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Jester mouse
@jestermouse.bsky.social
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That line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me 🌊

📍 Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Jester mouse @jestermouse.bsky.social · Nov 7
“I am not a number, I’m a free gull!”
A seagull standing on a red buoy with the number 6 painted upon it.
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iainfrew2024.bsky.social
If GB News were held to the same standards as the BBC they wouldn't be allowed to broadcast, they are funded and hosted by nazis and grifters...
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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chadbourn.bsky.social
Trump has executed six more civilians in a small boat. The death toll now stands at 76.
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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climateactiontracker.org
COUNTRY ANALYSIS: #China's 2035 NDC is unlikely to drive emissions down, but should be understood as a floor not a ceiling.
We project 2025 could mark a year of peak CO2 emissions if current momentum continues.
Its overall rating remains "Highly insufficient"
bit.ly/CAT_CHN
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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climateactiontracker.org
COUNTRY ANALYSIS: Chile continues to be a global climate leader, making significant progress on climate action in the past year with its rapid renewables expansion, comprehensive planning, & accelerated coal phase-out plan.
One of only a few countries we rate "Almost sufficient"
➡️ bit.ly/CAT_CHI
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
jestermouse.bsky.social
Another cracking sunset.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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yougov.co.uk
A study has reportedly found no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and childhood autism/ADHD - contradicting claims made by Trump in Sept

A YouGov study found 9% of Britons think paracetamol unsafe for pregnant women, but few directly referenced Trump or autism when asked why they think so
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
jestermouse.bsky.social
“I try to avoid the BBC where possible” texts in someone to #BBCR2 who must be listening to it 🤷‍♂️
@thejeremyvine.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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ianzpotter.bsky.social
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
It's an artistic representation of a circulatory system walking through a kitchen, as drawn by Dave Gibbons and written about by Alan Moore. It happens a lot 'round here.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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jessicaelgot.bsky.social
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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www.edinburghsketcher.com
WhereArtI Quiz - Autumn colours on the famous city street…
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. Tell me the location via the link below and you could win some winter gift cards.

#nospoilers #enteronwebsite
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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spokes.org.uk
🙄 #PrincesStreet plans unfit for modern #European capital

Spokes deputn to 12.11.25 Planning Cttee
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@edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @cllrbenparker.bsky.social @mthmttcoe.bsky.social
Start of Spokes deputation... CEC PLANNING COMMITTEE, 12.11.25 - written deputation from Spokes 7.3 Non-Statutory Planning Guidance – Finalised Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy The proposed draft guidance, whilst including many worthwhile proposals, has one over-riding failing, in that it completely neglects the huge area of land occupied by roadway, and assumes it must stay as now. It is as if we have separate Planning and Transport departments rather than a unified Place department. This cannot be the right approach for a holistic view of Princes Street and the Waverley Valley. Nor is it right that large amounts of money should be invested without the whole area being considered in a unified manner. Spokes Recommendation to the Committee RECOMMENDATION In conclusion, we ask that the Committee postpones adopting the Guidance until such time as these issues have been properly addressed, to provide a holistic approach to the entire area including the sort of provision for sitting, walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport which is normal in the premier streets of other European capitals. Spokes deputation refers to Richard Murphy architect proposals, with pictures showing bus & tram only in Princes St, with bike lanes and much wider footways. The Richard Murphy Princes Street proposals are a very similar concept to the above examples, as in this drawing and video clip from his report. Figure 1. Still image from Richard Murphy Architects fly-through (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LZLsfozjqc) Resurfacing of the footway and carriageway is very costly and presents a rare opportunity to modify kerblines that may not return for another decade or more. In addition to footway extension, carriageway redetermination presents an opportunity for protected cycle infrastructure. Princes Street continues to be a popular cycle route for many journeys, including to destinations on the street itself. Indeed, anecdotal and crowdsourced evidence suggests it continues to be as or more popular than George Street. bus, taxi, tram & bike congested in Princes st (old photo, but still the same!)
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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theguardian.com
‘I used to be a bit naughty’: Portsmouth defied funding cuts and saved its youth centres – here’s what happened
‘I used to be a bit naughty’: Portsmouth defied funding cuts and saved its youth centres – here’s what happened
Two decades ago, Portsmouth city’s council chose to fund and prioritise playgrounds and youth clubs to help its poorer families – and the benefits are plain to see
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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fergus.oolong.co.uk
Pretty amazing light in Edinburgh just after sunrise this morning.
The drizzle-haze over the city, especially towards the hills, glows with the warm yellow light of the just-risen sun. The glow extends into the clouds above.
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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rsmythfreelance.bsky.social
If I see one more stupid Rosalind Franklin take I'm going to lose my mind. Thank god for @matthewcobb.bsky.social and @nccomfort.bsky.social. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What Rosalind Franklin truly contributed to the discovery of DNA’s structure
Franklin was no victim in how the DNA double helix was solved. An overlooked letter and an unpublished news article, both written in 1953, reveal that she was an equal player.
www.nature.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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edinreporter.bsky.social
George Cinema is being left to decay “in plain sight”

A building in Portobello which has been empty for nine years is being left to decay "in plain sight", according to the group of people who want to refurbish the former Art Deco cinema. Officers have recommended that the Planning Committee does…
George Cinema is being left to decay “in plain sight”
A building in Portobello which has been empty for nine years is being left to decay "in plain sight", according to the group of people who want to refurbish the former Art Deco cinema. Officers have recommended that the Planning Committee does not impose a defective building notice on the premises at Bath Street to ensure it becomes wind and watertight.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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gaudymouse.bsky.social
Looks like sound advice
dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 11h
Important advice from my dad for anyone who finds themselves being attacked by a badger.

www.tom-cox.com/31-notes-i-h...
“PUT SEASHELLS IN THE ANKLES OF YOUR SOCKS,” my dad told me on the phone today. “Why on earth would I do that?” I asked. “YOUR MUM TOLD ME YOU’VE GOT BADGERS IN THE GARDEN. WHEN THEY BITE YOUR LEG, THEY’LL CRUNCH ON THE SHELLS AND THINK THEY’VE ALREADY HIT BONE, THEN LEAVE YOU ALONE.”
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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colinsmith.bsky.social
A gloriously unsettling illustration by Rovina Cai for K. M. Ferebee’s 2016 short story “Tom, Thom”.
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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edtiss.bsky.social
Looks like a strong autumn for the Omni Centre cycle lane in Edinburgh - possibly linked to the recent introduction of Voi e-bikes?

Otherwise, numbers have stabilised after large increases over the past few years. More infrastructure - particularly cycle hangars - is needed to sustain momentum.
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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stephencollins.bsky.social
Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows: [scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech] 1 CHURCHILL: The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us. 2 CHURCHILL: Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war. 3 CHURCHILL: If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun- BBC PRESENTER: Thank you prime minister 4 BBC PRESENTER: Mr hitler, your response? 5 HITLER [in the studio]: Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill 6 HITLER: What we are proposing - CHURCHILL: Hang on 7 HITLER: Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement - 8 CHURCHILL: What's he doing here BBC PRESENTER: It's important we hear both sides of the debate 9 CHURCHILL: This isn't a debate You don't debate fascists 10 HITLER: Oh here we go with ze Godwins law! 11 HITLER: Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'... CHURCHILL: Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit- 12 HITLER [standing up, saluting]: RAUSS! BBC PRESENTER: *Please* Mr Churchill let him speak [ends]
March 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
jestermouse.bsky.social
Funny how I’ve heard Nigel Farage’s opinion on the BBC on #BBCR4Today this morning, but not @zackpolanski.bsky.social . Maybe The Telegraph should investigate?
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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bjpaddy.bsky.social
Amazing how often we say 'too many visitors' when what we mainly mean is 'too many cars'
news.stv.tv/north/dunkel...
Can Highland Perthshire cope with 'unprecedented' tourist demand?
Local businesses rely on visitors coming to Dunkeld, but some residents worry the town can no longer cope.
news.stv.tv
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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crisortunity.bsky.social
Meanwhile
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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madeofstone1.bsky.social
Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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ember-energy.org
As the EU electrifies more end-use sectors, fossil demand will fall 3x faster than the rise in electricity use – cutting dependence on fossil imports.

Switching from fossil to electricity across energy end-uses boosts efficiency while decarbonising.

https://loom.ly/W_QzMzk
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM