Nick Langley
@nicklangley.bsky.social
Semi-retired freelance journo, ex-editorial "consultant"* to conservation NGOs. Currently immobilised by orthopaedic boot. Busy with books & BFI subscription.
*Facilitating stakeholder engagement by correcting grammar & spelling.
Will edit for food.
*Facilitating stakeholder engagement by correcting grammar & spelling.
Will edit for food.
The two-year South West Wildcat Project has found mid-Devon contains enough connected woodland and rough grassland to support a sustainable population. More than 70% of local people back their return.
www.devonwildlifetrust.org/south-west-w...
www.devonwildlifetrust.org/south-west-w...
South West Wildcat Project | Devon Wildlife Trust
A project is underway to investigate the possibility of bringing wildcats back to the South West after an absence of more than 100 years.
www.devonwildlifetrust.org
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The two-year South West Wildcat Project has found mid-Devon contains enough connected woodland and rough grassland to support a sustainable population. More than 70% of local people back their return.
www.devonwildlifetrust.org/south-west-w...
www.devonwildlifetrust.org/south-west-w...
Parks will implement rewilding plans involving forest regeneration, restoring natural water flow, grazing w/ semi-wild herbivores, reintroducing/reinforcing keystone spp, allowing natural scavenging & decomposition of carcasses, & improving ecological connectivity
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks...
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks...
Wilder Parks | Rewilding Europe
Protected areas lie at the heart of European conservation. The Wilder Parks initiative will build on the achievements of these areas, leveraging the power of rewilding to breathe new life into ecosyst...
rewildingeurope.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Parks will implement rewilding plans involving forest regeneration, restoring natural water flow, grazing w/ semi-wild herbivores, reintroducing/reinforcing keystone spp, allowing natural scavenging & decomposition of carcasses, & improving ecological connectivity
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks...
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks...
Defra Consultation on strengthening penalties for water company offences
Closes 3 Dec 2025 (This coming Wednesday.)
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
Closes 3 Dec 2025 (This coming Wednesday.)
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
Consultation on strengthening penalties for water company offences
- Defra
- Citizen Space
This site contains consultations that are run by Defra.
consult.defra.gov.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Defra Consultation on strengthening penalties for water company offences
Closes 3 Dec 2025 (This coming Wednesday.)
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
Closes 3 Dec 2025 (This coming Wednesday.)
consult.defra.gov.uk/water-sector...
Racists, fruitcakes & loonies.
"Already spoke with the wife we normally shop at Tesco, won’t be doing it anymore."
It took two people to write this story; one to hold the crayons. The other didn't spot the missing apostrophe.
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2136...
"Already spoke with the wife we normally shop at Tesco, won’t be doing it anymore."
It took two people to write this story; one to hold the crayons. The other didn't spot the missing apostrophe.
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2136...
Tesco shoppers to boycott supermarket over 'Christmas' dropped from fruit cake
Shoppers are fuming after discovering the naming of the product online.
www.express.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Racists, fruitcakes & loonies.
"Already spoke with the wife we normally shop at Tesco, won’t be doing it anymore."
It took two people to write this story; one to hold the crayons. The other didn't spot the missing apostrophe.
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2136...
"Already spoke with the wife we normally shop at Tesco, won’t be doing it anymore."
It took two people to write this story; one to hold the crayons. The other didn't spot the missing apostrophe.
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2136...
Robert Jenrick, the Shadow Lord Chancellor, is naming immigration judges on social media.
At least six have been subjected to threats since April. At least two have been advised to move out of their homes. One was told: “We know which bus your child catches”.
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observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
At least six have been subjected to threats since April. At least two have been advised to move out of their homes. One was told: “We know which bus your child catches”.
.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Robert Jenrick, the Shadow Lord Chancellor, is naming immigration judges on social media.
At least six have been subjected to threats since April. At least two have been advised to move out of their homes. One was told: “We know which bus your child catches”.
.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
At least six have been subjected to threats since April. At least two have been advised to move out of their homes. One was told: “We know which bus your child catches”.
.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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NCAP should not be giving 5 star ratings of vehicles which use driving aids to make up for terrible driver visibility @roadsafetyngos.bsky.social
We live in a world where you have better road visibility if you drive a tank instead of numerous SUVs.
November 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
NCAP should not be giving 5 star ratings of vehicles which use driving aids to make up for terrible driver visibility @roadsafetyngos.bsky.social
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A question of perspective. Applies to children, too.
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A question of perspective. Applies to children, too.
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Hardline Brexiteers who denied us the choice to live in Europe.
#Rothermere acquired France as his "domicile of birth" upon his birth, as his father had acquired a French "domicile of choice" by becoming a tax exile in Paris.
Maybe he & the ex-UKIP bloke with the chateau are mates.
#Rothermere acquired France as his "domicile of birth" upon his birth, as his father had acquired a French "domicile of choice" by becoming a tax exile in Paris.
Maybe he & the ex-UKIP bloke with the chateau are mates.
November 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Hardline Brexiteers who denied us the choice to live in Europe.
#Rothermere acquired France as his "domicile of birth" upon his birth, as his father had acquired a French "domicile of choice" by becoming a tax exile in Paris.
Maybe he & the ex-UKIP bloke with the chateau are mates.
#Rothermere acquired France as his "domicile of birth" upon his birth, as his father had acquired a French "domicile of choice" by becoming a tax exile in Paris.
Maybe he & the ex-UKIP bloke with the chateau are mates.
The centre's facility to process non-recyclable waste is not in use as it needs upgrading to reduce emissions, requiring significant investment from the council.
Council leader: "The waste PFI, as with so many PFI deals, has not been good for Cambs in the long term."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Council leader: "The waste PFI, as with so many PFI deals, has not been good for Cambs in the long term."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The centre's facility to process non-recyclable waste is not in use as it needs upgrading to reduce emissions, requiring significant investment from the council.
Council leader: "The waste PFI, as with so many PFI deals, has not been good for Cambs in the long term."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Council leader: "The waste PFI, as with so many PFI deals, has not been good for Cambs in the long term."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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*market trader voice*
GET YOUR BLACK SHIRTS FROM THE BLACKSHIRTS, LOVELY BLACKSHIRT BLACK SHIRTS. WHAT, THIS, MADAM? IT'S A BLACK SHIRT FROM THE BLACKSHIRTS, AND IT COULD BE YOURS
etc
GET YOUR BLACK SHIRTS FROM THE BLACKSHIRTS, LOVELY BLACKSHIRT BLACK SHIRTS. WHAT, THIS, MADAM? IT'S A BLACK SHIRT FROM THE BLACKSHIRTS, AND IT COULD BE YOURS
etc
It takes a special kind of right-wing British political party to literally sell black shirts.
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
*market trader voice*
GET YOUR BLACK SHIRTS FROM THE BLACKSHIRTS, LOVELY BLACKSHIRT BLACK SHIRTS. WHAT, THIS, MADAM? IT'S A BLACK SHIRT FROM THE BLACKSHIRTS, AND IT COULD BE YOURS
etc
GET YOUR BLACK SHIRTS FROM THE BLACKSHIRTS, LOVELY BLACKSHIRT BLACK SHIRTS. WHAT, THIS, MADAM? IT'S A BLACK SHIRT FROM THE BLACKSHIRTS, AND IT COULD BE YOURS
etc
Brown lemurs, which the IUCN classifies as Vulnerable, and ruffed lemurs, Critically Endangered, were the most commonly consumed animals, with “wealthy clientele” driving the demand.
"I eat it because I know things like that keep you young."
Lazy pic research.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
"I eat it because I know things like that keep you young."
Lazy pic research.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Back-street demand for luxury meat is pushing lemurs to extinction
A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year.
www.euronews.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Brown lemurs, which the IUCN classifies as Vulnerable, and ruffed lemurs, Critically Endangered, were the most commonly consumed animals, with “wealthy clientele” driving the demand.
"I eat it because I know things like that keep you young."
Lazy pic research.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
"I eat it because I know things like that keep you young."
Lazy pic research.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
A CITES Appendix II listing would not have banned trade, but would have ensured any international trade in eels is legal, sustainable, and traceable.
(These species, not just American eel. All Anguillid eels.)
newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
(These species, not just American eel. All Anguillid eels.)
newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
CITES Parties Miss a Chance to Ensure a Future for Endangered Eels
Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Nov. 27, 2025 – The following statement was released today by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) from CITES CoP20. Said Dr. Susan Lieberman, WCS Vice President of Internat...
newsroom.wcs.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
A CITES Appendix II listing would not have banned trade, but would have ensured any international trade in eels is legal, sustainable, and traceable.
(These species, not just American eel. All Anguillid eels.)
newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
(These species, not just American eel. All Anguillid eels.)
newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
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Have you ever seen a bike lane sweeper - pulled behind a bike?
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
Volunteers in Kirkland have a new tool that attaches to the back of an e-bike. It's good for protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and narrow trails.
My @kuow.org story: www.kuow.org/stories/clea...
November 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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14 words and not a single one wasted 👏👏👏
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
14 words and not a single one wasted 👏👏👏
Promising career as horror-cover model.
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Promising career as horror-cover model.
"We saw the bullying as the kind of behaviour news outlets that hold Reform to account could expect if the party was elected to office.
"Some larger news outlets cave in to such bullying... Others wouldn’t run the story... Such cowardice emboldens bad actors...."
www.thenerve.news/p/reform-nat...
"Some larger news outlets cave in to such bullying... Others wouldn’t run the story... Such cowardice emboldens bad actors...."
www.thenerve.news/p/reform-nat...
Reform UK’s barrister tried to scare us. Our advice to other news sites: don’t play the bully’s game
My news organisation, Nation.Cymru, was threatened with legal action over a story involving Nigel Farage’s party in the Senedd. Instead of hiring our own lawyer, we simply told them to go away, writes...
www.thenerve.news
November 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"We saw the bullying as the kind of behaviour news outlets that hold Reform to account could expect if the party was elected to office.
"Some larger news outlets cave in to such bullying... Others wouldn’t run the story... Such cowardice emboldens bad actors...."
www.thenerve.news/p/reform-nat...
"Some larger news outlets cave in to such bullying... Others wouldn’t run the story... Such cowardice emboldens bad actors...."
www.thenerve.news/p/reform-nat...
"Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he had ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners."
His chateau in France.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
His chateau in France.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
"Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he had ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners."
His chateau in France.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
His chateau in France.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More than 1.3 million households spend months or years on social housing waiting lists across England, according to Shelter.
"For too long, we've been haemorrhaging our stock of social homes by selling off the little we have and not building anywhere near enough."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"For too long, we've been haemorrhaging our stock of social homes by selling off the little we have and not building anywhere near enough."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Council housing shortage leaves families waiting years for homes
Parents in the South East say they are trapped in
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
More than 1.3 million households spend months or years on social housing waiting lists across England, according to Shelter.
"For too long, we've been haemorrhaging our stock of social homes by selling off the little we have and not building anywhere near enough."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"For too long, we've been haemorrhaging our stock of social homes by selling off the little we have and not building anywhere near enough."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🇺🇸"The BBC removed part of Rutger Bregman's Reith lecture, where he alleged Donald Trump was the most openly corrupt president in US history"
🔇"If the national broadcaster can't air defensible claims, what hope is there for any of our free press to effectively challenge power?"
🔇"If the national broadcaster can't air defensible claims, what hope is there for any of our free press to effectively challenge power?"
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🇺🇸"The BBC removed part of Rutger Bregman's Reith lecture, where he alleged Donald Trump was the most openly corrupt president in US history"
🔇"If the national broadcaster can't air defensible claims, what hope is there for any of our free press to effectively challenge power?"
🔇"If the national broadcaster can't air defensible claims, what hope is there for any of our free press to effectively challenge power?"
“Detail and funding remain unclear, but in our view RCHL has limited headroom to accommodate any additional debt, considering its limited size and the fact that Telegraph Media Group operates in structurally challenged newsprint and advertising,” S&P analysts said
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Daily Mail’s parent company on ‘credit watch’ over Telegraph takeover
S&P Global Ratings warns Lord Rothermere’s RCHL could face credit downgrade as it seeks funding for £500m deal
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“Detail and funding remain unclear, but in our view RCHL has limited headroom to accommodate any additional debt, considering its limited size and the fact that Telegraph Media Group operates in structurally challenged newsprint and advertising,” S&P analysts said
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Theoretically, if this label were to be affixed to a box containing something heavy - a large rock or housebrick, to pick something entirely at random - the postage charged would be considerably higher. Theoretically.
Just had dogshit put through the letterbox - a Reform UK letter.
This envelope was enclosed. Royal Mail will bill Reform with each of these envelopes delivered to them.
So I've printed this scan on 100 sheets of cheap paper and chopped them - 300 units - and dropped them in a letterbox.
Crack on.
This envelope was enclosed. Royal Mail will bill Reform with each of these envelopes delivered to them.
So I've printed this scan on 100 sheets of cheap paper and chopped them - 300 units - and dropped them in a letterbox.
Crack on.
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Theoretically, if this label were to be affixed to a box containing something heavy - a large rock or housebrick, to pick something entirely at random - the postage charged would be considerably higher. Theoretically.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Murmuration 🍂
Thousands of common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are flying in synchronization before heading to the roost, where they will spend the night.
📍Video recorded in Cervera, Lleida, Spain by Josep del Hoyo.
#LynxNatureBooks #Sturnusvulgaris #Commonstarling
Thousands of common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are flying in synchronization before heading to the roost, where they will spend the night.
📍Video recorded in Cervera, Lleida, Spain by Josep del Hoyo.
#LynxNatureBooks #Sturnusvulgaris #Commonstarling
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Murmuration 🍂
Thousands of common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are flying in synchronization before heading to the roost, where they will spend the night.
📍Video recorded in Cervera, Lleida, Spain by Josep del Hoyo.
#LynxNatureBooks #Sturnusvulgaris #Commonstarling
Thousands of common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are flying in synchronization before heading to the roost, where they will spend the night.
📍Video recorded in Cervera, Lleida, Spain by Josep del Hoyo.
#LynxNatureBooks #Sturnusvulgaris #Commonstarling
"Former Minister Greg Hands forwarded Luxe Lifestyles PPE offer to officials, after being approached through his personal email account by a Conservative Party activist. The company were awarded a £25m contract to supply gowns and masks."
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/09/w...
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/09/w...
Woman Arrested in Fraud Investigation Linked to £25m 'VIP' Covid PPE Deal Referred by Conservative Minister
The director of the company awarded a multimillion pound Government contract was arrested on suspicion of fraud, conspiracy to cheat the public revenue and fraudulent evasion of income tax
bylinetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
"Former Minister Greg Hands forwarded Luxe Lifestyles PPE offer to officials, after being approached through his personal email account by a Conservative Party activist. The company were awarded a £25m contract to supply gowns and masks."
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/09/w...
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/09/w...