Revealed: 5,000 English nature sites at risk under Labour’s planning proposals theguardian.com/environment/20…

"Imagine flattening an irreplaceable grade I listed building like the Royal Albert Hall, replacing it with karaoke machines in various towns and then telling the public this is a ‘win-win’ for architecture and music" theguardian.com/environment/20…

On D-Day, #OTD 1944, Robert Sargent took this iconic photo of US troops of Company E/16th Infantry wading toward Omaha Beach, Normandy. Imagine what they felt. On landing, they faced fierce resistance. Two-thirds of them became casualties. Sargent himself survived and lived to 89

This wonderful gift from a Y11 student nearly made weep. The hours spent making sure every single spine showed one of my favourite 📖, the displays straight from my classroom, the Manchester United posters and the slogans, too. Not to mention the replication of THE flag 🙈😂

Stunningly beautiful Siena exhibition National Gallery

Looney Tunes' original voice actor Mel Blanc doing his greatest characters. Legend.

First claim Winter Fuel Payment SCAM since the announcement. Those of state pension age do NOT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING to get the Winter Fuel Payment.

Few bands have ever delivered so fully on what they promised - an integrated multi-racial, mix-gendered band, serving up a wholly original acid -spiked stew of psychedelicised soul. Funk, pop, innovation. Sly’s up there with Miles, Hendrix & James Brown. youtu.be/tQ0PSpHFV_s?si…

Ladybird wisdom, part 14. "Some oil tankers are very large" Artist: Frank Humphris (A First Do You Know Book, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Paul Paul McCartney

Very strong news. The BBC’s former Head of Values Ian Fletcher has been appointed to an exciting new role as Director of Integrity for an upcoming global football tournament. Learn more ➡️ bbc.in/4n4Rvm9

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Lovely, if sweltering, morning at Dovecote Gallery, Styrrup at the Midsummer Ceramics Fair. Discovering and meeting lots of lovely potters in a beautiful county garden setting.

Such is the interest in Lee Carsley’s #YoungLions that #ENGGER should comfortably beat the 1.8m peak that tuned in to the semi-final win over the Dutch and 2m peak for the quarter-final win over Spain. Combination of a likeable coach, players who express themselves and aren't up

#OnThisDay in 1916, the Accrington Pals took part in the Battle of the Somme. Of the 720 who took part, 584 were killed, wounded or missing in action. Battle of the Somme: Why are the Accrington Pals famous? via BBC News (UK) bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Watch a special 90-minute documentary showcasing the story of the Accrington Pals: ‘The Men Are A Good Deal Rattled’ was created by Rory MacColl, the grandson of Lt. Col. Arthur Rickman, and is available on Amazing Accrington's - youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Rare 'roll cloud' amazes beachgoers and weather experts in Portugal itv.com/news/2025-07-0…

Just to remind everyone we’re working in a world in which grown adults are arguing about: - the size of the dot in comparison to the comma - the height of the dot - the direction of the curve of the comma on a SEMI-COLON DRAWN BY A 11yo THAT IS GRAMMATICALLY ACCURATELY PLACED

Loving the commentary from Andre Agassi BBC Sport #wimbledon    Such a great player

Bob Mortimer 'to return to Last One Laughing' | Series two is already in the can ift.tt/2cK6lYE