Mark Brockbank

Some while ago I posted this image with a comment “yes, but why?”
I now suspect it’s plain, simple greed. Putin has offered him $$$ to be made in Russia, but only if he brings the war in Ukraine to a “satisfactory” conclusion. Trump knows Putin can deliver.
Nothing clever or hidden, just greed.

Another reminder of why everyone - including other UK media - should avoid treating the Telegraph as a reliable source... 👇👇👇

Had to go over to Harrogate today so we took the opportunity to take a stroll around RHS Garden Harlow Carr With a good coat and hat it was a very enjoyable visit under the lovely blue sky.

Outdoor thermometer showing minimum temperature - 2.1c

Last night's minimum temperature in the garden. A bit nippy. But we are in the second half of November and this is the first time this autumn it's dipped below zero. Remarkable.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself

This is amazing. How is it not getting the same publicity as the BBC's own "error"
'The man who sparked chaos at the BBC ... also doctored Trump’s quotes himself in his controversial report, making them seem far more benign than they actually were'
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...

Wet field with column of sheep

Saturday! Heading into the weekend.

Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster 🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...

Donald Trump is threatening to sue the BBC. The BBC has apologised, key figures have resigned, but surprise(!) that's not enough for Trump.
The BBC isn't perfect, but that's why we should come together to make it better and stronger - not let its enemies tear it apart.
38d.gs/bbc_o_eaio

This November morning evolves

Sun shining on autumn trees on rising hillside

November 5th, a splash of sunshine on nature's fireworks
#autumn #trees #colour #november #otley #wharfedale #yorkshire

Save NHS dentistry now! I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...

Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

How Google shifted from a bastion of accurate information to a steward of free expression After years of rolling out features designed to provide users with factual and accurate information, Google is now touting its commitment to "free expression."

www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/h...
And now they have removed funding from fullfact.org ...
A post-truth world is not a good place to be

Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

The man's overreach is mind boggling. I'm just gutted he won't be around when Mar-a-Lago goes under water 😡
BBC News - Landmark global shipping deal in tatters after US pressure
www.bbc.com/news/article...

YouTube video by BBC Archive 1969: Computer Banking and the end of Cash | Tomorrow's World | Retro Tech | BBC Archive

It was the future once!
youtu.be/QiuIQNa-0-0?...

We are lost. I fear we will never be found. #EnoughIsEnough

Rainbow over a lake and trees

A moment of compensation for the day's weather

This one made me smile 😊

£1 from the market. I love a bargain!
#otleymarket #visitotley

I love it every time I return to Salt’s Mill

Google’s Gemini refuses to play Chess against the mighty Atari 2600 after realizing it can't match ancient console Warned that ChatGPT and Copilot had already lost, it stopped boasting and packed up its pawns Google’s Gemini chatbot declined to play Chess against the Atari 2600, after learning the vintage gaming console had already vanquished other AIs.…

Google’s Gemini refuses to play Chess against the mighty Atari 2600 after realizing it can't match ancient console

Teach children in the UK how to help the planet! We would like the UK government to implement climate change and protecting the earth into all school curriculums to ensure that our generation are informed about the choices they make and the impact w...

Kids are growing up with climate change, but aren't learning about it in school! 🤯 Let's demand climate education for every UK child. Sign the petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...

Starmer’s suspension of ‘rebel’ MPs risks alienating his party in a way he can’t afford Poor messaging and internal strife are undermining this government’s promise.

This makes a lot of sense to me
theconversation.com/starmers-sus...

Is Microsoft Rejecting Emails For You (and not telling you)? We had a stressful two days this week buying and then being unable to access tickets to the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show being held in Yorkshire. It was only resolved when I tried a fix …

Is Microsoft rejecting emails being sent to you - and not telling you? It happened to me...
yorxbrox.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/i...

June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride:

action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...

Richest Congressional Republicans Worth More Than $2.5 Billion Get a Tax Cut While Cutting Healthcare for Millions - Accountable US As Republican Senators consider even deeper cuts, a new analysis from Accountable.US revealed today that of the top 35 richest congressional Republicans—worth $2.5 billion collectively—28 sit on key c...

Are we surprised?
accountable.us/richest-cong...

No blue sky this morning! 🌨️

Trump Cuts Are Killing a Tiny Office That Keeps Measurements of the World Accurate A tiny but crucial agency that maintains physical coordinates like latitude and longitude in the US is struggling as the Trump administration forces out federal employees.

Another demonstration of failure to understand what makes (The US of) America great www.wired.com/story/trump-...

The Show is coming (with some early visitors) #otleyshow

Pint of Science Leeds Researchers from the University of Leeds share their discoveries with you.

Coming soon: Leeds Pint of Science Festival. What's not to like! May 19th-21st, 40 talks across 6 venues. Check it out pintofscience.co.uk/events/leeds

Brendan Carr Is Turning the FCC Into MAGA’s Censoring Machine Under its new chairman, the FCC is threatening broadcasters and pushing President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Another American horror story
www.wired.com/story/plaint...

Two days in a row I have tried to book a journey on Cathay Pacific’s web site. Two days in a row the web site has failed (differently) and I’ve been unable to complete the booking. As you can imagine, I’m not impressed! #cathaypacific #fail