"“People have a right to peaceful protest. It is core to our country’s values,” the prime minister said in a statement to the Guardian. “But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin.”"
"Initially I was, at most, mildly entertained by this – it’s just a microtrend, albeit a baffling one that seems to confirm my conviction that wealth is wasted on the wealthy."
"From September 15 to October 3, RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire will serve as the central hub for Exercise Cobra Warrior, a complex interoperability and training mission involving fast jets, transport aircraft, and support helicopters."
"Local communities are being reminded that some sorties may occur into the evening, with higher-than-usual aircraft activity expected throughout the training period."
"The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work. The government says the scheme will be rolled-out "by the end of the Parliament" - meaning before the next general election, which by law must be held no later than August 2029."
"They will take the form of an app-based system, stored on smartphones in a similar way to the NHS App or digital bank cards.Information on the holders' residency status, name, date of birth, nationality and a photo will be included."
"However, for students, pensioners or others not seeking work, having a digital ID will be optional. Officials also stress it will not function like a traditional identity card: people will not be required to carry it in public."
"The government said that, in time, digital IDs would make it easier to apply for services such as driving licences, childcare and welfare. It said it would also simplify access to tax records."
"The government has promised the system will be "inclusive" and work for those without smartphones, passports or reliable internet access. A public consultation expected to be launched later this year will include looking at alternatives - potentially including physical documents or face-to-face support - for groups such as older people or the homeless."
As a matter of Verification should you be IT challenged you can always pop into your designated post office that offers this service free of charge. Our local one is on Falsgrave.
"This year it is extremely rare that the Harvest Moon is in October. As Secret London explains: "In 2025, astronomical conditions make the October full Moon closer to the equinox, a timing that only happens about 18 times between 1970 and 2050."
"The Guest, created by acclaimed choreographer and theatre-maker Anthony Lo-Giudice, will be performed at Queens Hall on October 18, at 7.30pm. The performance blends dance, live music, and storytelling to explore questions of 'national identity, belonging and community'."
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'Hosepipes & Tank Tops'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"“People have a right to peaceful protest. It is core to our country’s values,” the prime minister said in a statement to the Guardian. “But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin.”"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5jg9vy1n0o
"Initially I was, at most, mildly entertained by this – it’s just a microtrend, albeit a baffling one that seems to confirm my conviction that wealth is wasted on the wealthy."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/14/the-super-rich-are...
"“Flexibility is the name of the game in today’s market,”"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEPTlhBmwRg&list=RDiEPTlhBmwRg&start_rad...
"From September 15 to October 3, RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire will serve as the central hub for Exercise Cobra Warrior, a complex interoperability and training mission involving fast jets, transport aircraft, and support helicopters."
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25454528.raf-military-jet-excerci...
"Local communities are being reminded that some sorties may occur into the evening, with higher-than-usual aircraft activity expected throughout the training period."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vz91x5ynzo
Sleeping Dogs.
'Doodle Fests'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work. The government says the scheme will be rolled-out "by the end of the Parliament" - meaning before the next general election, which by law must be held no later than August 2029."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/26/we-were-obedient-our-entir...
"They will take the form of an app-based system, stored on smartphones in a similar way to the NHS App or digital bank cards.Information on the holders' residency status, name, date of birth, nationality and a photo will be included."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/27/barricades-in-bari-pasta-g...
"However, for students, pensioners or others not seeking work, having a digital ID will be optional. Officials also stress it will not function like a traditional identity card: people will not be required to carry it in public."
"The government said that, in time, digital IDs would make it easier to apply for services such as driving licences, childcare and welfare. It said it would also simplify access to tax records."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwydlj2nll3o
"The government has promised the system will be "inclusive" and work for those without smartphones, passports or reliable internet access. A public consultation expected to be launched later this year will include looking at alternatives - potentially including physical documents or face-to-face support - for groups such as older people or the homeless."
As a matter of Verification should you be IT challenged you can always pop into your designated post office that offers this service free of charge. Our local one is on Falsgrave.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO12W35DpsQ
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyl3lzzed2o
We're going to need a bigger Post Office.
'Old into Gold'
Submitted by Captain Qalypso on
"This year it is extremely rare that the Harvest Moon is in October. As Secret London explains: "In 2025, astronomical conditions make the October full Moon closer to the equinox, a timing that only happens about 18 times between 1970 and 2050."
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/03/russia-persistently-targ...
"“They can jam, blind, manipulate or kinetically disrupt satellites,” he said at a space conference in Berlin.
https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/25510074.guest-take-stage-hexhams-...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL13ZGwT4Ek&t=6s
"The last late Harvest Moon like this was in 1987."
https://secretldn.com/rare-october-harvest-supermoon-uk-2025/
"The Guest, created by acclaimed choreographer and theatre-maker Anthony Lo-Giudice, will be performed at Queens Hall on October 18, at 7.30pm. The performance blends dance, live music, and storytelling to explore questions of 'national identity, belonging and community'."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce32ezzq6zlo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gb0AXmi294&list=RD8Gb0AXmi294&start_rad...