The US broadcast media giants have bowed the knee to Trump with barely a whimper. Pathetic..

An acting masterclass from Robert Redford in this incredible six-minute single take scene from All The President’s Men. Great camera work too. #RIP youtu.be/Qeemjaosp-E?...

Really enjoyed chatting to Ruth Clinton and Cormac MacDiarmada for @stereoboard.com After entrancing audiences with their contemporary takes on trad Irish folk in their respective bands Landless & Lankum, they’ve formed new folk band Poor Creature with a captivating, otherworldly debut album.

Really enjoyed chatting to Ruth Clinton and Cormac MacDiarmada for @stereoboard.com After entrancing audiences with their contemporary takes on trad Irish folk in their respective bands Landless & Lankum, they’ve formed new folk band Poor Creature with a captivating, otherworldly debut album.

Brilliant from Somerset, deserved winners, second Blast title in three years and even more special in their 150th year.

Saif Zaib's T20 credentials are well known but there is no doubt about his red ball talents after a remarkable Championship season. Pleasure to see him score his 6th ton of the summer today, a landmark no other Northants batter has reached in 19 years. My report: www.espncricinfo.com/series/count...

Love John’s acoustic guitar playing on this playful cover, a rarity from the upcoming Power To The People boxset: youtu.be/CZIs1zkJotI?...

Jersey international Asa Tribe looks a real talent. Enjoyed watching the 21–year-old make a career best 181* for Glamorgan against Northamptonshire today, an innings which very much keeps the Welsh county’s promotion hopes alive. My report: www.espncricinfo.com/series/count...

#MaccaWatch Paul McCartney arriving for Oasis concert at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, September 06 2025 www.facebook.com/watch/?v=856...

That was some innings from Sean Dickson. Somerset looked down and out, but his 71 off just 26 balls has booked their place at yet another's Finals Day. Incredible display of powerful ball striking.

Fantastic from Northamptonshire. After Ravi Bopara's outstanding century, George Scrimshaw did well with the ball, taking three wickets after a month on the bench in the Hundred, while David Willey and Ben Sanderson were brilliant at the death. On to Edgbaston next Saturday!

Outstanding century from Ravi Bopara, wrestling the T20 Blast quarterfinal back Northants’ way by sheer force of will and a lot of skill, drawing on all his vast experience.

#NowPlaying Eve Adams ‘American Dust’ - beautiful, brooding gothic folk/country reminiscent of Laura Marling. open.spotify.com/album/73ZiDB...

Had an enjoyable hour talking Beatles with author/broadcaster Stuart Maconie today & the wonderful cast of supporting characters he explores in his excellent new book. I’m also looking forward to speaking to another Beatles fan Chris Chibnall shortly, this time about his fantastic debut crime novel!

A London Town / Back To The Egg boxset anyone?

Beautiful moment as Root pulls out a headband to pay tribute to Graham Thorpe on reaching his hundred, a man who had such an impact on his early career.

Mick Jagger in the house watching Joe Root on 99 at the Oval.

Northamptonshire in command against Derbyshire today. Pleasure to watch Justin Broad hit his second score of 150+ in successive innings, putting on 208 with fellow centurion Rob Keogh. Chahal’s two wickets in two balls then helped reduce Derbys to 52-4 at stumps, still 121 behind. My report below.

Jenn Wasner returns with one of the songs of the year. Ahead of a new @flockofdimes.bsky.social album due later this year, her most introspective work yet, candidly exploring cycles of addiction and co-dependency. youtu.be/qgIVz41PfzE?...

Away from the Test Match, one former England spinner showing he very much still has the knack of taking wickets and setting up wins. Jack Leach finishes with figures of 6-63 as @somersetccc.bsky.social go on to beat Durham by five wickets.

Diving into Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3. Consistently strong across its first two years, finishing season 2 on a big cliffhanger.

Just brilliant from Chloe Kelly.

Craig Overton almost single-handedly running through Durham at Taunton, his figures currently 6-17 as the visitors slump to 71-7 against @somersetccc.bsky.social

Cheltenham Festival’s heritage is frankly mind-boggling! (graphic h/t @gloscricket.bsky.social )

A Day for Thorpey 🤎 We'll be celebrating the life of Graham Thorpe on Day 2 of the 5th Test Match at the Kia Oval. 🤎 | #SurreyCricket #DayForThorpey

Perfect way to remember Thorpey, a day of celebrating his life and legacy and raising awareness (and funds) around mental health.

The Cricket Regulator has ruled following the T20 Vitality Blast match between Northants & Lancs in which Phil Salt’s bat did not pass an initial on-field test. Post-match tests were inconclusive. The regulator has now found the bat to be compliant with the regs and will take no further action.

Can testify the hype is justified. Watched 14-year-old Indian breakout star Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit the third fastest 50 for India U19s off an astonishing 20 balls in the third Youth ODI today. Suryavanshi showed the prowess on display when he made the second fastest 100 in IPL history. My report:

Absolute pleasure to watch the hugely talented Thomas Rew score the fastest ever 100 for England Under 19s to set up a dramatic one-wicket win against India today in a display of brutal hitting & deft strokeplay. My report:

Fantastic set from Lucy Dacus. Check out her latest album 'Forever Is A Feeling'.

Love that Paul McCartney’s gone to Glastonbury to support George’s son Dhani. #MaccaWatch

From the Cavern to Glastonbury, 60 years on, Paul McCartney with John & Frank from The Searchers.

Wet Leg having an absolute blast on the Other Stage right now.

I love being able to write such different stories. Here's my final byline this week - a big feature for Lancashire Life Magazine about an historic moment for @lancscricket.bsky.social as its women's team begin their first season in the new era of professional women's county cricket.

Still thinking about that run chase this week. No, not that one... this one at Wantage Road! A joy to cover from the press box as Luke Procter and James Sales helped Northamptonshire chase down 311 to win in just over two sessions with 10 overs to spare. My report: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

Enjoyed catching up with Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko for @stereoboard.com ahead of her European tour which reaches the UK next week. We talked about her extraordinary, candid album ‘I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain’ which may be her best yet www.stereoboard.com/content/view...

Across the Fens of East Anglia, coaches & buses have long provided a vital lifeline for rural communities. So, it was only fitting that operators & enthusiasts turned out in force at the inaugural Fenland Bus Show. I enjoyed covering the event for Coach and Bus Week: cbwmagazine.com/old-and-new-...

Enjoyed catching up with Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko for @stereoboard.com ahead of her European tour which reaches the UK next week. We talked about her extraordinary, candid album ‘I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain’ which may be her best yet www.stereoboard.com/content/view...

Blazing hot 🥵 at Northampton for tonight’s Vitality T20 Blast game between Northamptonshire Steelbacks and Nottinghamshire Outlaws.

'Don’t Worry Baby, on which Wilson, incredibly, managed to alchemise a song about a hot rod race into a heartbreaking, impossibly beautiful meditation on insecurity, self-doubt and the redemptive power of love.' www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...

McCartney joined Springsteen on stage at Anfield tonight: www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Full story: www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

McCartney and Springsteen photographed at LIPA today. A Macca appearance at Bruce’s Anfield gig tomorrow now looks certain.

Enjoyed watching an attritional day’s cricket between England Lions and India A at Northampton today. KL Rahul played a classy innings of 116 while Chris Woakes continued his comeback from injury with an excellent trademark, metronomic bowling effort. My report: www.cricketworld.com/woakes-shine...

What an outstanding performance from Ben Sanderson tonight, 6 wickets for just 8 runs in four overs including a hat-trick! I reckon that’s the third best T20 bowling return in Blast history. It saw Northamptonshire to victory over Worcestershire, their fourth win in four games.

What an extraordinary performance. Bobbie’s voice is incredible (naturally), but the way she reinterprets the song makes you experience every emotion and moment of the story.

Uncannily accurate. youtube.com/shorts/cFIEf...

@johnp69.bsky.social This popped up on my YouTube feed and made me think of you! I haven’t watched the whole video yet but I reckon you’d enjoy it: youtu.be/MrJSYKKO3D0?... How about a YouTube channel of your own with all your finds?

It’s going to take several plays to fully absorb the astonishing ‘caroline 2’, the bold follow-up to caroline’s outstanding debut album. With added Caroline Polachek.

Blistering Northamptonshire performance at Headingley this evening, posting a mammoth 237-4, their highest ever innings total in the Vitality Blast. Fifties for Broad and Willey after the openers set the tone. An impressive 17 sixes from the top five.