Linda Aitchison
@lindaaitchison.bsky.social
Journalist and sometimes publicist. Lover of a lie down.
‘This is just rubbish, isn't it? Lazy, boring, pointless rubbish.’ Guardian commenter 2007.
‘It’s not all about you, old woman,’ Daily Mail commenter 2024.
Www.lindaaitchison.co.uk
‘This is just rubbish, isn't it? Lazy, boring, pointless rubbish.’ Guardian commenter 2007.
‘It’s not all about you, old woman,’ Daily Mail commenter 2024.
Www.lindaaitchison.co.uk
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Member of the Twittering classes | Technology | The Guardian
<p>MP Alan Johnson is using the microblogging tool in his campaign to be Labour deputy leader. But is it 'potentially the biggest waste of time in the world'? <strong>Linda Jones</strong> reports.</p>
amp.theguardian.com
Thoughts on Twitter turning toxic have reminded me of a Guardian Tech cover story I wrote re politicians discovering the ‘new microblogging site’ in 2007, mainly about Alan Johnson.. in case anyone fancies a read amp.theguardian.com/technology/2...
#PRrequest - any journalists looking for someone to speak up on effect of proposed NI hikes ahead of Commons reading on Wednesday, Hilda Johani can help #providersunite
Solihull care boss says enough is enough as sector ‘faces collapse’
A Solihull care company is already cutting back on staff ahead of controversial National Insurance increases it says will cost an extra £17,000 a year.
www.birminghamworld.uk
March 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
#PRrequest - any journalists looking for someone to speak up on effect of proposed NI hikes ahead of Commons reading on Wednesday, Hilda Johani can help #providersunite
After a beautiful time in Rouen last year with friends, I added it to a round-up of three lovely places to visit in the spring @andyfittes66.bsky.social
Three unmissable European cities to skip the crowds - Travel Newsdesk
Three must-see European cities to fall in love with, without the crowds.
travelnewsdesk.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
After a beautiful time in Rouen last year with friends, I added it to a round-up of three lovely places to visit in the spring @andyfittes66.bsky.social
It has taken six years for my lovely partner to agree I could write about him and include his name and photo, so I did…how we met after dismal dating disasters…🤦🏻♀️
I made two critical mistakes on my dating profile
Just 30 minutes after signing up, I was invited for sex.
metro.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It has taken six years for my lovely partner to agree I could write about him and include his name and photo, so I did…how we met after dismal dating disasters…🤦🏻♀️
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Word of the day is ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted by work.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
December 12, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Word of the day is ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted by work.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
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URGENTLY seeking #marketing news for tomorrow. Please send me all your press releases tonight on new appointments/campaigns/research. hazeldavis@gmail.com Thank you!
December 12, 2024 at 4:38 PM
URGENTLY seeking #marketing news for tomorrow. Please send me all your press releases tonight on new appointments/campaigns/research. hazeldavis@gmail.com Thank you!
Have you heard of Oddfellows? I’m a social organiser for this national organisation in the Black Country, helping over 60s meet, chat, have a laugh and make new friends. Had a blast at our Wolverhampton Christmas party. Definitely need a lie down.
December 12, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Have you heard of Oddfellows? I’m a social organiser for this national organisation in the Black Country, helping over 60s meet, chat, have a laugh and make new friends. Had a blast at our Wolverhampton Christmas party. Definitely need a lie down.
Almost 40 years ago I visited the Scotsman’s as I was an interpreter for a trade unionist from Russia on a tour speaking to striking emergency workers. It always makes me smile if my work pops up there, delighted to have contributed this about such a wonderful woman www.scotsman.com/community/an...
Annie Lennox hails good people across the world as she’s given lifetime award
Iconic singer-songwriter and campaigner Annie Lennox spoke of a beautiful but broken world as she accepted an honorary lifetime award.
www.scotsman.com
December 10, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Almost 40 years ago I visited the Scotsman’s as I was an interpreter for a trade unionist from Russia on a tour speaking to striking emergency workers. It always makes me smile if my work pops up there, delighted to have contributed this about such a wonderful woman www.scotsman.com/community/an...
Away from the packed scramble of the Christmas markets in Prague, a quiet morning stroll through Letná Park. Perfect.🇨🇿💕 #loveprague
December 8, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Away from the packed scramble of the Christmas markets in Prague, a quiet morning stroll through Letná Park. Perfect.🇨🇿💕 #loveprague
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Looking to talk to #supercommuters - those who commute 90+ mins each way to and from work. Any method - car, plane, train, etc.
jessecollierauthor[at]gmail[dot]com
#journorequest #journalistrequest #PRRequest
jessecollierauthor[at]gmail[dot]com
#journorequest #journalistrequest #PRRequest
December 4, 2024 at 4:45 AM
Looking to talk to #supercommuters - those who commute 90+ mins each way to and from work. Any method - car, plane, train, etc.
jessecollierauthor[at]gmail[dot]com
#journorequest #journalistrequest #PRRequest
jessecollierauthor[at]gmail[dot]com
#journorequest #journalistrequest #PRRequest
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Sent out a #journorequest and the inevitable "I can't help with your very specific request but what about this completely irrelevant thing?" replies are rolling in thick and fast. I'd never do this to an editor who put out a specific call for pitches, so why is it OK to flood a freelancer's inbox?
November 26, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Sent out a #journorequest and the inevitable "I can't help with your very specific request but what about this completely irrelevant thing?" replies are rolling in thick and fast. I'd never do this to an editor who put out a specific call for pitches, so why is it OK to flood a freelancer's inbox?
Absolutely full-on couple of days writing about Alison Hammond, Judi Love, Annie Lennox and more. Definitely in need of a lie down.
December 3, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Absolutely full-on couple of days writing about Alison Hammond, Judi Love, Annie Lennox and more. Definitely in need of a lie down.
An important read. How sad that our local newspapers where so many of us were proud to dig up up important community stories are now in this state.
AI is doing nothing good for local news. This is a shocking (if unsurprising, on reflection) exposé of what is going on. And if highly-processed food makes us fat, what does highly-processed news do? Again, nothing good. Written by a human! Please read +share!
westcountryvoices.co.uk/ultra-proces...
westcountryvoices.co.uk/ultra-proces...
Ultra-processed news - why local journalism has gone weird
If you’ve looked at a local news website lately, you may have got the feeling that something’s not quite right. Seeking stories about your own area, you click on an interesting headline and find yours...
westcountryvoices.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 1:34 PM
An important read. How sad that our local newspapers where so many of us were proud to dig up up important community stories are now in this state.
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🌟 BLACK FRIDAY OFFER 🌟 I run an online course on how to become a travel writer and for anyone who enrols by midnight on Monday 2 Dec, you'll get a free 1-2-1 Pitch Clinic session where we offer advice on how to level up your travel pitches.
talkingtravelwriting.teachable.com/courses/how-...
talkingtravelwriting.teachable.com/courses/how-...
How to Become a Travel Writer
A course to help new and aspiring travel journalists learn how to be a travel writer in the British press.
talkingtravelwriting.teachable.com
November 29, 2024 at 11:14 AM
🌟 BLACK FRIDAY OFFER 🌟 I run an online course on how to become a travel writer and for anyone who enrols by midnight on Monday 2 Dec, you'll get a free 1-2-1 Pitch Clinic session where we offer advice on how to level up your travel pitches.
talkingtravelwriting.teachable.com/courses/how-...
talkingtravelwriting.teachable.com/courses/how-...
Four times a month I run meetings for over 60s where we laugh at my pretty useless quiz master duties and card game prowess, it will never be the best paid work but I thoroughly recommend it for bringing joy.
November 28, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Four times a month I run meetings for over 60s where we laugh at my pretty useless quiz master duties and card game prowess, it will never be the best paid work but I thoroughly recommend it for bringing joy.
A compelling and important piece thank you to Kitty and @metrouk.bsky.social for including my thoughts as a former crime reporter.
#thisisnotright
#thisisnotright
‘Stories about violence against women don’t make an impact – this is why’ a compelling piece by Kitty Chrisp @metrouk.bsky.social after it launched its This is not right’ campaign - I’m included talking about the best and worst of true crime reporting metro.co.uk/2024/11/25/s...
Stories about violence against women don't make an impact - this is why
Worryingly, the sheer scale of violence against women is underestimated. Metro investigates why.
metro.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 12:33 PM
A compelling and important piece thank you to Kitty and @metrouk.bsky.social for including my thoughts as a former crime reporter.
#thisisnotright
#thisisnotright
‘Stories about violence against women don’t make an impact – this is why’ a compelling piece by Kitty Chrisp @metrouk.bsky.social after it launched its This is not right’ campaign - I’m included talking about the best and worst of true crime reporting metro.co.uk/2024/11/25/s...
Stories about violence against women don't make an impact - this is why
Worryingly, the sheer scale of violence against women is underestimated. Metro investigates why.
metro.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 11:28 PM
‘Stories about violence against women don’t make an impact – this is why’ a compelling piece by Kitty Chrisp @metrouk.bsky.social after it launched its This is not right’ campaign - I’m included talking about the best and worst of true crime reporting metro.co.uk/2024/11/25/s...
Just written about an absolute legend, was wowed when I watched him in 1986 at Shrewsbury Music Hall. www.birminghamworld.uk/community/be...
Benjamin Zephaniah set for major posthumous awards honour
Legendary Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah’s family will accept a posthumous award on his behalf this Saturday.
www.birminghamworld.uk
November 26, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Just written about an absolute legend, was wowed when I watched him in 1986 at Shrewsbury Music Hall. www.birminghamworld.uk/community/be...
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I’m looking to speak to survivors of #domesticabuse in #london about what they feel needs to be done by #localgovernment, #METpolice and communities in their #londonborough to better support victims. Can of course be anonymous. My email is rebecca_whalley@outlook.com. Thanks! #journorequest
November 24, 2024 at 11:55 AM
I’m looking to speak to survivors of #domesticabuse in #london about what they feel needs to be done by #localgovernment, #METpolice and communities in their #londonborough to better support victims. Can of course be anonymous. My email is rebecca_whalley@outlook.com. Thanks! #journorequest
It’s not often I work over the weekends these days, I sometimes say I’m going to, then don’t. For once, I’ve settled down and got on with it. Feels good to not let anxiety and procrastination get in the way.
November 24, 2024 at 10:19 AM
It’s not often I work over the weekends these days, I sometimes say I’m going to, then don’t. For once, I’ve settled down and got on with it. Feels good to not let anxiety and procrastination get in the way.
This afternoon I’ve been researching and writing about Chelsea’s first Black player, Paul Canoville. I think ‘inspiring’ is used far too often but he really deserves it!
November 23, 2024 at 3:23 PM
This afternoon I’ve been researching and writing about Chelsea’s first Black player, Paul Canoville. I think ‘inspiring’ is used far too often but he really deserves it!
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At a time when domestic abuse is so prevalent and trust in politicians is so low, it is astonishing that Reform allowed a man jailed for abusing a woman to become a candidate let alone an MP. Serious questions need to be answered. James McMurdock is not fit for public office.
November 23, 2024 at 12:01 PM
At a time when domestic abuse is so prevalent and trust in politicians is so low, it is astonishing that Reform allowed a man jailed for abusing a woman to become a candidate let alone an MP. Serious questions need to be answered. James McMurdock is not fit for public office.
@adamcain.bsky.social I’m just writing about Paul now, what a life he has had.
November 23, 2024 at 1:56 PM
@adamcain.bsky.social I’m just writing about Paul now, what a life he has had.
Can hear the wind swirling outside, what better time to go for a walk and put off starting all the writing I’ve to do this weekend. 😬
November 23, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Can hear the wind swirling outside, what better time to go for a walk and put off starting all the writing I’ve to do this weekend. 😬
One of my worst traits at work (and there are a few!) is vastly diminishing and under-anticipating time it takes to complete a job properly. So I ridiculously told myself it would take 30 minutes to compile a newsletter for an organisation this morning— and I’ve done it in an hour and a half. 🤦🏻♀️
November 22, 2024 at 1:06 PM
One of my worst traits at work (and there are a few!) is vastly diminishing and under-anticipating time it takes to complete a job properly. So I ridiculously told myself it would take 30 minutes to compile a newsletter for an organisation this morning— and I’ve done it in an hour and a half. 🤦🏻♀️
@gavindrake.co.uk thank you for following. You won’t remember but we met when I worked at the E&S…more than 30 years ago.
November 22, 2024 at 12:57 PM
@gavindrake.co.uk thank you for following. You won’t remember but we met when I worked at the E&S…more than 30 years ago.