Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...

Zack Polanski, "Labour are a government of cowards because you won't tell people the truth about migration" "Migration is a positive thing for our country" "We need migration" "We need fair and managed migration" "And that's what will change this conversation" *huge clap* #BBCQT

And the first FIFA Grovelling Toadying Shit prize goes to… Gianni Infantino.

FIFA has always been corrupt, so of course they give trump a peace prize. Utterly laughable, as trump's antics have put Europe in its greatest danger since World War II.

(Reuters) Update on the latest Democratic US City to be invaded by Trump's armed forces, this time New Orleans, and the force is made up of Border Patrol members. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Amazon Kindle Luton-related books. Happy enough to be second behind Marv. www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=luton&i=...

Bauhaus - Northampton's answer to Luton's UK Decay. Also worth checking out their cover of Ziggy Stardust. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN5P...

First day using my bus pass. A queue of 20 behind me, as I said: "Do I put it here, or there." Anyway, after 20 minutes I got on. Just kidding - all went okay. Shouldn't have been nervous after all...

@michaelcharte13.bsky.social Thanks for the reposts, Michael. Able's not happy with bandcamp, and I don't blame him. I guess you saw his email. We're both disillusioned with quite a few sites at the moment.

Some of my books on Waterstones www.waterstones.com/books/search...

My Dad wasn't a big sports fan, but he loved watching Robin Smith bat, because he was fearless and took on the great West Indian quicks. Very sad news - he'll always be remembered with affection. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

New vid from Wendymoonshine. Carnaby Street wasn't quite swinging like this in '86 👇when I visited with my Peace & Freedom Band buddies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=71rh...

"I do love songs attacking donald trump." www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3tw...

I guess a few of you will remember when the streaker craze started. There was even a lad at my senior school who was, in dear ol' John Arlott's mind, a "freaker" (from my book, Made in Luton).

A hugely emotive and compelling piece of music from @exilepots.bsky.social Exile Pots. open.spotify.com/track/6urUet...

So, the Equals invented the look of glam rock back in '68? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equ...

Jimmy Cliff - one of the greats, and this is a positive message for everyone feeling beaten down. m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Znh...

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A lot of footie fans are sad to hear of the passing of West Ham legend Billy Bonds, who I saw play against my team, Luton, in the '70s and '80s. Bonzo was one of the last of the real hardmen of English football. Though a gent off the pitch by all accounts.

There was meant to be a quiz question under this video, but it only seems to appear on a laptop/desktop. Though it could just be this old codger getting befuddled... m.youtube.com/watch?v=UxyO...

A flick through my Rock My World Quiz Book. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu6c...

My quiz book for rock fans. Beatles, Stones, Who, Kinks, Led Zep, Byrds, Doors, Queen, Blondie, Radiohead, U2, Nirvana, Police, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Neil Young, et al. Plus fun categories. www.amazon.co.uk/Rock-My-Worl...

Kev giving me the trots about facing the Trotters today, bigging Bolton up like they're a mix of Brazil 1970, peak Messi Barcelona and the magical Magyars of the '50s. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh0x...

The online launch of RISE OF THE BADGER AND THE GREAT SHRUBBERY can be watched on the Gloucestershire Poetry Society Delighted to have poetry in this wonderful collection YouTube Channel: youtu.be/a7AYRkq640M Hosted by Josephine Lay & Peter Lay of Black Eyes Publishing UK

We are now open for Submissions for our annual '12 Days of' feature. @helenivory.bsky.social will be looking at your poetry and short prose, while Sairah Ahsan wants to see your word & image and filmpoems. More at inksweatandtears.co.uk/submissions/ #InkSweatandTears #TwelveDaysofChristmas #Slanted

Delighted our wonderful book - Social Possibilities: Poetic Voices of Hope - is Finalist in the American Writing Awards Huge thanks to the editors. I have three poems in this great collection: A Beginning, Sanctified, A Liar Who Always Speaks The Truth #poetry www.amazon.co.uk/Social-Possi...

Felon47 said he will pardon a former Honduran president sentenced to 45 years in prison on drug and gun charges, a clemency move that comes as Trump regularly speaks about the need to crack down on illegal narcotics. Crooks flock together. Pure corruption. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

The Allotment Cat Calendar 2026 is here! We've kept the price as low as we can - the calendars cost £6.00 each, plus p & p. Please e-mail: [email protected], giving your details, together with the number of calendars you wish to order. We'll reply with the billing info. etc. 😸

The immigrants aren’t the problem.

“The Marsh Farm estate in Luton was hit by riots in 1992 and 1995. Today, residents are transforming the estate through grassroots community organising. They’ve transformed a derelict farmhouse into a community hub and now they’re pioneering a new approach to local democracy.”

A young Ricky Hill showing a liking for Jimi Hendrix's old band.

Older Hatters fans, and anyone who visited the Shanks & Turner shop in Luton will remember Wally with affection. Wally and Gordon gave me some free tracksuit bottoms to reward my boyish enthusiasm I remember. It's never been all about money.

Raccoon at the window. Not sure if Kiara the cat is too impressed, but I am. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-70S...

Lewis on Luton v Bolton. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLiI...

Introduce yourself with five animals you've seen in the wild European hedgehog Black bear North American porcupine Brown hare Red squirrel

She's read the Trump bible, not the real one.

A gorgeous piece by Wendymoonshine. Shades of early OMD - which is good. @michaelcharte13.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzhe...

Some things you never forget and the Soweto massacre was one of them (from my book, Made in Luton). 👇

I liked the fact that Charlemagne was probably one of my great-great grandfathers (x plenty). But the excitement faded when I realised most Europeans with European ancestry are also probably his great-grandchildren (x plenty). Extract from my book, Made in Luton.

Dear youngsters today: we boomers know it needs 2 good salaries to buy even a modest home, there's no free uni, child care's expensive, NHS is on its knees, etc. Not our fault; but we do see your struggles, and sympathise. We're not all miserable old right-wingers whose only joy is laughing at you!

Noël Coward’s 🇬🇧British romantic drama “BRIEF ENCOUNTER” directed by David Lean was theatrically released #OTD in 1945 to widespread critical acclaim. It received three nominations at the 19th Academy Awards, Best Director, Best Actress (for Johnson), and Best Adapted Screenplay 🎬 Eagle-Lion Films

The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population. How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich? They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.

A few of the notable events of the early 1960s in my book (the assassination of JFK is mentioned elsewhere), Made in Luton. Growing up in the '60s and '70s in Luton and Bedfordshire, mentions of James Hanratty were many, as was the Great Train Robbery - and in Bedford Hanratty was executed in 1962.

The 3,400 years old Lion Gate of Hattusa, capital of the Hittites in modern Turkey. The Hittites seem often forgotten amongst the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, but they were one of the first great European/Asia Minor civilizations. turkisharchaeonews.net/object/lion-...

If you love quality electronic music, check our Mr. Pots on Amazon, YouTube, bandcamp and Spotify. www.amazon.com/music/player...

As I wrote in Made in Luton👇I don't remember growing up in Luton in the 1960s and 1970s and it being a rough town. Though, no doubt, this was horrific. Unfortunately, there are some who think a couple of bad eggs like Robinson and Tate are typical Lutonians.

Ah, these 'grim' Northern towns that critics have probably never visited... Burnley underneath the majestic Pendle Hill. Photo credit: Martin Horne on Flickr.com. www.flickr.com/photos/marti...

‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule

Nazi Musk’s corrupt pet project DOGE has officially disbanded after 8 months of destroying the US govt and illegally gaining access to the private data of tens of millions of Americans just for the purpose of instilling fear. Everyone involved should go to jail.