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Retired SLT teacher, campervaner, allotmenteer, fell walker, ex-club cricketer, anti-tory, like photographs. Northerner by choice, not birth!
One of my favourite counties...Northumberland, such variety.
November 18, 2025 at 8:23 AM
One of my favourite counties...Northumberland, such variety.
Well said.
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Well said.
Been an odd summer but got out on fells on Friday. Frostrow Fell with views to the Howgills and Dentdale.
August 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Been an odd summer but got out on fells on Friday. Frostrow Fell with views to the Howgills and Dentdale.
Turned 70 this week! Cheers!
July 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Turned 70 this week! Cheers!
Some recent Nuttalls bagged in the last week! Bleaklow, Higher Shelf Stones, Bloodybush Edge and Windy Gyle.
June 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Some recent Nuttalls bagged in the last week! Bleaklow, Higher Shelf Stones, Bloodybush Edge and Windy Gyle.
Brook needs to rein it in and become like Root. He's too flashy.
June 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Brook needs to rein it in and become like Root. He's too flashy.
The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill circular on Sunday. Very windy but the boggy bits dry!
May 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill circular on Sunday. Very windy but the boggy bits dry!
Highlights from my 4 day Arran Mountain Festival.
May 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Highlights from my 4 day Arran Mountain Festival.
Cir Mhor and Goatfell today
May 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Cir Mhor and Goatfell today
Yet another example of why Ben Foakes should be in the Test side. Beyond ridiculous now.
May 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Yet another example of why Ben Foakes should be in the Test side. Beyond ridiculous now.
Early walk above the White Peak dales today. Fresh breeze.
May 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Early walk above the White Peak dales today. Fresh breeze.
Ed Milliband is very passionate, articulate and correct.
April 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Ed Milliband is very passionate, articulate and correct.
Above Hawes and Wensleydale yesterday.
April 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Above Hawes and Wensleydale yesterday.
When is a path 'private' when it's on open access land?
April 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
When is a path 'private' when it's on open access land?
Summit of Islay's highest. Beinn Bheigier. Great views, lovely weather if a tad breezy.
March 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Summit of Islay's highest. Beinn Bheigier. Great views, lovely weather if a tad breezy.
Great view of the Paps of Jura today, in between hail showers!
March 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Great view of the Paps of Jura today, in between hail showers!
Would be rude not to when in the area!
March 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Would be rude not to when in the area!
Another beautiful beach to ourselves today. Islay.
March 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Another beautiful beach to ourselves today. Islay.
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Left: Commenting on Channel 4 News's explosive coverage of the shortage of nurses in the NHS, Jeremy Hunt says you can't just magic up more nurses
Right: Jeremy Hunt underfunded the NHS for the six years he was Health Minister, and was responsible for scrapping the nursing bursary
Right: Jeremy Hunt underfunded the NHS for the six years he was Health Minister, and was responsible for scrapping the nursing bursary
March 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Left: Commenting on Channel 4 News's explosive coverage of the shortage of nurses in the NHS, Jeremy Hunt says you can't just magic up more nurses
Right: Jeremy Hunt underfunded the NHS for the six years he was Health Minister, and was responsible for scrapping the nursing bursary
Right: Jeremy Hunt underfunded the NHS for the six years he was Health Minister, and was responsible for scrapping the nursing bursary
Spot on.
The country would be a better place if Southgate had a role in public life.
If Ian Botham merits a peerage so does Gareth.
If Ian Botham merits a peerage so does Gareth.
"We have to show young men that character is more important than status."
Sir Gareth Southgate demands leaders step up to become positive role models for 'isolated' young men.
Sir Gareth Southgate demands leaders step up to become positive role models for 'isolated' young men.
March 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Spot on.
What an uninformed focus group from Grimsby (Channel 4 news). Do these people follow politics? Probably not.
March 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
What an uninformed focus group from Grimsby (Channel 4 news). Do these people follow politics? Probably not.
Cracking day in the heart of the Lakes. Superb views of all the big players!
March 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Cracking day in the heart of the Lakes. Superb views of all the big players!