Tony Harcup
@writerlytone.bsky.social
Tony Harcup writes about journalism - mostly in books and articles, sometimes here and at @rememberlop.bsky.social
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/tony-harcup
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/tony-harcup
Pinned
Tony Harcup
@writerlytone.bsky.social
· Nov 22
I've got my idea booklet and glitter pen, so I'm pretty much good to go.
Reposted by Tony Harcup
TUNDE’S FILM (1973) really should be better known — it’s a gritty, authentic portrayal of East End life in the early ’70s created by 18-year-old actor, writer and co-director Tunde Ikoli.
There’s much to love about it, not least this scene showing Tunde’s friends’ glorious dancing to Prince Buster!
There’s much to love about it, not least this scene showing Tunde’s friends’ glorious dancing to Prince Buster!
February 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
TUNDE’S FILM (1973) really should be better known — it’s a gritty, authentic portrayal of East End life in the early ’70s created by 18-year-old actor, writer and co-director Tunde Ikoli.
There’s much to love about it, not least this scene showing Tunde’s friends’ glorious dancing to Prince Buster!
There’s much to love about it, not least this scene showing Tunde’s friends’ glorious dancing to Prince Buster!
Reposted by Tony Harcup
The ghosts of alternative Leeds papers of the past say - best of luck with this!
February 16, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The ghosts of alternative Leeds papers of the past say - best of luck with this!
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Go Leeds! Subscribing to independent reader-supported local papers is a way we invest in ourselves and our community.
Its where we find out about the wonderful things and not so wonderful things that matter to us and those around us. Its where voices get heard.
Make it happen!
Its where we find out about the wonderful things and not so wonderful things that matter to us and those around us. Its where voices get heard.
Make it happen!
At long last, we’re launching in Leeds! Ever since I started The Mill, people have asked us to create a publication across the Pennines.
If 500 people pledge to become members, we’re going to hire two journalists and do it. Please share with Leeds friends.
leeds.ghost.io
If 500 people pledge to become members, we’re going to hire two journalists and do it. Please share with Leeds friends.
leeds.ghost.io
February 16, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Go Leeds! Subscribing to independent reader-supported local papers is a way we invest in ourselves and our community.
Its where we find out about the wonderful things and not so wonderful things that matter to us and those around us. Its where voices get heard.
Make it happen!
Its where we find out about the wonderful things and not so wonderful things that matter to us and those around us. Its where voices get heard.
Make it happen!
Reposted by Tony Harcup
The case for a new newspaper in Leeds - great piece by @djstimms.bsky.social, referencing the fact that the old Yorkshire Post HQ was built for 1,400 staff! Leeds used to be a huge media city - it deserves a new outlet.
leeds.ghost.io/the-case-for...
leeds.ghost.io/the-case-for...
The case for a new newspaper in Leeds
West Yorkshire has a glorious journalism history. Help us to open a new chapter
For decades, visitors arriving from the west could be under no illusions: Leeds was a newspaper city.
Appearing lik...
leeds.ghost.io
February 16, 2026 at 10:56 AM
The case for a new newspaper in Leeds - great piece by @djstimms.bsky.social, referencing the fact that the old Yorkshire Post HQ was built for 1,400 staff! Leeds used to be a huge media city - it deserves a new outlet.
leeds.ghost.io/the-case-for...
leeds.ghost.io/the-case-for...
Reposted by Tony Harcup
At long last, we’re launching in Leeds! Ever since I started The Mill, people have asked us to create a publication across the Pennines.
If 500 people pledge to become members, we’re going to hire two journalists and do it. Please share with Leeds friends.
leeds.ghost.io
If 500 people pledge to become members, we’re going to hire two journalists and do it. Please share with Leeds friends.
leeds.ghost.io
February 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM
At long last, we’re launching in Leeds! Ever since I started The Mill, people have asked us to create a publication across the Pennines.
If 500 people pledge to become members, we’re going to hire two journalists and do it. Please share with Leeds friends.
leeds.ghost.io
If 500 people pledge to become members, we’re going to hire two journalists and do it. Please share with Leeds friends.
leeds.ghost.io
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Back to the office? Chance would be a fine thing, given that lots of these titles don't even have offices any more.
'We want to build our newsrooms once again,' sounds like a plan. Let's see if it happens.
#LocalJournalismMatters
'We want to build our newsrooms once again,' sounds like a plan. Let's see if it happens.
#LocalJournalismMatters
February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Back to the office? Chance would be a fine thing, given that lots of these titles don't even have offices any more.
'We want to build our newsrooms once again,' sounds like a plan. Let's see if it happens.
#LocalJournalismMatters
'We want to build our newsrooms once again,' sounds like a plan. Let's see if it happens.
#LocalJournalismMatters
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Girls reading, 1939 by US photographer Dorothea Lange #WomensArt
February 16, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Girls reading, 1939 by US photographer Dorothea Lange #WomensArt
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Our new set of Paris posters, originally printed by the Atelier Populaire in Paris in May/June 1968; and our little pocket book of posters - which describes the events.
February 16, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Our new set of Paris posters, originally printed by the Atelier Populaire in Paris in May/June 1968; and our little pocket book of posters - which describes the events.
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Au Pairs - Sex Without Stress [U.K., Post-Punk] (1982)
https://redd.it/526mfk
https://youtu.be/YN9wbqlsnok
https://redd.it/526mfk
https://youtu.be/YN9wbqlsnok
Au Pairs - Sex Without Stress [U.K., Post-Punk] (1982)
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Au Pairs - Sex Without Stress [U.K., Post-Punk] (1982)
https://redd.it/526mfk
https://youtu.be/YN9wbqlsnok
https://redd.it/526mfk
https://youtu.be/YN9wbqlsnok
Back to the office? Chance would be a fine thing, given that lots of these titles don't even have offices any more.
'We want to build our newsrooms once again,' sounds like a plan. Let's see if it happens.
#LocalJournalismMatters
'We want to build our newsrooms once again,' sounds like a plan. Let's see if it happens.
#LocalJournalismMatters
February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Back to the office? Chance would be a fine thing, given that lots of these titles don't even have offices any more.
'We want to build our newsrooms once again,' sounds like a plan. Let's see if it happens.
#LocalJournalismMatters
'We want to build our newsrooms once again,' sounds like a plan. Let's see if it happens.
#LocalJournalismMatters
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Bob Dylan in Dublin Street, Liverpool, 1966, photo by Barry Feinstein. Dylan was playing the Odeon Theatre.
February 14, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Bob Dylan in Dublin Street, Liverpool, 1966, photo by Barry Feinstein. Dylan was playing the Odeon Theatre.
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Huda Elmi, NUJ magazines organiser, said:
“This [recognition] demonstrates exactly what collective action, persistence and solidarity can achieve. It shows that when members work together and take collective steps…real change is possible.” #HeartUnionsWeek
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
“This [recognition] demonstrates exactly what collective action, persistence and solidarity can achieve. It shows that when members work together and take collective steps…real change is possible.” #HeartUnionsWeek
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ celebrates recognition at The Lancet and Cell Press
NUJ members at The Lancet and Cell Press have secured recognition with the publisher Elsevier following a tenacious, determined campaign.
www.nuj.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Huda Elmi, NUJ magazines organiser, said:
“This [recognition] demonstrates exactly what collective action, persistence and solidarity can achieve. It shows that when members work together and take collective steps…real change is possible.” #HeartUnionsWeek
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
“This [recognition] demonstrates exactly what collective action, persistence and solidarity can achieve. It shows that when members work together and take collective steps…real change is possible.” #HeartUnionsWeek
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Reposted by Tony Harcup
#WorldRadioDay Happy World Radio Day!
To all radio #journalists & media workers: thank you for the crucial news you deliver, often in secluded areas so communities can make informed decisions. Thanks for doing what you do to keep communities connected.
Long live radio!
👏✊
To all radio #journalists & media workers: thank you for the crucial news you deliver, often in secluded areas so communities can make informed decisions. Thanks for doing what you do to keep communities connected.
Long live radio!
👏✊
February 13, 2026 at 8:52 AM
#WorldRadioDay Happy World Radio Day!
To all radio #journalists & media workers: thank you for the crucial news you deliver, often in secluded areas so communities can make informed decisions. Thanks for doing what you do to keep communities connected.
Long live radio!
👏✊
To all radio #journalists & media workers: thank you for the crucial news you deliver, often in secluded areas so communities can make informed decisions. Thanks for doing what you do to keep communities connected.
Long live radio!
👏✊
Reposted by Tony Harcup
It's Thursday and that can mean only one thing; a new blog is up. With another racist breaking cover this week we take time to reflect on how fanzines fought the fascists and how we all still need to.
footballfanzineculture.blog/2026/02/12/k...
footballfanzineculture.blog/2026/02/12/k...
Kick It Out
Jim Ratcliffe, a tax dodger living in Monaco who doesn’t speak the language, is the latest in a long line of people in high profile roles who have outed themselves in the most horrific manner with …
footballfanzineculture.blog
February 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
It's Thursday and that can mean only one thing; a new blog is up. With another racist breaking cover this week we take time to reflect on how fanzines fought the fascists and how we all still need to.
footballfanzineculture.blog/2026/02/12/k...
footballfanzineculture.blog/2026/02/12/k...
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Studying journalism or just starting out in media?
Join our Student and Early Careers online event at 12 pm (12 Feb). We’ll be sharing experiences, tips and lots more. Find out what the Union can do for you.
Book now: buff.ly/TkRkhCi
#HeartUnions #StrongerTogether
Join our Student and Early Careers online event at 12 pm (12 Feb). We’ll be sharing experiences, tips and lots more. Find out what the Union can do for you.
Book now: buff.ly/TkRkhCi
#HeartUnions #StrongerTogether
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Studying journalism or just starting out in media?
Join our Student and Early Careers online event at 12 pm (12 Feb). We’ll be sharing experiences, tips and lots more. Find out what the Union can do for you.
Book now: buff.ly/TkRkhCi
#HeartUnions #StrongerTogether
Join our Student and Early Careers online event at 12 pm (12 Feb). We’ll be sharing experiences, tips and lots more. Find out what the Union can do for you.
Book now: buff.ly/TkRkhCi
#HeartUnions #StrongerTogether
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Well done to the Leicester Mercury for reporting the story with this angle.
'Petrified' parents delighted over new 20mph speed limits
They say walking their children to school feels like a 'nightmare'
www.leicestermercury.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Well done to the Leicester Mercury for reporting the story with this angle.
Reposted by Tony Harcup
It's good to see @nujleeds.bsky.social join Bluesky - to mark the occasion, here's a pic of the old Leeds NUJ branch banner alongside the lesser spotted Leeds Other Paper one, from a picket outside YPN HQ on Wellington Street back in the day. #HeartUnions
February 12, 2026 at 10:17 AM
It's good to see @nujleeds.bsky.social join Bluesky - to mark the occasion, here's a pic of the old Leeds NUJ branch banner alongside the lesser spotted Leeds Other Paper one, from a picket outside YPN HQ on Wellington Street back in the day. #HeartUnions
Reposted by Tony Harcup
This looks a useful initiative from the @nujofficial.bsky.social, even if this post does use the cliché 'budding'. You can't win them all (doh!).
Of interest to members of @theajeuk.bsky.social, @bjtc.bsky.social, @nctj.bsky.social perhaps?
Of interest to members of @theajeuk.bsky.social, @bjtc.bsky.social, @nctj.bsky.social perhaps?
The NUJ is launching a new Student and Early Careers Network where you will have the opportunity to network and share experiences with other budding journalists and media workers.
Register for 11 February: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
Register for 12 February: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
Register for 11 February: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
Register for 12 February: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This looks a useful initiative from the @nujofficial.bsky.social, even if this post does use the cliché 'budding'. You can't win them all (doh!).
Of interest to members of @theajeuk.bsky.social, @bjtc.bsky.social, @nctj.bsky.social perhaps?
Of interest to members of @theajeuk.bsky.social, @bjtc.bsky.social, @nctj.bsky.social perhaps?
This looks a useful initiative from the @nujofficial.bsky.social, even if this post does use the cliché 'budding'. You can't win them all (doh!).
Of interest to members of @theajeuk.bsky.social, @bjtc.bsky.social, @nctj.bsky.social perhaps?
Of interest to members of @theajeuk.bsky.social, @bjtc.bsky.social, @nctj.bsky.social perhaps?
The NUJ is launching a new Student and Early Careers Network where you will have the opportunity to network and share experiences with other budding journalists and media workers.
Register for 11 February: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
Register for 12 February: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
Register for 11 February: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
Register for 12 February: www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This looks a useful initiative from the @nujofficial.bsky.social, even if this post does use the cliché 'budding'. You can't win them all (doh!).
Of interest to members of @theajeuk.bsky.social, @bjtc.bsky.social, @nctj.bsky.social perhaps?
Of interest to members of @theajeuk.bsky.social, @bjtc.bsky.social, @nctj.bsky.social perhaps?
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Registration is now open for our next AJE event! Join us online on February 27 for our Winter Conference 2026 on 'Trust, truth and ethics in journalism education'. Find out more about this event and how to register for free in the link below ⬇️ #ajeuk #aje2026 ajeuk.org/call-for-abs...
Register now for the AJE Winter 2026 Conference – ‘Trust, truth and ethics in journalism education’
Event details: AJE WINTER 2026 CONFERENCE, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 (ONLINE) 1.30pm-4.00pm, TRUST, TRUTH AND ETHICS IN JOURNALISM EDUCATION Location: Online (Zoom) – free admission. Register your place fo…
ajeuk.org
February 10, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Registration is now open for our next AJE event! Join us online on February 27 for our Winter Conference 2026 on 'Trust, truth and ethics in journalism education'. Find out more about this event and how to register for free in the link below ⬇️ #ajeuk #aje2026 ajeuk.org/call-for-abs...
Reposted by Tony Harcup
Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary said: "HeartUnions week is an opportunity to take pride in what we have achieved as a collective." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/hea...
HeartUnions Week 2026
HeartUnions Week, 9-15 February, is an opportunity to celebrate the union’s wins and remind us of what we can achieve when we work together.
www.nuj.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary said: "HeartUnions week is an opportunity to take pride in what we have achieved as a collective." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/hea...
Reposted by Tony Harcup
♥️ #HeartUnionsWeek 💙 #JoinAUnion 💚
@nujofficial.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @tucneyh.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @wearethemu.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @bectu.bsky.social
@nujofficial.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @tucneyh.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @wearethemu.bsky.social @unison.org.uk @bectu.bsky.social
It's ♥️#heartunionsweek ♥️
Here are some of the union badges I've gathered over the years - been a member of a fair few of them too.
#Joinaunion #heartunions #solidarity
Here are some of the union badges I've gathered over the years - been a member of a fair few of them too.
#Joinaunion #heartunions #solidarity
February 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM