I suspect native Monegasques probably think the same Jim, you silly old twat.

we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

A wonderful thread.

David's blog is always a great read.

I think at this point the UK has accepted Paddington as the Death Bear, collector of souls. So, I think as a nation we should start smearing marmalade on the eyes of the dead and whisper “fare for the crossing”. It’ll feel weird now but, in three of four generations, no one will question it.

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The media should cover sport the way they cover the state murder of civilians: ‘Jannik Sinner appeared to win the French Open yesterday after what supporters say was a comeback from being two sets down.’

A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.

Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 according to local police officials. DHS told Fox News that the man was “armed with a gun”. A video of the shooting appears to show that a gun was taken from the man before the first shot was fired. x.com/BillMelugin_...

Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen #musicsky 1. Tangerine Dream 2. Front 242 3. Lambchop 4. Amon Düül II 5. Billy Strings

🚨🚨I'll be speaking to @catheriner.bsky.social today about Venezuela on my podcast. She was Britain's ambassador to Venezuela and met Chavez and Maduro. So, somebody who actually knows this subject intimately!🚨🚨 Episode should be out late tonight. Watch this space: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

My Top 5 1) Aaron Lee Tasjan & Friends (Luck Reunion, Texas) 2) Amelia Coburn (The Blue Moon, Cambridge) 3) Ny Oh (British Music Embassy, Austin) 4) Boulder Fields (The Old Forge, Cranford) 5) Emma Swift (Troubadour) So many others I could mention. A great year of live music!

I have suddenly decided to follow this fellow.

Another fascinating glimpse of local history. The Clarke family are still farming in the area. @lordbonkers.bsky.social - is that Bonkers Hall that features in the first couple of minutes? www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv69...

He got three years and nine months, and was disqualified from being a company director for seven years.

While waiting to cross a road many years ago, I saw a lady (the wife of a teacher) waving at me from across the road. I waved back before twigging that another of my teachers was standing behind me. Thereafter, the lady and I were forced to awkwardly acknowledge each other whenever we crossed paths.

You boy, what colour are you?

@leader-music.bsky.social Sorry, Richard, but have to dash - meeting Diane for a cheeky after-work nightcap. Many thanks for a great show. Merry Christmas, everyone!

A friend on Facebook has just reminded me of the time I did the maths and worked out that Santa's life is a living hell.

A fascinating piece of local history. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXve...

Here is Pete Hegseth, on several occasions in 2016, lauding the military "ethos" that means they will refuse to follow unlawful orders - which he reckons is treason, now that they are his orders - because "there have to be consequences for abject war crimes". Deserves to go viral.

Just been advised by Microsoft that my 365 subscription is going up from £79.99 to £104.99. They can eff off if they think I'm subsidising their AI bollocks. Any recommendations for a cheaper alternative?

@leader-music.bsky.social I normally listen via my Sony headphones, but Diane's out tonight so have the luxury of using my Q Acoustics M20 active speakers 😎

Leicester's finest, @mtjunkshop.bsky.social - who played Great Easton village hall a couple of weeks ago - are about to go live on the Patrick Kielty show on BBC Radio 5 Live 🤠

🚨NEW POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 All Evri executives to have their Christmas presents delivered by Evri, to see how they like it. Love Christmas. Vote Binface.

Some fabulous bargains to be had in the Loose Music sale, which starts today. Fill yer boots! www.loosemusic.com

The main issue of #enshittification is of course that it provides new opportunities for grammar Nazis. (or as I prefer, grammar Nazi's)

One big thing weakening the Brexit debate is that many Remainers are still holding out for a grovelling apology from Leavers, and take every opportunity to mock their stupidity. Even people who have changed their minds will push back HARD against being called stupid. Play the ball not the players.

Net immigration is now at around the lowest sensible level. If it falls further, it will seriously damage the UK economy.

Love that it's still exploring

I think if I worked in a production company and was allowed to commission a movie with a €70m budget was based on one tweet, it would be this one.

The BBC employ roughly twice as many people as the UK fishing industry. You'd think people would question Farage's patriotism and intentions wanting it shut down.

A double #DailyDoseOfGoodness today, as I was too busy to post one yesterday. First up, a song from Judy Blank's Big Mood album: judyblankmusic.bandcamp.com/track/no-tha...

sam altman’s wife after sex: wow, you were… actually pretty bad sam altman: yeah but just imagine how good i’ll be in six months if you just give me another twenty billion dollars

A glorious track from Willie Watson for today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness williewatson.bandcamp.com/track/real-l...

We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story. Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us. We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.

Today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness comes from rising UK Country artist Susannah Clegg, who I first encountered at Ramblin' Roots in High Wycombe earlier this year. She says that this is her saddest song, but I think it's amazing and one of my favourites of 2025. susannahclegg.bandcamp.com/track/end-of...

youtube.com/watch?v=R2oG... Been a while since Blonde on the Tracks but The Resurrection Game is one of my top albums of 2025

Today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness comes from the rather marvellous Mystery Park album by @kathrynwilliamsuk.bsky.social kathrynwilliams.bandcamp.com/track/this-m...

There's not enough music on Bluesky, I've decided, so I shall be posting a daily track to shine a light on albums that I've bought in 2025 and/or from artists that I've discovered this year. First up, Meredith Moon. #DailyDoseOfGoodness meredithmoon.bandcamp.com/track/louisi...

Howdy folks. Lovely start to the show.

Alternatively you can listen through the HFM app or the Tune In Radio app (3/3)

Listen at www.harboroughfm.co.uk or on 102.3FM if you’re in Market Harborough, south Leicestershire or North Northamptonshire (2/3)

I’ll be playing lots of great records and talking in between them on the radio tonight between 9 and 11pm (1/3)

I think it's time I made a confession. I lost my virginity to a well known celebrity. It was great at the time, although every else in Madame Tussauds looked horrified.

The train I'm on appears to have a problem. The guard has just announced they will literally be switching it off and on again.

I don't begrudge anyone the experience of a stadium gig. But, for me, nothing beats standing mere feet from one of your favourite artists in an intimate venue - in this case, @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social (plus hubby, Robyn Hitchcock, in support) at a sold-out Troubador. Just glorious (and only £12)!

Its that time again that we ask all non-musicians to do one thing to try and help the community out. Join Bandcamp. We're not saying spend money, but just joining and be open to streaming or following some new music is so important. Help be the change you want to see It's time to join Bandcamp

Looking forward to playing with The Champs in Nantwich as part of the ‘Words & Music Festival’ later this week…Excited to have our great mates The Dreaming Spires along too!! Tix still available so grab one and we’ll see you there!! 🚀😎❤️