Laura Joint
@laurajoint.bsky.social
Freelance writer. Ex BBC journalist. Football reporter since the '80s. Love: cricket, football, music, living by the sea. Fan of Torquay Utd & Somerset CCC. Plymouth, UK. www.laurajoint.co.uk
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Player of the Match in a World Cup game 👏👏
Don’t forget, Vitality Blast tickets go on general sale Wednesday! Watch Tom in action for Somerset this summer 💪
#YouAreSomerset
Don’t forget, Vitality Blast tickets go on general sale Wednesday! Watch Tom in action for Somerset this summer 💪
#YouAreSomerset
February 14, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Player of the Match in a World Cup game 👏👏
Don’t forget, Vitality Blast tickets go on general sale Wednesday! Watch Tom in action for Somerset this summer 💪
#YouAreSomerset
Don’t forget, Vitality Blast tickets go on general sale Wednesday! Watch Tom in action for Somerset this summer 💪
#YouAreSomerset
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Fighting age man flees his homeland to seek asylum on overcrowded island.
February 14, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Fighting age man flees his homeland to seek asylum on overcrowded island.
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64% of the UK public view the Reform UK leader unfavourably, up from 59% in June 2025, according to new favourability ratings published by polling company YouGov
Some 27% approve of Farage, down from a peak of 32% in May and August last year
www.ft.com/content/2bcb...
Some 27% approve of Farage, down from a peak of 32% in May and August last year
www.ft.com/content/2bcb...
Nigel Farage’s popularity dips as Reform UK surges in polls
YouGov figures point to challenges ahead for populist party’s leader as he seeks to win backing from more voters
www.ft.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:50 AM
64% of the UK public view the Reform UK leader unfavourably, up from 59% in June 2025, according to new favourability ratings published by polling company YouGov
Some 27% approve of Farage, down from a peak of 32% in May and August last year
www.ft.com/content/2bcb...
Some 27% approve of Farage, down from a peak of 32% in May and August last year
www.ft.com/content/2bcb...
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The Farage Files: Week One
@mrjamesob.bsky.social and Henry Riley have been scrutinising Reform UK with a fine-tooth comb, uncovering a massive 22 stories.
youtu.be/fyNKDMxg2bM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social and Henry Riley have been scrutinising Reform UK with a fine-tooth comb, uncovering a massive 22 stories.
youtu.be/fyNKDMxg2bM
James O'Brien introduces 'The Farage Files'
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The Farage Files: Week One
@mrjamesob.bsky.social and Henry Riley have been scrutinising Reform UK with a fine-tooth comb, uncovering a massive 22 stories.
youtu.be/fyNKDMxg2bM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social and Henry Riley have been scrutinising Reform UK with a fine-tooth comb, uncovering a massive 22 stories.
youtu.be/fyNKDMxg2bM
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‘Handmaid’s Tale future’: Reform’s Matt Goodwin sparks outcry with fertility comments
‘Handmaid’s Tale future’: Reform’s Matt Goodwin sparks outcry with fertility comments
Byelection candidate accused of indulging ‘alt right fantasy’ by suggesting women need ‘biological reality’ check
Reform UK’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection has been accused of wanting a “Handmaid’s Tale future” after unearthed YouTube footage revealed he called for “young girls and women” to be given a “biological reality” check.
In a clip posted to his personal YouTube channel in November 2024, Matt Goodwin stated that “many women in Britain are having children much too late in life”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
‘Handmaid’s Tale future’: Reform’s Matt Goodwin sparks outcry with fertility comments
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🔴Nigel Farage Advisor Tied to Russian Oil Profits Via Orban-Backed Influence Operation
The man in charge of developing Reform’s plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
The man in charge of developing Reform’s plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
Nigel Farage Advisor Tied to Russian Oil Profits Via Orban-Backed Influence Operation
The man in charge of developing Reform's plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
🔴Nigel Farage Advisor Tied to Russian Oil Profits Via Orban-Backed Influence Operation
The man in charge of developing Reform’s plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
The man in charge of developing Reform’s plans for Government sits on the board of an organisation whose funding is tied to Russian oil money
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/n...
I watched this on the telly today, such an amazing story : Italy make cricket history.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
T20 World Cup: Italy shock Nepal as co-hosts India and Sri Lanka also win
Italy stun Nepal to claim their first-ever T20 World Cup win as co-hosts India and Sri Lanka post comfortable victories.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
I watched this on the telly today, such an amazing story : Italy make cricket history.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
What a brilliant final over from Sam Curran, saved England's bacon right at the death. But congratulations to Nepal, they were so close to causing one of the biggest shocks in world cricket #T20WorldCup
February 8, 2026 at 1:09 PM
What a brilliant final over from Sam Curran, saved England's bacon right at the death. But congratulations to Nepal, they were so close to causing one of the biggest shocks in world cricket #T20WorldCup
Watching the ice hockey, and I can't see the puck! I'm thinking a brightly coloured puck might be easier to see??!! #WinterOlympics
February 7, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Watching the ice hockey, and I can't see the puck! I'm thinking a brightly coloured puck might be easier to see??!! #WinterOlympics
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
Looks like I'll be seeing Embrace three times this year! Here's Ashes, for your enjoyment 😃 youtu.be/EtQ9l0oQmXE?...
Embrace - Ashes (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by Independiente
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Looks like I'll be seeing Embrace three times this year! Here's Ashes, for your enjoyment 😃 youtu.be/EtQ9l0oQmXE?...
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A special innings from Tom Banton 🔥
He top scored for England today with 54* off just 33 balls.
#YouAreSomerset
He top scored for England today with 54* off just 33 balls.
#YouAreSomerset
February 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
A special innings from Tom Banton 🔥
He top scored for England today with 54* off just 33 balls.
#YouAreSomerset
He top scored for England today with 54* off just 33 balls.
#YouAreSomerset
These storms are never-ending :-( www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
Storm Chandra live: flooding and travel disruption hit UK as police warn against travel in parts of Devon
Weather warnings, incluiding ‘danger to life’ flood threat in Devon, are in place across much of the UK with major travel disruption expected
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:05 AM
These storms are never-ending :-( www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Why will a winter storm and severe cold weather outbreak across North America affect the weather in the UK this week?
Find out all about it in this short video 👇
Find out all about it in this short video 👇
January 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Why will a winter storm and severe cold weather outbreak across North America affect the weather in the UK this week?
Find out all about it in this short video 👇
Find out all about it in this short video 👇
The damage caused by this storm to the South Devon coast is devastating.
January 24, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The damage caused by this storm to the South Devon coast is devastating.
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FT | Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal
⚽️ Mead
⚽️ Mariona
Huge blow to Chelsea's title chances.
Brilliant 2nd half performance from Arsenal. Mead + McCabe superb. Defended resolutely despite Thompson's pace + James' brilliance after coming on. Go within a point of Chelsea.
#CHEARS | #BarclaysWSL | #GOTBLive
⚽️ Mead
⚽️ Mariona
Huge blow to Chelsea's title chances.
Brilliant 2nd half performance from Arsenal. Mead + McCabe superb. Defended resolutely despite Thompson's pace + James' brilliance after coming on. Go within a point of Chelsea.
#CHEARS | #BarclaysWSL | #GOTBLive
January 24, 2026 at 2:25 PM
FT | Chelsea 0-2 Arsenal
⚽️ Mead
⚽️ Mariona
Huge blow to Chelsea's title chances.
Brilliant 2nd half performance from Arsenal. Mead + McCabe superb. Defended resolutely despite Thompson's pace + James' brilliance after coming on. Go within a point of Chelsea.
#CHEARS | #BarclaysWSL | #GOTBLive
⚽️ Mead
⚽️ Mariona
Huge blow to Chelsea's title chances.
Brilliant 2nd half performance from Arsenal. Mead + McCabe superb. Defended resolutely despite Thompson's pace + James' brilliance after coming on. Go within a point of Chelsea.
#CHEARS | #BarclaysWSL | #GOTBLive
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Kyiv is under heavy attack.
Windows and walls are shaking.
No water.
No electricity.
I don’t know how long the world can just watch.
Windows and walls are shaking.
No water.
No electricity.
I don’t know how long the world can just watch.
January 23, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Kyiv is under heavy attack.
Windows and walls are shaking.
No water.
No electricity.
I don’t know how long the world can just watch.
Windows and walls are shaking.
No water.
No electricity.
I don’t know how long the world can just watch.
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Saturday morning in Kyiv.
I woke up to
no heat,
no water,
no electricity.
Switched on the EcoFlow, made warcoffee.
No, they won’t break us.
I woke up to
no heat,
no water,
no electricity.
Switched on the EcoFlow, made warcoffee.
No, they won’t break us.
January 24, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Saturday morning in Kyiv.
I woke up to
no heat,
no water,
no electricity.
Switched on the EcoFlow, made warcoffee.
No, they won’t break us.
I woke up to
no heat,
no water,
no electricity.
Switched on the EcoFlow, made warcoffee.
No, they won’t break us.
Lovely 5 star review in the Guardian for the Beryl Cook Exhibition at The Box, Plymouth.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy review – a saucy parade of bouncing bosoms, smirky smokers and a spot of BDSM
Roof-felters, bawdy boozers, off-duty sailors, whip-wielding dominatrixes … this 100th birthday show in Cook’s home town is an exuberant celebration of working-class frivolity
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Lovely 5 star review in the Guardian for the Beryl Cook Exhibition at The Box, Plymouth.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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Greetings from Kyiv.
I know some of you care.
Today, I’ve felt tired and sleepy all day.
Anyway, everything will be fine.
It’s a normal (maybe) reaction of the body to an abnormal situation.
I know some of you care.
Today, I’ve felt tired and sleepy all day.
Anyway, everything will be fine.
It’s a normal (maybe) reaction of the body to an abnormal situation.
January 22, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Greetings from Kyiv.
I know some of you care.
Today, I’ve felt tired and sleepy all day.
Anyway, everything will be fine.
It’s a normal (maybe) reaction of the body to an abnormal situation.
I know some of you care.
Today, I’ve felt tired and sleepy all day.
Anyway, everything will be fine.
It’s a normal (maybe) reaction of the body to an abnormal situation.
Lovely morning in Dartmouth.
January 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Lovely morning in Dartmouth.
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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Do not be surprised if in the first days of an incoming populist radical government there is an entire raft of statutory instruments and other measures prepared and ready to go, exploiting every gap in our constitutional arrangements.
And worryingly, as you highlight, it would be extremely naive for us to assume the well funded right wing “think tanks” haven’t already worked out exactly how to dismantle what protections remain at blitzkrieg speed, should they gain power.
January 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Do not be surprised if in the first days of an incoming populist radical government there is an entire raft of statutory instruments and other measures prepared and ready to go, exploiting every gap in our constitutional arrangements.
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And here we are: the entire transatlantic alliance is now talking about Greenland, instead of talking about ending the war in Ukraine.
January 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
And here we are: the entire transatlantic alliance is now talking about Greenland, instead of talking about ending the war in Ukraine.