Gerard Loughlin
@gerardpatrick.bsky.social
New book, new on the desk
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
New book, new on the desk
Good news from the US
US supreme court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage
Justices turn away appeal from former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Good news from the US
The BBC has many flaws. “Anti-Trump bias” is not one of them.
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The BBC has many flaws. “Anti-Trump bias” is not one of them.
James Watson | 1928-2025
James Watson obituary
Nobel prize-winning biologist whose discovery, with Francis Crick, of the structure of DNA solved the mystery of genetic inheritance
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
James Watson | 1928-2025
Please sign this petition against the further diminishment of Nottingham University, which seems not to appreciate what makes for a university.
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of undergraduate Theology & Religion at the University of Nottingham
c.org
November 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Please sign this petition against the further diminishment of Nottingham University, which seems not to appreciate what makes for a university.
Last night to Theatre Royal (and its amazingly uncomfortable seats) to see Opera North's wonderful production of Handel's Susanna. With Anna Dennis as Susanna and James Hall as Joacim, and of course the superlative chorus and orchestra, conducted by Johanna Soller.
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Last night to Theatre Royal (and its amazingly uncomfortable seats) to see Opera North's wonderful production of Handel's Susanna. With Anna Dennis as Susanna and James Hall as Joacim, and of course the superlative chorus and orchestra, conducted by Johanna Soller.
Reposted by Gerard Loughlin
“He promised things that Europeans take for granted, but Americans are told are impossible” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“He promised things that Europeans take for granted, but Americans are told are impossible” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Diane Ladd | 1935-2025
Diane Ladd obituary
Oscar-nominated actor in Wild at Heart and Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Diane Ladd | 1935-2025
Hope for America
Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York on winning night for Democrats
Democratic socialist, 34, becomes city’s first Muslim mayor as Democrats triumph in several other key races
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Hope for America
Peter Watkins | 1935-2025
Peter Watkins obituary
Pioneer of the docudrama whose 1965 film The War Game was considered ‘too horrifying’ for broadcast by the BBC
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Peter Watkins | 1935-2025
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Obama: "The weird videos of a US president with a crown on his head flying a fighter jet & dumping poop on American citizens - that's not even worth booing about. Because all of that is a distraction from the fact that your situation, your life has not gotten better. They do it so you won't notice"
November 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Obama: "The weird videos of a US president with a crown on his head flying a fighter jet & dumping poop on American citizens - that's not even worth booing about. Because all of that is a distraction from the fact that your situation, your life has not gotten better. They do it so you won't notice"
‘Antoni Gaudí’s masterwork is still under construction but now stands taller than Ulm Minster in southern Germany.’
Four feet higher and rising: Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes world’s tallest church
Antoni Gaudí’s masterwork is still under construction but now stands taller than Ulm Minster in southern Germany
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
‘Antoni Gaudí’s masterwork is still under construction but now stands taller than Ulm Minster in southern Germany.’
Newish book, new on the desk
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Newish book, new on the desk
Prunella Scales | 1932-2025
Prunella Scales obituary
Versatile stage and screen actor who found TV comedy fame as Sybil Fawlty and later played Elizabeth II on stage
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Prunella Scales | 1932-2025
Björn Andrésen | 1955-2025
Björn Andrésen obituary
Actor who starred as the angelic boy Tadzio in the 1971 film Death in Venice - but found the resulting fame a ‘nightmare’
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Björn Andrésen | 1955-2025
New book, new on the desk
October 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
New book, new on the desk
June Lockhart | 1925-2025
June Lockhart obituary
American stage and screen actor who enjoyed huge success on the television shows Lassie and Lost in Space
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
June Lockhart | 1925-2025
Dave Ball | 1959-2025
Dave Ball obituary
One half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell best known for its No 1 single Tainted Love
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Dave Ball | 1959-2025
Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide
Leftwinger Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide
Independent pledges to be ‘president for all’ after taking 63% of vote in upset for political establishment
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide
Samantha Eggar | 1939-2025
Samantha Eggar obituary
Actor admired for the fearlessness she brought to her film roles in The Collector and The Brood who later appeared in popular US television shows such as Columbo and Murder, She Wrote
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Samantha Eggar | 1939-2025
No doubt this is the least of the evils Trump is visiting on the US, but it is a good symbol for the rest.
White House’s East Wing partially demolished as work begins on Trump’s $250m ballroom
Ex-congressman calls major renovation ‘utter desecration’ as demolition in East Wing reportedly under way
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
No doubt this is the least of the evils Trump is visiting on the US, but it is a good symbol for the rest.
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
Tell Florida to restore and protect the Pulse Memorial Now!
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now!
a.allout.org
October 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
John Woodvine | 1929-2025
John Woodvine obituary
Actor who played senior police officers on TV and delighted critics with his Falstaff for the English Shakespeare Company
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
John Woodvine | 1929-2025
Diane Keaton | 1946-2025
Diane Keaton obituary
Idiosyncratic American actor who starred in the film classics Annie Hall, The Godfather and Reds
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Diane Keaton | 1946-2025
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MP defends government plans to restrict repeated protests.
October 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
MP defends government plans to restrict repeated protests.