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I made a North East culture starter pack a while ago and add to it when I can. It includes musicians, writers, venues, creators, playrights, journalists, actors and those who celebrate and shed light on our vibrant cultural scene.
Share or let me know of anyone missing! go.bsky.app/Jo5ynav
Share or let me know of anyone missing! go.bsky.app/Jo5ynav
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Someone told me lately "Bluesky is just like Twitter." I argued that was untrue on the basis that last time I had a Twitter account most times I got a new follower their bio said "single & looking for fun" & here when I get a new follower it tends to say something like "professor of rare moths".
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Someone told me lately "Bluesky is just like Twitter." I argued that was untrue on the basis that last time I had a Twitter account most times I got a new follower their bio said "single & looking for fun" & here when I get a new follower it tends to say something like "professor of rare moths".
Day off. Ski jumping on. 🫡
February 11, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Day off. Ski jumping on. 🫡
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When Eddie Howe is happy, I am happy.
Things you love to see: Eddie Howe celebrating in front of the fans #NUFC
February 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
When Eddie Howe is happy, I am happy.
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THREE POINTS ON THE ROAD!!! 😍
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
THREE POINTS ON THE ROAD!!! 😍
Post a banger that isn’t English.
You’ll struggle to not give in to this beauty.
You’ll struggle to not give in to this beauty.
February 10, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Post a banger that isn’t English.
You’ll struggle to not give in to this beauty.
You’ll struggle to not give in to this beauty.
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Side-by-side comparison of Howe's squad use in the EPL during our last UCL season vs. this season. The image on the left is full season, right is to date.
Minutes are - proportionally - being shared around more so far. That our defensive depth is so so old, is an issue that needs addressing #NUFC
Minutes are - proportionally - being shared around more so far. That our defensive depth is so so old, is an issue that needs addressing #NUFC
February 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Side-by-side comparison of Howe's squad use in the EPL during our last UCL season vs. this season. The image on the left is full season, right is to date.
Minutes are - proportionally - being shared around more so far. That our defensive depth is so so old, is an issue that needs addressing #NUFC
Minutes are - proportionally - being shared around more so far. That our defensive depth is so so old, is an issue that needs addressing #NUFC
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Here's the side by side again as bar charts.
It's clear that Schar/Trippier have aged out, that regression/injuries have taken Burn, Murphy, Pope & Joelinton beyond their peak.
This is the cost of 18 months of PSR-inactivity, the bill has come due from father time #NUFC
It's clear that Schar/Trippier have aged out, that regression/injuries have taken Burn, Murphy, Pope & Joelinton beyond their peak.
This is the cost of 18 months of PSR-inactivity, the bill has come due from father time #NUFC
February 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Here's the side by side again as bar charts.
It's clear that Schar/Trippier have aged out, that regression/injuries have taken Burn, Murphy, Pope & Joelinton beyond their peak.
This is the cost of 18 months of PSR-inactivity, the bill has come due from father time #NUFC
It's clear that Schar/Trippier have aged out, that regression/injuries have taken Burn, Murphy, Pope & Joelinton beyond their peak.
This is the cost of 18 months of PSR-inactivity, the bill has come due from father time #NUFC
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We couldn't just replace all of those players because of the limits of PSR.
We held onto them and left ourselves the need to turnover circa 8-10 players in a single summer without a DoF/CEO.
We've seen from Chelsea how tricky it is to do that all at once #NUFC
We held onto them and left ourselves the need to turnover circa 8-10 players in a single summer without a DoF/CEO.
We've seen from Chelsea how tricky it is to do that all at once #NUFC
February 9, 2026 at 3:59 PM
We couldn't just replace all of those players because of the limits of PSR.
We held onto them and left ourselves the need to turnover circa 8-10 players in a single summer without a DoF/CEO.
We've seen from Chelsea how tricky it is to do that all at once #NUFC
We held onto them and left ourselves the need to turnover circa 8-10 players in a single summer without a DoF/CEO.
We've seen from Chelsea how tricky it is to do that all at once #NUFC
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Not been tracking this myself, remarkable if accurate (not doubting poster, just been burned previously by others) #nufc
We've lost 14 games this season. Trippier has started 10 of those.
Of the 4 he didn't start was the Arsenal game, which we were winning when he was subbed on.
Of the 4 he didn't start was the Arsenal game, which we were winning when he was subbed on.
February 7, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Not been tracking this myself, remarkable if accurate (not doubting poster, just been burned previously by others) #nufc
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One thing about Howe is he uses his words very wisely.
Hes not messing about here. I fully expect us to respond an turn up v Spurs and batter them.
Hes not messing about here. I fully expect us to respond an turn up v Spurs and batter them.
February 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM
One thing about Howe is he uses his words very wisely.
Hes not messing about here. I fully expect us to respond an turn up v Spurs and batter them.
Hes not messing about here. I fully expect us to respond an turn up v Spurs and batter them.
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I 100% back Howe but the season is over now. Has been since the summer transfer window fiasco, in truth. We'll finish around 10th, there will be a lot of shouting, and we'll move on. I just want it over with so we can say goodbye to these lads and rebuild. #nufc
February 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I 100% back Howe but the season is over now. Has been since the summer transfer window fiasco, in truth. We'll finish around 10th, there will be a lot of shouting, and we'll move on. I just want it over with so we can say goodbye to these lads and rebuild. #nufc
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Nice bit on Donzoko on the Craft Beer Channel. Reece is a lovely bloke and a great brewer, and I'm very lucky to have this brewery/taproom literally at the bottom of my street 😋
Nice bit on Donzoko on the Craft Beer Channel. Reece is a lovely bloke and a great brewer, and I'm very lucky to have this brewery/taproom literally at the bottom of my street 😋
DONZOKO: home of foam & nitro lagers
YouTube video by The Craft Beer Channel
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Nice bit on Donzoko on the Craft Beer Channel. Reece is a lovely bloke and a great brewer, and I'm very lucky to have this brewery/taproom literally at the bottom of my street 😋
Nice bit on Donzoko on the Craft Beer Channel. Reece is a lovely bloke and a great brewer, and I'm very lucky to have this brewery/taproom literally at the bottom of my street 😋
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Our friends @worflags.org.uk are doing a survey on atmosphere.
We’ve voted 80% nitrogen, 20% oxygen, with a smattering of argon and others in small amounts.
There’s some questions about singing and whatnot… threw us a bit.
worflags.org.uk/wor-flags-at...
We’ve voted 80% nitrogen, 20% oxygen, with a smattering of argon and others in small amounts.
There’s some questions about singing and whatnot… threw us a bit.
worflags.org.uk/wor-flags-at...
Wor Flags Atmosphere Survey (February 2026)
worflags.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Our friends @worflags.org.uk are doing a survey on atmosphere.
We’ve voted 80% nitrogen, 20% oxygen, with a smattering of argon and others in small amounts.
There’s some questions about singing and whatnot… threw us a bit.
worflags.org.uk/wor-flags-at...
We’ve voted 80% nitrogen, 20% oxygen, with a smattering of argon and others in small amounts.
There’s some questions about singing and whatnot… threw us a bit.
worflags.org.uk/wor-flags-at...
Bottom centre for me
Tag yourself I’m bottom left
February 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Bottom centre for me
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Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Confirmation we get our eyes taken out. What was the figure quoted to us in August? £70m+?
🚨 EXCL: Crystal Palace submit bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Reduced £43m + £5m fee offered by #CPFC being discussed in talks via Jorge Mendes; strong chance #WWFC accept. AC Milan continue to pursue Jean-Philippe Mateta deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Crystal Palace make offer for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen in region of £48m
The Norway international would bolster Palace's attacking options as AC Milan pursue a deal for Mateta.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Confirmation we get our eyes taken out. What was the figure quoted to us in August? £70m+?
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An absolute Goliath and cross generational icon. What a devastating loss 💔
Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Actor, known for roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died with cause of death unknown
Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died at the age of 71.
Her manager confirmed the news to Variety and the cause of death is yet unknown. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
An absolute Goliath and cross generational icon. What a devastating loss 💔
We were incredible there. Shame the other results haven’t fallen for us, but the lads and Eddie deserve so much credit. We should have walked away with three points
January 28, 2026 at 9:55 PM
We were incredible there. Shame the other results haven’t fallen for us, but the lads and Eddie deserve so much credit. We should have walked away with three points
I mean, fair play, giving a pen like that within a minute in this fixture is comic genius
January 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I mean, fair play, giving a pen like that within a minute in this fixture is comic genius
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The UK version of “Project 2025” by the Reform party includes a British ICE, a concentration camp for 24,000 people, mass surveillance and withdrawing from refugee, anti-torture and anti-trafficking conventions.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
January 26, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The UK version of “Project 2025” by the Reform party includes a British ICE, a concentration camp for 24,000 people, mass surveillance and withdrawing from refugee, anti-torture and anti-trafficking conventions.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
It’s on their website. That’s how comfortable fascists are in the UK today.
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A deep dive into the results of the latest Deloitte Money League, which covers the 2024/25 season, when Real Madrid topped the revenue rankings for the third year in a row, as they are still the only football club to break through the billion Euros barrier.
January 26, 2026 at 8:56 AM
A deep dive into the results of the latest Deloitte Money League, which covers the 2024/25 season, when Real Madrid topped the revenue rankings for the third year in a row, as they are still the only football club to break through the billion Euros barrier.
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This random online comment from 2018 remains one of the last half-century's most important works of political commentary. crookedtimber.org/2018/03/21/l...
January 24, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This random online comment from 2018 remains one of the last half-century's most important works of political commentary. crookedtimber.org/2018/03/21/l...
On a rare child free afternoon out. Done a pasta making class (it was great). Now at Cafe Mercy on Grey Street.
Can confirm Mercy Mercy cocktails are worth the outlay. And the service always top class.
Can confirm Mercy Mercy cocktails are worth the outlay. And the service always top class.
January 24, 2026 at 3:23 PM
On a rare child free afternoon out. Done a pasta making class (it was great). Now at Cafe Mercy on Grey Street.
Can confirm Mercy Mercy cocktails are worth the outlay. And the service always top class.
Can confirm Mercy Mercy cocktails are worth the outlay. And the service always top class.
A great night! Always a highlight for me, and the lads are the nicest bunch you could ever wish to meet
🎙️🍿 What a buzz that was! Such a fun, energising evening for another sold-out @podonthetyne.bsky.social Live at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk.
⚫⚪ A privilege to have David Hopkinson & Ross Wilson, #NUFC's CEO & sporting director, join us, & the legendary Alan Shearer & Steve Harper, the ultimate duo.
⚫⚪ A privilege to have David Hopkinson & Ross Wilson, #NUFC's CEO & sporting director, join us, & the legendary Alan Shearer & Steve Harper, the ultimate duo.
January 24, 2026 at 10:31 AM
A great night! Always a highlight for me, and the lads are the nicest bunch you could ever wish to meet