John Birch

‘Suck it up’: leaked video exposes bitter infighting at Reform UK’s flagship Kent council Exclusive: Footage reveals Kent leader berating councillors amid rows over budgets and bullying claims

Bitter divisions in Reform UK’s flagship county council have been laid bare in a leaked video of a chaotic internal meeting where members were told to “f*****g suck it up” if they did not agree with decisions.
Oops! The reality of political life!

Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces.

Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says - and this is a ceasefire??
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If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit … look away now Club and Penguin bars are now ‘chocolate flavour’ after owner McVitie’s cuts cocoa content amid soaring prices

Nooooo! What is the world coming to!

Loving God, I bring to you
the difficult questions…
#prayers

Award-winning Wrexham Spaniel sniffing out wildlife crime Henry, a 10-year-old Springer Spaniel, was a "lost soul" who found his purpose as a detection dog.

Award for dog, abandoned five times but now solving wildlife crime

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’ In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours including the Duke of York

He said: “In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.”

US cities to resist Trump’s crackdown on dissent with No Kings protests: ‘We will not be bullied’ Second round of protests at more than 2,500 sites are set for Saturday, including in cities where Trump has sent troops

The last No Kings protest in June drew several million people across more than 2,000 locations. This time, more than 2,500 cities and towns nationwide are hosting protests.

This day reveal to you
the beauty in a smile
the wisdom of a child…
#prayer

What Bob Dylan Wanted at Twenty-three From 1964: A portrait of the artist trying to move past “finger-pointing” songs, and finding a new voice in the process.

“People talk about trying to change society,” a young Bob Dylan said, in 1964. “All I know is that so long as people stay so concerned about protecting their status and protecting what they have, ain’t nothing going to be done.”

Nature’s art on display as the tide goes out on Broadhaven beach. S Wales
#photo #beach #Wales

May your day be blessed…
#prayer #blessing

Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds Analysis of 800,000 European cars found real-world pollution from plug-in hybrids nearly five times greater than lab tests

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) pump out nearly five times more planet-heating pollution than official figures show, a report has found.

Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.

Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers www.bbc.com/news/article...

From this coming Sunday’s lectionary reading. Seems quite relevant……
Who said the Bible can’t be relevant today 😶😉
#truth #myths

There is a transformation that takes place
within the warmth of your embrace…
#prayer

ouch…!

‘Travellers Joy’, a lovely name for this wild clematis we passed yesterday on the South Wales coastal path.
#photo #nature #flowers

Teach us, Creator God,
to be better and more
considerate stewards
of this precious garden…
#prayer #creation #planet

Fishing…
#photo #nature

High youth death rates are an ‘emerging crisis’, global health study warns Alcohol, suicide and injuries driving rises among teenagers and young adults despite overall rates falling, authors say

The reasons vary from drug and alcohol use, and suicide in North America, to infectious diseases and injuries in sub-Saharan Africa, the researchers said, but warned that their data should serve as “a wake-up call”.

Good to see he’s had his Covid and flu jabs!

We pray for the many….
#prayer #pray

Is it acceptable to scatter a loved one's ashes in the countryside? Some hillwalkers are concerned they are coming across piles of ashes during treks in wild areas of Scotland.

Is it acceptable to scatter a loved one's ashes in the countryside? - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

God’s peace
be in you,
God’s love
enfold you,
God’s word
direct you,
God’s joy
uphold you,
God’s strength
protect you,
today and always.

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#blessing #prayer

‘Page one of the authoritarian playbook’: how Trump and allies are exploiting Kirk’s killing The president and his Maga allies have used the rightwing influencer’s killing to justify attacks on critics, experts say

‘Page one of the authoritarian playbook’: how Trump and allies are exploiting Kirk’s killing

The parting message from the late Jane Goodall. Passed on October 1, 2025. Her extraordinary legend of endless love will live on. ❣️🕯️

Fly-tipped asbestos in Newport dubbed Wales' 'fly-tipping capital' Locals in some parts of Newport describe new rubbish appearing as soon as old waste is cleared.

Fly-tipping in Wales is at a 10-year high with 42,171 incidents in 2023-2024, the latest StatsWales figures show

High street slot machine shops pay staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose Exclusive: MPs and campaigners condemn ‘appalling’ reward scheme for Merkur venue managers

Where’s the incentive to tell gamblers to stop, if that lowers your yearly bonus?
#gambling

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize Leader of country’s opposition receives award after scrutiny surrounding committee and comments by Donald Trump

Oooh, someone’s not going to be happy about this 😆