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My latest piece for Track Record. Last weekend's dreadful Spurs display reminded me of other awful performances, disasters, and trainwrecks. Warning: contains David Luiz, Barbara Windsor, Lou Reed, and, erm, me. Read. Cringe. Enjoy.
trackrecordmedia.org/2025/11/07/s
trackrecordmedia.org/2025/11/07/s
Spurs 0-1 Chelsea, Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music, and other creative nadirs – Track Record
trackrecordmedia.org
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
My latest piece for Track Record. Last weekend's dreadful Spurs display reminded me of other awful performances, disasters, and trainwrecks. Warning: contains David Luiz, Barbara Windsor, Lou Reed, and, erm, me. Read. Cringe. Enjoy.
trackrecordmedia.org/2025/11/07/s
trackrecordmedia.org/2025/11/07/s
It's almost impressive
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Woman who called in sick for 3 full-time jobs at once ordered to repay €73,000 in wages
A woman who worked three full-time jobs and a part-time position simultaneously, and then collected sick leave benefits from many of them, must repay over 73,285.20 euros in wrongly paid wages, the Su...
nltimes.nl
November 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It's almost impressive
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nltimes.nl/2025/11/07/w...
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
Good to see a new outlet for quality writing
There's a new thing. Called Track Record. Free. No adverts. No clickbait. Just decent writing about sport, music and stuff. I've done a piece about the insane levels of both Crisis and Panic in football. And why it's happening. Give it a go.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Good to see a new outlet for quality writing
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NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.
So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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October 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.
So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?
Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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When AI systems are being tested, they pretend to be dumber than they are. Eek. Also contains (a few) laughs.
October 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
When AI systems are being tested, they pretend to be dumber than they are. Eek. Also contains (a few) laughs.
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Trouble is, there is no trace of the business on Companies House.
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...
Red flags: The non-existent company behind Brum's Union Jacks
'It's 100% legitimate'
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Trouble is, there is no trace of the business on Companies House.
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...
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It’s out! I spoke to @zoejardiniere.bsky.social about migration, the realities, the challenges and how to confront the real threat of far right takeover of our country on a platform of fear and disinformation.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It’s out! I spoke to @zoejardiniere.bsky.social about migration, the realities, the challenges and how to confront the real threat of far right takeover of our country on a platform of fear and disinformation.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
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It's honestly depressing how bad previously respected local news media have become. Fortunately places like @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social have sprung up offering actual reporting, rather than whatever this is
Conkers or Bonkers
'Drivers told to place conkers in car in September or face £2,500 fines' - A correction'
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
'Drivers told to place conkers in car in September or face £2,500 fines' - A correction'
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
'Drivers told to place conkers in car in September or face £2,500 fines' - A correction
We are happy to clarify this and the article has been amended
www.birminghammail.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
It's honestly depressing how bad previously respected local news media have become. Fortunately places like @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social have sprung up offering actual reporting, rather than whatever this is
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NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
September 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.
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Debacle is the right word. UK governments between 2016 and 2024 lived in a fantasy world with regard to trade and EU relations that was damaging and expensive. This one is more realistic but has to pick up the pieces. www.politico.eu/article/brex...
‘Wasted time, effort and money’: Britain’s £800M Brexit border debacle
“White elephant” border inspection facilities face bleak future after U.K.-EU trade deal.
www.politico.eu
September 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Debacle is the right word. UK governments between 2016 and 2024 lived in a fantasy world with regard to trade and EU relations that was damaging and expensive. This one is more realistic but has to pick up the pieces. www.politico.eu/article/brex...
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🚨1000 authoritarian actions. 7 months🚨
I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
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I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
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Grand Designs: the loss of American freedom
Exactly seven months into Trump's second term, we have reached 1000 authoritarian actions. Here I lay out the enormity of what has happened.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚨1000 authoritarian actions. 7 months🚨
I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
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I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
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His bijou pad does most of the work for him
August 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
His bijou pad does most of the work for him
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August 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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This is the maddest thing I have read on here today, and bear in mind that I’ve blocked three people and muted twelve. Keen to find out how precisely how many deleted emails might equal one turned off tap
August 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This is the maddest thing I have read on here today, and bear in mind that I’ve blocked three people and muted twelve. Keen to find out how precisely how many deleted emails might equal one turned off tap
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Morning all.
Photograph by Shirley Baker/Mary Evans Abersoch, North Wales, ‘DANGEROUS' 1967.
Photograph by Shirley Baker/Mary Evans Abersoch, North Wales, ‘DANGEROUS' 1967.
August 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Morning all.
Photograph by Shirley Baker/Mary Evans Abersoch, North Wales, ‘DANGEROUS' 1967.
Photograph by Shirley Baker/Mary Evans Abersoch, North Wales, ‘DANGEROUS' 1967.
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
In one of the most fascinating episodes we’ve ever done @hern.bsky.social, A.I. writer at the Economist, joins @nndroid.bsky.social and @zoegrunewald.bsky.social for an ultra-deep dive into the truth about A.I. and what it means for our future ➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnowpod
In one of the most fascinating episodes we’ve ever done @hern.bsky.social, A.I. writer at the Economist, joins @nndroid.bsky.social and @zoegrunewald.bsky.social for an ultra-deep dive into the truth about A.I. and what it means for our future ➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnowpod
August 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
In one of the most fascinating episodes we’ve ever done @hern.bsky.social, A.I. writer at the Economist, joins @nndroid.bsky.social and @zoegrunewald.bsky.social for an ultra-deep dive into the truth about A.I. and what it means for our future ➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnowpod
In one of the most fascinating episodes we’ve ever done @hern.bsky.social, A.I. writer at the Economist, joins @nndroid.bsky.social and @zoegrunewald.bsky.social for an ultra-deep dive into the truth about A.I. and what it means for our future ➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnowpod
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McArdle’s reward for Croydon failure: £1,200 per day in Brum insidecroydon.com/2025/07/28/m...
McArdle’s reward for Croydon failure: £1,200 per day in Brum
Having delivered no appreciable improvement in Croydon after more than four years, the council’s ‘improvement’ panel left south London last week, to be replaced by Commissioners. …
insidecroydon.com
August 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
McArdle’s reward for Croydon failure: £1,200 per day in Brum insidecroydon.com/2025/07/28/m...
July 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Just stumbled across this, and it took me back. Me and the guy I worked for at the time helped to arrange a Motörhead tour of Russia in 1997, and I remember us being faxed this rider and marvelling at the sheer quantity of alcohol required in the dressing room PER NIGHT
July 8, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Just stumbled across this, and it took me back. Me and the guy I worked for at the time helped to arrange a Motörhead tour of Russia in 1997, and I remember us being faxed this rider and marvelling at the sheer quantity of alcohol required in the dressing room PER NIGHT
Lot 348 - 1980S PROMO BOXER SHORTS.
Lot 348 - 1980S PROMO BOXER SHORTS.
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July 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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An incredible episode of The Midnight Special from 1975 has just landed on YouTube. It's hosted by Billy Preston who has Labelle and Rufus with Chaka Khan among his guests, plus he gets to play the mind-blowing Tonto synthesizer. Watch the full show at
▶️📺 youtu.be/JeA7LPHhUko
▶️📺 youtu.be/JeA7LPHhUko
July 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
An incredible episode of The Midnight Special from 1975 has just landed on YouTube. It's hosted by Billy Preston who has Labelle and Rufus with Chaka Khan among his guests, plus he gets to play the mind-blowing Tonto synthesizer. Watch the full show at
▶️📺 youtu.be/JeA7LPHhUko
▶️📺 youtu.be/JeA7LPHhUko