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Everything but the Girl are releasing a new album, in spring 2023! one of my favourite bands ever. now just need Prefab Sprout and Lloyd Cole to release and tour and I can die a happy man!
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In case anyone's ever wondered what I look like in the flesh (not that you're missing much, as Phil, Paulisi and Julia can testify) there'll soon be a chance to find out. Barring any schedule changes I'll be appearing on Eggheads on Tuesday 5th January, 6pm on BBC2. I'm part of a team named Quiz Family Ro...
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Time for a vote. Who will be the next PM. Note: this is 'who will be' not 'who do you think should be. I know Hunt has already ruled himself out, but given the current Tory Party record on rapid U-turns, I thought I would leave him in there anyway. I have put a 5 day limit on the vote as they have said that we wil...
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The Queen
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I am sure we have mixed views on here regarding the Monarchy however I felt it right to pay respect to our Queen. With her reign being so exceptional long, her time on the throne has encompassed so many changes in the fabric of our country. During these decades, I feel she represented many qualities th...
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Harry Gration RIP
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I was so sad to hear this news today that Harry has died. For those of you not from Yorkshire, you may never have heard of Harry. He was a presenter of Look North for many years but also had a presence on many broadcasting programmes, many for charity and across many sports incl Rugby League. I remember see...
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Perseid meteor shower
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For night owls One of the biggest annual displays of 'shooting stars' is to peak later this week. The is one of the most well-known astronomical events and the best time to see it will be between Thursday, August 11, and Saturday, August 13. It will be most active between midnight and 5.30am and accordi...
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New tennis app
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I recommend a new tennis app for you guys! You can find tennis partners in your town or other place. I think it is better than any other service on market TENNISURF
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Andy Murray and the Dunblane massacre
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I've always known that Andy went to the school where the massacre took place, but I didnt' know if or how much he was involved in the tragedy. Decided to look it up today: Murray was a former pupil of Dunblane Primary School between 1992 to 1999. He was eight years old and in Primary Three when the Dunblane...
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Solar System
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For those interested in Astronomy, there is an amazing alignment of the planets in the solar system at the moment that can be seen in the morning sky. This photo was taken this morning in the South east sky at around 06.20 hours. It's at times like this, I wish I had a better camera and knew how to use it LOL...
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New rules requiring calories to be displayed on menus comes into force today. IMO this is so pointless- all calories are not created equal! The calories from a chocolate brownie arent the same as calories from a bean burger with sweet potato chips.
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P&O Ferries
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Note to self - make sure to never book with P&O again when taking a ferry, or to use any of DP World's companies if at all possible. Outrageous behaviour - the way not to manage. PR disaster
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Yorkshire Cricket Racism Scandal
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Watching Azeem Rafiq and his evidence to the MP's today - what a fine, articulate and creditable man, I felt emotionally moved listening to him talk and give his testimony. I hope this causes real action to be taken - I imagine it will start with a number of careers being damaged (Vaughan, David Lloyd,...
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Patisserie Valerie
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I jokingly made reference to Luke Johnson and Patisserie Valerie elsewhere, his name sake of course was chairman , I believe. Its a few years since they collapsed with a massive hole in their accounts, does anyone know where that investigation got to and what happened?
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The redrawing of UK political map
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With all of this talk of the labour red wall falling down, in 2019 general election, and the Hartlepool by-election win for the Tories was the latest example of this. Are we really surprised. Populist leaders, like Trump, Le Pen and also Boris, appeal to the lowest common denominator, as they are tak...
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BAFTAs
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for those of you interested, the BAFTAs continue tonight. Leslie Odom jr sang a song from his film last night and tonight he is singing again, this time a duet with Corinne Bailey Rae. Corinne is fab, I am big fan, and she is a lovely person! She happens to be married to my next door neighbour or more precis...
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Gas Installation
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As I alluded to in one of the threads, I have had a problem with a gas installation company here, so I thought I would amuse you all with my little "tale of woe". It started about 2 years ago. Natural gas is a new phenomenon in many places in Spain with most people using bottled gas. But the pipes were being b...
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Myanmar coup
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-55909408 capturing on video more than you planned!
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How tennis saved Sam Jalloh's life...
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Hello hello I'm a newbie - hope all is good with you. I'm a full time tennis coach in a village near Derby - I can't work during lockdown so have really focused in on podcasting to keep positive! Last week I spoke to a remarkable man called Sam Jalloh. Sam grew up in Sierra Leone during the Civil War - he went t...
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Yes Minister
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Or in this case, "Yes Shadow Minister". Just wanted to recognise on this board that one of our regular members - Topemp - has been appointed Shadow Minister for Apprenticeships and Lifelong Learning as part Kier Starmers new Labour opposition team. Congratulations Toby. Thoroughly deserved.
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Sean Connery
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Truly sad to report that the best James Bond that ever was, has passed away today at the age of 90. RIP Sir Sean Connery.
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Indyref2 inevitable
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After the disgraceful behaviour of the Tories this week in Westminster and the bufoonery of Mundell and others in Scotland, it appears indyref2 will be coming sooner rather than later. Coupled with the disaster of broken promises and the Brexit carry on where over 60% of Scots voted to remain, and th...
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technical issue
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the unread updates aren't being shown in bold any more - is this happening with everyone or just me?
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Good Deed Backfires
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This is partly a little bit of personal bragging but also a genuine question. Before lockdown, around xmas, I invested in a running machine at home. Did it on and off, but first week of lockdown I found myself boozing too much so decided to really make an effort. In 5 foot 8 or 9, 173cm ish, and weighed...
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Kobe Bryant
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What tragic news this evening that basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been killed in a helicopter crash. He was an inspiration to so many people both within the world of basketball an beyond. He was just 41 years old and leaves a wife and 4 children. Let's not forget too that sadly 4 other people were...
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