I've just been watching Dear John on Great TV! and a bit of Googling found that Ralph Bates' family set up a charity for pancreatic cancer research after his death. Almost 35 years to the say after his death, the charity will close. How terribly sad 😢 www.ralphbatespcr.org.uk/charity-clos...

The final three sentences of this piece are heartbreaking to read. To never see your child grow up and achieve his or her potential is so very difficult, impossible to comprehend ❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I rarely post about football but I do want to say how pleased I am to celebrate St Totteringham's Day so early this year ❤️🤍

Meanwhile, in the NE, Reform councillor admits 'making Up' picture to demonstrate 'made Up' story about immigrants. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

RIP Neil Sedaka. This song was one of my late mum's favourites and I'm so sad to hear of his passing ❤️ youtu.be/MtIibcNDQ6o?...

Reform, with Farage and his like are the reason for the reemergence of this hateful abuse. We cannot let Reform win the next election Arokodare third player racially abused this weekend - www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Dimitri Vandenbergh looked haunted, a shadow of his former self. So sad to see. I hope he's back to his best very soon #darts

Most deprived area of England has the highest rates of shoplifting. Who'd have thought that? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I've signed it 38d.gs/trump_gbnews...

So sad to hear that Billy Bonds has passed away. I used to love watching West Ham, who were a regular on The Big Match when I was at school. If anyone epitomised the Hammers it was him. RIP Bonzo ❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities. secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk

Just had a Reform doorstep encounter where, as soon as I said that there is no such thing as 'illegal immigration', they disengaged. When I stated that Farage was racist and fascist they got very shouty and aggressive. They target low IQ voters. Disagree and they adopt Farage's 'BORING' approach.

I started to lose my hair in 1993 and soon thought 'fuck it' and went grade 2 buzzcut. I now completely shave my head every few days. I've not been to a barbers in more than 30 years. Why is the current generation obsessed with how they look and what others think? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

If you vote Reform and live in any area that Thatcher obliterated in the 1980s this should be enough to warn you off. And it's in The Sun so there are no big words!! Proof that evil runs in the old witch's genes. www.thesun.co.uk/news/3699264...

When did we start saying 'envisioned' and not 'envisaged'? I say we, I don't mean me. I still say 'envisaged'!

Saw @nikkershaw.bsky.social on Friday in Northallerton. An assuming, humble man but what a songwriter. This song about his parents is so beautiful and poignant. It's up there with You're Missing by Bruce for its emotion and making me cry ❤️ @nikkershawhq.bsky.social open.spotify.com/track/32l8GJ...

bsky.app/profile/chri... @reecedinsdale.bsky.social (it's set in and around 'uddersfield') @sjpemberton.bsky.social @jeremydyson.bsky.social

I already love all of the League Of Gentlemen so when I saw this was available I just had to listen. I was not disappointed. Funny, poignant and brilliantly acted. Please do give it a go. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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@ottoenglish.bsky.social told me not to share this. So I won't.

Got a great idea for a race called the Reform 10k. Everyone who enters agrees to donate their entry fee to refugee/asylum seeker charities. Route is a straight 5k, run to the furthest point and run straight back. All finishers get a t-shirt with 'I've Gone Back To Where I Came From'. Whaddya think?

Says a man who avoided paying stamp duty on his constituency property

This is an answer that makes me weep for where we are heading as a nation, only twenty years on from Make Poverty History. Pure evil. And you're not taking me with you! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...

I've just finished watching Big Deal for the first time in thirty years. So sad to read this. A lovely man and a top actor. RIP Ray ❤️ BBC News - Actor Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Having been down a rabbit hole on Spotify, I just want to put on record (no pun intended) that Bucks Fizz were an excellent singles band. Undiscovered gems like I Hear Talk, Run For Your Life and If You Can't Stand The Heat are excellent pop songs.

Why do they not repeat Big Deal on any channel? Robbie Box is such a great character. Just found it on YouTube and am as hooked as I was 40 years ago

@chesneyhawkes.bsky.social listening to Living Arrows for the second time today. My favourite album of 2025 so far without a doubt ❤️

@barackobama.bsky.social a question from the UK. A penny for your thoughts? Assuming it is still worth a penny!

A short thread of songwriters who are underrated (in my opinion) 1. Gary Clark youtu.be/0VQHthCA_Lc?...

It is with a very heavy heart that I am going to have to relinquish my ticket next Friday in Bristol, for #NicCageAgainstTheMachine. First come, first served Free to a good home* *Person unhinged enough for this to be appealing. Reskeets appreciated.

@adrianchiles.bsky.social sorry to hear about your Achilles. Having been there, done that, worn the boot, I can honestly say it does get better....just not very quickly. Dan Walker knows how it feels if you need a fellow broadcaster's sympathy!!

My first clunky Substack attempt. I went with a subject close to my heart fozzie67.substack.com/p/i-never-th...

I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate

Interesting article. I've always thought it obvious that Tango In The Night was originally a Lindsey Buckingham solo album, whilst Rumours is more of a band effort. I'm giving both a listen today to see what I think with my 2025 ears on! www.loudersound.com/features/why...

@daveamitri.bsky.social Sad news 💔 www.bbc.com/news/article...

RIP Johnnie Walker 💔 such sad news

I am right in thinking everyone wants to Rejoin the EU aren't I? Like if you do RP if you really do

If you are anti-Brexit and pro EU and want to find some extra followers. RT and reply to this post and add each other. No fun speaking to yourself.

Meanwhile on X....

As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚

I've moved over here from that other place. If anyone remembers me (same handle) please do follow and I'll follow back I've come over for some sanity and less right wing racist nonsense ❤️