Alison Murray
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#YouYesYet #Booksky #RomComReads #HolidayRomance
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#YouYesYet #Booksky #RomComReads #HolidayRomance
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This came across my WA - a salient reminder that to live your best life, you need to eliminate time wasting activities.
In my view the one raging below is the one incapable of coherent thought.
Keeping calm experiencing rage is not my forte - i just leave.
I don't know the source - thank you!!
In my view the one raging below is the one incapable of coherent thought.
Keeping calm experiencing rage is not my forte - i just leave.
I don't know the source - thank you!!
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From a natural haven to an exciting trail with stunning sights, Loch Leven is an explorer's paradise | James Jobson
Falling in love with Loch Leven
From a natural haven to an exciting trail with stunning sights, Loch Leven is an explorer's paradise
bylines.scot
September 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM
From a natural haven to an exciting trail with stunning sights, Loch Leven is an explorer's paradise | James Jobson
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As the politics of fear, exclusion and division dominate the news cycle, I return to the image of family through the image of a shared meal: who gets invited, who feels welcome, what is served, and whether there is room for people who do not look, think or believe like us | Naz Saad
At my table – an ode to inclusion
As the politics of fear, exclusion and division dominate the news cycle, I return to the image of family through the image of a shared meal: who gets invited, who feels welcome, what is served, and whether there is room for people who do not look, think or believe like us
bylines.scot
September 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
As the politics of fear, exclusion and division dominate the news cycle, I return to the image of family through the image of a shared meal: who gets invited, who feels welcome, what is served, and whether there is room for people who do not look, think or believe like us | Naz Saad
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The only ones who should have the power to say no to an independence referendum are the Members of the Scottish Parliament | James Jobson
Scotland’s future must be Scotland’s choice alone
The only ones who should have the power to say no to an independence referendum are the Members of the Scottish Parliament
bylines.scot
September 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The only ones who should have the power to say no to an independence referendum are the Members of the Scottish Parliament | James Jobson
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Support independent bookshops, for if we don’t use them, we’ll lose them | James Jobson
Independent bookshops: vital to local communities
Support independent bookshops, for if we don’t use them, we’ll lose them
bylines.scot
September 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Support independent bookshops, for if we don’t use them, we’ll lose them | James Jobson
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Come join us on world peace day
September 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Come join us on world peace day
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Infection from the Covid-19 virus can result in damage to the vagus nerve, leading to a wide range of problems associated with long Covid | Victoria Cairns
Finding ways to help recovery from long Covid
Infection from the Covid-19 virus can result in damage to the vagus nerve, leading to a wide range of problems associated with long Covid
centralbylines.co.uk
September 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Infection from the Covid-19 virus can result in damage to the vagus nerve, leading to a wide range of problems associated with long Covid | Victoria Cairns
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From butterfly-filled meadows and ancient paths to face-planting in long grass and navigating confusing signage, Satah Pryor’s journey along the Icknield Way keeps delivering surprises. #IcknieldWay #LongDistanceWalking
Walking the Icknield Way: my summer adventure continues
50 miles walked and raring to go! From fields and forests to butterflies, bruises and livestock, the Icknield Way path keeps surprising me
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 17, 2026 at 7:57 PM
From butterfly-filled meadows and ancient paths to face-planting in long grass and navigating confusing signage, Satah Pryor’s journey along the Icknield Way keeps delivering surprises. #IcknieldWay #LongDistanceWalking
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Are solar farms really “stealing” Britain’s farmland?
Solar farms occupy less than 1% of agricultural land – less than golf courses or airports. But the debate gets more complicated when the land is some of the UK’s best & most productive.
What is the reality in the East?
Stephen McNair reports
Solar farms occupy less than 1% of agricultural land – less than golf courses or airports. But the debate gets more complicated when the land is some of the UK’s best & most productive.
What is the reality in the East?
Stephen McNair reports
Are solar farms really stealing the food from our mouths?
Although there are many reasons to develop solar energy, plans regularly attract protests, especially about the use of farmland. What is the reality?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Are solar farms really “stealing” Britain’s farmland?
Solar farms occupy less than 1% of agricultural land – less than golf courses or airports. But the debate gets more complicated when the land is some of the UK’s best & most productive.
What is the reality in the East?
Stephen McNair reports
Solar farms occupy less than 1% of agricultural land – less than golf courses or airports. But the debate gets more complicated when the land is some of the UK’s best & most productive.
What is the reality in the East?
Stephen McNair reports
Brexit was stupid. Leaving without any plan was stupider. Not having an agreement in place was political suicide on a global scale - as evidenced by the 5 CON PMs who failed to make a success of their choice.
Lesson: Don't drink the MAGA lemonade.
www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/busines...
Lesson: Don't drink the MAGA lemonade.
www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/busines...
Canada and EU agree to make Brexit look even stupider
www.thedailymash.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Brexit was stupid. Leaving without any plan was stupider. Not having an agreement in place was political suicide on a global scale - as evidenced by the 5 CON PMs who failed to make a success of their choice.
Lesson: Don't drink the MAGA lemonade.
www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/busines...
Lesson: Don't drink the MAGA lemonade.
www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/busines...
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The story of devolution and the Poulson affair | Tom Serpell
Standards in public life matter
The story of devolution and the Poulson affair
sussexbylines.co.uk
September 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The story of devolution and the Poulson affair | Tom Serpell
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"If all countries were functioning democracies, the climate crisis would have been resolved by now. No one voluntarily chooses their own demise, and the transition would proceed apace."
"If all countries were functioning democracies, the climate crisis would have been resolved by now. No one voluntarily chooses their own demise, and the transition would proceed apace."
The climate crisis: a war on the world
The climate crisis is a self-destructive war, with aggressors and victims
westenglandbylines.co.uk
September 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/the-...
"If all countries were functioning democracies, the climate crisis would have been resolved by now. No one voluntarily chooses their own demise, and the transition would proceed apace."
"If all countries were functioning democracies, the climate crisis would have been resolved by now. No one voluntarily chooses their own demise, and the transition would proceed apace."
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Looking for something to read the autumn here is James with a review of a new book
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September 3, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Looking for something to read the autumn here is James with a review of a new book
bylines.scot/society/book...
bylines.scot/society/book...
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Essex: Hundreds of trees were kept alive by volunteers who watered them during the UK's hottest summer on record.
Via BBC
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Via BBC
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Witham Tree Group keeps hundreds of trees alive in heatwave
Barry Fleet says it has been a "punishing" summer for trees in his Essex town.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Essex: Hundreds of trees were kept alive by volunteers who watered them during the UK's hottest summer on record.
Via BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Via BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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One of my inspirations in life. Rest in Power. 😢🔥♥️
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
One of my inspirations in life. Rest in Power. 😢🔥♥️
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
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Before losing her life in 1986 aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, Christa McAuliffe was set to be the first teacher in space with plans to teach a lesson to kids around the world from orbit. Today is her birthday, and even now, her courage and dedication to education continues to inspire.
September 2, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Before losing her life in 1986 aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, Christa McAuliffe was set to be the first teacher in space with plans to teach a lesson to kids around the world from orbit. Today is her birthday, and even now, her courage and dedication to education continues to inspire.
Not sure that England, assuming that is what is meant by UK, is any safer.
CNN: "The Dutch central bank announced Wednesday that it has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves out of North America in a move it described as 'crisis preparedness' in a time of global political unrest."
Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold from US to Britain in ‘crisis preparedness’ move | CNN
The Dutch central bank announced Wednesday that it has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves out of North America in a move it described as “crisis preparedness” in a time of global pol...
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September 4, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Not sure that England, assuming that is what is meant by UK, is any safer.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:19 AM
September 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Today is the anniversary of Mum's passing. I've been doing a remembrance tour, thinking about her indomitable spirit.
I also heard whooping geese headed south first thing this morning, but alas I was not quick enough with the camera.
I also heard whooping geese headed south first thing this morning, but alas I was not quick enough with the camera.
September 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Today is the anniversary of Mum's passing. I've been doing a remembrance tour, thinking about her indomitable spirit.
I also heard whooping geese headed south first thing this morning, but alas I was not quick enough with the camera.
I also heard whooping geese headed south first thing this morning, but alas I was not quick enough with the camera.
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On 25 August a ceremony was held in Newcastle to remember those lost in the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar in 2017 | Peter Sagar
Remembering the Rohingya genocide of 2017
On 25 August a ceremony was held in Newcastle to remember those lost in the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar in 2017
northeastbylines.co.uk
September 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
On 25 August a ceremony was held in Newcastle to remember those lost in the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar in 2017 | Peter Sagar
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The UK’s 15 National Parks have renewed their joint pledge to protect historic landscapes and help more people connect with their heritage | Karen Reeve
UK National Parks unite to protect historic environment
The UK’s 15 National Parks have renewed their joint pledge to protect historic landscapes and help more people connect with their heritage
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
September 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The UK’s 15 National Parks have renewed their joint pledge to protect historic landscapes and help more people connect with their heritage | Karen Reeve