Lebby Eyres
@lebbyeyres.bsky.social
Journalist & former CEO. Currently commissioning travel at Saga and writing for the Telegraph, Mail, Sun, etc. One of the first 250 women in the world to row an ocean. Now mostly to be found on the river. Substack: The Ocean Oaracle
I’m afraid my brother in law has a better story - a moth flew in his ear and he pulled it out. His ear did bother him for a bit and hearing affected. He went to have it suctioned and turned out it had been mating moths and one was left behind.
I just asked my pharmacist if my ear was a bit blocked and he had a look and SCREAMED and told me to go to A&E immediately so off I go, gang!
January 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I’m afraid my brother in law has a better story - a moth flew in his ear and he pulled it out. His ear did bother him for a bit and hearing affected. He went to have it suctioned and turned out it had been mating moths and one was left behind.
The going is getting tough in this week’s Ocean Oaracle newsletter - check it out!
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The going gets tough in Week Four of WTR
The fleet had high winds and scary moments in the first two weeks of the race. Now they’re discovering that rowing through treacle is, if anything, worse
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January 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The going is getting tough in this week’s Ocean Oaracle newsletter - check it out!
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What does it feel like to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the middle of an ocean?
It’s the most incredible experience in the world as this year’s lucky WTR rowers have just found out.
But it also makes you reflect on those who haven’t made it this far:
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It’s the most incredible experience in the world as this year’s lucky WTR rowers have just found out.
But it also makes you reflect on those who haven’t made it this far:
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What happened in Week Three of World's Toughest Row
It’s been a week full of drama out there on the ocean. As the rowers welcome in 2025, The Ocean Oaracle looks at the crews raising money for causes close to their heart
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January 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What does it feel like to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the middle of an ocean?
It’s the most incredible experience in the world as this year’s lucky WTR rowers have just found out.
But it also makes you reflect on those who haven’t made it this far:
open.substack.com/pub/theocean...
It’s the most incredible experience in the world as this year’s lucky WTR rowers have just found out.
But it also makes you reflect on those who haven’t made it this far:
open.substack.com/pub/theocean...
These two are pretty angry about the party that went on to 2am
December 20, 2024 at 10:08 AM
These two are pretty angry about the party that went on to 2am
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A shocking case that sends ripples of fear, recognition and concern far beyond France - my I paper column on the Pelicot case inews.co.uk/opinion/gise...
Porn's reckoning is coming. Gisèle Pélicot's case will make sure of it
Up to 90 per cent of online pornography shows verbal, physical and sexual violence
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December 15, 2024 at 3:03 PM
A shocking case that sends ripples of fear, recognition and concern far beyond France - my I paper column on the Pelicot case inews.co.uk/opinion/gise...
Don’t know anything about World’s Toughest Row Atlantic?
My week one race update is FREE TO READ this week.
Subscribers get a free preview to one of the paywalled posts.
Did you know the inventor of Hawk Eye is rowing with his son? More here!
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My week one race update is FREE TO READ this week.
Subscribers get a free preview to one of the paywalled posts.
Did you know the inventor of Hawk Eye is rowing with his son? More here!
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What happened in week one of World's Toughest Row...
The Ocean Oaracle recaps the most dramatic events of the first week and wonders do we already have our winner - or are there more surprises in store for this year's fleet?
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December 19, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Don’t know anything about World’s Toughest Row Atlantic?
My week one race update is FREE TO READ this week.
Subscribers get a free preview to one of the paywalled posts.
Did you know the inventor of Hawk Eye is rowing with his son? More here!
open.substack.com/pub/theocean...
My week one race update is FREE TO READ this week.
Subscribers get a free preview to one of the paywalled posts.
Did you know the inventor of Hawk Eye is rowing with his son? More here!
open.substack.com/pub/theocean...
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this is remarkable work
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‘My God there is light’: CNN witnesses moment Syrian prisoner is freed from Assad’s forced detention | CNN
While searching a secretive prison in the belly of the Assad regime’s legacy of torture for American journalist Austin Tice, CNN’s Clarissa Ward made a startling discovery when a rebel fighter uncover...
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December 12, 2024 at 1:57 AM
this is remarkable work
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Latest newsletter - rowers AND ocean rowers will want to read this. 2x world record holder Mark Slats is an ocean rowing legend. He had a strict rule for potential crew mates this year: miss three sessions in THREE months and you’re out! How about that coaches?!
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Mark Slats: How to win World's Toughest Row
The ocean rowing legend on recruiting a crew of potential winners, pushing yourself to your limits, and how to get to the top of the leaderboard (and stay there!)
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December 8, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Latest newsletter - rowers AND ocean rowers will want to read this. 2x world record holder Mark Slats is an ocean rowing legend. He had a strict rule for potential crew mates this year: miss three sessions in THREE months and you’re out! How about that coaches?!
open.substack.com/pub/theocean...
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Owen Jones’ remark caused quite a lot of consternation on journo groups - especially as he once admitted to totally missing a massive exclusive. So glad to see this redressing the balance.
Veteran news agency boss Mark Solomons hits back at the suggestion from @owenjones.bsky.social that journalism is dominated by the posh and the stupid. Talent and hard work, not education, are the key factors deciding newsroom success - he argues pressgazette.co.uk/comment-anal...
Privileged, posh, amoral and stupid? Don't tar all journalists with the same brush
Owen Jones: Journalist hits back at Guardian columnist and says he is wrong to tar all journalists with the same posh brush.
pressgazette.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Owen Jones’ remark caused quite a lot of consternation on journo groups - especially as he once admitted to totally missing a massive exclusive. So glad to see this redressing the balance.
The cat was feeling chilly
December 1, 2024 at 7:46 PM
The cat was feeling chilly
Latest newsletter. You may not have heard of Mark Slats but you should have. If ocean rowing was a better known sport he would be as famous as Ronaldo, Redgrave, Williams etc.
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Making waves: Mark Slats on revolutionising ocean rowing
Ocean rowing legend Mark Slats talks to The Ocean Oaracle about his record-breaking rows across the Atlantic – and the secrets to his success
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December 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Latest newsletter. You may not have heard of Mark Slats but you should have. If ocean rowing was a better known sport he would be as famous as Ronaldo, Redgrave, Williams etc.
open.substack.com/pub/theocean...
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Gregg Wallace, a man of a certain age, complaining that complaints against him come from middle class women of a certain age… Not quite the win he clearly thinks it is.
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Gregg Wallace says accusations against him come from 'middle-class women of a certain age'
The presenter has yet to address specific claims which are now being investigated by a law firm appointed by Banijay UK, the company which makes MasterChef.
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December 1, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Gregg Wallace, a man of a certain age, complaining that complaints against him come from middle class women of a certain age… Not quite the win he clearly thinks it is.
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Such depressing and frightening news. I really thought the Bill would be defeated.
So let's be very clear: Westminster plans to introduce assisted suicide on the NHS while doing nothing to fix the rotting social care system that wrecks so many lives of sick, elderly and disabled citizens (and often their families) through its inadequacy
November 29, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Such depressing and frightening news. I really thought the Bill would be defeated.
Always fun to get your hair done for an @telegraphnews.bsky.social shoot
November 29, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Always fun to get your hair done for an @telegraphnews.bsky.social shoot
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The biggest shock of the Haigh resignation is discovering that once upon a time the police actually investigated a stolen phone.
November 29, 2024 at 7:39 AM
The biggest shock of the Haigh resignation is discovering that once upon a time the police actually investigated a stolen phone.
Cheese fans! I have the story for you: best and worst cheeses for your health! By me.
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The best and worst cheeses for your health
Cheese can have health benefits - we've ranked them best to worst.
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November 28, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Cheese fans! I have the story for you: best and worst cheeses for your health! By me.
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So very sad about this - my favourite kebab shop Dubai gone up in smoke. Fresh flat bread, piles of salad, good quality meat and the owner was lovely. It was a great business model. I hope they can rebuild.
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Five people in hospital after fire breaks out at north London takeaway and flats
Around 100 firefighters tackled the blaze in Holloway
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November 28, 2024 at 6:17 PM
So very sad about this - my favourite kebab shop Dubai gone up in smoke. Fresh flat bread, piles of salad, good quality meat and the owner was lovely. It was a great business model. I hope they can rebuild.
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A sad tale with a very happy conclusion!
London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated
November 26, 2024 at 12:05 PM
A sad tale with a very happy conclusion!
It’s three weeks to go until the start of World’s Toughest Row 2024. So I’ve decided to start a newsletter. It’s niche but if there’s just one tiny nugget of curiosity about what it’s like to row an ocean then do subscribe. It’s paid for, but here’s a taster
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The Ocean Oaracle | Lebby Eyres | Substack
Everything you need to know about rowing an ocean. Click to read The Ocean Oaracle, by Lebby Eyres, a Substack publication. Launched 21 hours ago.
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November 25, 2024 at 11:43 AM
It’s three weeks to go until the start of World’s Toughest Row 2024. So I’ve decided to start a newsletter. It’s niche but if there’s just one tiny nugget of curiosity about what it’s like to row an ocean then do subscribe. It’s paid for, but here’s a taster
open.substack.com/pub/theocean...
open.substack.com/pub/theocean...
Saw gladiator II - not convinced by Paul Mescal (he’s a bit hang-dog) but loved it from start almost to finish. Some brilliant supporting performances and lots of fabulous Rome (even if CGI). A dream for a classicist like me!
November 22, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Saw gladiator II - not convinced by Paul Mescal (he’s a bit hang-dog) but loved it from start almost to finish. Some brilliant supporting performances and lots of fabulous Rome (even if CGI). A dream for a classicist like me!
My @telegraphnews.bsky.social piece from this week - how Sarah Magee reversed her osteoporosis with high impact hops and weight training
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How I reversed my osteoporosis at 58 – without medication
Sarah found out she had the condition in her 50s. Here’s how she improved her bone health naturally
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November 22, 2024 at 4:02 PM
My @telegraphnews.bsky.social piece from this week - how Sarah Magee reversed her osteoporosis with high impact hops and weight training
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My daughter and her friend off to Thailand, Cambodia, Bali and… Laos in the New Year. My heart goes out to the poor mums and dads who have tragically lost their kids. I’ve added another topic to my list of Don’ts when the girls set off. It is really, really terrifying.
November 22, 2024 at 9:18 AM
My daughter and her friend off to Thailand, Cambodia, Bali and… Laos in the New Year. My heart goes out to the poor mums and dads who have tragically lost their kids. I’ve added another topic to my list of Don’ts when the girls set off. It is really, really terrifying.
Looking for the following stories for a national newspaper - can be ANON
A secret midlife weed addict
A woman getting back with a husband she cheated on after years apart
A later life lesbian who used to be married
Affair stories generally…
Lebby@sky.com #journorequest
A secret midlife weed addict
A woman getting back with a husband she cheated on after years apart
A later life lesbian who used to be married
Affair stories generally…
Lebby@sky.com #journorequest
November 21, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Looking for the following stories for a national newspaper - can be ANON
A secret midlife weed addict
A woman getting back with a husband she cheated on after years apart
A later life lesbian who used to be married
Affair stories generally…
Lebby@sky.com #journorequest
A secret midlife weed addict
A woman getting back with a husband she cheated on after years apart
A later life lesbian who used to be married
Affair stories generally…
Lebby@sky.com #journorequest
Can I complain to the management?
November 21, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Can I complain to the management?