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Phil Creighton
@philcreighton.uk
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Freelance journalist and PR, Auracast evangelist, ex-local newspaper editor, indie news advocate, newspaper buff, typographer, bore. Tweets a lot about Doctor Who, TV listings magazines, Gillingham FC. Views my own – no one else would want them.
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Stephen K Amos is coming to @southstreetarts.bsky.social this Saturday and for @cheeselogs.co.uk I had a wee chat with him. @rdgwhatson.bsky.social
#rdguk #rdgcomedy #StephenKAmos
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Stephen K Amos: Why talking, laughing, and connecting is at the heart of his comedy - Cheeselogs
Comedian Stephen K Amos has toured the globe and spent decades perfecting a style of comedy that is warm, inclusive, and sharply observant.
cheeselogs.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Does Charlotte Church prefer Snakedance or Kinda? She must love one of them enough for this Mara tribute #DoctorWho
Charlotte Church sitting on a sofa for The Traitors Uncloaked. She has her legs crossed and a microphone is by her hair. You can see a snake tattooed on her right arm
January 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Second email of the day...
Part of an email from HMRC ahead of the self assessment deadline of January 31. Dear customer, Make sure to pay your Self Assessment tax bill by 31‌‌‌ January‌‌‌ 2026 to avoid penalties for late payment.
January 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Is something wrong with Microsoft Windows 11 sleep settings? I've had two laptops that crash and reboot while in sleep mode. It seems to be a common problem but can't see a solution for it. What could be causing it?
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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New graphics from Target Ovarian Cancer just dropped. I’m really keen to spread the word about symptoms, so please share either my post or the graphic. Other common symptoms include fatigue & changes in bowel habits, it can seem like IBS, and there’s no routine screening.
Target Ovarian Cancer Do you know the symptoms of ovarian cancer? Bloated tummy Needing to wee more Tummy pain Always feeling full Early diagnosis saves lives
January 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Excellent headline in today's @sundaypost.com - well done that sub!
Part of a page from the January 4 Sunday Post.. The headline reads It's Coo-muter chaos: Animals on line hold up trains for 19 days. The subheading is: From swans to deer, ScotRail tracks down delay culprits. The pictures show a swan on railway tracks and cows.
January 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Excellent headline is today's @sundaypost.com - bravo that sub
Part of a page from the January 4 Sunday Post.. The headline reads It's Coo-muter chaos: Animals on line hold up trains for 19 days. The subheading is: From swans to deer, ScotRail tracks down delay culprits. The pictures show a swan on railway tracks and cows.
January 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Happy New Year to you all!
A panel from an Oor Wullie strip showing his upturned bucket seat empty. A voice from the window wishes us a guid new year.
January 1, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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The London fireworks with animations coming out of the Eye is an incredible piece of art. No idea how they are doing it #NewYear2026
January 1, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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I have had a very enjoyable 2025 - my #auracast journey started with new hearing aids, morphed into @aurahear.bsky.social and has seen me travel and meet new people. A real privilege. And there's some very exciting stuff around the corner.
Phil Creighton pointing to a pin badge with the Auracast logo on. Behind him is some purple tinsel
December 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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I am allergic to my cat. Since I came back from a work trip to Germany in October my eyes have been watering and nose running. Today I cracked and requested a GP appointment. Called at 4pm - can you come in at 4.30pm? Seen and now in pharmacy at 5pm. That is exceptional service on New Year's Eve.
A black cat snoozing happily on a purple blanket, toe beans on view. He is cute. Very cute. Very very 😍 cute
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Second time in four days... back at Priestfield for some hot #Gills action... we're due a win! #UpTheGills
Phil Creighton wearing a Tom Baker Doctor Who scarf at Priestfield Stadium
December 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Boxing Day football... cold enough for an unfeasibly long scarf! Up The #Gills
Phil Creighton in the Rainham End of Gillingham FC, ready for the Boxing Day game
December 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Annual festive viewing unlocked. #DoctorWho #DoctorWhoChristmasSpecial #K9
The BBC IPlayer title card for K9 and Company
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Look who I bumped into doing his Christmas shopping in Reading!

And yes, he knows I would like some Scotch in my stocking.

#rdguk #Christmas
Santa Claus, wearing a red suit with white trimmings next ro Phil Creighton who is pointing at him with a massive grin on his face. we don't know if he's been good boy this year
December 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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The Choir of Royal Holloway to perform From Darkness to Light to Reading Town Hall this January – tickets from @rdgwhatson.bsky.social #rdgwhatson #rdg #classicalMusic #choirs
#choralMusic
The Choir of Royal Holloway to perform From Darkness to Light to Reading Town Hall - Cheeselogs
The Choir of Royal Holloway will perform a wide-ranging choral programme at Reading Town Hall in January as part of the Classical Music Alive 2025–26 season.
cheeselogs.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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No they didn't! The 30m figure is Christmas Day plus the Sunday lunchtime repeat.
Did you know? More than 30 million viewers tuned in on Christmas Day 1986 to see Den Watts hand divorce papers to wife Angie (Anita Dobson, left) in 'EastEnders'. ‐--------- This is wrong as the viewing figure quoted is a combined number for people watching on the day and the Sunday repeat.
December 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Things I don't understand: over the past few months the cost of a litre of petrol has gone up, but the cost of a barrel of oil has gone down significantly.
A petrol price totem showing the cost of a litre of unleaded is 144.9p, and diesel is 149.9p
December 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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#TheHoliday ... how can Cameron Diaz run through snowy, uneven country lanes in high heels and not look like she's in It's A Knockout? See also cars doing corners at high speed on the High Street
CAMERON DIAZ at a gate in the snow in the film The Holiday Cameron Diaz running in high heels during The Holiday. She is running through snowy and uneven country lanes as if she was Usain Bolt beating the 100m world record by 700%
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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In the 1920s and 30s, newspapers and magazines gave away sheet music as people would gather round the piano for a singalong. The @radiotimes.bsky.social was no exception, and here is its Radio Times tune - enjoy!
December 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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After that display I think Luke Littler will be more afraid of Tatsunami than Van Gerwen #darts #PDCdarts
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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The best writers of TV Guides guide you through Christmas. Hurrah!
Love to see Creamguude back
December 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Is Friends Reunited still going?
#facebook #meta #NotOnYourNelly

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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I am still coming to terms with my honorary doctorate and all the kind words you've shared. I will share some more thoughts over next couple of days, but for now - thank you.

BBC News - Journalist Phil Creighton honoured for community publications
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Journalist Phil Creighton honoured for community publications
Reading university's honorary degree recognises Phil Creighton's three decades in local journalism.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Today is #PantoDay in the UK, and what better way to celebrate than by going to see Beauty and the Beast for the third time this week?
oh yes I am!
#rdguk #ImagineTheatre @rdgwhatson.bsky.social
Phil Creighton at Beauty and the Beast at Reading’s Hexagon Theatre
December 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM