Black Labrador on footpath

Black Labrador with red collar and lead standing in a country lane

Suffolk in springtime

Springtime in Suffolk

A blue tit building a nest in a nestbox

We had not seen blue tits in our nestbox since 18 March and feared they had abandoned it as they had done last year. So we were overjoyed to see Ms Bluetit back at it again today. We always have to remind ourselves they know what they are doing. #bluetit #nestbox @rspb.bsky.social

“Someone on LinkedIn viewed your profile”

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Worked for the Herex in that building after graduating from ASU’s Cronkite School so a double thumbs up from me.👍👍

Female blue tit roosting in nest box

We have a rooster! #bluetits #nestcam

Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon

River Tagus in Lisbon

Sunny Lisbon

Sign reading Kebab Hut Authentic meat est 2020

Spotted in Lisbon this evening, because when it comes to kebabs you really do want authentic meat!

Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: “A party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said “we have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said “maybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

An incredible retraction by the Daily Telegraph today. They have apologised for publishing an article last year headlined: “We earn £345k, but soaring private school fees mean we can’t afford to go on five holidays.” The entire story was fabricated; the family did not exist.

I wonder if Barron Trump has registered with the US Selective Service as required by law?

www.sss.gov

pig-ignorant

Too lazy to be a guide dog: how Marcus found his calling as a therapy animal – video Marcus has found a new career as a therapy dog, for which he is perfectly suited on account of being affectionate, friendly and polite

Too lazy to be a guide dog: how Marcus found his calling as a therapy animal – video

Wednesday at the Roundhouse in London

Wednesday at the Roundhouse in London

Excellent Wednesday gig at the Roundhouse. I had to pay extra for the pole blocking my view.

USA wins Olympic gold in thrilling men’s hockey final against Canada Forty-six years after the United States won its last men’s hockey gold medal at the Olympics, the U.S. has reached the top of the mountain.

Yes! 🏒🏅

Jeff Tweedy playing guitar

Jeff Tweedy and his band

Jeff Tweedy playing electric guitar

First gig of 2026 - Jeff Tweedy at Islington Assembly Hall. An excellent evening!

They said it. We’re all thinking it.

Altered Images - Happy Birthday (Video) YouTube video by alteredimagesVEVO

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Fair enough!

BBC2 showing cross-country skiing 🥱 while men’s snowboard slopestyle and women’s mono bob is taking place? 🤷‍♂️ #MilanoCortina2026

Black Labrador asleep with tongue hanging out

Current mood

Worth noting that you can get a great walleye sandwich airside at MSP.

Gary Kasparov: As I wrote, if you think a massive US Gulag is being built just for illegal immigrants, along with a federal paramilitary force as large as the Marines, you're a fool. Billions in unaccountable cash from Venezuelan oil, shock troops, and detention camps. This is not a drill.

An image we won't soon forget. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to look at Epstein survivors pictured behind her on the Hill today.

Starting your live blog 17 hours before an event starts. Good luck with that!

thank you!

These drone shots of the men’s downhill are amazing! #Olympics #MilanoCortina2026

Neil Young has "decided" to cancel entire 2026 UK and European tour: "I'm sorry to let you down" Neil Young has cancelled his entire UK and European tour which was booked for this summer, saying he needs to take a break.

Ouch