BBC decided to cancel a podcast on heat pumps deeming the topic "controversial" because it presented that the technology could contribute to net zero reducing carbon emmissions.

In 2025 an anti-science posture is not only valid, but required in any debate to be considered "balanced" 😬

BBC bosses tell Evan Davis to quit heat pump podcast claiming it was too 'political' Davis says “I take their shilling, they dictate the rules… and they’ve decided heat pumps can be controversial”

Reference
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In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

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The key is not to expand the space available to cars—that produces sprawl and unwalkable, unlivable cities.

When you restrict the car space, and prioritize space for more efficient modes—that’s when you discover you have space left over for living.

Been strolling around central Madrid this evening, two observations:

1. The outdoor-cafe game here is so on point. They are everywhere! Tucked in every nook & cranny. Everyone is outside, *with one another*.
2. People live here, there are schools here, & so there are families with kids everywhere.

Horrifying. #Portland

Is yours a "do nothing" council that refuses to accept the evidence that 30mph is the urban/village speed limit that kills and injures a third more people because it isn't setting 20mph as a default. It's time for England to "do what works" in road safety bit.ly/4gIBPlJ

Why Are So Many Pedestrians Killed by Cars in the US? It’s unfortunately not uncommon for pedestrians to be killed by cars in the US.

Deep dive into the surge in US pedestrian deaths:

"It’s not that more pedestrians are getting hit by vehicles; it’s that the ones that are getting hit are more likely to die."

"[That] seems like fairly strong evidence for the theory that the rise in large SUVs is behind the uptick in ped deaths."

Met Police: 'No crimes committed'

Pictures: Show crimes being committed

Remember folks, Public Order Law has a secret 'unless far right' clause.

If 2 years ago UKGov had set a 20mph urban/village default at the same time as Wales then since then there would have been 30,000 fewer injuries and fatalities on English roads and drivers/business would have saved £4bn in insurance premiums. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ

General applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program will open this Wednesday, October 1!

Tonight, we'll host a virtual showcase of e-bikes on Zoom, which will include standard e-bikes, cargo e-bikes, and adaptive e-bikes.

Register and join us for the showcase: boston.gov/ebike-types

⏳ In 1 min 30, money-saving guru Martin Lewis lists everything he believes the UK's Labour government would need to have fixed in Britain to be ahead in the polls.

Listen to our full interview with him, live from the #POLITICOPub at the Labour Party conference: www.youtube.com/live/d5pFuro...

As Reform's Nathan Gill admits taking bribes from Russian 'secret service pawn' Oleg Voloshyn, here’s a nice photo of Nigel Farage with Voloshyn’s wife.

This deserves *way* more attention than it’s getting

Reform’s former Wales leader admits he received corrupt payments in exchange for making statements in the European Parliament to promote Russia’s interests in #Ukraine.

Reform-led Council Omits Cycle Link in Highways Scheme Warwickshire County Council has approved the design of an "upgraded" roundabout that sits between Bedworth and Coventry, just within the county border. The junction is an important link in the Coventr...

We need to put an end to councils ignoring active travel in their highways schemes. Will you write to your MP to ask for a legal obligation on councils to cater for people walking, wheeling, and cycling? I have, but my voice alone means very little.

See my letter here: fiets.uk/2025-09-26/r...

Cargo bike use doubles in London, YouGov poll shows boost in cycling appetite A study of cargo bike ridership data within London between 2022 and 2024 by Clean Cities has discovered a 104%

Some very good signs emerging in London - Cargo bike use doubles in London, YouGov poll shows post strike boost in cycling appetite: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cargo-b...

They just tear-gassed us. They tried to run us over in a van holding a peaceful protester. They shot us with pepper balls. They dragged another protester into the facility.

TfL is making greater use of powers and working with government to strengthen measures that will bring those who persistently fail to pay the ULEZ charge to account.

Over 530 vehicles were seized during the first half of this year and sold at auction.

Early dropoff in girls' school sports linked to new gender confirmation forms Province's new requirements are already having impacts on girls' sports in junior high

“There is no comparable requirement for boys to confirm their gender,” said another parent. “Once again, the onus is placed on girls to be monitored and regulated, reinforcing the idea that female athletes are the ones who need to be verified.” edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

Man bailed after arrest over ‘racially aggravated’ rape of Sikh woman in West Midlands Police call on public for information as campaigners demand government address increased threat and ‘anti-Sikh hate’ Police investigating the rape of a British-born Sikh woman in a racially aggravated attack in the West Midlands have made a fresh appeal for public help as they bailed an arrested man. The woman, in her 20s, reported being attacked by two white men while she was on her way to work in Oldbury on the morning of Tuesday 9 September. Continue reading...

Man bailed after arrest over ‘racially aggravated’ rape of Sikh woman in West Midlands

So great to see. Would be wonderful if the boss of #stagecoach would ride our buses in #Exeter #UK

Sustainable period products that actually work: the best pads, menstrual cups and swimwear, tested Tired of toxic tampons and plastic pads? We tested eco-friendly alternatives

Sustainable period products that actually work: the best pads, menstrual cups and swimwear, tested

Great to see what's happening in #London this week to levels of people travelling by #bike during the #tubestrike

New vlog👇 @trusselluk.bsky.social research reveals shocking rise in the number of people facing hunger in the UK.

People in London used to say, "We're not Amsterdam".

Now Exeter says, " We're not London".

We can do it.

Parliament Square, London today.

Thousands arriving in support of Palestine and protesting the proscription of Palestine Action

The largest act of civil disobedience in many years.

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Mass Climate Migration Is Coming With rising sea levels  and extreme weather events, the global north needs to prepare to welcome displaced people.

“In 2022, the number of forcibly displaced people exceeded 100 million … climate change displacing more people than conflicts …. you will either be among them or receiving them.”

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The Telegraph Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence [Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday] Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent 29 August 2025 8:57am BST

The Telegraph Money > Property > Second homes How to avoid tax on your second home From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net [Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto] Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer 29 August 2025 1:21pm BST

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