Sladescross

It is like the McDonald's film where they realise that financially they are a property company not a fast food business. Same with beer.

The Guardian view on the Iran crisis exposing Britain’s energy vulnerability: clean power offers protection | Editorial Editorial: The war reveals Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. More North Sea drilling will not shield households, building domestic green energy will

"Green power is in effect an insurance policy against geopolitical risk."
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Tory peer to leave House of Lords after investigation finds he breached standards over Covid PPE deals Lord Chadlington introduced government to supplier in which he had financial interest in 2020

Says it. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

‘I live in constant fear’: surge in giant sinkholes threatens Turkey’s farmers Falling groundwater, extreme heat and water-intensive farming are accelerating land collapse, forcing a rethink in agricultural practices

Water is so essential in use. And there seems to be no national policy beyond if we pay out dividends enough water will be supplied in all seasons and clean beaches will follow much later. ‘I live in constant fear’: Sinkholes | The Guardian share.google/H3ohx4kc1OW7...

Look to Italy to see how the dangerous idea of ‘remigration’ is taking root in Europe | David Broder To even be talking about this drastic deportation policy is a sign the far right is winning, says author David Broder

"It is undeniable: European politics is pulling away from the language of integration." In Britain separate schooling on religious grounds: starting with Catholic/Protestant division meant a flawed approach to integration? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Robert Duvall gone. I really enjoyed Open Range. But the truth is any film was better with him in it.

Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British Matthew Goodwin, who is standing in Gorton and Denton, said UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds were not always British

Gosh, tell it like it is! “Reform is a party pretending to be anti-establishment that’s made up of former Conservative cabinet members. They’re just the worst bits of the Tories rebranded.” share.google/impPkcYbWsiP...

Privatisation not the problem for England’s water, says author of review Architect of government’s water plan says nationalisation might not fix everything and the current system can work

Does the fact of 30 years creep in?Privatisation not the problem for England’s water, says author of review | Water | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/environment/...

What happens when the taps run dry? England is about to find out | Aditya Chakrabortty It’s not just Tunbridge Wells – a country famous around the world for its rain is in danger of self-imposed drought, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

"The theme here is the lack of investment, no matter how disastrous the consequences." What happens when the taps run dry? England is about to find out | Aditya Chakrabortty | The Guardian share.google/aE2OYBM7GS9c...

Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds Exclusive: Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply

www.theguardian.com/environment/... "establishing a new chief engineer role, “MOT checks” on water infrastructure and new powers for a new water regulator." Goal incongruence?

Michael Sheen puts money where his mouth is for new Welsh National Theatre The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

What a Welsh man. Truly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

‘That video saved our lives’: how women are defying the Taliban’s brutal crackdown on protest The activist Zarmina Paryani speaks from exile in Germany about how Afghanistan has tried to silence the voices of women and girls since the 2021 takeover

Gender apartheid. It was and is so obvious. Strengthen women's rights where ever they are weak. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Lando Norris proud of winning first F1 drivers’ championship ‘my way’ Lando Norris said made changes in the autumn ‘to unlock more of my ability’ and Oscar Piastri reflected he ‘learned a lot about myself’ in the season

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d... have not paid attention since the Hamilton debacle. Seems a nice chap.

Being in a Turkey like customs union is a no-brainer. Why not?

Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax rises

Who could have known that a Turkey like agreement was required for goods. Lions led by donkeys. --> Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU | Liberal Democrats | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

This 1989 Miniseries Was Considered the Best Western of Its Time This show succeeded in revitalizing both the Western and the miniseries, and became an indisputable classic in the process.

Great series. Should be on Netflix or Prime. This 1989 Miniseries Was Considered the Best Western of Its Time (Lonesome Dove) share.google/tyZoOJcSxBcj...

When trains are pricier than planes, there’s a heavy social, financial and environmental cost In this week’s newsletter: whether it’s a holiday or work trip, railway travellers find themselves burdened by astronomical prices

Taxation inequity! When trains are pricier than planes, there’s a heavy social, financial and environmental cost | Environment | The Guardian share.google/uK5glxkFcIjK...

Mercedes Gleitze's Rolex from 'vindication swim' could fetch up to £1m Auction house Sotheby's expects the watch to fetch one million Swiss francs - over £900,000.

Interesting read. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

‘It’s more than martial arts – we teach courage‘: the Afghan sisters honing karate skills in Iran The three girls live in exile where, despite an increase in deportations and rising hostility towards migrants, they use sport to empower women

So clear that women's rights strengthen all rights. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

How can England possibly be running out of water? While famously rainswept, climate crisis, population growth and profligacy mean the once unthinkable could be possible

Gosh, it as if the water companies do no water planning. Decades and leakage is still a big problem. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

Lord Huron's The Night We Met: The 10-year-old song that keeps getting bigger Lord Huron's The Night We Met has become a sleeper hit with more streams than any Taylor Swift song.

I noticed this www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... while I have been watching the Spotify "series" on Netflix. How much per play?

The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico - BBC News The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico - BBC News share.google/ihfZvPp0RxZI... a lot of water in Canada ...

Private sector efficiency at its best.

This funeral procession was 4 miles long (from Trealaw to Wattstown)...

120 men and boys killed in the National Coalpit explosion in Wattstown, Wales; most were under 20 years old.

#otd On this day: 11th July, 1905.
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"low-carbon solutions such as increasing tree cover and greenery in our cities, and utilising the shade they provide to release water vapour into the air and improve air quality. The government could invest in water-cooling methods"

The Cross Keys Inn, The Albion Inn. Not on the typical list.

Spaghetti-tree hoax - Wikipedia

Those were the days en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaghet...

‘We’ve proved we can do anything’: the Syrian women who want a say in running the country Women’s rights groups have been active throughout the years of war and turmoil Syria – and now they are calling on the new regime to recognise their worth

Women's rights are a bell weather for all rights. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

And Cunha makes it 3 for #Wolves. Surely, we win from here?