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Margate Pride: a safe place for terrified teens As Margate Pride enters its tenth year, the organisers pause to reflect upon how the town and community have changed across this decade | Amy Redmond
Margate Pride: a safe place for terrified teens
As Margate Pride enters its tenth year, the organisers pause to reflect upon how the town and community have changed across this decade
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Millions of pet owners could benefit from the biggest overhaul of veterinary regulation in 60 years under the new government plans | Karen Reeve
Pet owners promised clearer prices in biggest shake-up of veterinary care for 60 years
Millions of pet owners could benefit from the biggest overhaul of veterinary regulation in 60 years under the new government plans
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As Margate Pride enters its tenth year, the organisers pause to reflect upon how the town and community have changed across this decade | Amy Redmond
Margate Pride: a safe place for terrified teens
As Margate Pride enters its tenth year, the organisers pause to reflect upon how the town and community have changed across this decade
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Brexit’s tenth anniversary ushered in a resurgence of conversation about Britain’s relationship with the European Union | Colin Gordon
Brexit is ten: now what?
Brexit’s tenth anniversary ushered in a resurgence of conversation about Britain’s relationship with the European Union
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England's local elections revealed some stark truths about Bromley - and the UK's - political climate | Jordaine Osaghae
Beyond the ballot box: political changes in Bromley and beyond
England's local elections revealed some stark truths about Bromley - and the UK's - political climate
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From fewer cars to more accessible streets, the Campaign for Better Transport conference sets out a vision for a greener future of travel. | Charlotte Mbali
The Campaign for Better Transport conference: Rethinking how we travel.
From fewer cars to more accessible streets, the Campaign for Better Transport conference sets out a vision for a greener future of travel.
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Following Keir Starmer's resignation, it's important to note the deciding factors that facilitated his fall from grace | Richard Styles
Starmer: our part in his downfall
Following Keir Starmer's resignation, it's important to note the deciding factors that facilitated his fall from grace
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RSPCA warns over rise in AI pet advice New research reveals that more pet owners are turning to AI for health advice as concerns grow over rising veterinary costs | Karen Reeve @kazzie70.bsky.social
RSPCA warns over rise in AI pet advice
New research reveals that more pet owners are turning to AI for health advice as concerns grow over rising veterinary costs
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Although Pride Month has now ended, the celebrations certainly aren’t across Kent with events coming up in Deal, Swale, Folkestone, Faversham, Tonbridge, Margate and Medway in July and August. | Ren Hodges #Pride
Pride in Kent 2026: Events and info
Although Pride Month may be drawing to an end, the celebrations certainly aren’t across Kent
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Although Pride Month may be drawing to an end, the celebrations certainly aren’t across Kent | Ren Hodges
Pride in Kent 2026: Events and info
Although Pride Month may be drawing to an end, the celebrations certainly aren’t across Kent
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UK cuts to global aid will hit Africa the hardest - but scholars from the continent suggest there's a more corrupt hoarding of wealth at play | Charlotte Mbali
Aid to Africa cut: Africans answer back
UK cuts to global aid will hit Africa the hardest - but scholars from the continent suggest there's a more corrupt hoarding of wealth at play
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"You're not robust enough for politics": how sexism and intimidation are forcing women out of Scottish councils. | Jennie Kermode
Abuse and sexism in politics: women councillors speak out - Bylines Scotland
"You're not robust enough for politics": how sexism and intimidation are forcing women out of Scottish councils.
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Patriotic Millionaires urge wealthy Britons to pay more tax Patriotic Millionaires UK are targeting affluent London homes with postcards urging the wealthy to back higher taxes @centralbylines.co.uk
Patriotic Millionaires urge wealthy Britons to pay more tax
Patriotic Millionaires UK are targeting affluent London homes with postcards urging the wealthy to back higher taxes
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Our current Bylines Network Gazette is focused on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews: -Gina Miller -Naomi Smith -Lord Heseltine -Peter Corr Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
It's been 10 years since the Referendum to Leave the EU happened. Since then we've gone through 6 Prime Ministers, the Economy hasn't grown as it should, people's money doesn't go far and Populism has taken hold of us. Are these connected? Find out in our latest episode. shorturl.at/X0bb3
Happy Brexit Day, How's it Gone?
Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · June 23 · 40m
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A Sunbury-upon-Thames widower shares that the hardest part of losing his wife of 40 years was not her death, but the loneliness that followed | The Widowed Collective
‘Nothing prepares you for that loneliness’ – Life after spousal loss
A Sunbury-upon-Thames widower shares that the hardest part of losing his wife of 40 years was not her death, but the loneliness that followed
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We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews: -Gina Miller -Naomi Smith -Lord Heseltine -Peter Corr Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
Andy Burnham is MP for Makerfield – how did that happen? After a month of turmoil on Makerfield streets, we now have a new MP. And we held off Reform, for now | Anna Schurer @northwestbylines.co.uk @annesjoukje.bsky.social
Andy Burnham is MP for Makerfield – how did that happen?
After a month of turmoil on Makerfield streets, we now have a new MP. And we held off Reform, for now
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Ten years on from the Brexit vote, reflections on the UK and Europe | David Taylor-Gooby
The UK’s future lies within Europe
Ten years on from the Brexit vote, reflections on the UK and Europe
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We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews: -Gina Miller -Naomi Smith -Lord Heseltine -Peter Corr Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews: -Gina Miller -Naomi Smith -Lord Heseltine -Peter Corr Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews: -Gina Miller -Naomi Smith -Lord Heseltine -Peter Corr Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
Europe, here we come, again! The National Rejoin March is happening on Saturday 20 June | Yvonne Wancke
Europe, here we come, again!
The National Rejoin March is happening on Saturday 20 June
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Reform promised to end "gesture politics". Having just won in Essex, that now means libraries can no longer promote Pride events. Users say it undermines the role libraries play in supporting diverse communities. @eastangliabylines.co.uk @jennyrhodes42.bsky.social
Library users angry at ban on ‘promoting’ Pride events
Essex libraries are told by the new Reform council not to promote events like Pride. A campaign is started to fight it
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Is Kier Starmer feebly treading water? Or will he sink whilst a Reform, Green, or Lib Dem government floats to the surface? | Richard Styles
Should he stay or should he go: The Starmer dilemma for Labour
Is Kier Starmer feebly treading water? Or will he sink whilst a Reform, Green, or Lib Dem government floats to the surface?
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TREK, ROCK AND ROLL – the forgotten Oxfam Walk ’69 The journey to Wembley’s first concert was both very long and very hot - this is the story of Oxfam Walk '69 | David Hewitt @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
TREK, ROCK AND ROLL – the forgotten Oxfam Walk ’69
The journey to Wembley’s first concert was both very long and very hot - this is the story of Oxfam Walk '69
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All aboard the Solar Express! The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (RHDR) in Kent chugs towards a brighter, greener future with the help of Kent Community Energy | Richard Styles kentandsurreybylines.co.uk/business/tra...
All aboard the Solar Express!
The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (RHDR) in Kent chugs towards a brighter, greener future with the help of Kent Community Energy
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TREK, ROCK AND ROLL – the forgotten Oxfam Walk ’69 The journey to Wembley’s first concert was both very long and very hot - this is the story of Oxfam Walk '69 | David Hewitt
TREK, ROCK AND ROLL – the forgotten Oxfam Walk ’69
The journey to Wembley’s first concert was both very long and very hot - this is the story of Oxfam Walk '69
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