2024 has become the most deadly year for channel crossings. These deaths are avoidable. We absolutely know policies focused on enforcement just the situation worse. They lead to more people being forced into individual boats. We need safer and simpler routes. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Officials said the overloaded boat carrying migrants started sinking off the coast of Wissant in northern France.
My last “watch Ludwig!” skeet for a while, but, one of many many things I’ve loved about Ludwig is that it is nice to see that v familiar “the detective is a genius who is a bit shy, a bit socially awkward, perhaps on the spectrum”, but where the detective is kind and polite.
It was great to watch Coots quietly going about their business at a local nature reserve recently, so much so I was inspired to pick up my paint brushes! I haven't used watercolours in a while so it's a bit experimental. I hope you like it! 😊 🪶 #birds#birdart#art#ukbirding#ukwildlife#painting
Seconded www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Letter: Dr Guy Standing is worried about the implications of Wes Streeting’s suggestion that weight-loss drugs could be given to people who are unemployed and deemed to be obese
We stayed in the Alston Youth Hostel when we walked the Isaac Tea Trail and it was very friendly and comfortable.
every change that causes a new Twitter exodus seems to have one thing in common: making it more toxic Bluesky isn’t perfect, but it really is a nicer place to be, and the best thing we can do for all of us is keep it that way there aren’t any specific rules here - but, if you can, be kind
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