An accurate appraisal of Jeffrey Archer. anwilson.substack.com/p/jeffrey-ar...
Jeffrey Archer
Fraudulence on a criminal scale
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Mark Bridges
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London again, after a spell (20+ years) in The United States.
Millions of specimens, brought together, can help us reconstruct what species and ecosystems looked like in the past. This evidence can help us understand what has changed and guide where conservation action could have the greatest impact. 🌿
Moths Matter. Will you help create a Red List for Britain’s macro-moths, give these overlooked species the recognition they deserve & help open doors to funding opportunities & inclusion in nature recovery projects for those most at risk of extinction? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/moths-matter
Moths Matter - Let's give them their moment
Will you help create a Red List for Britain’s macro-moths and give these overlooked species the recognition they deserve?
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The rush to speculate that asylum seekers are responsible for every crime in the news is a sort of opportunistic informational terrorism. Until it’s disproved it stokes fear and hatred. When it is disproved there are no adverse consequences and they know that they only have to be lucky once.
If I never hear from Sharon Graham, ever again, it will be several months too soon. She is typical of the intellectual dishonesty plaguing this country, which demands radical change, but objects to anything actually changing.
The Fix Uxbridge Road campaign argues that the stretch between Shepherd’s Bush and Acton Vale is one of the 'hollowed out' high streets that Andy Burnham targeted when he announced a crackdown on vape stores, betting shops and 'rogue businesses'. ft.trib.al/LtWGD4T
taking advantage of the perfect conditions here, and giving rise to these amazing numbers. Providing the current spell of good weather continues, we should be expecting to see these butterflies until mid-October. Photo credit: Steve Norris
This feels a bit like fiddling while Rome burns and may have some adverse unintended consequences. Its a shame that tried and tested ‘vintage’ conservation does not get similar investment www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tree vaccines and gene-edited butterflies among biotechnology projects funded by UK ‘invention agency’
Exclusive: The tax-funded brainchild of Dominic Cummings hopes to find ways to speed up wild species’ evolution
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Oh FFS. Increases in a few species is not a positive from climate change It is a signal that communities & ecosystems are under threat from rapid change Please, BBC, don’t do this simplistic reporting, feeding complacency about climate breakdown www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hummingbird hawk moths and ivy bees: The insects growing in number as temperatures rise
Hummingbird hawk moths - often mistaken for small birds - are being spotted in the West Midlands.
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The results are in 🦋📢 A huge thank you to the 101,565 of you who took part in this year's #BigButterflyCount! While many widespread butterfly species had a good summer, drought and record heat could impact next year’s populations. Read the full results 👉 buff.ly/V75ZHi7
I will be at the Henley Book Festival tonight in conversation with Simon Williams about my book, my life in France and La vie en rosé. Still some room, so if you find yourself idle come and join me.
Remembering all those who lost their lives 25 years ago today in New York City, September 11th, 2001. ❤️ David Bowie – America & “Heroes” (Concert for New York City, 2001) Video of the Day #NeverForget911
David Bowie – America & “Heroes” (Concert for New York City, 2001)
The Concert for New York City October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden.
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Thessaloniki, Greece, today. Have seen for a few days now, today finally rested just long enough to snap. Millet maybe? Any Greek butterfly id assistance most appreciated! #greekbutterflies #butterfliesofgreece #butterflies
In Thessaloniki, Greece, this evening. A mantis I’m assuming? Very well camouflaged, cheeky faced.
Hector's House began airing in the UK on this day in 1968 (it was redubbed from the original French series La Maison de Toutou),
Lovely to capture Clouded Yellow in flight at Venus Pool on Saturday Om1mk2 and 50-200f2.8 @shropshirewildlife.bsky.social @omsystem.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
In Thessaloniki for a few days and always a Greek treat to be out dining with local cats
Thessaloniki Greece, a couple of butterflies yesterday - Short-tailed blue - abundance, Painted Lady- a fair few.
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better. www.wired.com/story/how-do...
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
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Nigel Farage resigns when he shouldn't, but doesn't resign when he should.
A little sleeping beauty glistening among the dewy grass, seemed like the perfect scene for the first day of meteorological autumn! 📷✨🧡 Happy Tuesday everyone, wishing you a great new month ahead. 🕊️ #Nature #Photography #Insects #MacroPhotography #Inverts #Butterflies #BugSky #UKWildlife #ECK
Amidst all the terrible tragedy one story of everyday heroism which saved 900 children www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal
Rajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream
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Peacock caterpillars normal food plant is Common Nettle so one of our transect walkers was surprised to see them feeding on Marsh Thistle. Anyone else noticed this change of behavior? 📷️ Tessa Needham
www.theguardian.com/science/2026... Amazing project and effort to preserve both specimens and such a beautiful structure.
‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to save
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50 years on. Released today in 1976 — the Joan Armatrading album. Love and Affection. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBo...
Hammersmith tonight. A great concert. A wonderful rendition of “Jolene” gracefully included.
In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s family is asking for donations to her Imagination Library, which has distributed over 330 million books to kids. [imaginationlibrary.com]
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
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