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Droneworks

@droneworks.bsky.social

Music, film, books and nature. But mainly music. Some Spurs chat too but not much & even less regularly some Bath Rugby posts too (He/Him). I can't see any DMs atm.

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Frances Ryan@francesryan.bsky.social · yesterday

This is the point that should be made over and over again in the prison overcrowding row. The focus is on releasing violent male prisoners but the majority of female prisoners are not a threat to the public - and should always have been given community orders.

He added that as well as building 14,000 new prison places by 2031, he had asked the justice secretary to review the indefinite sentences handed out between 2005 and 2012, to consider more early release for female prisoners given the lower risk they pose, and to look into faster returns of foreign national offenders to their country of origin.
Frances Ryan@francesryan.bsky.social · 2d ago

I’m very much on the “don’t speak ill of the dead” side of civility but that doesn’t mean distorting what someone did with their life, particularly if they used their position to hurt others. Liddle was not a brilliant provocateur. He used misinformation to whip up hate against bedbound people.

Frances Ryan@francesryan.bsky.social · 2d ago

As Rod Liddle has died, I notice this column I wrote in 2019 about his attacks on people with M.E. is on the most read again. Rebekah Brooks, of News UK, described Liddle today as “provocative”. In reality, he spread lies about very sick people for cash. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Rod Liddle vilifies disabled people. I’m tired of the hate. We all should be | Frances Ryan

Whether it is ME patients or another target, huge swathes of the media have normalised hatred of minorities for years, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

theguardian.com

Jeremy Bartlett@jeremybartlett.bsky.social · 5d ago

Thames Water CEO went unchallenged on the BBC on the claim that public ownership means water investment competes with health and defence. This is a myth! 99% of water investment comes from BILLS. Take 2 mins to complain to Ofcom and the BBC vist.ly/5d5xb

Ofcom and BBC, correct the record: Thames Water CEO misled the public about public ownership

Thames Water CEO lied about public ownership on the BBC. It is time Ofcom and the BBC corrected the record

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Droneworks@droneworks.bsky.social · 5d ago

This is very good indeed, and there aren't many UK stockists, so you can trust Raves to sort you out if it's your thing. Give it a listen here 👇 ovven.bandcamp.com/album/gnawin...

Gnawing At The Cord, by Ovven

10 track album

ovven.bandcamp.com

Raves From The Grave@ravesfromthegrave.bsky.social · 5d ago

NOW STOCKING everybody's favourite 4th wave alt country artist! OVVEN - GNAWING AT THE CORD Nashville's Ovven (pronounced oven) is the indie rock/alt-country project of Owen Burton. The debut album Gnawing At The Cord was produced by Alex Farrar (Wednesday, MJ Lenderman) ravesfromthegrave.com

Droneworks@droneworks.bsky.social · 6d ago

So worth checking out the catalogue and all NYP until this evening UK time. Some amazing compilations and split releases here 🤩

Dustopian Frequencies@dustopianfreqs.bsky.social · 6d ago

We are so pleased that you enjoyed our download code give away. As some folks missed out we have decided to set all our releases to 'name your price' until 8pm UK time tomorrow. Enter £0.00 for a free download or £0.50 to add to your collection. dustopianfrequencies.bandcamp.com DF HQ 🩶🔊

Caroline Lucas@carolinelucas.bsky.social · 6d ago

Is “pragmatic” the new, “grown up” word? Andy, there’s nothing “pragmatic” about drilling for more oil & gas - to even consider it with the planet literally on fire is total madness. How many times must we say it will do nothing for energy bills or security? It would be an act of utter recklessness

Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas

PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’

theguardian.com

Difficult Art And Music@difficultart.bsky.social · 2w ago

You're not supposed to admit you're struggling. But we r - and I know for a fact we're not alone. The grassroots is dying - it needs U to keep it alive. Buy something from a small label/press. Tell ppl about it who don't often support such things. Explain to them why it's so important. PLS SHARE.

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Droneworks@droneworks.bsky.social · 2w ago

Just out from seeing The Odyssey. Absolutely fantastic. A real cinematic treat. Normally I'd baulk at a 3 hour film, but this just flew by. And also left feeling that if there is ever a biopic about The Fall, then surely Robert Pattinson is nailed on to play Mark E Smith.

Droneworks@droneworks.bsky.social · 2w ago

Apparently, a bonfire has caused a serious fire near the rugby club in Trowbridge. I do wonder why anyone thinks that having a bonfire in a heatwave is a good idea. I'd like to see restrictions on bonfires in the summer months. Apart from the fire risk, the smoke is awful & it's so bloody selfish 😠

Emma Daly@emmadaly.bsky.social · 3w ago

Please yes let’s see justice for this loathsome pair and may young men instead embrace the positive masculinity of football players like Djed Spence, who refused to shake the hand of an accused rapist at a World Cup game www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ju...

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on UK charges of rape and sex trafficking

Britain to seek extradition over alleged sexual exploitation, ‘extreme pornography’, assault and indecent images of a child

theguardian.com

Everyday Dust@everydaydust.bsky.social · 3w ago

1/2 Just a reminder that Spotify Funds war tech ✅ Runs ICE ads ✅ Is MAGA coded, even donating to the Trump administration ✅ Provides an outlet for misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic and far-right ideologies via the podcasts they have no issue with hosting. ✅

Droneworks@droneworks.bsky.social · 3w ago

Enjoying some Pixies for #CDFriday and the end of another academic year. Love these deluxe book versions. And for some reason giving the Pixies (old & new) a blast in a heatwave always makes sense. Happy summer holidays all!

The deluxe CD book version of Doggerel by the Pixies sits on a CD player as the CD plays in a room with the curtains closed to protect from the heat.
Droneworks@droneworks.bsky.social · 3w ago

Great read, and a good explanation of why, after less than a week of racing, I haven't bothered watching the tour in full for the first time in years. It's a procession, not a race 🥱 #TDF #LeTour #Cycling www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...

How Tadej Pogacar became the new ‘patron’ of the Tour de France peloton | Jeremy Whittle

Tadej Pogacar’s dominance has drawn admiration and criticism, with some fearing the Tour de France is losing its competitive edge

theguardian.com