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*Astounded* with Fred the gardener’s pitch-perfect Co. Down accent at Castle Ward, National Trust! Please pass on this accent-lover’s appreciation.

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Hello––I'm interested in poetry & songs written to protest against harm to rivers or to protect them from harm. Not just paeans to rivers, of which there are many. But words to protest or protect. Can you recommend? Wd like to grow a list. Any century, language, culture, custom.

I can’t ignore the IDF terrorists’ bloodlust. If you’re overwhelmed and outraged too, please donate here. map.org.uk

Kevin Maguire I'm none of those things as it happens. I am however happy to pay whatever tax is due so that public services on which his labourers and their families rely are properly funded. Therefore I voted Labour.

Childish Elon Musk is summoning British MPs to the US because *they* have summoned him to the UK in relation to an inquiry into the spread of harmful content after the race riots. Musk must explain how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with utter fabrications.

Dear @WesStreeting, When NHS services are privatised, what is the benefit to patients and their communities? Surely it must mean safer care and a better deal for the taxpayer, right? I’m sure you won’t mind sharing your evidence. Week 6 of asking. #SOSNHS

On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, we demand the UK gov ends its complicity in Israel’s war crimes. The UK is still arming the genocide in Gaza AND cosying up further to Netanyahu’s government with plans for a new trade deal. Watch and share 👇🏽

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Morning, Fitbit Support. Are you having problems with the update? My iPhone can’t find my Fitbit now I’ve updated the software. Thank you.

Received the first UK bound proof/ARC of Is A River Alive? today, 3.5 yrs after starting work on it. A happy waymark in a book’s journey. Neon-zing meander art by zzz Lovely to hold it in hand: it exists! Out 1 May 2025: dedicated to the rivers & their guardians.

Good morning, 23andMe. I’ve tried and failed to get in touch via email. Posted off my sample 24 October. Nada.

English is one of the very few Germanic languages that preserve the Germanic th-sound. For example, 'three' is 'drei' in German, 'trije' in Frisian, and 'tre' in Swedish. These languages used to have this th-sound as well, but they lost it long ago. My new graphic shows when:

Oh, I LOVE this! I’m always trying to deconstruct words to understand their origins (latest was wondering if Sunderland was related to asunder: it is!).

Is this allowed, eBay UK? I bought the item in good faith. I paid for it. I want it.

Furious I’ve been scammed AGAIN. After emailing the offending company, here’s what it wants from me.🙄 Companies that have stolen £150 from me over the past month: TASKCANYON and SMARTBIZZHUB.

Can no longer access my email account, Virgin Media ❤️. It’s been a mess for years now. For a telecoms company, your ineptitude is stunning.

Struggling to access website or app to buy tickets, London North Eastern Railway. Please advise.