No matter the problem, tea is the answer.

So I guess it was either World War III or drag queens reading books to our children.

The fact this simply an additional bus route with slightly wider turning circles only makes the delay all the more crazy.

Imagine how long it would have taken if @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk had gone with a proper tram system from the beginning.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office – live The police raided Andrew’s Norfolk home this morning Here are some of the first pictures that show police arriving at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Wood Farm residence, on the Royal Family’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Police can be seen talking after turning up in unmarked police cars. Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office. It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence. Continue reading...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office – live

Time to tighten accountability. Lowering the “misconduct in public office” threshold would close loopholes, deter deceit, and restore faith that no elected or public official is above the law. #Accountability

Misconduct in public office | Institute for Government What happens if someone holding public office is alleged to have abused their power?

While politicians and public officials frequently mislead the public, the legal framework for misconduct in public office is deliberately narrow.

It requires proof of intentional, duty‑related wrongdoing, a clear causal link to the office, and sufficient evidence to satisfy the CPS’s standards.

I think the people of this country have had enough of tax-exile billionaires.

Full colour detailed map of Belfast dating from 1940.

"Stadtplan von Belfast mit Mil.-Geo.-Eintragungen"

Published by the OKW in 1940, this map shows the city of Belfast in great detail. Annotations single out military and industrial sites, many of which would sustain damage during the following year's Belfast Blitz.

(David Rumsey Collection)

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

The world has seen how Trump treats countries the US does business with: threats of occupation, invasion, or economic punishment.

China may be many things, but it will be significantly more predictable.

A Whistlestop History of Ulster’s Roads I have been studying the history of the roads of Ulster for quite a few years now, but I recently realised that I focus so much on details that I have never stopped to offer a very high-level overv…

New blog: A whistle stop history of Ulster's roads: wesleyjohnston.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/a...

Do you have the cutest dog in Northern Ireland? Send us your photos to celebrate International Dog Day 2025 International Dog Day takes place today! To celebrate the holiday we want to see your ‘pawsome’ pups. Send us their photo with their name, age and a story about them that you want everyone to know abo...

It's International Dog Day 🐶

🦖 Natural History Museum, London

Palestine Action are welcome to move their operation to Northern Ireland where being a proscribed organisation means you actually get special allowances to do crime

The Ballymena violence has nothing to do with ‘protecting women’. It is racism, pure and simple | Sarah Creighton Northern Ireland has always seen high levels of violence against women and girls. Blaming migrants is a useful way to distract from that, says political commentator from Northern Ireland Sarah Creight...

Northern Ireland has always seen high levels of violence against women and girls. Blaming migrants is a useful way to distract from that. ‘If women in Northern Ireland rioted every time one of us was attacked, the country would lie in ashes.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Northern Ireland confirms it did not ask Fujitsu for bid Exclusive: Scandal-hit IT giant said it wouldn't take on new UK.gov contracts or continue bidding on existing ones unless asked

Fujitsu (the team behind the Post Office Horizon scandal) has won a £125m @finance-ni.gov.uk contract to build Northern Ireland's new land registry system.

www.theregister.com/2025/06/16/n...

Shadow of the poster walking in the Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland

Sunny day in the Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland

Wooden fence in the Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland

Gate post in the Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland

Sunny day road trip into the Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland

@the1shane.bsky.social I'm not the only one.

Word of the day is ‘lickspittle’ (17th century): a person who fawns upon someone in power for personal gain.

How Google tracks Android device users before they've even opened an app No warning, no opt-out, and critic claims ... no consent Research from a leading academic shows Android users have advertising cookies and other gizmos working to build profiles on them even before they open their first app.…

How Google tracks Android device users before they've even opened an app

Trump and Putin regime conspiring against Ukraine.

The United States and Russia today. #StandWithUkraine

Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet:

www.404media.co/declassified...

A photo of Elon Musk appearing by video link at a neo-Nazi AfD rally, with a flag in front of the screen making it look like he has a Hitler moustache.

Kudos to the photographer who captured this shot.

Petition: Prohibit publishers irrevocably disabling video games they have already sold The government should update consumer law to prohibit publishers from disabling video games (and related game assets / features) they have already sold without recourse for customers to retain or repa...

A @ukparliament.parliament.uk Petition to prohibit game publishers from irrevocably disabling video games they have already sold.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Proposed Bill Aims to Regulate Flag Display in Northern Ireland - The Flag Chronicle A new legislative proposal in Northern Ireland seeks to introduce regulations on the display of flags in shared public spaces.

A proposed bill is hoping to legislate the display of flags in N. Ireland - targeting flags "glorifying terrorism" or paramilitary orgs - Union Jack, Ulster Banner, Irish tricolour not affected #Vexillology flagchronicle.com/2025/01/12/p...

A Christmas Carol is one of our most enduring stories because it teaches us that old rich jerks will change their fuckin tune if you scare the living shit outta them

@the1shane.bsky.social

WATCH: I asked our correspondent in Damascus , Iina Sinjab, about how it felt to witness this weekend’s events. Lina is Syrian.