James Cracknell
@jollyjourno.bsky.social
The only full-time local journalist dedicated to covering Enfield, North London.
Editor of Enfield Dispatch and editor-in-chief for publisher Social Spider CIC. Supporter of Ipswich Town. Also a big fan of democracy.
Editor of Enfield Dispatch and editor-in-chief for publisher Social Spider CIC. Supporter of Ipswich Town. Also a big fan of democracy.
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As #COP30 gets underway, people in the Philippines are reeling from back-to-back typhoons. And demanding #MakePollutersPay for climate loss and damage.
"We deserve a future where safety and security is a way of life— not one where a wave of casualties and destruction is just another Monday morning”
"We deserve a future where safety and security is a way of life— not one where a wave of casualties and destruction is just another Monday morning”
Typhoon Uwan underscores urgent call for climate justice as COP30 opens – Greenpeace - Greenpeace Philippines
Greenpeace urged world leaders and the Philippine delegation at COP30 this week to take a strong stance in making fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages. These calls came just days after a Typh...
www.greenpeace.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
As #COP30 gets underway, people in the Philippines are reeling from back-to-back typhoons. And demanding #MakePollutersPay for climate loss and damage.
"We deserve a future where safety and security is a way of life— not one where a wave of casualties and destruction is just another Monday morning”
"We deserve a future where safety and security is a way of life— not one where a wave of casualties and destruction is just another Monday morning”
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Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Why can't the BBC just be more impartial towards President Trump, like GB News, says Nigel Farage.
GB News:
GB News:
This is the same dude who posts AI videos of himself giving fake speeches promoting conspiracy theories.
BREAKING | Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC
Outgoing BBC News boss hit backs at Trump over claim broadcaster ‘corrupt’: Live
www.independent.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is the same dude who posts AI videos of himself giving fake speeches promoting conspiracy theories.
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This.
If the BBC is guilty of anything it has been far too ready and willing to follow the right-wing media narratives pushed by the billionaire press barons, instead of pursuing its own independent journalism based on exposing and uncovering the truth – regardless of whether people want to hear it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This.
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Panorama made a stupid error, but imploding the top of the BBC is mad.
Especially when it concerned a US President who actually did incite a riot and then got re-elected afterwards.
“Institutional bias” my foot. We’re being taken for mugs.
Especially when it concerned a US President who actually did incite a riot and then got re-elected afterwards.
“Institutional bias” my foot. We’re being taken for mugs.
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Panorama made a stupid error, but imploding the top of the BBC is mad.
Especially when it concerned a US President who actually did incite a riot and then got re-elected afterwards.
“Institutional bias” my foot. We’re being taken for mugs.
Especially when it concerned a US President who actually did incite a riot and then got re-elected afterwards.
“Institutional bias” my foot. We’re being taken for mugs.
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The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
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If you're trying to figure out why people are capitulating to a man whose bowel movements have a bigger IQ than he does, join the club.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in | Jane Martinson
The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
If you're trying to figure out why people are capitulating to a man whose bowel movements have a bigger IQ than he does, join the club.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
Most of the print media is owned billionaires, who have used their papers to distract people from the real causes of social problems by instead focusing public anger towards immigrants and minorities.
Now the billionaire owners of social media giants are doing a similar thing with their algorithms.
Now the billionaire owners of social media giants are doing a similar thing with their algorithms.
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Most of the print media is owned billionaires, who have used their papers to distract people from the real causes of social problems by instead focusing public anger towards immigrants and minorities.
Now the billionaire owners of social media giants are doing a similar thing with their algorithms.
Now the billionaire owners of social media giants are doing a similar thing with their algorithms.
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
The BBC caved to pressure from Trump over the way it edited one of his speeches. This is the same Trump who has literally shared AI generated videos of *himself* giving fake speeches.
Cool.
Cool.
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The BBC caved to pressure from Trump over the way it edited one of his speeches. This is the same Trump who has literally shared AI generated videos of *himself* giving fake speeches.
Cool.
Cool.
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BBC News is a news organisation. It is there to do proper news not "represent the views of its viewers" - as funneled through right wing press/social media. If the next DG understands that it will be in a far better place.
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
BBC News is a news organisation. It is there to do proper news not "represent the views of its viewers" - as funneled through right wing press/social media. If the next DG understands that it will be in a far better place.
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This week's column is on Billionaire Brain: the condition which seems to prevent extremely rich people from perceiving the utterly bleeding obvious.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot
Money talks – and his essay denouncing ‘near-term emissions goals’ at Cop30 mostly argues the case for letting the ultra-rich off the hook
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This week's column is on Billionaire Brain: the condition which seems to prevent extremely rich people from perceiving the utterly bleeding obvious.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-told...
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-told...
Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-told...
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-told...
The disgraced ex-mayor of Enfield "brought the office into disrepute" by using his position to help family and friends with visa applications.
He was told to apologise and stop wearing a 'past mayor badge' - but a report now says he's done neither!
My story 👇
enfielddispatch.co.uk/disgraced-ex...
He was told to apologise and stop wearing a 'past mayor badge' - but a report now says he's done neither!
My story 👇
enfielddispatch.co.uk/disgraced-ex...
Disgraced ex-mayor 'yet to apologise' for abusing office
Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
enfielddispatch.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The disgraced ex-mayor of Enfield "brought the office into disrepute" by using his position to help family and friends with visa applications.
He was told to apologise and stop wearing a 'past mayor badge' - but a report now says he's done neither!
My story 👇
enfielddispatch.co.uk/disgraced-ex...
He was told to apologise and stop wearing a 'past mayor badge' - but a report now says he's done neither!
My story 👇
enfielddispatch.co.uk/disgraced-ex...
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The Blue Jays can still win if Mike Pence has the courage to do the right thing.
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The Blue Jays can still win if Mike Pence has the courage to do the right thing.
Baseball, bloody hell.
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Baseball, bloody hell.
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The November issue of Enfield Dispatch is now out!
Our top story is the council leader being accused of "rank hypocrisy" over garden centres following last month's new town announcement.
Pick up your copy at one of our news stands or download a free PDF here: enfielddispatch.co.uk/download/
Our top story is the council leader being accused of "rank hypocrisy" over garden centres following last month's new town announcement.
Pick up your copy at one of our news stands or download a free PDF here: enfielddispatch.co.uk/download/
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The November issue of Enfield Dispatch is now out!
Our top story is the council leader being accused of "rank hypocrisy" over garden centres following last month's new town announcement.
Pick up your copy at one of our news stands or download a free PDF here: enfielddispatch.co.uk/download/
Our top story is the council leader being accused of "rank hypocrisy" over garden centres following last month's new town announcement.
Pick up your copy at one of our news stands or download a free PDF here: enfielddispatch.co.uk/download/
Mr Lizard is enjoying Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Mr Lizard is enjoying Halloween.
Newham Council looked at Richmond's coffee drain debacle and decided to go one better.
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Council claims Forest Gate businesswoman causing 'unacceptable harm' by baking cakes
Enforcement notice from Newham Council cites "increased noise and disturbance" emanating from home baker's kitchen
newhamvoices.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Newham Council looked at Richmond's coffee drain debacle and decided to go one better.
newhamvoices.co.uk/2025/10/30/c...
newhamvoices.co.uk/2025/10/30/c...
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Look at this ridiculous primitive country, casting out its sex pests rather than making them Presidents or Mayors or Supreme Court justices
Breaking News: Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, is being stripped of his title as prince, Buckingham Palace said. nyti.ms/4oQeykJ
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Look at this ridiculous primitive country, casting out its sex pests rather than making them Presidents or Mayors or Supreme Court justices
Yet more bad news for Enfield Council's flagship regeneration project...
Water main discovery dampens hope of 10,000 homes at Meridian Water
At the Local Plan hearings Enfield Council admits that a recent setback at the Edmonton housing zone has led to a rethink on its strategy
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At the Local Plan hearings Enfield Council admits that a recent setback at the Edmonton housing zone has led to a rethink on its strategy
enfielddispatch.co.uk/water-main-d...
Water main discovery dampens hope of 10,000 homes at Meridian Water
At the Local Plan hearings Enfield Council admits that a recent setback at the Edmonton housing zone has led to a rethink on its strategy
enfielddispatch.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Yet more bad news for Enfield Council's flagship regeneration project...
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This is why AI should be banned and all AI Servers should be thrown into the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean
Although it’s common for hoax photos, videos and misinformation to surface during natural disasters, they’re usually debunked quickly. But videos generated by new artificial intelligence tools have taken the problem to a new level. https://to.pbs.org/47OoBRm
Phony AI videos of Hurricane Melissa flood social media
AI-generated videos claiming to show Hurricane Melissa have been circulating on social media, causing confusion. These videos, including sharks in a hotel pool and a damaged airport, are not real.
www.pbs.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This is why AI should be banned and all AI Servers should be thrown into the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean
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statistically, about 24% of television adverts in the UK should feature at least one publicly disgraced member of Reform/UKIP
Over 5% of the Reform councillors elected in May have now either resigned or been fired.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Five Reform UK councillors booted out of party in Kent
It comes after a damaging video leak of the Kent County Council leader shouting and swearing.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
statistically, about 24% of television adverts in the UK should feature at least one publicly disgraced member of Reform/UKIP