Stephen Fry: “I’m deeply worried by the darkening shadow that’s going over the world, a shadow that we have to call fascism”

Laura Kuenssberg: “You would use that word?”

Stephen Fry: “Oh absolutely. It’s a cult of power; and power only speaks to power”

#bbclaurak

Let's hope there's no upchucking later.

Falsehoods, war, #Starmer , #Tories #Reform, #Greens & general dissatisfaction across the #UK. @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social casts his beady eyes across the whole spectrum.

Exterior view of St Andrews Hall, Norwich.

Hosting music since 1788, St Andrew’s Hall turns a new page on 19 March. With César Franck, Maurice Duruflé, a full orchestra & choir — and even a surprise bonus piece — Norwich’s musical heart beats again.

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Phew!

That's a relief. Has someone asked you to influence?

Very imperial.

This week's cover @thelancet.com

As everything is so vile today - am retiring for a siesta - accompanied by wine & delicious #Gnawchocolate.

After an exhilarating #NorDev26 woke up to the news about the man who wldn't fight, yes him, having a psycho surge of power. FFS & putting the whole world in peril.

I volunteer with a superb group of developers, I don't do code but am in awe at their skills. Viva @nor.dev tomorrow is the start of the annual #conference.

Impressed.

So that’s now three Brits — Ghislaine Maxwell, Former Prince known as Andrew, Peter Mandelson — arrested as a result of Jeffery Epstein.

Come US. You bang on about habeas corpus, warrantless searches, Magna Carta and the rule of law

Have you really surrendered to King Donald?

The end of the alliance: Europe and the US in the Trump era - UK in a changing Europe Ruth Deyermond looks at Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference and argues that the US is now an unreliable partner and that Europe must develop its own defence capabilities and archite...

"Rubio’s speech confirmed the radical ideological gap that has now opened between the US and Europe.

To a worrying extent, the US now represents precisely the things that post-1945 Europe organised to prevent."

✍️ @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social on Rubio's speech at Munich

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● Typical cost of a Business Class flight to Maldives is £3,100 - £3,200+ return

● 2 of those minimum so £6,400+

● Accommodation minimum of £250-£350 per night. Farage demands finer things in life though so can exceed £1,000

● Gross household average salary Gorton & Denton £653 per week

So-called 'nudify' apps. Smart glasses that secretly record video. An explosion in sexualised deepfakes.

Tech has turned against women, and it's time to regulate it properly, says author and gender equality campaigner Laura Bates.

Read more: ft.trib.al/Z3gd5bP

You suggested - I agreed! Reposts are essential.

Had a wonderful Sunday mooching around at @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social #SainsburyCentre. Saw the superb #MonaHatoum installation- my day is made.

No!

Anarcho syndicalists, Rupert Lowe, conflicting polls Europe & PR - @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social covers a broad spectrum of #UK politics. Very Pythonesque.

I have a single word about #Norfolk & #Andrew. #Wymondham.

That's excellent news. Spike & Dandy must be relieved.

Some freshly #cooked medveg
for #lunch with #Salmonfillet & wild rice. Amazing.
#food

Bag of Cans performing

Bag Of Cans don’t just play gigs – they stage a musical escapade. Britpop spirit, surreal humour, and riffs that absolutely refuse to behave. Interviews by Celina Błędowska

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Watch: Jesse Jackson's 'keep hope alive' speech Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta. His family have confirmed the civil rights leader's passing on 17 February, at the age of 84.

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You live in a flat county with minimal snow fall. But - hey, go for it.

I had measles as a 2 year old, ended up in hospital with pneumonia & scarlet fever. I cannot understand why parents will not vaccinate their kids. I don't want anyone to undergo my family's suffering. VACCINATE- it's free.

First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes

First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in UK

- use a mineral-rich fluid, 2.5 times the density of water, so steep slopes not needed

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If only there were more like him.