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Beer, cricket, books, photography and the odd loosely coherent rant...
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Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered
The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75ylx4xn10o
about 8 hours ago
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Jehooverh's Witnesses?
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about 11 hours ago
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Anyone else think the Beeb has put out the news about Doctor Who today, hoping that Strictly announcements will deflect attention?
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Strictly Come Dancing: Lacey Turner confirmed as first 2026 celebrity contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg74gvy8lgjo
about 11 hours ago
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"Hello, babes!"
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about 11 hours ago
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"Everyone thinks my generation is lazy..." said - without irony - by the millennial chef of the pub I'm currently in, whilst talking about his singing and photography ambitions, to the couple who ordered their food fifteen minutes earlier...
about 11 hours ago
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I still think Davies should write one more story - good or bad - to sort out the plot mess he's created, and to leave a clean sheet for the next show runner.
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Doctor Who: BBC cancels Christmas special and Russell T Davies announces departure
The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c621ln7vx7qo
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Twonks
1 day ago
Smart World Cup tactics from USA
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Watched the Buffy episode "Hush" last night, and it was super creepy, but that was nothing to do with The Gentlemen, but all to do with watching the show for the first time since the revelations about Whedon dropped. The opening scene where Buffy is asked to lie on a table is... uncomfortable.
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The BBC Sports Personality of the Year should introduce a new Dumb-Arse Moment of the Year award. Leading contenders at this point; Ben Stokes and Southampton FC.
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England's Ben Stokes & Gus Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident
An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and a Saracens academy player is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Pre...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c0ry801k2geo
2 days ago
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I have travelled on ten different ex-Southern trains today, and not one of them has been more than a couple of minutes late. I for one, hail our new railway overlords!* *I'll admit to have seen some shambolic service on some other routes, however - looking at you, Thameslink!
5 days ago
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Larry the Cat
5 days ago
Anthony Head was an Ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats home for more than two decades. Thanks for everything Tony x
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Channel 4 News
5 days ago
Legendary journalist Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer’s
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Legendary journalist Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer’s
For 50 years, and more than 30 of them spent here at Channel 4 News, Jon Snow's life's work, his vocation, was to get to the truth of every story, to inform us all about how the world works for good, ...
https://www.channel4.com/news/legendary-journalist-jon-snow-reveals-he-has-alzheimers
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Well that is quite the shock.
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Anthony Head: Buffy and Ted Lasso actor dies at 72
The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd0p0rz4n0mo
6 days ago
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I don't vote for the Green Party, but you don't have to, to agree with this message.
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6 days ago
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FIFA also plan to charge for breathing the air inside the stadium...
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World Cup 2026: Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk
Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c302gelj8evo
6 days ago
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Jon Patience
7 days ago
I have questions.
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The Onion
6 days ago
Trump Diverts All Science Funding Into Locating The Smurfs
https://theonion.com/trump-diverts-all-science-funding-into-locating-the-smurfs/
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THE FAR SIDE DAILY
8 days ago
“Shoot! You not only got the wrong planet, you got the wrong solar system! … I mean, a wrong planet I can understand—but a whole solar system?”
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Wrong call. Southampton aren't going to even start to be able to put this behind them until Eckert is gone. If I were playing for them, I'd be looking for a way out.
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Spygate: Southampton owner Dragan Solak will not sack head coach Tonda Eckert
Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq6pn58pmn4o
9 days ago
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"The public can submit a potential name for the new silverware through The Hundred website." I think there's already a Pointless trophy...
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The Hundred: New trophy for combined men's and women's results added for 2026
A new trophy rewarding the combined efforts of the men's and women's teams in The Hundred will be introduced this summer.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cr5py3j08lpo
10 days ago
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Spurs fans gloating about Arsenal losing the Champions League final. Really? Do you *really* want to go there? (Not an Arsenal fan, btw).
11 days ago
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"Listen to me! Please listen to me! Pleeeeeeease..."
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Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change
The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglpj6eenl1o
12 days ago
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One for
@durotrigesdig.bsky.social
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13 days ago
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One for
@curatorrob.bsky.social
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13 days ago
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When you think you've realised a colleague hasn't investigated a problem thoroughly, and you're the one who's going to have to tell the boss...
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14 days ago
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I could lose hours to this...
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14 days ago
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Leia: "I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board" Tarkin: "Yes, sorry about that, it is rather hot in here and these slippers are fleece lined. Anyway, Alderaan..."
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14 days ago
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Parody Nigel Farage
15 days ago
Our Makerfield candidate Rob Kenyon is very proud that his grandfather fought in World War 2. And I’m sure his grandfather would be very proud that Rob has become one of the people he spent the War fighting against.
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Sentinels Some of the remains of Brighton West Pier. 📷 Own picture.
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Duille
15 days ago
Public Design Crimes of the Twenty First Century: The Mutilated Pillar Box. *cries* Photo: Michael Flaherty (Threads)
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No he's not.
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15 days ago
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Nina Willburger
15 days ago
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Oh, I do like this. Very good!
15 days ago
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My flat faces slightly North East and last night the breeze, such as it was, was coming from the South East square on to the end of the building. No air flow at all, the temperature in my bedroom didn't drop below 26°C all night.
15 days ago
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Pick a Bond villain from the photos you already have on your phone
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17 days ago
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Excellent!
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17 days ago
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Surprised it's not called Bad Dog.
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Investors doubt Brewdog founder's shares pledge for new beer brand
James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who lost money in the Equity for Punks scheme.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74r3pgd3gwo
18 days ago
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Never much cared before, but I'm now calling for a complete abolition of the monarchy. "William revealed he had his scones the Devonian way - layering clotted cream first followed by jam." Duke of Cornwall??!! This man *cannot* be allowed to inherit the throne.
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William praises Catherine, saying 'our family couldn't cope' without her
The Prince of Wales says he feels "very proud" of his wife for completing her first official international trip since her cancer diagnosis.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy26k1xe12o
19 days ago
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John Scalzi
19 days ago
I may have cried a little
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Experience: we found a baby on the subway – now he’s our 26-year-old son
I was rushing towards the turnstile when I noticed a bundle of clothes in a corner. I walked over, peeled back a dark sweatshirt, and saw him
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/may/22/experience-found-baby-subway-now-26-year-old-son
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Or MAGA, as they are known...
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19 days ago
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He *really* doesn't want Burnham to win, does he?
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Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield
The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cze2j7875pdo
20 days ago
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Very sorry to hear this. Vila was a great character; Michael will be fondly remembered.
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21 days ago
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She probably just wanted him out of the house...
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Queen Elizabeth II was 'very keen' for Andrew to get UK trade envoy role
Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2pjg397l2o
21 days ago
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This is so sad. I cannot imagine what their family is going through.
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Women who died in sea off Brighton beach were sisters
Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62dn5r4elqo
21 days ago
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Pip
22 days ago
In memory of Jon Pertwee, gone 30 years today but still as iconic as ever.
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Eddie Robson
22 days ago
RIP Jon Pertwee, who died 30 years ago today.
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Watched a YouTube video last night that had a reference to Forde Abbey in Dorset, that the voice over described as being a former "Citizarian" abbey.
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Riots on Merseyside if this happens...
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'Selfish' Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Wayne Rooney..
Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Liverpool's season finale for
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9q313pjgr0o
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The Onion
27 days ago
Everyone In Conversation Under Different Impression As To Which Horrific News Being Discussed
https://theonion.com/everyone-in-conversation-under-different-impression-as-to-which-horrific-news-being-discussed/
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WTF? We've spent *years* listening to theories about who will play Bond next (Elba, Cavill et al) and it now turns out the auditions haven't even started, and we're probably going to end up with Gavin Watkins from Croydon!
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James Bond: Search for new 007 officially kicks off as auditions begin
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5pq7d9p39o
27 days ago
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