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Earlier this week a Cork businessman was arrested in a fraud investigation involving hundreds of thousands of euro, many fake IDs, money mules, and a seized Tesla. Listen at the link for the full story:

www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe
A Cork businessman, previously unknown to Gardaí, was arrested after €750,000 in ATM withdrawals sparked an international fraud probe
www.irishexaminer.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Sky News says police are "overwhelmed by the numbers". Met coped perfectly well with 2x as many at the pro-Gaza rally, 5x as many at the anti-Brexit march, and 15x as many at London Pride.

They're not overwhelmed by the numbers. They're overwhelmed by the ratio of violent thugs in those numbers.
September 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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I didn’t know who Charlie Kirk was before he was killed.
I don’t care who Charlie Kirk was, he has no impact on my life.
Why the hell is Charlie Kirk headline news in the UK?
September 13, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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This is obviously selective but very illustrative. When the facts are explained to people to counter the lies, some will reflect and change their minds. It's pointless and plain wrong just dismissing all Reform voters as thick racist oiks and hopeless cases. Make the arguments. Win the arguments.
Nigel Farage is the biggest charlatan in British political history.

And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
September 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Free speech latest.
So Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives, who have repeatedly pledged to fight for "free speech" and a free press have just banned me and Byline Times from attending their conference.

Has never happened before under any previous leader

bylinetimes.com/2025/09/04/k...
Kemi Badenoch's 'Free Speech' Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Party Conference
The ban on covering the party's annual gathering came despite Badenoch's repeated commitment to "fight" for free speech and a free press
bylinetimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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May 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Meanwhile, during the cost-of-living crisis in a world where billionaires hypnotise the gullible into thinking they are on their side:
January 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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It would be interesting to see what money Redknapp jnr is on.
I feel like there’s such a lack of narrative about how many injuries we have. Dragusin - who I don’t think suits us tbh - called an “experienced defender” by Redknapp - he’s 22. Played under 100 appearances in his career.
December 22, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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This week the Guardian's owner, the Scott Trust, gifted the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media.

This isn't just a dark day for journalism, it's a sign.

Meet the team.

This is Putin giving Tortoise's energy advisory board member an 'Order of Friendship' medal in 2017.
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December 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM
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Well said Adam.
There is lots to say about Marcus Rashford the player, what he has to offer, and how far he is responsible for what appears to be a career stall. But it needs repeating that he's a young, working-class black lad who has been feeding poor kids at a time when millionaire politicians and their...
December 18, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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‘We’re getting poorer’ says Nigel Farage

In other news the Brexit he championed is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the potential economic performance of the country at a time when every penny counts

youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 13, 2024 at 7:24 AM
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Economy shrinks by a further 0.1%

Brexit has cut UK trade by up to 15%...

Immigration is much higher post Brexit

But..the...boats🙄

WAKE UP and smell the roses...or take your kids' future further into the mire. Then explain how poor we all are in 20 years time

Apart from the super rich of course
‘We’re getting poorer’ says Nigel Farage

In other news the Brexit he championed is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the potential economic performance of the country at a time when every penny counts

youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 13, 2024 at 8:12 AM
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This sounds wonderful! @jdcrawf.bsky.social "looks at an author's latest work and delves further into their creative process by learning about the three other texts that have shaped their writing." We've subscribed and we'll be tuning into episode one today #BBCRadio4 #BBCSounds
I’m hosting a new books program on BBC Radio 4, starting this Sunday at 4pm, and also on BBC Sounds!

It’s called TAKE FOUR BOOKS, and here’s the trailer 👇📻🎧

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Take Four Books - Welcome to Take Four Books - BBC Sounds
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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Scratching the surface of Farage and his real political, er, leaning

@adambienkov.bsky.social reports ⏬
November 21, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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Five important amendments to the Football Governance Bill that you can and should lobby your MP in favour of.

thefsa.org.uk/wp-content/u...
thefsa.org.uk
November 21, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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One of my jobs at the moment involves helping West Cork Music develop a world-class arts venue and education hub in the heart of Bantry town.
A follow for this amazing organisation would be wonderful.
Tuning up and tuning in to Blue Sky, where we join our sister festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
2025 will mark the 30th anniversary of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival bringing musicians and visitors together for world-class performances against the beautiful backdrop of Bantry and West Cork!
November 18, 2024 at 7:35 PM