NEW: Labour’s Darren Paffey defends the government's decision to replace 15 local councils in Hampshire with just five. The Southampton Itchen MP tells ITV News Meridian that the major shake-up will mean councils 'have enough scale' to deliver public services effectively.

Exclusive: The family of British Army veteran Mark Houghton MBE say he feels "deserted by the state" after being denied disability benefits following a "catastrophic" E-scooter crash in Dubai. Mark's son, Lawrence, says they're fighting "tooth and nail" for support. 🧵 (1/3)

NEW: Chair of the National Maternity Investigation tells ITV News Meridian she "remains committed" to publishing her final report in the Spring. Baroness Amos admits meeting the deadline will "take a lot of hard work" as she calls for more women to share their experiences.

Vet turned Lib Dem MP, Danny Chambers, tells me how his proposed private member’s bill would outlaw the importing of dogs with docked tails or clipped ears – and puppies younger than six months. @dannychambers.bsky.social’s #PuppySmugglingBill is backed by the Dogs Trust and RSPCA.

Engineered stone or quartz can contain up to 95% silica, according to Dr Jo Feary. The consultant at the Royal Brompton Hospital says the risk of silicosis is to "people who are cutting, grinding and polishing these products over several months and years".

EXCL: Sir Keir Starmer tells me the SEND system “isn’t working” and commits to “bringing forward reforms in the new year”. The PM also reveals to ITV News Meridian that the issue of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities is raised with him more than any other.

NEW: Aldershot MP Alex Baker has written a letter – signed by 18 other Labour MPs – urging the British government to “seize this moment” to engage with the new government of Nepal “to address the longstanding issues that Gurkha veterans have faced”.

Eastleigh MP @lizjarvis.bsky.social has raised her constituent's case in Parliament and is calling on the Government to "rethink" how Personal Independence Payment rules apply to veterans. The Lib Dem tells me she thinks Mark Houghton MBE has been "treated so badly". (2/3)

Dame Sarah Mullally told me it was a "beautiful day" as she set off on her 87 mile pilgrimage from St Paul's to Canterbury. It's the first time a new Archbishop of Canterbury has made the six day journey along the Becket Way ahead of their enthronement.

NEW: Local elections in Kent and Sussex - due in May - could be postponed after County Councils applied for the government’s fast-track devolution scheme. Kent County Council leader Roger Gough told ITV Meridian why he thinks the controversial delay would be worth it.

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The fact that she's been doing this long enough to now have fancy ass boards ☠️🤏🏿

It's Okay To Be Woke: Commuting Tina Peters is being celebrated by the right-wingers. #woke #wokeness #staywoke #politics #liberal

ZELENSKYY: We're bringing Russia's war back to Russia. Everyone sees our justified responses to Russian terror, and we're scaling up. There was time when dozens Ukrainian drones striking Russia was big deal. Now, hundreds of our long-range strikes every day no longer sensation.

I’m back home from my weekend off the grid camping! So I put together today’s memories reel. On this day in my crochet/yoga history, 1-15 years ago! Music by @olympiatroutpatrol.

Republicans cutting Medicaid are putting our Arizona hospitals at risk. In Congress, I’ll be laser focused on protecting your health care and lowering costs #AZ01

2nd movement from my 2nd Cello Suite. San Francisco voters, there is a candidate running for Congress who knows how to successfully challenge power and has a platform that’s better than any sitting congressperson: Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatforcongress.bsky.social #cello #sanfrancisco #2026elections

Pressing in screw retainers (heat set M3 threaded inserts) via a hot press jig for that 3D printer build I've been working on with a friend: #MakeAllTheThings

Trump glitches: On July 4th, we have an unbelievable dispray

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First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together #prince #andrew #petermandelson #royalfamily #epsteinfiles #viralreelschallenge #trendingreelsvideo #foryoupagereels #reelschallenge #reelsfyp #reelsvideo #reelsviral #news #curiousfellow @highlight

One thing I think a lot about is, when does my will get to overrule everybody else's? because everybody else seems to think that there will overrides mine.

That's love right there! Beautiful scene with music to fit the mood, as usual. Nobuo Uematsu will always be my favorite video game composer 🥹 #FinalFantasyV #CawfeeFantasy

Just another political puppet

The problem with a lot of early Vale Tudo/MMA bouts is that while holding the cage is good for control it really limits your offense vs. having a clinch and head position to pin them in place. Dixson does pick up one of Igor's legs for a takedown that Igor pops out of.

Point still stands but for $900K instead

Invest in peace of mind now to avoid a money pit later. #HomeInspection #RealEstateTips #SmartBuying #PropertyInvestment #HomeBuyerAdvice

⭕Un an s’est écoulé depuis #qu’Israël a perpétré le massacre à l’école #Fahmi_Al-Jarjawi à #Gaza-Ville, où des familles déplacées s’étaient réfugiées. Les frappes ont tué au moins 36 civils, dont des enfants et des femmes, et ont transformé l’école en une scène de destruction et de perte.

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OpenAI raised billions, is worth trillions on paper, and somehow cannot close an $18B deal? The most powerful AI lab in the world is one GPU shortage away from a very bad quarter. zurl.co/kxEte #OpenAI #AI #Tech

Median fan of his:

“This is the real enemy, the invader from the East, the Druze, the ruffian, the oriental parasite; in a word: the Jew.” (London Morning Post, December 3, 1925) SHAW, GEORGE BERNARD. GREGORY VIII. (1187) Forbade Jews to have power over Christians, in a letter to Alfonso VI of Castile.

The video you are about to see is not a skit. It is a representation of true character creation in Dungeons & Dragons and Kobolds Ate My Baby. For the former, more than 20 minutes has been removed. For the latter, more then 2. What remains is what you've likely already seen. TBC

Todd Blanche, Epstein survivors stood up during my line of questioning to confirm they wanted to give information to the DOJ but have been denied. Ms. Bondi said she’d follow up with them, but that never happened. Is there a reason you continue to stonewall them other than covering up for Trump?

Leaving it until LITERALLY the last second. #Amstrad #Commodore #RetroGaming

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I had to give it a shot #indiedev #solodev #brokedev #playdate #picoCad2

My partner @squishyslime.bsky.social struggling to eat her 1 pound brisket

MAGA Cult Slayer They put on a really good show, don’t they? No matter where you look, their viewpoints have money behind them.

Print shop closed this week. See you in March! #homeschooling #homeschoolcurriculum #smallbiz

🎳 STRIIIIKE ❗️ London City Lionesses looking to set the tone for their showdown with Everton. #DAZNxW7F / #LCLEVE

This is the most egregious cover up in American history. @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social will not back down until there’s full accountability and justice for the every single survivor.

Republicans in the House of Representatives passed Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ this morning, slashing Medicaid funding by over half a trillion dollars. The Congressional Budget Office estimates this will result in more than 10 million people losing their health insurance. #medicaid

Alfred the foxhound has a message hunts!

From indie roots to Remedy Entertainment, Juhani Jokinen brings nearly two decades of game world design to The PMAs 2026 judging panel. As Associate Art Director behind worlds like Alan Wake 2, seeing virtual photographers capture his work is his greatest reward.

Zoe Rosenberg was found GUILTY on all counts for rescuing 4 chickens. She faces up to 5 years in prison. 💥WATCH watch.unchainedtv.com/prosecuted-f... 💥WATCH UNCHAINED.TV 
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This week's #FragmentFriday, Tactics RPG! I didn't really have a plan here, but this is again one of my earliest dips into shading, I made the tileset and wanted to make the water edges look nice, and then I figured I could make reflections as well! #godot #gamedev #pixelart

Chile reinforces its position as a reliable economic partner for India. 🇮🇳 Chilean walnuts are premium products that help strengthen a commercial bond that brings the best of Chile to one of the world’s most dynamic markets. 🤝 #MarcaChile

You can’t please everybody #fyp #therapyhumor #bobsburgers #peoplepleaser

Therapist have feelings too #fyp #therapyhumor #feelings #mentalhealthawareness

Cudahy and Bell Gardens are getting more funds to help make their parks even better for families, teens and kids. I’m proud to deliver these resources to reinvest in our communities.

We know mothers are struggling to make ends meet in Trump’s economy. It’s time we bring back the American dream and build a better future for all.

Swallowed (2022) edit. Watch This (ARIZONATEARS Pluggnb Remix) by Lil Uzi Vert & ARIZONATEARS

⭕ #Karl_Olive tente de se justifier après la polémique. Il a retrouvé le conducteur de la voiture et a dû lui dire : « On va dire qu’on est potes. » Ce mec est taré !!

VIDEO GAMES!!!

Police have been trying to get me to leave town, but I’ll likely live in the Walmart parking lot, until I die. I’ve confirmed (with multiple sources) that the police won’t harass me, but I’ll believe that when I see it. Walmart is closed from 2300-to-0600; so, I will likely still be walking to she’

ANOTHER NEW KWN SONG TO BE OBSESSED WITH OH THANK CHUNGHA!! Now this is what i'm taking about when i say happy pride month

Seven to Watch ➜ A string of strikes, ceasefire claims, diplomatic visits, cartel tunnels, court rulings, crowded primaries and media directives have dominated the news docket.

Watch out for the Rocky Mountain wood tick! 🌲🕷️ #ticks #safety #hiking #mountains #entomology #biology #animals #arachnids #ecology #rockymountainwoodtick #utah #science

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