North West Bylines
@northwestbylines.co.uk
Powerful citizen journalism from North West England. Regulated by IMPRESS
contact us on editor@northwestbylines.co.uk
contact us on editor@northwestbylines.co.uk
Booing the national anthem was not only about protesting the spectacle of royalty and patriotism – it was also about justice for the Hillsborough 97 | Penelope Hemingway
Liverpool fans boo the national anthem for a reason
Booing the national anthem was not only about protesting the spectacle of royalty and patriotism – it was also about justice for the Hillsborough 97
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Booing the national anthem was not only about protesting the spectacle of royalty and patriotism – it was also about justice for the Hillsborough 97 | Penelope Hemingway
As it seems Trump and his backers will always be for the few, not for the many; the people on the street are the only ones who can stop him | Mark Dawson
Demolition Man – what might finally stop Trump and his wrecking ball? Pt 5
As it seems Trump and his backers will always be for the few, not for the many; the people on the street are the only ones who can stop him
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:24 AM
As it seems Trump and his backers will always be for the few, not for the many; the people on the street are the only ones who can stop him | Mark Dawson
Reposted by North West Bylines
National charity Become, which works to support young care leavers & help them find a place in life, draws attention to the risks faced when they leave care, often expected to live independently at 18 or earlier, requiring preparation & support, yet 9 times more likely to face homelessness.
Tameside care leavers are celebrated, but experts warn real challenges remain beyond the festivities | Adam Green
The care cliff: care leavers need more than just a celebration
Tameside care leavers are celebrated, but experts warn real challenges remain beyond the festivities
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
National charity Become, which works to support young care leavers & help them find a place in life, draws attention to the risks faced when they leave care, often expected to live independently at 18 or earlier, requiring preparation & support, yet 9 times more likely to face homelessness.
Tameside care leavers are celebrated, but experts warn real challenges remain beyond the festivities | Adam Green
The care cliff: care leavers need more than just a celebration
Tameside care leavers are celebrated, but experts warn real challenges remain beyond the festivities
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Tameside care leavers are celebrated, but experts warn real challenges remain beyond the festivities | Adam Green
Reposted by North West Bylines
January 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
With the 2026 US mid-terms are approaching, the clock is ticking for Trump | Mark Dawson
Demolition Man – What can stop Trump and his wrecking ball? Pt 4
With the 2026 US mid-terms are approaching, the clock is ticking for Trump
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 7:14 AM
With the 2026 US mid-terms are approaching, the clock is ticking for Trump | Mark Dawson
What mechanisms and powers exist in the legal system or among states and voters to change the tide in the US and stop Trump?? | Mark Dawson
Demolition Man – What could stop Trump and his wrecking ball? Pt 3
What mechanisms and powers exist in the legal system or among states and voters to change the tide in the US and stop Trump??
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 7:24 AM
What mechanisms and powers exist in the legal system or among states and voters to change the tide in the US and stop Trump?? | Mark Dawson
Reposted by North West Bylines
For more on Gove's close association with MacAlister, my article in @northwestbylines.co.uk
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/gov...
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/gov...
The Govian Candidate: Josh MacAlister for Whitehaven and Workington
Joe Hanley exposes the impact of soul mates Conservative Michael Gove and Labour high flyer Josh MacAlister, on government’s social policies
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
For more on Gove's close association with MacAlister, my article in @northwestbylines.co.uk
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/gov...
northwestbylines.co.uk/politics/gov...
Reposted by North West Bylines
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
Friends of Bylines Network - Bylines Network
Stand with us – sign up. now to become a Friend of Bylines Network
bylinesnetwork.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
Reposted by North West Bylines
Has everyone seen/done this ?? I only just found out about it.
The consultation can be found towards the bottom of the page.
Essential we do this, no?
www.gov.uk/government/c...
The consultation can be found towards the bottom of the page.
Essential we do this, no?
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.
www.gov.uk
January 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Has everyone seen/done this ?? I only just found out about it.
The consultation can be found towards the bottom of the page.
Essential we do this, no?
www.gov.uk/government/c...
The consultation can be found towards the bottom of the page.
Essential we do this, no?
www.gov.uk/government/c...
What brakes are still in place to stop or slow down Trump? | Mark Dawson
Demolition Man – What is to stop Trump and his wrecking ball? Pt 2
What brakes are still in place to stop or slow down Trump?
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 7:25 AM
What brakes are still in place to stop or slow down Trump? | Mark Dawson
Reposted by North West Bylines
✅ @northwestbylines.co.uk has been verified by @bsky.app.
January 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
✅ @northwestbylines.co.uk has been verified by @bsky.app.
Trump babygoatnaps Venezuela’s president, threatens Cuba, Mexico and Greenland, exits UN climate pact, artists flee Kennedy Centre and more | Xylb-tok the Martian
Earth’s Follies: Week 47 – babygoatnapping, bluster and aspirin obsession
Trump babygoatnaps Venezuela’s president, threatens Cuba, Mexico and Greenland, exits UN climate pact, artists flee Kennedy Centre and more
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Trump babygoatnaps Venezuela’s president, threatens Cuba, Mexico and Greenland, exits UN climate pact, artists flee Kennedy Centre and more | Xylb-tok the Martian
Fair, accessible, and still growing – Hyndburn’s Cabinet Action Fund as leader promises clarity on key numbers | Adam Green
Hyndburn’s Cabinet Action Fund
Fair, accessible, and still growing – Hyndburn’s Cabinet Action Fund as leader promises clarity on key numbers
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Fair, accessible, and still growing – Hyndburn’s Cabinet Action Fund as leader promises clarity on key numbers | Adam Green
Reposted by North West Bylines
I've written something for @northwestbylines.co.uk #citizens_journalism
Please have a read, amd give a ❤️ and share of you like what you see.
Many thanks 😊
bsky.app/profile/nort...
Please have a read, amd give a ❤️ and share of you like what you see.
Many thanks 😊
bsky.app/profile/nort...
As Trump tears down his residence and the conventions of Presidential power, what could happen and what could be done? | Mark Dawson
Demolition Man – Can anything stop Trump and his wrecking ball? Pt 1
As Trump tears down his residence and the conventions of Presidential power, what could happen and what could be done?
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I've written something for @northwestbylines.co.uk #citizens_journalism
Please have a read, amd give a ❤️ and share of you like what you see.
Many thanks 😊
bsky.app/profile/nort...
Please have a read, amd give a ❤️ and share of you like what you see.
Many thanks 😊
bsky.app/profile/nort...
As Trump tears down his residence and the conventions of Presidential power, what could happen and what could be done? | Mark Dawson
Demolition Man – Can anything stop Trump and his wrecking ball? Pt 1
As Trump tears down his residence and the conventions of Presidential power, what could happen and what could be done?
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
As Trump tears down his residence and the conventions of Presidential power, what could happen and what could be done? | Mark Dawson
Reposted by North West Bylines
With X in the spotlight because Musk’s AI bot Grok is creating paedophile images, here’s a reminder I was writing months ago about Musk himself launching a teenage sexbot.
See @northwestbylines.co.uk
See @northwestbylines.co.uk
Would Reform UK hand Mars to Musk?
Musk plans to take a million people to Mars, but Keir Starmer’s government rejects Musk claiming Mars for an independent Martian colony
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
With X in the spotlight because Musk’s AI bot Grok is creating paedophile images, here’s a reminder I was writing months ago about Musk himself launching a teenage sexbot.
See @northwestbylines.co.uk
See @northwestbylines.co.uk
Bringing Reform into disrepute?
What did they do, feed a hungry child? Help a pensioner cross the road? Say 'Have a nice day' to an immigrant?
Or even worse - stroke a kitten?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/local-reform...
What did they do, feed a hungry child? Help a pensioner cross the road? Say 'Have a nice day' to an immigrant?
Or even worse - stroke a kitten?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/local-reform...
Local Reform activists ‘suspended from party for life’
Plus, city sweet shop worker stars in The Traitors
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Bringing Reform into disrepute?
What did they do, feed a hungry child? Help a pensioner cross the road? Say 'Have a nice day' to an immigrant?
Or even worse - stroke a kitten?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/local-reform...
What did they do, feed a hungry child? Help a pensioner cross the road? Say 'Have a nice day' to an immigrant?
Or even worse - stroke a kitten?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/local-reform...
Author-run publishing co-op Gritstone is ten years old, and going from strength to strength | North West Bylines
Authors celebrate ten years of publishing co-op Gritstone
Author-run publishing co-op Gritstone is ten years old, and going from strength to strength
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Author-run publishing co-op Gritstone is ten years old, and going from strength to strength | North West Bylines
Probably ran out of black marker pen.
🚨BREAKING: More than two weeks past its statutory deadline, the DOJ has released less than 1% of its Epstein documents and it will continue to be in violation of the law for the foreseeable future. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Less than 1% of Epstein files have been released, DOJ admits
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Probably ran out of black marker pen.
Reposted by North West Bylines
This is where we are. Read this joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Denmark on Greenland:
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
This is where we are. Read this joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Denmark on Greenland:
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
The Lammy law change will reduce public participation in the justice system, but the real crisis is years of under-funding | Dr Elizabeth Peatfield
Why the Lammy law change is a serious mistake part two
The Lammy law change will reduce public participation in the justice system, but the real crisis is years of under-funding
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 7:27 AM
The Lammy law change will reduce public participation in the justice system, but the real crisis is years of under-funding | Dr Elizabeth Peatfield
This pantomime season, Beauty And The Beast with Jake Quickenden, Charlotte Buxton and Anne Hegarty is a THE show to watch, oh yes it is!! | Deborah Law
Beauty And The Beast, a great pantomime with some great performers
This pantomime season, Beauty And The Beast with Jake Quickenden, Charlotte Buxton and Anne Hegarty is a THE show to watch, oh yes it is!!
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
This pantomime season, Beauty And The Beast with Jake Quickenden, Charlotte Buxton and Anne Hegarty is a THE show to watch, oh yes it is!! | Deborah Law
Is a good rail service the North of England finally in sight, or is this Lego train the best we can hope for?
northwestbylines.co.uk/business/tra...
northwestbylines.co.uk/business/tra...
Initial Outline Proposals for Northern Powerhouse Rail Due in Early 2026
Better rail links to and from the North of England – are we getting any closer with the new proposals for Northern Powerhouse Rail?
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Is a good rail service the North of England finally in sight, or is this Lego train the best we can hope for?
northwestbylines.co.uk/business/tra...
northwestbylines.co.uk/business/tra...
Better rail links to and from the North of England – are we getting any closer with the new proposals for Northern Powerhouse Rail? | Peter Sagar
Initial Outline Proposals for Northern Powerhouse Rail Due in Early 2026
Better rail links to and from the North of England – are we getting any closer with the new proposals for Northern Powerhouse Rail?
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Better rail links to and from the North of England – are we getting any closer with the new proposals for Northern Powerhouse Rail? | Peter Sagar