The Children's Commissioner for England wants to hear from as many children and young people in England as possible through #TheBigAsk. This is YOUR opportunity to tell the Government what YOU think! The survey thebigask.uk

"Suddenly we were simultaneously struck by lightning."⁠ ⁠Never underestimate the seriousness of being exposed out in a storm! This hill walking duo were caught in an unforecasted storm and reported it in the BMC Incident and Near Miss site⁠:⁠ 🌩️ tinyurl.com/bmcincidentrep…

CALLING STUDENTS: Want to fly experiments to the International Space Station or work with us on a project while in school? Find out how in a Tumblr Answer Time! Submit ?s for recent University of Idaho grad Hannah Johnson & #STEMonStation manager Becky Kamas. ❓ Ask here: tumblr.co/SPOCSanswertime

The global water cycle, which creates the conditions for life on land, is intensifying. The rate at which plants and soil release moisture into the air is up to 2x higher than previous estimates. How we know: go.nasa.gov/34noCu7

NHS activists embroider ‘kill the health bill’ hankies ow.ly/FS2650FI3Je

The A57 Snake Pass will be closed from 4 to 15 October (inc weekend) for a bit of a spruce up, resurfacing, drain work etc. No traffic or bikes will be allowed through, access for residents and farmers who need it. Apols for the inconvenience, diversions will be in place.

Have your say now on the revisions to BS 8536:2021 DPC. These draft recommendations cover how to operate buildings more effectively by taking a “cradle to grave” approach to data management. #BSIStandards bit.ly/3hXWi8V

A qualification from BSI will demonstrate to your employer, customers and stakeholders that your knowledge has been validated. Discover more today: bit.ly/39TLeoj #BSIUK #Training

Today for the global day of action groups in Glasgow are once again taking to the streets to have their voices heard. Who else is marching elsewhere in the country or world today? #COP26 #woodcraft_cop26 #ClimateJustice

Tomorrow's front page ‘Big step back’ in Cop26 talks: Key 1.5°C target ‘in mortal peril’ as summit goes soft on fossil fuels You can't buy a revolution, but you can subscribe to the only paper that's fighting for one: morningstaronline.co.uk/subscribe

Join in with us and thousands of others praying these words today. Access a spoken version of today's prayer at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.

On this day thirteen years ago, I signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. It was the first law I signed as President, and was a first step to closing the wage gap for women.

Today, we still have more work to do to create a more equitable workforce, but Lilly remains an inspiration to me and so many others. obama.org/story/lilly-le…

This year, our #LiveLent theme is Embracing Justice. @JustinWelby's 2022 book Lent book - written by Isabelle Hamley, as well as the reflection booklet for adults, and the booklet for families can be found at cofe.io/LentChurchReso….

On Tuesday, Year 3 started a series of workshops with Woodcraft Folk 🌍 in which we'll be exploring teamwork and confidence building through fun and varied activities. We already can't wait for the next one!

Trainee Search Dog Hope with her standard tenacity ...working on the efficiency but she clearly loves it. Thanks to the bodies for hiding up awaiting the dig out 😁 #avalanchefoundations #searchdogs #poweredbyburns #gsdlife

Trayvon Martin’s death ten years ago sparked a movement. Since then, we have watched too many others die. We have called their names. We have embraced their families. We have worked for justice—and still do—because their lives matter.

Come work with us! The Morning Star is looking for a Web Assistant. Email [email protected] for an application pack

Today we celebrate Earth Day but we need to remember respecting our planet for one day is not enough, we need to create a lifelong movement! Everyday we should be celebrating our planet and protecting it 🌎💚.