Angela Archer
@linconshirelass.bsky.social
Labour Councillor for Woodville & Hartshorne 🌹🌹
Chair of South Derbyshire District Council
Nursing community carer/complex needs and enablement care NHS 🌹
Chair of South Derbyshire District Council
Nursing community carer/complex needs and enablement care NHS 🌹
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Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Actor, known for roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died with cause of death unknown
Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died at the age of 71.
Her manager confirmed the news to Variety and the cause of death is yet unknown. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
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“How dare he say we weren’t on the frontline, how dare he?”
Labour’s Emily Thornberry says Donald Trump’s claim European soldiers in Afghanistan avoided the frontlines was an “absolute insult”, and is “proud” the UK helped stand up to him over Greenland
Labour’s Emily Thornberry says Donald Trump’s claim European soldiers in Afghanistan avoided the frontlines was an “absolute insult”, and is “proud” the UK helped stand up to him over Greenland
January 23, 2026 at 7:03 AM
“How dare he say we weren’t on the frontline, how dare he?”
Labour’s Emily Thornberry says Donald Trump’s claim European soldiers in Afghanistan avoided the frontlines was an “absolute insult”, and is “proud” the UK helped stand up to him over Greenland
Labour’s Emily Thornberry says Donald Trump’s claim European soldiers in Afghanistan avoided the frontlines was an “absolute insult”, and is “proud” the UK helped stand up to him over Greenland
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...which will then focus on local 'lower level' crime.
Plans like this have been on the cards for over 20 years, but no one has been willing to press ahead.
It should save huge sums of money of duplication of staff which can be reinvested.
The exact number of forces is still to be decided.
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Plans like this have been on the cards for over 20 years, but no one has been willing to press ahead.
It should save huge sums of money of duplication of staff which can be reinvested.
The exact number of forces is still to be decided.
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Number of police forces in England and Wales to be cut in major shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce plans for police reform next week.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM
...which will then focus on local 'lower level' crime.
Plans like this have been on the cards for over 20 years, but no one has been willing to press ahead.
It should save huge sums of money of duplication of staff which can be reinvested.
The exact number of forces is still to be decided.
2/2
Plans like this have been on the cards for over 20 years, but no one has been willing to press ahead.
It should save huge sums of money of duplication of staff which can be reinvested.
The exact number of forces is still to be decided.
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🚨NOW OVER 96,000 SIGNATURES!
The Petition for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is getting so close to the 100,000 needed.
KEEP GOING!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
The Petition for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is getting so close to the 100,000 needed.
KEEP GOING!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
January 22, 2026 at 8:14 PM
🚨NOW OVER 96,000 SIGNATURES!
The Petition for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is getting so close to the 100,000 needed.
KEEP GOING!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
The Petition for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is getting so close to the 100,000 needed.
KEEP GOING!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Pregnant women who take paracetamol aren't stoking the risk of autism for their unborn children despite Donald Trump's claims of a link, according to a comprehensive review of research.
Sibling comparison trials showed no evidence of such problems, the scientists said.
www.ft.com/content/18ac...
Sibling comparison trials showed no evidence of such problems, the scientists said.
www.ft.com/content/18ac...
Paracetamol safe for pregnant women despite Trump autism claim, study finds
Analysis of previous research backs prevailing medical advice that painkiller is safe for use despite Trump comments
www.ft.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Pregnant women who take paracetamol aren't stoking the risk of autism for their unborn children despite Donald Trump's claims of a link, according to a comprehensive review of research.
Sibling comparison trials showed no evidence of such problems, the scientists said.
www.ft.com/content/18ac...
Sibling comparison trials showed no evidence of such problems, the scientists said.
www.ft.com/content/18ac...
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Full statement from Keir Starmer
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Full statement from Keir Starmer
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Croft Moraig is said to be a complex multi-phase site with three phases of construction from timber to stone ‘horseshoe’: stunning #StandingStoneSunday
More pics & info on @megalithic.bsky.social here www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?...
More pics & info on @megalithic.bsky.social here www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?...
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Croft Moraig is said to be a complex multi-phase site with three phases of construction from timber to stone ‘horseshoe’: stunning #StandingStoneSunday
More pics & info on @megalithic.bsky.social here www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?...
More pics & info on @megalithic.bsky.social here www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?...
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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The weeks in Parliament just keep getting busier and busier this year!
No fewer than 10 Labour government bills will be making progress towards becoming law this week!
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Lords report stage continues - better regulations for Academy Schools...
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No fewer than 10 Labour government bills will be making progress towards becoming law this week!
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Lords report stage continues - better regulations for Academy Schools...
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January 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The weeks in Parliament just keep getting busier and busier this year!
No fewer than 10 Labour government bills will be making progress towards becoming law this week!
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Lords report stage continues - better regulations for Academy Schools...
1/9
No fewer than 10 Labour government bills will be making progress towards becoming law this week!
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Lords report stage continues - better regulations for Academy Schools...
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There are now at least 365 UK MPs with accounts on Bluesky – more than half (56%) of all MPs
🔴 This includes nearly 70% of Labour MPs
🔶 Nearly 90% of Lib Dem MPs
🟢 All the 4 Green MPs
🔵 But only 5% of Conservative MPs
➡️ No Reform MPs
🔴 This includes nearly 70% of Labour MPs
🔶 Nearly 90% of Lib Dem MPs
🟢 All the 4 Green MPs
🔵 But only 5% of Conservative MPs
➡️ No Reform MPs
More MPs are coming off X and I assume that means they will be posting more on here
@politicshome.bsky.social has a handy list of all the MPs on Bluesky
Please point out anyone who is missing!
@politicshome.bsky.social has a handy list of all the MPs on Bluesky
Please point out anyone who is missing!
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM
There are now at least 365 UK MPs with accounts on Bluesky – more than half (56%) of all MPs
🔴 This includes nearly 70% of Labour MPs
🔶 Nearly 90% of Lib Dem MPs
🟢 All the 4 Green MPs
🔵 But only 5% of Conservative MPs
➡️ No Reform MPs
🔴 This includes nearly 70% of Labour MPs
🔶 Nearly 90% of Lib Dem MPs
🟢 All the 4 Green MPs
🔵 But only 5% of Conservative MPs
➡️ No Reform MPs
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xAI sued by mother of one of Elon Musk’s children over sexual images ft.trib.al/wjb3V1S
xAI sued by mother of one of Elon Musk’s children over sexual images
Influencer Ashley St Clair claims Grok chatbot created ‘countless’ sexual images of her without her consent
ft.trib.al
January 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
xAI sued by mother of one of Elon Musk’s children over sexual images ft.trib.al/wjb3V1S
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
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And here’s the recipe for the homemade instant pancake mix! www.nigella.com/recipes/home...
January 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
And here’s the recipe for the homemade instant pancake mix! www.nigella.com/recipes/home...
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This is the man who activists in the UK advocate for. A man who thinks it’s an unreasonable level of censorship to stop a platform making sexualised images of children and women.
In a way it’s good that they’re being so clear about whose team they’re really on. Get in the bin.
In a way it’s good that they’re being so clear about whose team they’re really on. Get in the bin.
Preventing the sharing of sexualised images of children is “censorship” according to Elon Musk.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
This is the man who activists in the UK advocate for. A man who thinks it’s an unreasonable level of censorship to stop a platform making sexualised images of children and women.
In a way it’s good that they’re being so clear about whose team they’re really on. Get in the bin.
In a way it’s good that they’re being so clear about whose team they’re really on. Get in the bin.
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On this week’s episode of The Big Interview, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale talks about Elon Musk, political resistance, and why she still has hope for America’s future.
Margaret Atwood on Doomscrolling: ‘I Want to Keep Up With the Latest Doom’
On this week’s episode of “The Big Interview,” the author of “The Handmaid’s Tale” talks about Elon Musk, political resistance, and why she still has hope for America’s future.
wrd.cm
January 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
On this week’s episode of The Big Interview, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale talks about Elon Musk, political resistance, and why she still has hope for America’s future.
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Happy new year from the History of Parliament!
For our first article of the year, our colleagues @victoriancommons.bsky.social have put together a recap of all of their hard work and research from 2025:
For our first article of the year, our colleagues @victoriancommons.bsky.social have put together a recap of all of their hard work and research from 2025:
historyofparliament.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Happy new year from the History of Parliament!
For our first article of the year, our colleagues @victoriancommons.bsky.social have put together a recap of all of their hard work and research from 2025:
For our first article of the year, our colleagues @victoriancommons.bsky.social have put together a recap of all of their hard work and research from 2025:
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Keir Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges
www.bbc.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Recapping 2025, here's one of our most-read articles of January!
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
@shoshanade.bsky.social
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
@shoshanade.bsky.social
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
centralbylines.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Recapping 2025, here's one of our most-read articles of January!
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
@shoshanade.bsky.social
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
@shoshanade.bsky.social
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Oh my gosh. #Uncanny this week was particularly terrifying to wake up and listen to...The Priest Hole.
It's the final one in the series, too! 😭
@dannyrobins.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4efv...
It's the final one in the series, too! 😭
@dannyrobins.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4efv...
Series 5: Case 10: The Priest Hole
open.spotify.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Oh my gosh. #Uncanny this week was particularly terrifying to wake up and listen to...The Priest Hole.
It's the final one in the series, too! 😭
@dannyrobins.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4efv...
It's the final one in the series, too! 😭
@dannyrobins.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4efv...
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Brussels sprouts love fat, and here they get it in the best way: buried under cream. This dish is one of our best vegetarian Christmas recipes. nyti.ms/45kuJiG
December 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Brussels sprouts love fat, and here they get it in the best way: buried under cream. This dish is one of our best vegetarian Christmas recipes. nyti.ms/45kuJiG
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Farm inheritance tax rethink welcomed by Derbyshire farmer
#Derbyshire
🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
#Derbyshire
🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Government waters down farm inheritance tax plan
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.
www.bbc.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Farm inheritance tax rethink welcomed by Derbyshire farmer
#Derbyshire
🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
#Derbyshire
🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
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This is what Reform UK does.
“These closures are nothing short of a betrayal of local people and staff.”
“Derbyshire county council did not stand before the electorate last May pledging to shut care homes."
https://bit.ly/4pOeD9h
“These closures are nothing short of a betrayal of local people and staff.”
“Derbyshire county council did not stand before the electorate last May pledging to shut care homes."
https://bit.ly/4pOeD9h
Reform council's plan to shut eight care homes ‘a betrayal of local people'
Announcement after proposed sale falls through prompts backlash and union says more than 200 jobs at risk
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This is what Reform UK does.
“These closures are nothing short of a betrayal of local people and staff.”
“Derbyshire county council did not stand before the electorate last May pledging to shut care homes."
https://bit.ly/4pOeD9h
“These closures are nothing short of a betrayal of local people and staff.”
“Derbyshire county council did not stand before the electorate last May pledging to shut care homes."
https://bit.ly/4pOeD9h
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London looking spectacular from above 🚁
London's Christmas lights: A view from the skies
Aerial photographs taken at night show central London dazzling in festive light displays.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
London looking spectacular from above 🚁