Murph
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Peter Mannion’s number 1 fan, son of an economic immigrant and Lecturer at the University of Salford #mufc OK
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We left the 20th Century saying we must learn the lessons of history. And yet here we are, discarding them once again.
July 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We left the 20th Century saying we must learn the lessons of history. And yet here we are, discarding them once again.
A must listen, particularly for anybody getting swept up in Musk’s latest cause célèbre, where he decides to care about girls who’ve been sexually abused in the UK.
This is real journalism, not the opportunist rubbish served by ghouls exploiting the cases of these girls for their own benefit
This is real journalism, not the opportunist rubbish served by ghouls exploiting the cases of these girls for their own benefit
NEW: Andrew Norfolk broke the grooming gang story, 15 years ago. His exclusive interview on today’s News Agents
is deeply powerful, not least for his anger about those political figures now exploiting it and the victims for their own purposes.
Listen 👇
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is deeply powerful, not least for his anger about those political figures now exploiting it and the victims for their own purposes.
Listen 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The journalist who exposed the grooming scandal breaks his silence
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 07/01/2025 · 32m
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January 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A must listen, particularly for anybody getting swept up in Musk’s latest cause célèbre, where he decides to care about girls who’ve been sexually abused in the UK.
This is real journalism, not the opportunist rubbish served by ghouls exploiting the cases of these girls for their own benefit
This is real journalism, not the opportunist rubbish served by ghouls exploiting the cases of these girls for their own benefit
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
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But yes, can that £40k
Reminder that, in 2022, the Jim Ratcliffe Foundation gave more than £10m towards "a £16m luxury clubhouse for an exclusive French Alps club where he and his daughter have skied for years." The club had a
"£25,000 joining fee followed by annual membership fees of £6,000."
"£25,000 joining fee followed by annual membership fees of £6,000."
December 29, 2024 at 8:47 AM
But yes, can that £40k
December 2, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Undoubtedly this one, my last as it happens.
November 28, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Undoubtedly this one, my last as it happens.
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"What’s your name? Eric? Listen Eric. You see that lad there? That's Nigel Jemson. If you want to get in this team, you'll have to be better than him. And I don't fancy your chances, pal."
November 28, 2024 at 7:10 AM
"What’s your name? Eric? Listen Eric. You see that lad there? That's Nigel Jemson. If you want to get in this team, you'll have to be better than him. And I don't fancy your chances, pal."
Some belters flying in here
The year is 2005. Scunthorpe and Brentford give us a masterclass in sticking your foot in.
Feast your eyes on this chaos. The ball is just an innocent bystander…
Feast your eyes on this chaos. The ball is just an innocent bystander…
November 26, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Some belters flying in here
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Well, I did not see this one coming. Credit once again to the hardworking folk at City Football Group for persuading Etihad to lob a few more quid at sponsoring another stadium.
MLS side New York City Football Club’s (NYCFC) new stadium in Queens will be called Etihad Park. NYCFC is a member of the City Football Group who also own Manchester City and play at Etihad Stadium.
November 21, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Well, I did not see this one coming. Credit once again to the hardworking folk at City Football Group for persuading Etihad to lob a few more quid at sponsoring another stadium.
A near five minutes of genius on Countdown m.youtube.com/watch?v=pfa3...
Countdown - The Most Extraordinary Numbers Game Ever?
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November 12, 2024 at 9:34 PM
A near five minutes of genius on Countdown m.youtube.com/watch?v=pfa3...
Really good piece in the LA review of books about Andy Spinoza’s Manchester Unspun. lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
After the Party: A Walking Tour of Manchester with Andy Spinoza
Chandler Dandridge takes a tour of Manchester with Andy Spinoza, author of “Manchester Unspun: Pop, Property, and Power in the Original Modern City.”...
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October 15, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Really good piece in the LA review of books about Andy Spinoza’s Manchester Unspun. lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...