Overlooked for a knighthood yet again!

Aren’t we all all glad we don’t have to watch anymore of Toxic Price in the Darts?

England, go home! You’re drunk! #ashes

I love Berlin. It’s a favourite city. But it’s a terrible city to be in on your own. No chit chat with people… or bartenders. There’s no interaction from strangers like you get in London. It’s a lonely city.

They also claim they are not racists. Each to their own.

For the record, I don’t think FIFA are corrupt or racketeers at all. Not at all*

Jeez. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is hopeless. They talk of German efficiency - not here. And hour at immigration and then no idea which carousel to find my baggage on, had to just go hunting. #BerlinAirport

Just watched a VAR correction at the #snooker

This is a fucking car crash from FIFA

Terrible corporate, shite speech overheard to a team at a Christmas party tonight “At this time of year we have to be grateful for all that you do” Implying that this is bullshit and no one is grateful for the rest of the year. They will sack you in a heartbeat if the numbers don’t add up.

Someone just sent me 9 messages for a message that should only have been 1. If you’re one of those people… STOP IT!

Living in London (which, for the record, I like) I’m never happier than when conversing with a fellow Geordie. I think it’s the joy of slipping directly back into the dialect that feels warm and cozy

People with no bar etiquette should be made to go on a course or be banned for life. #amateurseason

I sincerely hope all the farmers honking their way around London today in their tractors, causing disturbance and disruption all go home with long lasting tinnitus.

Strictly are bleating on about how amazing Blackpool is. It’s a shit hole. It’s twinned with Hull as the armpits of England.

Had a weekend in Harrogate. Really enjoyed it. A little fix of Yorkshire

This is a new level of British utter insanity… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Had a week in the Amalfi Coast. It sure is pretty but it is eye-wateringly expensive and can be a logistical challenge to get anywhere. Food surprisingly mediocre. Box ticked.

The one thing I can stand in a restaurant is being served a tepidly cold plate of food. It’s unforgivable.

I paid Royal Mail £72.50 for mail redirection after moving. So far I've had 1 item redirected and 5 items delivered to the old address. What's the point? It is near to impossible to complain. Shambles. Service not fit for purpose.

Christ on a bike! iOS 26 is a visual mess isn’t it? If you don’t have to upgrade, DON’T. It’s like they got the iOS 5 team back together for one last hurrah. Awful? Make it stop, Apple! #apple #ios26 #iphone17

NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before. Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.

Jon Dahl Tomasson says Isak is very professional. Could have fooled me. 6 year contract at Liverpool. How ironic.

Bought a small soundbar for the TV. Why-the-f*cking-hell did I not have one of these before now!? #sonos

In the tube next to a ‘keyboard click sound sociopath’

I’m finding out that Gumtree -ers are the weirdest fuckers in history. You can’t give perfectly good stuff away. “Is this still available?” “Yes” *NOTHING!* Landfill it is! Such a shame.

I got two questions in a row on @onlyconnectquiz.bsky.social tonight. Very proud of myself.

Of late I’ve been totally fed up of the constant misery and dull, pig-thick arseholes on TV. So in recent evenings I’ve turned (or tuned) to the radio instead and I’m really enjoying it. BBC Radio 3 Unwind is especially lovely.

There’s a special place in hell for people who allow their hotel room door to slam closed.

Just watched the Man Utd v Villa game. I see nothing what-so-ever that is controversial

I never asked for these notifications, I can’t turn them off. You’re also sending them to people under that legal ages for gambling. Your business model is disgraceful. App subscription cancelled and deleted. @flashscore.com @gamblingcommission.bsky.social

Now Premier League clubs will now have to increase their spend in disinfectant.

I’m working today, so alas I will miss the Football Association Challenge Cup Final Tie. Unlikely but would be nice to see Palace win something.

Do you remember when suitcases didn’t have wheels?

What kind of utter psychopath has their key sounds enabled on their phone?

I am just loving BBC Radio 3 Unwind. First time I've heard them do the Sleeping Forecast. just lovely.

Paddy O'Connell introduces “Labia MP Nadia Whittome” on Newsnight, mispronouncing “Whittome” and correcting himself, but not correcting “Labia”. Glorious.

Here are Manchester United fans at an away game. The hardcore of them, the ones that stay until then end. Come what may. I wouldn’t mind, the weather was actually fair.

Thinking of a trip to Mexico City later this year but want somewhere else to combine the trip with - any suggestions? Max 2-3hr flight from Mexico City preferable.

Seeing lots of backlash to Newcastle’s plans for a cup celebrations and rightly so! A ticketed event on the Town Moor that will exclude thousands. What’s wrong with an old fashioned bus parade for every fan!? You’ve got this wrong @newcastleunited.com Please cover this @georgecaulkin.bsky.social

Oof blocked by someone who’s followed me for years (prior to here on the nasty place) because I questioned a daft thing he wrote. Hay-ho.

Willie Nelson singing ‘Always On My Mind’ just came on (he wrote it). What a tune it is.

Air frying peoples! I have caved and bought one (NB: I don’t own a microwavé). What’s the deal with reheating something moist? Say left over Coq-au-vin. Is it a no-no or are there special accessories? Thank you kindly.

Tips and recommendations for Berlin bars, restaurants and entertainment are welcome in direction. Many thanks.

Hotel recommendations for Berlin would be gratefully appreciated . Half decent and not miles out. Dankeschon!

Nice one Muji. Pretty sure there are trading standards rules on this underhand shit

Folks I’m know some of you will be book worms and great readers. I’m not. However I’d really love some recommendations of easy reads for this festive break. Nothing too heavy, nothing that’s preaching to me. I thank you.

Another Lloyd Webber rinse and repeat. Bleed it until it can bleed no more.

I love that they’ve put a reference on there.

So bloody frustrating being a Newcastle fan.