Sad that Dame Jilly Cooper has died. She was - among her many achievements - a great @nujofficial.bsky.social member

Good luck to everyone on GCSE results day share.google/UupULhB4N7mP...

Lovely interview with arts journo @markffisher.bsky.social in the latest issue of @nujofficial.bsky.social's The Journalist magazine

Coming soon to @nujofficial.bsky.social members with a look at the perils of clickbait; @raymondsnoddy.bsky.social on the BBC’s management; @ruthaddicott.bsky.social on Porthcawl’s Elvis festival; and features on fearless reporting; PR; a year-long strike in Aberdeen; and much more

One of my new fleet of 15 metallic news stands for Enfield Dispatch. If these don't save local journalism, nothing will.

Wouldn't like to be in their choux

Says the man who negotiated the biggest act of self-harm in our history, then killed thousands during Covid by being a dithering fool, then threw away his massive majority because he couldn't follow his own rules. Sit down and shut up you useless tit.

I will be joining the anti racism rally today at Belfast City Hall at 12.00 noon to stand in solidarity with our new and old neighbours and friends and communities. Stop the Violence, Stop the Hate. We are better than this.

Could councils play a bigger role in housing asylum seekers? My briefing for @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social (£). lgiu.org/briefing/acc...

Essential reading, especially if you’re going to Glastonbury! @nujofficial.bsky.social @ruthaddicott.bsky.social Also featuring @stephaniecpower.bsky.social on podcasts; @lindaharrisonpr.bsky.social on networking; @neilmerrick.bsky.social on AI; @rorywrites.bsky.social on student awards

Quite a big claim!

“If ever you're in need as I was may you have an island of strangers like I had.” Michael Rosen

25% tariff on a whiskey drink 37% tariff on a Vodka drink 85% tariff on a Lager drink 110% tariff on a cider drink 132% tariff on songs that remind you of the good times 138% tariff on songs that remind you of the better times

Last week we were promoted, this week league champions! Super @drfcofficial.bsky.social

Yay, happy news!

I am launching a newsletter all about my home town, the @folkestonedispatch.bsky.social If you live in Folkestone, love Folkestone from afar, or are simply Folkestone curious, then please do subscribe. It launches later this month folkestonedispatch.substack.com/about

Waiting for the R's to complete the death spiral and become the rotting corpse it deserves to be.

Adolescence. Will these dangerous teenage boys all end up in cells? The new Private Eye is out now

CV? It’s Clarrie, who worked there for years. What’s with this outbreak of HR ism and making Clarrie grovel? It’s horrible. She’s a kindly old woman: why not treat her that way? 😡 #TheArchers

Why aren’t you wearing a suit? Have you said “Thank you” to Greenland and Denmark for allowing you to have a base on Greenland?

Loved bringing this idea to life: Speed networking for journalists and Yorkshire businesses: www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2500007...

#journorequest •Posting as a journalist • Calling fans of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club! I'm writing a feature for The Pensioner (civil service members' mag) about real-life murder clubs. If you're a member or attend events, please email. Can mention business/charity [email protected]

I have bought 250 cards and began filling them out!

To sum it up, the worst of us won. We are confronted every day by their never ending villainous behavior.

This is what weak, flailing leadership looks like. His inability to make meaningful change in areas like this explains the desperate, authoritarian bluster of his largely illegal Executive Orders. This is the sort of leader who opposing politicians should definitely NOT cater to.

Freelance Mar25: Do you freelance for the BBC? Please do this survey www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2503bbc.h...

The Spring edition of the CSPA’s magazine is out with @davidhencke.bsky.social on politics; @nugehelen.bsky.social on carers; and a great cover feature on volunteering by @lindaharrisonpr.bsky.social You can read a taster on www.cspa.co.uk

In view of Trump’s behaviour when he was talking to the president of Ukraine today, you might like to sign this petition calling for his visit to the UK to be cancelled. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

What an utter disgrace Donald Trump is #slavaUkraini

Information Commissioner challenges secrecy and refusal to accept FOI's at the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office davidhencke.com/2025/02/28/t...

Freelance Mar25: Awards, prizes and bursaries www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2503award...

The new @nujofficial.bsky.social mag has reporting by Jeff Farrell in Ukraine; @raymondsnoddy.bsky.social on Murdoch’s reputation; @jennysims.bsky.social on disinformation; Steve Bell on @tortoisemedia.bsky.social takeover of The Observer @gonuj.org On Our Patch by @ruthaddicott.bsky.social

If you’re nearby don’t miss this great sporting occasion. I have to watch it on the box but would love to be there

Wow! The number of @bsky.app users just passed 31 MILLION!👏 LETS DO THIS!

Hundreds of jobs to be cut at the Mail and Telegraph, "reductive" page view targets at the Mirror, and AI-driven content at Reach titles (Star, Express, Sunday People) with no editing or legal oversight… Is journalism on its last legs? Find out in Street of Shame in the new Private Eye, out now.

Get your entries in!! Closes today. #AmnestyMediaAwards

Woop! I've reached 100 newsletter subscribers! If you've signed up, thank you so much. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I love writing it - monthly PR tips to get your business more visible in the press 🤸🤩 Are you growing a newsletter? Please share in comments (my sign up link is there too)

Gosh, I remember when we had an actual president instead of a loudmouth bully who won't take responsibility for his actions.

I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋

Please take a look. Linda is a star contributor to @nujofficial.bsky.social The Journalist

Maybe Greenland isn’t going to be his thing

We have been drawn at home to Crystal Palace in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup Ties will be played the weekend of February 8 🔴 #drfc ⚪️

Fantastic result!

MPs object to Observer transfer. At the time of writing 18 MPs had signed. Please check whether your MP is among them; congratulate them if so; and encourage them to join if not. 🙏 #savetheobserver @gonuj.org www.londonfreelance.org/fl/2501gmg-e...

Answer of the day just now on @radio4rne.bsky.social Front Row: Q: Kirsty Wark to Nick Frost - What’s making you laugh in 2025? A: Elon Musk, what an idiot

Two more MPs have backed the Early Day Motion in support of The Observer calling for a Public Interest Intervention Notice. Thank you to Rachael @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social and Neil @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social from all of us supporting free and fair press. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...

Great quote from Laura Davison, NUJ @nujofficial.bsky.social general secretary: "At a time where access to accurate reporting has never been more important, the public must not be placed in a position of second-guessing the accuracy of news they receive."

Hello Bluesky community, Please help me get off the ground here and follow me if you're an @nujofficial or CSPA member or are interested in journalism or later life ambitions Thanks, Christine