Important case last week in the High Court when environmental campaigners representing the public, challenged Thames Water’s attempt to raise a massive loan. Who will pay ultimately? Its 16M customers of course.

Unitary local government: a parish councillor with experience of it writes of the problems it could bring.

A beautiful image and poem by Martin Griffiths reminding us that ‘There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in’

An insightful article on the current state of German politics. Is this an opportunity for the extreme right to grab power, again?

The 3rd Sewage Watch of the week as high court judge criticises OFWAT and the government for not turning up to the hearing.

RT @CentralBylines: The dangers of ‘bothsidesism’: why Trump’s diatribe about the airline crash was indefensible We must get a grip on Tru…

RT @PeterStefanovi2: ‘Mutual free movement’ for UK and EU citizens supported by 84% of Brits, in stunning new poll Omnisis poll suggests o…

An update to Sewage Watch as Thames Water are at the High Court, asking for even bigger loans 👁 💦 ££££££

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Despite all the bad news that dominates the news, there is much good that is happening but it’s not always in plain sight. There are many small groups doing good work trying to make the world a better place. Michael Todd describes the Oxford Green Fair.

Pride is coming to Thame for the first time!

Book review by Steve Dawe: as a step away from the climate emergency, Gareth Denis offers a railway renaissance focused on this country particularly, with emphasis on public ownership.

Claire Jones on Trump’s shameful comments after the tragic aircraft crash which he used as an opportunity to demonise employees from the US’s diversity, equality and inclusion programme (DEI)

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Once again, lots more coverage on our regular Sewage Watch feature

A major shopping centre in Bristol is getting knocked down. Our Bristol reporter briefly looks into the plans.

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RT @WEBylines: A fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people forced to go into the Stapleton Workhouse in Bristol. Recent excavations…

A fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people forced to go into the Stapleton Workhouse in Bristol. Recent excavations on the site found 4,500 bodies in an unmarked grave.