Is the UK falling out of love with social media? Ofcom data points to more passive consumption amid changes to apps and fears about mental health and past posts

Thought I should post this 🫪www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026...

UK flag-raising group leader arrested on suspicion of causing ‘alarm and distress’ Exclusive: Ryan Bridge is co-founder of Raise the Colours, which has been criticised for anti-immigrant rhetoric

Oh dear, how sad, nevermind.
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‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peace

I’ve always liked the French.
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Pardoned fraudster makes a comeback YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

Well surprise surprise: youtube.com/shorts/upXos...

Who was behind curious oil market bet before Trump's Iran post? Sky's Economics and Data Editor Ed Conway joined the Trump 100 team to discuss the suspicious activity on oil markets in the build up to a consequential social media post by President Trump

Well, what a surprise news.sky.com/video/share-...

Truth Matters (@politicsusa46) A little Saturday levity never did anyone any harm. 🎥 TikTok - http://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRxRHCRw/

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Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

Absolutely right. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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‘Cleaning Superstore’: warning over missed delivery text scam on WhatsApp The text mimics a common fraud, but differs in that criminals appear to have hacked a genuine business account

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How a decades-old video game has helped me defeat the doomscroll Trading social media for Pokémon battles and evolutions in Kanto on a Game Boy Advance has been surprisingly serene

I have sympathy with this, I’m playing Duke Nukem on a Nintendo.
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Ofcom under fire after refusing to investigate ‘misleading’ GB News Trump interview US president not challenged over false claims climate change is ‘hoax’ and parts of London have sharia law

🚨 (Not so) BREAKING NEWS 🚨: Ofcom fail to do their job – again.

@ofcom.bsky.social refuses to investigate GB News’ Trump interview, where US president said climate change is a “hoax” and described immigrants as “scum” without challenge from GB News interviewer.

www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...

Being Liberal (@beingliberal) I was spellbound... what a delivery by the great Sir Ian McKellen. Shakespeare's powerful words, addressing bigotry of the common men... as valid today as 400 years ago. Timeless humanity in ele...

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‘Don’t lose your 12,739 points!’ The text scams cashing in on bogus rewards Scam claims points will expire in days so click through to claim your prize – just pay the postage

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Wooden information board at the entrance to Moseley Bog, surrounded by leafless trees. A large sign reads “Welcome to Moseley Bog” above a map of Moseley Bog & Joy’s Wood Nature Reserve, with paths, woodland areas, and wildlife information, plus notices about volunteering and archaeology events.

A guided walk in Moseley Bog: an older man with white hair (Dr Mike Hodder) gestures toward a narrow stream (with evidence of a ‘burnt mound’) beside a muddy woodland path. Leafless trees and ivy-covered trunks surround the watercourse, with simple wooden stakes and branches reinforcing the bank, while a small group listens in the background.

A shallow stream winding through Moseley Bog, with pebbled banks, fallen branches, and ivy-covered trees. Two people stand on the wooded bank in the distance listening to a guide. On the left bank, partly hidden by soil and vegetation, are the remains of bricks marking where a sluice would have been.

A small group walks along a boardwalk through Moseley Bog, wearing winter clothing. Dense trees and undergrowth surround the path, with fallen leaves covering the ground. A guide gestures toward a low-lying area of the bog, explaining where a pool would once have been.

Joined an archaeology tour of Moseley Bog with Dr. Mike Hodder today. Burnt mounds, sweat lodges, sluice, dam, and marl pit - fascinating glimpses of how the landscape was shaped over millennia. No wonder it’s said to have inspired Tolkien. Thanks to the Friends of Moseley Bog for organising!

Board of Peace - Season 1 YouTube video by Led By Donkeys

@ledbydonkeys.org Brilliant. youtube.com/shorts/3rK7N...

Underground cable theft suspect climbs up from ladder, is immediately arrested YouTube video by West Midlands Police

Brilliant work youtube.com/shorts/S-bcy...

Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK Zahawi, who was chancellor for two months when Boris Johnson was prime minister, is the latest former Tory MP to join Nigel Farage's party.

Manuela Perteghella, said: "Reform is becoming a retirement home for disgraced former Conservative ministers."
Zahawi was a candidate to succeed Johnson” 😂

Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK Zahawi, who was chancellor for two months when Boris Johnson was prime minister, is the latest former Tory MP to join Nigel Farage's party.

Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Rory McIlroy makes shock offer to Brooks Koepka after LIV Golf exit Rory McIlroy has an idea for Brooks Koepka's next start after the five-time major champ quit LIV Golf...

It’s good news for golf that great player Brooks Koepka can play more than the rather depressing LIV golf. The PGA must welcome him back with open arms.
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Digital wallet fraud: how your bank card can be stolen without it leaving your wallet Fraudsters use phishing to steal card details, which fund a spending spree using Apple Pay or Google Pay

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The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner. YouTube video by Led By Donkeys

Led by Donkeys, hit the nail on the head again. youtube.com/shorts/WixMz...

The comments are superb 😂

Blimey, that’ll be a good job, scrolling through five years worth of people posting about what breakfast was.

Politics that makes a difference Over half a million children, lifted out of poverty

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If Nigel Farage wanted to investigate Russian infiltration into Reform, he’d have done it already.

It’s time the Prime Minister launched a national investigation.