Norrette M.
@norrette.bsky.social
#UK West London Socialist (Uxb), interested in #art, #history, #gardening and #politics. #BoycottUSA (NO DMs - unverified age, try the other place) Ex IT bod. Perpetual OU student. Here since Sept 2023
Late to this but that was outstanding. #BBC #Proms
Norrette M.@norrette.bsky.social · 4d agoBBC Proms, 2026: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002zwft via @bbciplayer Bolero and Oranges (the Adagio of Concerto de Aranjuez) knocked into a Three Cornered Hat Performed by the Spanish National Orchestra - night of the World Cup Final. What an after concert party that must have been!
BBC Proms, 2026: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002zwft via @bbciplayer Bolero and Oranges (the Adagio of Concerto de Aranjuez) knocked into a Three Cornered Hat Performed by the Spanish National Orchestra - night of the World Cup Final. What an after concert party that must have been!
BBC Proms - 2026: Bolero at the Proms
Nick Mohammed presents music inspired by Iberian rhythms as the Spanish National Orchestra makes its Proms debut with works by Manuel De Falla, Maurice Ravel and Joaquín Rodrigo.
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www.theguardian.com/business/202... The mind boggles that such a company has "debt levels" that need to be managed. This is the story right across global stock markets. Showering bonuses and dividends they just can't afford!! The ordinary world is being ripped off by incompetent top execs.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
Move will end six decades of production in area, as new CEO tries to simplify company and cut debt
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labourhub.org.uk/2026/07/31/a... .
A new leader – but still avoiding questions from the left
Left CLP reps report back from Labour’s National Executive Committee meeting held on Tuesday 28th July. The meeting opened with tributes and obituaries for a number of Labour colleagues who have sa…
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Nice website when looking for rain. (Also shows wild fires) Although not very promising #GardenersWorld
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... I need to read this properly, but at first glance, if Ukrainians think Putin is communist, then I've a bridge to sell them. Seems like extreme nationalism to me. One step in losing my support. #ukraine
‘Lenin was an enemy of humanity’: Why Kyiv wants to put Cossack chief statue in place of Soviet leader
Removal of Soviet-era statues sped up when Russia seized Crimea in 2014, and since Putin’s 2022 invasion has moved at pace as Ukrainians question their identity
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7 days now. Win 10 trying to update to a KB that it knows wont update. Freezes it. Dont care and dont want the update. If @windowsupdate.bsky.social dont stop this rubbish, Im wiping and going to @linuxfoundation.org & wont look back. My W11 kit will be cleared too. @windowscentral.com
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Not just this bloke...."the Guardian’s continuing investigation into crimes committed by US personnel on British soil." And Hegseth wants to give all US military testosterone???
US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts
Suffolk police ceded investigation into James Loubeau to the US military, leading to court martial acquittal
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Trying to recover data from Win10 laptop which runs like glue. After 3 elapsed days of updates and failed updates and reboots, I give up and decide to download Linux for a flash drive. Suddenly, windows runs at usual speed!!! Suspicious, moi?
Laptop Smoking: Dry Ice Experiment
Alt: Laptop Smoking: Dry Ice Experiment
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www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... Comparing the importance of a C20th building to that of Notre Dame, is one hell of a stretch. Get a new build, new design.
‘Future generations will curse us for its loss’: can nothing save Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh’s masterpiece?
Stratospheric costs could prevent the fire-damaged landmark from returning to its former glory. Now, unless a wealthy patron is found, the building seems destined for ‘soulless’ facade retention or ‘c...
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Venezuela has the key to end Trump's war of hubris in the Middle East. Turn off the taps, Delcy! #Iran
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Justice Nicklin has previous, as any google search will tell you. He's declared war on defence lawyers?
Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession
CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Am reminded of that saying? Give him a rope long enough...
Streeting says Burnham government will prioritise military over other spending
Defence secretary says he will give arms industry ‘clarity and confidence’ in contrast to row preceding Starmer’s exit
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BBC News - Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... UBI the only solution. A population decrease should be encouraged. Goodbye human race -superfluous to requirements. Although what the super-rich are gonna do with themselves...
Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
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Neither the messiah nor a very naughty boy labourhub.org.uk/2026/07/21/n...
Neither the messiah nor a very naughty boy
Andy Burnham is raising hopes and expectations. Socialists should welcome that, argues Mike Cowley. The conservative right’s choreographed response to Andy Burnham’s ascent to the office of Prime M…
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BBC News - Pavement parking allowed by half of councils in England - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Hillingdon says, no??? This is the area around Pear Tree Ave, Appletree Ave, Cherrytree Ave. Perhaps its changed @hillingdonherald.bsky.social ?
Why Thames Water’s Demise Must Lead to a Mutual Water Future labourhub.org.uk/2026/07/21/w...
Why Thames Water’s Demise Must Lead to a Mutual Water Future
Murad Qureshi makes the case for mutualization of the company. During a punishing cost-of-living crisis, local residents are being asked to digest a bitter pill: Thames Water is seeking a staggerin…
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Wordle 1,858 5/6 🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟨🟩⬜⬜ 🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 How very Donald Farage
Sounds like Kuenssberg on BBC. Time to get on with the day. Click
Not watching the #WorldCupFinal but enjoying the commentaries on here...
So glad the World Cup finishes tonight...I might be able to understand what people are talking about going forward... #WorldCup
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2... Self-inflicted?
Middle East crisis live: US military says service member killed during ‘controlled detonation’ of downed Iranian drone
Centcom announces third confirmed troop death from separate incident in Iraq following new round of airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran
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So although the epg indicates a 2026 prom...this prgram is a re- hash of past year proms
Norrette M.@norrette.bsky.social · 3w agoLooks like wrong #BBCProm listed on epg for tonights BBC4 coverage. But where have the *active* Beeb socmed accounts gone? If its a cut, then is very shortsighted. How do you promote upcoming progs? Do you wish to close down? @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social (last account standing?)
Looks like wrong #BBCProm listed on epg for tonights BBC4 coverage. But where have the *active* Beeb socmed accounts gone? If its a cut, then is very shortsighted. How do you promote upcoming progs? Do you wish to close down? @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social (last account standing?)
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... Agree he is the successor-hailed back in the day of uk.rec.birdwatching. But Chris, I understand no budget for you to go to the Savannah etc. But AI? I can see it & its uncomfortable, & a little undermining of #Evolution @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
Evolution review – with this TV miracle, David Attenborough’s successor is well and truly crowned
The new BBC documentary is so wondrous and awe-inspiring it will make you feel like a child again – and in Chris Packham, it has a presenter for the ages
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