This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Just back from seeing Inter Alia the brilliant new play by Suzie Miller, who wrote Prima Facie. Rosamund Pike was outstanding.

Blue skies and sunshine today at Whitby.

Cold and blustery at Whitby tonight, but a fine concert at the Spa.

Being able to spend time with these magnificent dinosaur birds the shoebill… 🥰 🐦

#Insect liftoff sequences 🦟🪲🪰

Personally I find this tribute to Rolf Harris in bad taste.

Adolphe Valette's 1910 painting of Albert Square, Manchester, alongside Emily Allchurch's 2015 photo recreation. #NorthernArt

Found this on a recent walk, how thoughtful.

We made a parody song about #PamBondi and the #Qatar #jet being the latest in a pretty sorry state of legal affairs at the #DoJ. It's based off the fantastic #NikKershaw and #ChesneyHawkes's "The One and Only" - though of course, Pam Bondi was really the number two choice. 😘🎶 youtu.be/yYfWkPekNTI

Haha!

I recently had a chat with Gill about #AnneLister in the Pyrenees! Check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/5HfW... #womenshistory #c19th #queerhistory #travel #research

A little while ago, my parents' cat Bridget went missing. As the weeks dragged on, they became extremely worried. My dad devised a way to distract himself: he began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up in some of art and music's most iconic scenes.

Here’s a song about #Signalgate – the flamboyant US security breach – adapted from one of our all-time fave Bee Gees songs, titled “You Were Not Supposed to Message it Through!” A quick turnaround, but only 5 of us as Alfie (really our best fake Bee Gee) is away 🔥👊💪🙏🎶 youtu.be/rPfwtXulKS4

A global movement to undermine Elon Musk’s Tesla business makes its presence known outside a showroom in Stockport, Manchester | Dominic Jackson #TeslaTakedown @northwestbylines.co.uk

open.substack.com/pub/stephenf... Striking passage from a rather wonderful lecture on AI by @stephenfry.bsky.social in September 2024 - even more true today (HT @jjn1.bsky.social )

Fascinating.

If you only read one thing today, this, by @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, should be it: bylinetimes.com/2025/03/13/p...

The petition is about to hit 25k signatures, please keep reposting www.change.org/p/demand-spo...

Think what you like of me, but Dominic Grieve is a damn decent cove. There… said it.

America, just in case you thought Friday went well here’s how the London Times saw it …..

NEW: Special episode of News Agents Trump kicks Zelensky out of The White House. What happens to Ukraine now? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

My musical tribute to the legendary singer and pianist Roberta Flack who has died at the age of 88.

Please share this fact sheet on Ukraine with anyone who needs it understandingwar.org/backgrounder...

Now this! ⬇️

‘He smashed his iPad and headphones. My lyrics got torn up’: inside Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s explosive duets album

Be clear about what Trump and Musk’s aid axe will do: people will face terror and starve, many will die | Gordon Brown

"A letter submitted to the Senate sent by 'physicians' in support of Kennedy's nomination includes names of doctors who have had their licenses revoked, suspended or faced other discipline, the AP has found..." www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-jr...

This Cultural Life BBC R4. John Wilson’s interesting interview with Marin Alsop and her struggle to become a world class conductor. What a woman! 🎶

@annieeb.bsky.social Ah! There you are. 👋

Golden hour at Hull marina.

BBC R4 The Reunion Ab Fab 12.04 pm today.

Happy Winter Solstice everyone. Artwork extracted from a piece by David Willard.

A real Christmas tweet.

One Russian paper today on Syria: “The whole system of Russia’s Middle East presence has in the blink of an eye turned into a bygone political era. This is a lamentable, agonising fact that can't be denied or understated. But no reason for an emotional outburst.” #ReadingRussia

One Russian paper today: “We need to say it straight: Russia & Iran suffered a major defeat in Syria.” Plus, problems with the Superjet (“the wretched child of the Russian aviation industry”) & an attempt to declare Santa Claus a ‘foreign agent’.

Built in 1788 by actor manager Samuel Butler the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond (in Yorkshire) closed in 1848. Some 115 years later it was restored and reopened in 1963 before being extended in 2003. It is the most complete Georgian theatre in the country and was described as the 'most

If you're feeling festive you might like this episode all about the Wexford Carol. A festive accompaniment to decorating the tree, maybe? Pairs well with mulled wine. www.buzzsprout.com/1832070/epis...

The Russian Detective is in the Guardian's Best Graphic Novels of 2024 list: "handsome"..."a rollicking historical pastiche [with] mirrored corridors, snarling wolves, snowy streets and duellists in the night framed by slender trees and dark water"... Link here: www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...

Bracing walk today with friends through Allerthorpe Woods.

@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.socialWell done Kim, so much respect for you today, and our parliament.

#AnnWalker's uncle William left money in his will for the poor of the parish. She continued this charity giving and now the #SearchingForAnn community raise money in her memory at Christmas time for the Brighouse Central Foodbank. Link below ⬇️ #gentlemanjack #annelister

The barbarians are coming……

I miss Valentina & her kiosk. I miss her positivity & warm-heartedness. Valentina has been undergoing cancer treatment. To cheer her up I turned the Valentina’s Kiosk theme into a song & the legendary BBC Singers have recorded it for her. Here is Valentina’s Song. Conducted by David Hill.

They arrive at the Black Swan York. Visit the Belcombes and Charlotte Norcliffe is very cool to dearest. AL rubs AW's back for quarter hour. Read full entries at insearchofannwalker.com/tuesday-25th... #BringBackGentlemanJack #AnneLister #AnnWalker @BBC @LookoutPointTV

All Aboard with Jeremy and Nigel on the Inheritance Tax-Avoiding Tractor Wagon! My bit for Bylinetimes.bsky.social (I have no control over any paywall) www.bylinesupplement.com/p/russell-jo...

The local Primary School hall was crammed with children and staff when we played there yesterday. They listened quietly to our songs until we launched into ‘Sweet Caroline’ and then the whole place erupted into song! The wall of sound was fantastic, so joyous, it made my day. 😊

The Christmas edition of History and Heritage Yorkshire magazine, out tomorrow, Wednesday, is packed with fascinating stories, offering a rich mix of history, culture, and festive traditions all bringing the region's past to life. Visit the shop at payhip.com/HistoryandHe... for more information.

We love this dramatic view of Littondale taken by our Digital Comms Officer recently. 📸 Wendy McDonnell | #YorkshireDales #Littondale