Ed Mortimer
@ed-mortimer.bsky.social
Social researcher. Occasional pedant. Likes: music cinema books allotments travel food drink politics sport...
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◾ >9 years since Tees Valley voted for supposed benefits of Brexit
◾ >8 since Houchen was elected Mayor of Tees Valley
◾ >6 since Johnson promised to level up left-behind areas
...Middlesbrough remains the local authority with the highest proportion of most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
◾ >8 since Houchen was elected Mayor of Tees Valley
◾ >6 since Johnson promised to level up left-behind areas
...Middlesbrough remains the local authority with the highest proportion of most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
Houchen’s deprivation failure exposed – official
Middlesbrough remains the local authority with the highest proportion of most deprived neighbourhoods in England
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
◾ >9 years since Tees Valley voted for supposed benefits of Brexit
◾ >8 since Houchen was elected Mayor of Tees Valley
◾ >6 since Johnson promised to level up left-behind areas
...Middlesbrough remains the local authority with the highest proportion of most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
◾ >8 since Houchen was elected Mayor of Tees Valley
◾ >6 since Johnson promised to level up left-behind areas
...Middlesbrough remains the local authority with the highest proportion of most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
Also, who was the secret premier league footballer who used to write in The Guardian?
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Also, who was the secret premier league footballer who used to write in The Guardian?
Whatever happened to Darren Tackle?
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Whatever happened to Darren Tackle?
A voice that still carries: Aimee Mann’s greatest songs – ranked! www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
I disagree with many of the choices in this list and with the ordering. But few list articles have made me happier- just knowing there is an 'Aimee Mann's greatest songs' list makes life better.
I disagree with many of the choices in this list and with the ordering. But few list articles have made me happier- just knowing there is an 'Aimee Mann's greatest songs' list makes life better.
A voice that still carries: Aimee Mann’s greatest songs – ranked!
Thirty years on from the release of her acclaimed album I’m With Stupid, we count down the sucker-punching best tracks by the US singer-songwriter
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A voice that still carries: Aimee Mann’s greatest songs – ranked! www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
I disagree with many of the choices in this list and with the ordering. But few list articles have made me happier- just knowing there is an 'Aimee Mann's greatest songs' list makes life better.
I disagree with many of the choices in this list and with the ordering. But few list articles have made me happier- just knowing there is an 'Aimee Mann's greatest songs' list makes life better.
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I am hearing that @uniofnottingham.bsky.social is suspending (i.e shutting down) *all modern language courses* in 2026-27. One of the largest departments in the UK. A shocking short sighted move that damages regional and national prospects @britishacademy.bsky.social @hetanshah.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I am hearing that @uniofnottingham.bsky.social is suspending (i.e shutting down) *all modern language courses* in 2026-27. One of the largest departments in the UK. A shocking short sighted move that damages regional and national prospects @britishacademy.bsky.social @hetanshah.bsky.social
Stupid spelling bee doesn't even know the word TANNOY. Now I remember why i was boycotting it.
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Stupid spelling bee doesn't even know the word TANNOY. Now I remember why i was boycotting it.
If I could, I'd be boycotting L'Oreal over this. Unfortunately i don't use tgeir products, but others do...
UK small business owner to face L’Oréal at tribunal over trademark dispute www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK small business owner to face L’Oréal at tribunal over trademark dispute www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
If I could, I'd be boycotting L'Oreal over this. Unfortunately i don't use tgeir products, but others do...
UK small business owner to face L’Oréal at tribunal over trademark dispute www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK small business owner to face L’Oréal at tribunal over trademark dispute www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Dead of Night - that dummy is spooky as anything. It should clear out the blimmin' trick or treaters.
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Dead of Night - that dummy is spooky as anything. It should clear out the blimmin' trick or treaters.
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If you're stuck for a film this Halloween, Hammer's YouTube channel will be live streaming their 4K restoration of Quatermass 2 this evening.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOdy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOdy...
Quatermass 2 Halloween 4K Screening + Nigel Kneale Documentary
YouTube video by Hammer
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
If you're stuck for a film this Halloween, Hammer's YouTube channel will be live streaming their 4K restoration of Quatermass 2 this evening.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOdy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOdy...
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At the popular dog film, Man Throwing Sticks
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
At the popular dog film, Man Throwing Sticks
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Featuring ⭐ #PrunellaScales who sadly died earlier this week.
📽️ THE GHOST OF GREVILLE LODGE (2000) 7:10pm with #GeorgeCole #JonNewman mystery ghost story #TPTVsubtitles
📽️ THE GHOST OF GREVILLE LODGE (2000) 7:10pm with #GeorgeCole #JonNewman mystery ghost story #TPTVsubtitles
October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Featuring ⭐ #PrunellaScales who sadly died earlier this week.
📽️ THE GHOST OF GREVILLE LODGE (2000) 7:10pm with #GeorgeCole #JonNewman mystery ghost story #TPTVsubtitles
📽️ THE GHOST OF GREVILLE LODGE (2000) 7:10pm with #GeorgeCole #JonNewman mystery ghost story #TPTVsubtitles
Always keep out of reach of children.
I fully intend to.
I fully intend to.
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Always keep out of reach of children.
I fully intend to.
I fully intend to.
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Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The value of public R&D
www.gov.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The Kintsugi Violin Programme at The Secret Violin Shop, City Arts Nottingham, is explained by Sebastian who then plays “I’ll Put You Together Again” on one of them @cityartsnotts.bsky.social The “She Who Is Never Not Broken” Kintsugi violin.
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Kintsugi Violin Programme at The Secret Violin Shop, City Arts Nottingham, is explained by Sebastian who then plays “I’ll Put You Together Again” on one of them @cityartsnotts.bsky.social The “She Who Is Never Not Broken” Kintsugi violin.
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Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's www.bbc.com/news/article... Don’t travel with Turkish Airlines- they discriminate against people with Parkinson’s
'My sin was having Parkinson's': Presenter left stranded
Mark Mardell was left feeling 'humiliated' after he was told he could not board a flight.
www.bbc.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's www.bbc.com/news/article... Don’t travel with Turkish Airlines- they discriminate against people with Parkinson’s
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My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
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🚨 Tickets are now on sale for The #TalkingPicturesTV & #RenownPictures Festival Of Film at the Alban Arena, St Albans on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2026. Full guest line-up TBA. Call 0808 178 8212 or online here: buff.ly/1Nc6pv3
October 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🚨 Tickets are now on sale for The #TalkingPicturesTV & #RenownPictures Festival Of Film at the Alban Arena, St Albans on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March 2026. Full guest line-up TBA. Call 0808 178 8212 or online here: buff.ly/1Nc6pv3
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Want to know, behind the scenes, how TPTV works? How we work with actual film; how we restore them? Ask the experts at our Saving Celluloid Sunday Event on Sunday 16th November at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar. Call 0808 178 8212 or online for tickets: buff.ly/brU7eLh
October 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Want to know, behind the scenes, how TPTV works? How we work with actual film; how we restore them? Ask the experts at our Saving Celluloid Sunday Event on Sunday 16th November at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar. Call 0808 178 8212 or online for tickets: buff.ly/brU7eLh
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Some wise words on matches from THE TUFTY CLUB: MATCH SAFETY at 6:30am on #TalkingPicturesTV
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Some wise words on matches from THE TUFTY CLUB: MATCH SAFETY at 6:30am on #TalkingPicturesTV
Had some firsts at the weekend. First visit to the Green Note in Camden Parkway. Really lovely and intimate venue.
Also, first time seeing both Vera Van Heeringen and Brooks Williams - excellent together and individually. And the first time I have bought hot sauce at the merch table.
Also, first time seeing both Vera Van Heeringen and Brooks Williams - excellent together and individually. And the first time I have bought hot sauce at the merch table.
October 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Had some firsts at the weekend. First visit to the Green Note in Camden Parkway. Really lovely and intimate venue.
Also, first time seeing both Vera Van Heeringen and Brooks Williams - excellent together and individually. And the first time I have bought hot sauce at the merch table.
Also, first time seeing both Vera Van Heeringen and Brooks Williams - excellent together and individually. And the first time I have bought hot sauce at the merch table.
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I think there are still tickets available for this: I will be talking to the great @quantick.bsky.social about my #IntoTheGroove book and 80s pop history at Waterstones Hastings, this Wednesday at 5pm. www.waterstones.com/events/justi...
October 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I think there are still tickets available for this: I will be talking to the great @quantick.bsky.social about my #IntoTheGroove book and 80s pop history at Waterstones Hastings, this Wednesday at 5pm. www.waterstones.com/events/justi...
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Y'all come back now at 10:45am for comedy hillbilly style!
🚜 THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES (1963) #BuddyEbsen #IreneRyan #DonnaDouglas #MaxBaerJr 'Jethro's Friend' #TPTVsubtitles
🚜 THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES (1963) #BuddyEbsen #IreneRyan #DonnaDouglas #MaxBaerJr 'Jethro's Friend' #TPTVsubtitles
October 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Y'all come back now at 10:45am for comedy hillbilly style!
🚜 THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES (1963) #BuddyEbsen #IreneRyan #DonnaDouglas #MaxBaerJr 'Jethro's Friend' #TPTVsubtitles
🚜 THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES (1963) #BuddyEbsen #IreneRyan #DonnaDouglas #MaxBaerJr 'Jethro's Friend' #TPTVsubtitles
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Back street scene, Hulme, Manchester, 1950 (SSPL/Getty).
October 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Back street scene, Hulme, Manchester, 1950 (SSPL/Getty).
Wake up. Time to get washed, dressed, breakfasted before settling down to Dick Tracy on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
8.35 a.m.
8.35 a.m.
The detective is hot on the trail of a criminal known as 'Splitface'...
8:35am DICK TRACY (1945) #MorganConway #AnneJefferys #MikeMazurki comic strip action drama on #TPTV
8:35am DICK TRACY (1945) #MorganConway #AnneJefferys #MikeMazurki comic strip action drama on #TPTV
October 19, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Wake up. Time to get washed, dressed, breakfasted before settling down to Dick Tracy on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
8.35 a.m.
8.35 a.m.
Warm up the telly now! Barely 30 minutes to go until Hombre on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
Hombre means man... #PaulNewman is 🤠 HOMBRE (1967) 4:40pm. Co-starring #FredricMarch #RichardBoone #DianeCilento Classic Western adventure #TPTVsubtitles
October 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Warm up the telly now! Barely 30 minutes to go until Hombre on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social