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Beer, cricket, books, photography and the odd loosely coherent rant...
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Lottery winner funds Chichester centre for vulnerable adults
Steve Thomson, who won £105m in 2019, is funding the new charity building in Chichester.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e9d77j7yko
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4 days ago
Baikonur's only crew-capable pad busted after Soyuz flight
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Baikonur's only crew-capable pad busted after Soyuz flight
Roscosmos confirms structural damage as images suggest repairs could stretch into 2027 The pad used by Russia to send Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) sustained damange during yesterday's crew launch, according to Roscosmos.…
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"All Hail Lord Sutekh!"
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4 days ago
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What a spectacular image!
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5 days ago
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I did not see that one coming...
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Adrian Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026
Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin's team principal next year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cm28vyzeg4po
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Rebecca Colesworthy
7 days ago
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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Missed this, but new Stargate! WOOO!
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Everything to know about ‘Stargate’ from Amazon MGM Studios
A new reboot of ‘Stargate’ is in the works. Find out more about the military sci-fi franchise that has delighted fans for over three decades.
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/stargate-franchise-amazon-mgm-studios-prime-video
7 days ago
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Huh..
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HIGNFY
8 days ago
Rachel Reeves is hoping her tax increases and extra welfare spending will appease the Labour backbenchers without punishing middle-income earners. It's the riskiest gamble since someone bought a ticket for the third day of the next Ashes test
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Been watching Clive James: Postcard from Rome on BBC4. They don't make TV like this anymore, sadly.
8 days ago
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"Roxxxxxxxxxxxxxxanne!"
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9 days ago
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Words fail me...
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Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones
Ardvrek Castle in Assynt is a 500-year-old former clan seat, and reputed to be haunted.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30j3ndg9glo
9 days ago
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Wow, Stephan Shemilt isn't pulling any punches here (and rightly so...).
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Ashes: 'England's first-Test defeat in Perth one of their worst ever'
England missed a chance to turn fierce Ashes pressure on Australia with self-inflicted defeat in Perth, writes Stephan Shemilt.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cy7v6zy5ev7o
9 days ago
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One day does not a Test Match or a series make...
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10 days ago
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What a day of cricket! But there is still a very long way to go! 🏏
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Ashes 2025: Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Mark Wood star as England unveil intimidating Ashes pace attack
For the first time in a generation, England finally have the pace bowling to truly worry Australia down under, writes Stephan Shemilt.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cvg15e8gqqmo
11 days ago
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When I - finally - went to bed last night, England were 115-5, when I got up this morning Australia were 31-4. What a turnaround! Lets hope the rest of the series is like this
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Coates is Odd This Day
11 days ago
In highly important news from history today, it’s the 80th anniversary of the 21st birthday of Christopher Tolkien, notable now for the wording (especially the small print) of the invitation to the party
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A Black Series Kyle Katarn figure? Yes please! (And they'd better do a Jan Ors figure to go with it!)
12 days ago
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To be honest - as someone who regularly drinks on my own - I cannot think of a more ghastly venue than a cocktail and karaoke bar, but this chap's arguments just don't stand up. Not admitting a single drinker because they might have a seizure? Come on...
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Altrincham bar bans solo-drinkers to 'protect customers'
Some people are unhappy that they are not allowed to drink on their own in a bar in Altrincham.
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Karen Attiah
14 days ago
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of
@washingtonpost.com
journalist Jamal Khashoggi. I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
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CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/cia-concludes-saudi-crown-prince-ordered-jamal-khashoggis-assassination/2018/11/16/98c89fe6-e9b2-11e8-a939-9469f1166f9d_story.html
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Alastair Gittner
14 days ago
From the Guardian, bit of a theme
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Isn't that every manager/executive ever, though?
18 days ago
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If you see this, post a
#StaaaarrrTrek
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19 days ago
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"It tasted like weak piss before, and it still does now", was the quote from one proud brewer.
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Heineken UK cuts Foster's beer alcohol strength to 3.4%
The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzw99w17go
19 days ago
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Looks like we can add "sexing up" to the charges against the Beeb!
20 days ago
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After a fraught afternoon's travel, I'm in one of my favourite pubs, with one of my favourite beers (The Hole in the Wall, Southsea, and Urban Island Mosaic). Been far too long since I was last here...
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The Register
24 days ago
Microsoft's lack of quality control is out of control
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Microsoft's lack of quality control is out of control
At one point, Microsoft's QC was legendary. Now, it's the wrong kind of legend OPINION I have a habit of ironically referring to Microsoft's various self-induced whoopsies as examples of the company's "legendary approach to quality control." While the robustness of Windows NT in decades past might qualify as "legendary", anybody who has had to use the company's wares in recent years might quibble with the word "quality."…
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Sorry to hear Quentin Wilson has died.
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Quentin Willson: Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter dies aged 68
The presenter and campaigner was described by his family as a
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A new phrase seems to have entered Southern's lexicon for cancelling trains - "Congestion" I can only assume this means the driver has come down with the sniffles.
25 days ago
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Viz Comic
26 days ago
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Viz Comic
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subscriptions >>>
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"And what is left of your natural rainforest, Mr. William?"
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Planting trees and cuddling babies: Prince William visits Brazilian island
On day two of his Brazil visit, the Prince of Wales visits Paqueta where he learned about mangroves.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyp1q8dx3xo
27 days ago
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Assuming that doesn't extend to moon landings...
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Kim Kardashian: 'I hope I'm forever curious'
The reality TV star talks about training to be a lawyer and playing on on TV.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ckg1lnpe805o
27 days ago
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Good luck with the "local event for local people" schtick, there was a group on my train from Victoria this afternoon heading down especially for this.
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Visitors warned to avoid the Lewes Bonfire event
Officials in Lewes say people from further afield should stay away from Wednesday's parade.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wvx8jwyp8o
27 days ago
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Sincerely hope he makes it.
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Samir Zitouni named as train hero who saved lives during attack
The family of rail worker Samir Zitouni say they are
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"No Sweat Place"?
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Prince Andrew's Road residents in Hellesdon call for name change
A councillor says the move could be costly and that it is actually named after a different prince.
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Geraint
30 days ago
It's petit, actually
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A film you've seen more than 7 times with a GIF
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29 days ago
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Interesting Doctor Who moment in the pub tonight. The bartender did a dance that I likened to Matt Smith dancing at Amy and Rory's Wedding and the group of early twenty-somethings at the bar all started talking about their favourite episodes. Without exception, they were all 10 & 11, nothing later.
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Looks like the BBC just ignored the negative reviews in this article. I'm not seeing any "Bollard in a wig" quotes!
@dempster2000.bsky.social
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The Witcher season 4: Can new cast escape shadow of Henry Cavill?
Liam Hemsworth's replaced Henry Cavill as the lead in Netflix's fantasy show. How does he do?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn8x3v1ng25o
about 1 month ago
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Saw Orion for the first time this autumn last night, no doubt because of the clock change last weekend. Always good to see it back in the night sky each year, it's like seeing an old friend again.
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Wow! Well done India! I did not see that happening after Australia's innings!
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India beat Australia: Hosts reach Women's World Cup final with record chase
Jemimah Rodrigues hits a remarkable unbeaten century as India complete a record chase to beat Australia and reach the Women's World Cup final.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c629qv19g0ro
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Private Eye Magazine
about 1 month ago
Minority representation on TV causes outrage From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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Nitrous Oxide?
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How Arsenal are trying to improve the atmosphere at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal are enjoying an excellent start to the season but concerns remain about the atmosphere at Emirates Stadium. So what are they doing about it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cpv10x9wekwo
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The Register
about 1 month ago
Dame Emma Thompson gives the 'AI revolution' both barrels
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Dame Emma Thompson gives the 'AI revolution' both barrels
Oscar-winning author and performer would prefer Copilot did not offer her writing assistance Dame Emma Thompson's expletive-laden takedown of AI writing assistants may strike a chord with frustrated users everywhere.…
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AkaSci
about 1 month ago
Another fabulous shot of Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) over Suotojärvi Lake, Sweden, by Petr Horálek, with the colorful Aurora Borealis lighting up the sky. More at
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Sad to hear this; Nabil gave an extraordinary performance as Sil.
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about 1 month ago
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David Henig
about 1 month ago
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
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Tit in the pub complaining about a colleague who paid tax, rather than finding a way to hide it and keep the money. A few minutes later he was marvelling at the state of Moscow's underground stations, and how we don't have anything like that over here...
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