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Once of Plymouth UK & Bristol UK, I live with Miss America, Grace and Roz, and Henry, in NJ, the EssX of the USX Uptown in the penthouse or downtown with the mob... #dunplottin #transit #bikewalk #music #hifi #pafc iskrat.blogspot.com 🌹🚲🦋🎼🛤️

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@alanehill.com

Meanwhile in Red Bank NJ it's Planning Board time again 7:00pm Weds October 28, 2026, TownHall It looks like the Denzar train station application has been held off until the new year Time for plenty of, ahem, behind the scenes negotiation with hopefully no-one mis-directing CompleteStreets money

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@lukepollard.bsky.social Take a look at this would you? Thx... #plymouth #devonport #palantir #mod

Iain Overton@iainoverton.bsky.social

Democracy for Sale revealed how Palantir reviewed MoD procurement rules while securing a £240m contract without competition. Building on its reporting, AOAV examines how other major arms firms have helped shape discussions over defence spending. aoav.org.uk/2026/arms-fi...

aoav.org.ukDid arms firms help shape MoD spending rules while Palantir secured £240m contract? - AOAV How arms firms helped shape MoD procurement rulesGovernment documents reveal how Palantir, BAE Systems and other defence firms influenced MoD procurement rules, raising questions over corporate power.
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@alanehill.com

Here I am... My world's biannual temporal shift between "summer" and "standard" times BST>GMT and a week later, EDT>EST At least The Traitors will be an hour earlier this week And now they're saying that Time doesn't really exist... Everything everywhere, all at once #wibblywobblytimeywimey

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CBS Sports Golazo
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Plymouth Argyle fans bringing the party to Massachusetts! 🇺🇸💚 From a massive watch party to Pilgrim Pete causing absolute chaos, the Argyle faithful are making their presence felt across the pond! 😂

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Meanwhile in Massachusetts #argyleusa #pafc

Ken@kseelman9.bsky.social

#MugsUp Plymouth Mass IRL @pafc.co.uk @argyleusa.bsky.social @simonhgreen.bsky.social @egdondiggory.bsky.social @risaacs.bsky.social @nmfflsoccer.bsky.social @lordwalken.bsky.social @argylecanada.bsky.social @jbacko01.bsky.social @drewsavagesport.bsky.social @cbssportsgolazo-m.bsky.social #COYG

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Using my own Devon and Cornwall feed which now constantly shows reams of these sewage discharge warnings in the southwest... Thx to the bot for exposing the situation, but wtf is South West Water doing? Or not doing? #devonuk #cornwalluk #kernow

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@alanehill.com

Using my own Devon and Cornwall feed which now constantly shows reams of these sewage discharge warnings in the southwest... Thx to the bot for exposing the situation, but wtf is South West Water doing? Or not doing? #devonuk #cornwalluk #kernow

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But poppies are compulsory...🌈

Leicester Gazette@leicestergazette.leicester.news

Two University of Leicester students speak out over ‘absurd’ and ‘Orwellian’ decision by the BBC and ITV Studios to edit out pride pins worn on University Challenge

leicester.newsBBC edits out pride pins on University Challenge in ‘Orwellian’ move* * * This story was published by **The Leicester Gazette** : a local, independent newspaper about Leicestershire. 1,000 people have already joined our community. Just use those buttons below to download our app and **sign up for free**. * * * Astrophysics student Samuel Carlier and History student Emmeline Hague-Wright were shocked to find that their LGBTQ+ pride pins had been edited out of their University Challenge appearance earlier this year. The episode, initially scheduled for BBC Two on 24 August, was delayed twice before airing on 7 September 2026. The pins showed the progressive LGBTQ+ pride flag, the bisexual pride flag and a rainbow feather. Speaking to the Leicester Gazette, Sam said: “Living in a liberal democracy and having the state broadcaster tell you ‘we’re editing how you look’, seems very Orwellian.” Sam described the choice to remove the pins before broadcast as “weird” and “absurd”. He said: “[Censoring] that seemed weird. If I had worn a rainbow shirt, would they have censored that? If the idea is to keep things impartial, where is that line in the sand?” A side by-side image of Sam wearing the pin and with it having been digitally removed. Photograph: supplied Sam contacted the BBC to try to understand why his pins had been edited out. He told the Gazette: “The BBC people said they’d ring me, and I chased them, they just said go to the complaints website and file a complaint there, that’s what I did.” Since then, Sam hasn’t had a response from the BBC as to why his pins were removed. After the episode had aired, Sam noted that his shirt ‘melted’ into itself occasionally, as a result of the editing. Photograph: supplied ## Students believe the decision was made following online transphobia Emmeline was also shocked when she found out that the feather pin she wore was due to be removed from the episode she was in. It was understood by Emmeline that there was online transphobia in response to previous episode of University Challenge, and she had been contacted by the BBC, anticipating support from the broadcaster. When the BBC contacted her, instead of an offer of support, she was told her pin was going to be removed. “At first it was mostly confusion,” she said. “I heard that they had received a lot of nastiness online from people and I thought they were going to call me to say ‘we have support services if needed,’ and that wasn't what I got at all.” Instead, Emmeline was notified that the episodes were going to be delayed. “It was out of left field, I was confused for a while,” she said. “This entire delay has been because of a feather and two badges on a teammate that were basically impossible [for viewers] to see.” Emmeline had expressed her frustrations with the repeated delays from the BBC, spanning from mid-July to early-September. She said: “We were announced on the website and then delayed again, and then announced on the website a second time, and delayed even further. Speaking about the removal, she said: “It takes a lot of time” she said. “Making it [the edit] look good would be even more expensive and time-consuming. It seems like drastically a lot of effort.” ## Join the conversation Our app is more than just a way to keep up – it's a gateway to award-winning journalism and the local community. __Want to support our work?__ Click here for membership__.__ ## Wider criticism on LGBTQ+ support The pins Sam wore during the episode. Photograph: supplied According to leading LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall UK, two in five LGBTQ+ students will hide their identities at university for fear of discrimination. Stonewall has reported that more than 36 per cent of trans students have received hostile conduct from university staff due to their gender identity. Reflecting on the digital removal of the pins, Sam spoke about how disheartening the choice was. He said: “There was maybe like a span of eight years where someone could be uncontroversially out in the open queer – now that’s gone again.” he said. The BBC has also been widely criticised for ‘an attack on the LGBTQ+ community’ by pulling its involvement with the popular show, RuPaul's Drag Race. The broadcaster pulled its involvement in September following “significant financial pressures” as the reason for axing their involvement. The criticism follows another recent controversial edit by the BBC. On its hit show, Strictly Come Dancing, a decision was made to edit out ‘Protect the Dolls’ from contestant Bethany Antonia’s T-shirt. It’s a slogan which has become widely used to support the rights of trans women. The BBC defended their decision, saying the changes were made to meet editorial guidelines. It comes as the LGBTQ+ community has faced challenges amid an increasingly less tolerant political climate. ## What the BBC had to say When we asked them about editing out the pins worn by Leicester’s University Challenge team, a BBC spokesperson said: “In line with our editorial guidelines, we advise that no badges, flags, and emblems or symbols are worn or visible during filming, along with clothing with obvious branding or slogans. If such items are not removed for any reason then a decision is made between the programme makers and the BBC regarding any edits to the programme.” The BBC said the delays to the episode were unrelated to the decision to edit out the pins. A spokesperson for ITV Studios said: “University Challenge is an entertainment quiz show and is made in accordance with the BBC Editorial Guidelines requirements for impartiality.” The University of Leicester refused to comment on the matter. * * * **Before you go…** We’ve recently surpassed 1,000 subscribers, which is amazing considering we’re a small team on a shoestring budget. Now, we’re ready for the next stage of the Leicester Gazette. **Download our new app and get all of our journalism anytime, anywhere.** The app connects with **Bluesky** , **Mastodon** and **Threads** , giving you access to a network of around 60 million people. It’s a safer, more meaningful alternative to mainstream social media – owned by the community. * * *
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@alanehill.com

Time to review how Red Bank NJ has spent its opioid settlement fund... spitballed on PD admin assistance when it was first applied in '23 That's how things are done in this town #accountability #homeless #harmreduction

newjerseymonitor.comHarm reduction workers demand oversight of opioid settlement fund spending • New Jersey MonitorAn Assembly panel hosted a three-hour hearing Thursday on how NJ should ensure wise spending of more than $1B in opioid settlement funds.
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The George Inn, Portsmouth, makes a stand. Thx guys! PS: a landlord can refuse service and doesn't have to give a reason

Ireland against Fascism@irlagainstfascism.bsky.social

Danny Tommo's 'patriot platform' vigilantes were refused service in The George Inn, Portsmouth. They demanded to know why, despite the fact they do not have to be given a reason. Always make bigots feel unwelcome. Show the pub some love for doing the right thing. Things you love to see ✊❤️

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Justin
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The full route of the 2027 Tour de France was announced today, and Stage 3 comes right past the end of my road! 🚴‍♂️🇫🇷 Can’t tell you how excited I am about this.

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Playing with imaging in Red Bank NJ using "Night Sight" Very dark other than the street light. Also featured, the top of the utility pole where small raptors used to eat their prey That was before planning and zoning permitted their nests in the copse at the top of the road be destroyed #rbcaresnot