracy that won’t investigate its own weaknesses - is a weak democracy. Let’s make sure Parliament doesn’t look away again.
citizensreunited.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
So glad a debate is finally happening. This goes to the heart of the security of our democratic system. I’ve taken part in court cases against successive governments for their failure to investigate hostile state interference in UK elections - ministers’ lack of curiosity is truly shocking 👇
From the Archives: What is Web Hosting, and Why Do I Need It? (A Beginner’s Guide) - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/foundations/what-is-web-hosting-and-why-do-i-need-it-a-beginners-guide/
What is Web Hosting, and Why Do I Need It? (A Beginner’s Guide)
Starting a new website is exciting, but let’s be honest—the technical jargon can be completely overwhelming. You just want to get your business or blog online, but suddenly you’re faced with terms like “DNS,” “bandwidth,” “SSL,” and “servers.” The most common question we hear from beginners is simple: “I already bought my domain name; why ... <a title="What is Web Hosting, and Why Do I Need It? (A Beginner’s Guide)" class="read-more" href="https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/foundations/what-is-web-hosting-and-why-do-i-need-it-a-beginners-guide/" aria-label="Read more about What is Web Hosting, and Why Do I Need It? (A Beginner’s Guide)">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026 at 10:18 PM
From the Archives: What is Web Hosting, and Why Do I Need It? (A Beginner’s Guide) - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/foundations/what-is-web-hosting-and-why-do-i-need-it-a-beginners-guide/
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This is a very big deal.
It is almost (but not entirely) because of “flood the zone” Trumpism.
Americans are so overwhelmed with awful actions, the consequences can’t possibly keep up.
Disastrous for our nation and society.
It is almost (but not entirely) because of “flood the zone” Trumpism.
Americans are so overwhelmed with awful actions, the consequences can’t possibly keep up.
Disastrous for our nation and society.
February 7, 2026 at 3:44 PM
This is a very big deal.
It is almost (but not entirely) because of “flood the zone” Trumpism.
Americans are so overwhelmed with awful actions, the consequences can’t possibly keep up.
Disastrous for our nation and society.
It is almost (but not entirely) because of “flood the zone” Trumpism.
Americans are so overwhelmed with awful actions, the consequences can’t possibly keep up.
Disastrous for our nation and society.
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An Australian dad teaches his daughter how to get a snake out of the house.
February 7, 2026 at 3:05 AM
An Australian dad teaches his daughter how to get a snake out of the house.
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Moment judge's phone plays history podcast out loud during supreme court hearing – video
Moment judge's phone plays history podcast out loud during supreme court hearing – video
The Rest is History podcast started playing from the phone of one of the justices during a hearing at the UK supreme court last week. The music briefly interrupted the hearing before the judge turned it off and apologised, telling the court: 'It was switched to silent' Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Moment judge's phone plays history podcast out loud during supreme court hearing – video
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
Deepfake fraud has gone “industrial”
Tools to create tailored, even personalised, scams – leveraging, for example, deepfake videos of Swedish journalists or the president of Cyprus – are no longer niche, but inexpensive and easy to deploy at scale
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Tools to create tailored, even personalised, scams – leveraging, for example, deepfake videos of Swedish journalists or the president of Cyprus – are no longer niche, but inexpensive and easy to deploy at scale
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Deepfake fraud taking place on an industrial scale, study finds
AI content for scams can be targeted at individuals and ‘produced by pretty much anybody’, researchers say
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Deepfake fraud has gone “industrial”
Tools to create tailored, even personalised, scams – leveraging, for example, deepfake videos of Swedish journalists or the president of Cyprus – are no longer niche, but inexpensive and easy to deploy at scale
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Tools to create tailored, even personalised, scams – leveraging, for example, deepfake videos of Swedish journalists or the president of Cyprus – are no longer niche, but inexpensive and easy to deploy at scale
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
From the Archives: Divitis: Why You Should Use header, footer and main - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/seo/divitis-why-you-should-use-header-footer-and-main/
Divitis: Why You Should Use header, footer and main
Welcome to Day 9 of our HTML series! We have spent the last week looking at the content of your site (Headings, Text, Lists). Now, we need to look at the containers that hold them. If you look at the raw code of an old website (from around 2010), you will see one word repeated ... <a title="Divitis: Why You Should Use header, footer and main" class="read-more" href="https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/seo/divitis-why-you-should-use-header-footer-and-main/" aria-label="Read more about Divitis: Why You Should Use header, footer and main">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026 at 9:18 PM
From the Archives: Divitis: Why You Should Use header, footer and main - https://www.mywebhost.co.uk/seo/divitis-why-you-should-use-header-footer-and-main/
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On this day in 1992, Pearl Jam makes their first TV appearance on the BBC’s “Late Show” with a performance of “Alive”.
Watch the full video at: pj.lnk.to/AliveBBCTP
Watch the full video at: pj.lnk.to/AliveBBCTP
February 5, 2026 at 12:46 AM
On this day in 1992, Pearl Jam makes their first TV appearance on the BBC’s “Late Show” with a performance of “Alive”.
Watch the full video at: pj.lnk.to/AliveBBCTP
Watch the full video at: pj.lnk.to/AliveBBCTP
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Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister.
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Nigel Farage tells GB News that Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador shows his judgement is "seriously wrong" and he should stand down as Prime Minister.
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed
Here's what Farage said when Mandelson was appointed