Jo Langdale

Milo the black rescue cat

Milo is a handsome lad who came in as he was unwanted by his owners. 😢 The people who were caring for him whilst he was a stray could not keep him. He had some minor injuries but has healed well. More: shorturl.at/KTmzO #adoptdontshop #catsofbluesky #BlackCats #northwales #northwestengland

Another Wheatear passes through on migration along the coast, heading south to central Africa.

Another Wheatear passes through on migration along the coast, heading south to central Africa.

'Victory for community' as Met Police U-turns on Edmonton front desk closure Although the police station's opening hours will still be reduced, the Met has been persuaded against closing it completely

'Victory for community' as Met Police U-turns on Edmonton front desk closure

Although the police station's opening hours will still be reduced, the Met has been persuaded against closing it completely
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Regulators overlooking toxic Pfas found around Lancashire chemicals plant Exclusive: Environment Agency not testing for ‘forever chemical’ made by factory despite evidence of emissions

Regulators measuring “forever chemicals” near a Lancashire chemicals plant are not testing for a substance made by the company itself, despite evidence it could be reprotoxic and is being emitted in large volumes.

Ellie Leonard: People ask why I fight so hard to solve every mystery of the Epstein files, and it is this:

Because the last generation of men are teaching the next generation of men that there are no consequences for abusing the next generation of children.

And those are my children.

Point blank.

‘Criminals stole my flat and identity to run a brothel’ Organised gangs are scamming the owners of rental properties in London so they can more easily engage in activities such as fraud and prostitution

Terrific investigation by @manumidolo.bsky.social.

How gangs are renting out properties before stealing landlords' identities, using the homes as brothels and then using weak tenancy laws (and lax policing) to prove impossible to evict - often for years.

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Regulators overlooking toxic Pfas found around Lancashire chemicals plant Exclusive: Environment Agency not testing for ‘forever chemical’ made by factory despite evidence of emissions Regulators measuring “forever chemicals” near a Lancashire chemicals plant are not testing for a substance made by the company itself, despite evidence it could be reprotoxic and is being emitted in large volumes. Reprotoxic means a substance can be damaging to a person’s sexual function, fertility, or their child’s development and, now, Continue reading...

Regulators overlooking toxic Pfas found around Lancashire chemicals plant

Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight: the Turnstone! 🐦

Known for their habit of flipping over stones in search of food, these hardy waders are a familiar sight on rocky coastlines.

Look for their vibrant legs and busy foraging!

Fresh criticism over Met's revised front desk closure plan as just two stations set to open 24/7 Although more stations in total will be remaining open to the public, the new plans see nearly all of them closing at night

Fresh criticism over Met's revised front desk closure plan as just two stations set to open 24/7

Although more stations in total will be remaining open to the public, the new plans see nearly all of them closing at night
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Barrister found to have used AI to prepare for hearing after citing ‘fictitious’ cases Judge rules Chowdhury Rahman used ChatGPT-like software and then tried to hide it, wasting immigration tribunal’s time

Barrister used AI to prepare for hearing, cited ‘fictitious’ cases.

The problem is bigger.
Students use AI for essays, dissertations
Property rights stolen
Doctors/Nurses relying on AI
Loss of jobs
Absence of human interaction
More hacking
Technology overriding critical thinking

Who is regulating?

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage

500 employers fined £10m for failing to pay the national minimum wage.

42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.

Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.

None forgot to pay execs.

London developers to be allowed to reduce percentage of affordable homes Housing secretary and capital’s mayor draw up plans to boost housebuilding, but homelessness charities protest

Corporate Welfare

London developers to build fewer affordable homes, but get higher subsidies to build them.

Why build unaffordable homes?

Why subsidies for highly profitable companies? Subsidies will be swallowed by companies, won't filter down to people.

Let councils build affordable homes.

Journalists at the Pentagon have handed over their badges and walked out after refusing to submit to repressive new press access rules from TV entertainer and inexplicably Secretary of War/Defense/whatevs Pete Hegseth.

Grey Heron at Derwentwater, Cumbria.

#BirdOfTheDay
#Reflection
#Birds #UKBirds
#EastCoastKin
#Cumbria
#Derwentwater
#Olympus #E-M10
#photography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky

Scottish data centres powering AI already using enough water to fill 27 million bottles a year - United Kingdom Many data centres are privately funded by US tech giants, such as Google and Microsoft, and major investment firms.

Scottish data centres powering AI already using enough water to fill 27 million bottles a year

https://www.europesays.com/uk/502639/

Many data centres are privately funded by US tech giants, such as Google and Microsoft, and major investment…#uk #news #uknews

Tree At Dawn by Troy Caperton

Lovely original art print from the early morning in Central Texas, Tree At Dawn:https://buff.ly/MIbKHiU

If you are interested in commissioning an oil painting on canvas of this art print, please send me an email at troy@troycap.com.

Met Police U-turns on Tottenham front desk closure Although the police station’s opening hours will still be reduced, the Met has been persuaded against closing it completely

Met Police U-turns on Tottenham front desk closure

Although the police station’s opening hours will still be reduced, the Met has been persuaded against closing it completely
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🐘✨ Elephants know each other by name! Exciting new #research reveals African savannah #elephants use unique name-like calls to communicate, showcasing their incredible intelligence, deep social bonds. #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌍💚 @palmoildetect.bsky.social https://wp.me/pcFhgU-8we

🐘✨ Elephants know each other by name! Exciting new #research reveals African savannah #elephants use unique name-like calls to communicate, showcasing their incredible intelligence, deep social bonds. #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌍💚 @palmoildetect.bsky.social https://wp.me/pcFhgU-8we

🐘✨ Elephants know each other by name! Exciting new #research reveals African savannah #elephants use unique name-like calls to communicate, showcasing their incredible intelligence, deep social bonds. #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌍💚 @palmoildetect.bsky.social https://wp.me/pcFhgU-8we

🐘✨ Elephants know each other by name! Exciting new #research reveals African savannah #elephants use unique name-like calls to communicate, showcasing their incredible intelligence, deep social bonds. #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌍💚 @palmoildetect.bsky.social https://wp.me/pcFhgU-8we

🐘✨ Elephants know each other by name! Exciting new #research reveals African savannah #elephants use unique name-like calls to communicate, showcasing their incredible intelligence, deep social bonds. #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife 🌍💚 @palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-8we

The European Convention on Human Rights is being misrepresented in the UK, says former Supreme Court President Lady Hale👇

🔗 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... via @the-independent.com

“It seems so short-sighted. I’m sorry, I’m really, really worried about it.”

#ECHR #OurRightsAndFreedoms

Goldman chief delivers warning to Reeves over bank tax hikes David Solomon urged the chancellor during a private meeting last week not to hit the industry with savage tax rises in her crucial budget statement next month, Sky News learns.

Holding govts to ransom.

Goldman Sachs warns Rachel Reeves against tax rises on banks.

Banks happy to be bailed out, take QE, mis-sell products, not to be prosecuted for frauds, hike charges, pay lousy rates on savings.

Need windfall taxes. Raise top rate of income tax.

We won’t stop calling out poor decision-making.

And we won’t rest until nature is protected, by leadership that values science, accountability and our shared future over short-term politics.

(3/3)

The Secretary of State calls this a win-win for development and nature.

It’s not. It’s a legislative shambles: no clarity for investors, no confidence for business and no security for nature.

You don’t build growth on chaos.

(2/3)

A Wren stands upright on a mossy branch, beak open in full song, small but defiant. Against a soft golden blur, it seems to speak out for nature itself: a clear voice cutting through the noise, refusing to be ignored.

The Government has tabled 67 last-minute amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill.‼️

Rushed through with little scrutiny, it’s a shambolic way to reform the planning system.

It creates confusion, sidelines science and leaves nature dangerously exposed.

(1/3)

Spooky Ghost gives good cuddles and head bumps! He is quite a laidback lad who settled into the cattery environment quickly and is no trouble to care for. Could he become your halloween cat? More: shorturl.at/Yq4Wv #adoptdontshop #rescuecatsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #northwales #northwestengland

Lapland Buntings delight in today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight! ❄️

These Arctic travellers are a rare and special sight, weaving through our saltmarshes and coastal fields during their migration.

Listen for their twittering flight calls on crisp autumn mornings.

Thousands of homes with botched eco insulation 'must be fixed' Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.

Thousands of homes with botched eco insulation 'must be fixed'

This is a canvas impressionistic painting of a portrait of a sweet brown cow with a beige, blue and white background.

A sweet brown cow from my animal collection, happy Monday!
Available here...
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#animal #animals #cow #wallart #wallartforsale #paintings #art #arte #artist #artwork #artprints #homedecor #interiordecor #cuteanimals #gifts #giftideas #puzzles #greetingcards

Diane Keaton in THE GODFATHER.

Diane Keaton in SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE.

Diane Keaton in REDS.

Diane Keaton in BABY BOOM.

This one hurts a lot. RIP Diane Keaton.

I don’t even know what else to say.

Picture of actor Diane Keaton dressed in her Annie Hall fashion smiling. Message and a quote from her RIP Diane Keaton 1946-2025 Quote "Memories are simply moments that refuse to be ordinary."

RIP ❤️ Diane Keaton
1946-2025

Scene in London in autumn 🍂