I'm in two minds about banning social media for under 16s. However, the fact that the US objects puts me in the ban it camp. I don't see why another country should bend over so US tech companies should avoid accountability and reap huge profits that are never properly taxed.

The bounty begins

A few images from the Melsonby hoard at the Yorkshire museum

It's the sixth of June. 82 years ago today, the Allies began to erase fascism from Europe. They succeeded, at a huge cost of young lives. Hard to believe we need to do it again, and not just in Europe. Please, remember those who were there. Heroes, all of them.

Ironic that the White House criticises supposed two-tier policing over here, when they have it down to a science in their country: if you're not white, the police will just shoot to kill.

Everything must go, and it's all cheaper than chips. But no salt or vinegar. Just very tasty ebooks. chrisnickson.co.uk/2026/06/04/e...

The very first strawberry of the year. Yes, it was delicious.

There are several people whose absence would make the world a better place. Who would you nominate?

Could some digitally adept person change the Reform logo to Racism UK

Whenever the Reform candidate in Makerfield shows his face, make every question about a £5 gift, a hacked phone, or how a house was paid for, and then sexism and racism. No point in asking about policies; they don't have any.

After his "emergency statement," is the owner of Reform Ltd in the Commons this afternoon for the debate on the issue?

I reckon there's a good case for prosecuting the owner of Reform for inciting racial hatred. Hardly the first time, either.

If this is all true, at least the Republicans should die out, so there really is an upside. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Every billionaire who wants to send his (always his, isn't it?) rockets into space should be on board for each launch, even the tests.

99p, really!

Grapes and plums and apples, coming soon

“Look, you want to know the truth? I found that £5 million quid on the street. When nobody claimed it in a month, I kept it. Simple.”

A broken old cold frame can make a fine raised bed

Did you know there's an alternative Leeds history that spreads across 200 years? Read about it right here: chrisnickson.co.uk/2026/05/20/w...

The rhodies at Temple Newsam today

Taking shape

A reminder that my brand-new book, The Faces Of The Dead, is 99p (99c) on all ebook platforms. The first in the series, No Precious Truth is 99p/c for Kindle, or free on KU. I trust you know the assignment.

A rare picture of dumpsters grazing in the early morning. At the first scent of danger, the herd will stampede to the safety of a paved area.

With the lovely Penny Lomas in York Minster chapter house

I thoroughly recommend them. I have the first one and loved it. Will get the second one now!

Well, here's a turn up for the (e)books... chrisnickson.co.uk/2026/05/06/a...

Interesting that Frottage comes out with his impossible housing immagirants where Greens run councils to divert attention from the £5m donation he decided not to decale. Almost as if he hopes people will forget about it.

Just finished reading this wonderful book yesterday. Enjoyed it very much📖📖

Good morning, America (afternoon UK). My publisher has dropped the ebook price for my new novel, The Faces Of The Dead, to 99c on all platforms (99p UK). I'd love to get it in the top 1000 in Amazon rankings, that would be a thrill. So if you can help...I would be exceptionally grateful. Thank you.

Early May and the strawberries already have flowers

Someone (sadly missed who) posted about this: Fragae was given £5m to fund security before he ran to be MP. Having won in Clacton, he says it's too dangerous to hold constituency surgeries there. But...you've just been given millions to pay for security. Someone's telling lies, isn't he?

I'm hoping you can help me. My new book came out 4 weeks ago and the publisher has dropped the ebook price to 99p (99c) on all platforms. It would be a real thrill to crack the Amazon top 1k, so if you can see your way to buying it, I'd be very grateful. You really won't be disappointed... Thank you

A real surprise today: The Faces Of The Dead, the brand new Cathy Marsden book, is currently 99p (99c) for the ebook on ALL platforms. Add to that, the first book in the series is 99p for Kindle. £1.98 for hours of thrills and pleasure. Go on, treat yourself (please). You know what to do....

Bargain, indeed!

Some reference material for the book I am writing

A real surprise this morning: The Faces Of The Dead, the brand new Cathy Marsden book, is currently 99p (99c) for the ebook on ALL platforms. Add to that, the first book in the series is 99p for Kindle. £1.98 for hours of thrills and pleasure. Go on, treat yourself (please). You know what to do....

Tiny little plums

107 years ago today, my mother was born. Been gone 18 years.

A walk up to Heptonstall...and well worth the effort. chrisnickson.co.uk/2026/04/29/i...

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Apple blossom time

an excellent new album remembering the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 and its human cost www.rootsworld.com/reviews/coon...

Which would you rather pay - 99p (99c) or free? chrisnickson.co.uk/2026/04/22/w...

"As a nation, we began by declaring 'all men are equal.' We now practically read it as 'all men are created equal, except negroes.' When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics." a very prescient Abraham Lincoln, 1855

How to tell winter is over: on Saturday I shaved off my beard. The downside? It's back to scaring small children and animals as I pass.

It's not often a book can make your Kindle seem shinier, leave you sighing with contentment as you finish it, and give you the wildest ride of your life. No Precious Truth may be that book. At 99p (99c) or free on KU, isn't it worth taking the chance? You won't regret it. shorturl.at/0U8l2

When Angela Rayner underpaid £40,000 in stamp duty, Richard Tice said it was "morally completely indefensible” and she should resign if she had “any moral decency”. Now we learn he set up four shell companies that let him avoid paying £100,000 he owed in tax and to then transfer the cash to Reform

Need something to read this weekend? Only 99p (99c) or free with Kindle Unlimited. Read the first in the Cathy Marsden series, then catching up with The Faces Of The Dead... www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=no+preci...

The scuttlebutt is true. No Precious Truth is 99p on Kindle (free if you're a Kindle Unlimited subscriber) - and 99c in the US. Perfect timing as the sequel, The Faces Of The Dead, is published. Grab one, then the other,complete the set. shorturl.at/vpPDf