The proto-Effin’ Birds was my Tumblr “Swear Trek”. It opened a lot of doors for me and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. I don’t have plans to revive it (one daily comic is enough work), just wanted to thank it for getting me here on this 60th anniversary of Star Trek.

This is very good. Well done, Stephen

Vittles Magazine@vittles.bsky.social · last wk.

During the last six months, we have been investigating the world of London’s restaurant influencers - where they came from, how they became so powerful, what they get paid, and where they're going next. The investigation, by Stephen Buranyi, is now online: www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/who-is-pay...

Did you know that we open on bank holidays? We will be open today from 2 to 8:30!

Here's Jason Arday's death - and the media's role in it - trending on social media, again. And yet it's *nowhere* in the mainstream media today. It's "fallen" out of the news cycle in the same way that Russian scientists "fall" out of windows. 🔗

UK transit nerds are next level.

A professor writes: (Jason Stanley) The problem is that journalists failed to do basic journalism. Not a single reporter seems to have checked’ Jason Arday’s citations. The ‘quantifiable metrics’ of his work. Prof Stanley did: ‘Arday is easily comparable to the leading scholars in the field’

We loved hosting Robin Ince to talk about this book and how ND people see the world. Pls buy it

Robin Ince@robinince.bsky.social · 3w ago

In the wake of The Great ADHD Myth? I am not going to be shy and I am going to plug my book - I wanted to write a book that was sensitive, empathetic and useful - I wore my heart on my sleeve - I am not ashamed uk.bookshop.org/p/books/norm...

Dear @theguardian.com I have a pitch that I think is right up your alley. "Are people really left handed or are they just showing off" I'm sure I can find a physiotherapist and a geologist to back me up if you need scientists.

We cannot let this story fall to the way-side. We need urgent press regulation. Sign the open letter for a public inquiry into Jason's death. Repost and tag friends in the comments. ⬇️ Add your name ⬇️ goodlaw.social/n1ck

Fire them all into the sea

Byline Times@bylinetimes.bsky.social · 3w ago

🔴 The Peter Thiel-Linked Race Science Network that Penetrated Cambridge University and Targeted Jason Arday The academic's coordinated targeting by an explicitly anti-black race science network did not come out of nowhere, reports @nafeez.bsky.social

With respect to Cofnas, why is nobody talking about this in the MSM? > We find it [improbably] that [he] was the best out of 14 candidates for this job[. His boss] repeatedly stated in the press that [he] published in highly ranked journals and had been affiliated with leading institutions. 1/n

Pieter T. L. Beck@ptrbck.bsky.social · 4w ago

www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t47r5... Statement of the department. Has been taken offline due to complaint of the prof who hired Cofnas

We are writing to the Prime Minister, and the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, calling for an immediate public inquiry into the British press, following the tragic death of Jason Arday. Sign here 👇

Jason Arday Letter | Good Law Project

Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.

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Is this the conduct accepted by @greenpartywomen.bsky.social?!

Natacha@natacha.bsky.social · 4w ago

@greenpartywomen.bsky.social invited this individual to speak at their webinar on Wednesday.

Nice to see Charlton and Derby fans at the pub this afternoon, all excited for the new season. It’s like anything is possible!

Aragorn: There is always hope - Lord of the Rings

Alt: Aragorn: There is always hope - Lord of the Rings

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I started my new stint as MP for Clacton the way I mean to go on - with a massive lie. I said I was advised not to attend the count by Essex Police, which they then confirmed is bollocks. In fact I just chickened out because I didn't want photos of me next to Count Binface.

WHY? WHY ARE CONSUMERS BEING FORCED TO QUEUE AND WHY AREN'T THE FUCKING WATER BOSSES AND SHARE HOLDERS DELIVERING IT IN PERSON?? www.itv.com/watch/news/t...

Downing Street's press release for Burnham's "emergency" Cobra meeting on the drought didn't even mention climate, with the Prime Minister blaming the growing numbers of wildfires on disposable barbecues. He's since appeared on GB News this afternoon to talk about migrant camps

Nigel Farage claims he was forced to resign by the political establishment, and there’s not enough chinny reckon in the world www.thepoke.com/2026/08/13/f...

Hey @bsky.support @support.bsky.team your AI is falsifying election results again

Not to brag (we want to brag) but we have 37 soft or non alcoholic drink options in the fridge, 1 AF pale on tap, plus the coffee and tea. Pretty sure this is the best AF selection you could find in a pub.

Water companies are pumping shit into our rivers & seas and charging us extra for the privilege. They’re in charge of our vital water security as temperatures hit record levels. Enough words from the Labour Government. Time for action. Nationalise. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thames Water gave finance chief a £1m signing-on fee

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

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I believe Clacton deserves an MP who will spend their time shining a light on everything the area has to offer. And why wait till I'm elected? I've been to visit one of the constituency's most stunning landmarks.

THREAD 🧵🧵🧵🧵 Two of the main lies in the Cass Review used to justify the puberty-blocker ban; 1. The lie that puberty-blockers have a long-term negative effect on bone density. 2. The lie that puberty-blockers have a negative effect on cognitive ability. Both have been shown to be false; 1/4

Amnesty have issued an apology to JK Rowling and the rest. Adjust your expectations, and donations, accordingly www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/an-ap...

An Apology for A Growing Threat briefing, published on 8 July 2026

Amnesty International UK has made a public apology for the publication of the briefing “A growing threat: the anti-rights movement in the UK”. Click here to read it in full.

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Well, they're on their way back to Morocco actually, as they never had any way to reach mainland Spain, let alone the UK, but who needs facts when you're Bobby J the King of Bullshit.

As Europe burns, Shell has banked £7.4 billion in just three months. It's time to make the biggest polluters pay.

This is the story of how we have been fighting a huge wildfire on our Abernethy nature reserve. It has been an exhausting few days, but it has shown the power of people coming together to protect a landscape they love. youtu.be/FTexLL2PC_k

How RSPB Scotland staff and volunteers fought a huge wildfire with help from the local community

YouTube video by RSPB

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Huge corporations like Amazon, Walmart, and Uber are among the top employers of SNAP and Medicaid recipients. Meanwhile, their CEOs are raking in multi-million dollar pay packages. How is this not a bigger scandal?

We ask a lot of ourselves as publicans and one of the biggest questions is: can we up our crisp game?! The answer is always yes.

Everyone was okay because none of you have food allergies, you dopey bint. Not because nobody was asked. Fuck me.