Martin Rix
@martinlrix.bsky.social
FRSA | Fabian | Foreign Affairs | Music http://spoti.fi/3dwbzLf | Community Garden Radio | National Theatre Patron | Cricket, Newcastle United, St Albans City | Husband, Dad, Windrush Grandchild, Adopted Geordie.
Says words at the UN. Geneva-based.
Says words at the UN. Geneva-based.
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I actually can’t do another year of this
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema trips
When Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn’t consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film – wading into one of pop culture’s most heated holiday debates – he was booed by a live audience.
But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK’s favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I actually can’t do another year of this
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Richard Tice - "Please welcome to the stage... Nathan Gill"
So much for Tice's claim to have never met Nathan Gill.
So much for Tice's claim to have never met Nathan Gill.
October 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Richard Tice - "Please welcome to the stage... Nathan Gill"
So much for Tice's claim to have never met Nathan Gill.
So much for Tice's claim to have never met Nathan Gill.
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I liked Gary Neville’s speech even though he fucked up part of it
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Flag alert! Gary Neville may not be Orwell but he is a very English type of patriot | Barney Ronay
An easy target for accusations of luxury hypocrisy, Neville has at least tried to address an issue that has everything to do with aggressively flag-draped and militarised modern sport
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I liked Gary Neville’s speech even though he fucked up part of it
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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23 minutes gone, Bayern 4-0 up on 'plucky' part-timers Auckland City. FIFA's World Club Cup looking like it's going to be a world class farce.
June 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
23 minutes gone, Bayern 4-0 up on 'plucky' part-timers Auckland City. FIFA's World Club Cup looking like it's going to be a world class farce.
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Nothing like watching Bayern Munich playing at half speed and thrashing a team of part-timers. What a treat for Infantino
June 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Nothing like watching Bayern Munich playing at half speed and thrashing a team of part-timers. What a treat for Infantino
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Rachel Furness will lead The Lasses™️ out at Blackburn on the final game of the season, her last as a Newcastle player…
May 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Rachel Furness will lead The Lasses™️ out at Blackburn on the final game of the season, her last as a Newcastle player…
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An unchanged starting XI 👊
May 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
An unchanged starting XI 👊
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Big win for the #NUFC Lasses at Kingston Park - Mark Stutt was in the stands at Kingston Park with the match report for TRUE FAITH -
tf1892.substack.com/p/howay-the-... #NUFC
tf1892.substack.com/p/howay-the-... #NUFC
Howay the Lasses - NUWFC 6-0 Blackburn Rovers
Mark Stutt reports from Kingston Park on a brilliant resultfor the Lasses
tf1892.substack.com
April 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Big win for the #NUFC Lasses at Kingston Park - Mark Stutt was in the stands at Kingston Park with the match report for TRUE FAITH -
tf1892.substack.com/p/howay-the-... #NUFC
tf1892.substack.com/p/howay-the-... #NUFC
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April 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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The Maytals’ 1969 hit 'Pressure Drop' became a major success in Jamaica, showcasing the powerhouse vocals and songwriting of Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, alongside Henry ‘Raleigh’ Gordon and Nathaniel ‘Jerry’ Matthias.
April 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Maytals’ 1969 hit 'Pressure Drop' became a major success in Jamaica, showcasing the powerhouse vocals and songwriting of Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, alongside Henry ‘Raleigh’ Gordon and Nathaniel ‘Jerry’ Matthias.
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Newcastle United smashed the attendance record for the Championship as a crowd of 38,502 watched Becky Langley’s side triumph in the first-ever women’s Tyne-Wear derby at St James’ Park.
The previous second-tier record was 15,387 and had been set in October in the reverse fixture.
The previous second-tier record was 15,387 and had been set in October in the reverse fixture.
March 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Newcastle United smashed the attendance record for the Championship as a crowd of 38,502 watched Becky Langley’s side triumph in the first-ever women’s Tyne-Wear derby at St James’ Park.
The previous second-tier record was 15,387 and had been set in October in the reverse fixture.
The previous second-tier record was 15,387 and had been set in October in the reverse fixture.
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☁️ Grey clouds, a bit murky & potential for rain at St James' Park for the derby. 🏟️
⚫⚪ Club-record crowd expected for #NUFC vs #SAFC, & the Carabao Cup is set to be presented to supporters after Eddie Howe's men won the trophy last weekend. 🏆
#WaughWeatherReport
⚫⚪ Club-record crowd expected for #NUFC vs #SAFC, & the Carabao Cup is set to be presented to supporters after Eddie Howe's men won the trophy last weekend. 🏆
#WaughWeatherReport
March 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
☁️ Grey clouds, a bit murky & potential for rain at St James' Park for the derby. 🏟️
⚫⚪ Club-record crowd expected for #NUFC vs #SAFC, & the Carabao Cup is set to be presented to supporters after Eddie Howe's men won the trophy last weekend. 🏆
#WaughWeatherReport
⚫⚪ Club-record crowd expected for #NUFC vs #SAFC, & the Carabao Cup is set to be presented to supporters after Eddie Howe's men won the trophy last weekend. 🏆
#WaughWeatherReport
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This is what my brain is enthusing about. A 17 year old article about Liverpool band the Rascals saying they should be filed next to Liverpool band the Coral. Respective lead singers Kane and Skelly. www.theguardian.com/music/2007/d...
No 246: The Rascals
Today, Paul Lester tells us about a band he basically created, yeah
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This is what my brain is enthusing about. A 17 year old article about Liverpool band the Rascals saying they should be filed next to Liverpool band the Coral. Respective lead singers Kane and Skelly. www.theguardian.com/music/2007/d...
Gorgeous morning on Lac Leman catching up with @quietriotpod.bsky.social Sunday School.
March 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Gorgeous morning on Lac Leman catching up with @quietriotpod.bsky.social Sunday School.
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Very sad news 💔
David Johansen, frontman of the New York Dolls and the last surviving founding member of that groundbreaking punk band, has died at the age of 75
Rest in Peace David 🖤
#RipDavidJohansen
David Johansen, frontman of the New York Dolls and the last surviving founding member of that groundbreaking punk band, has died at the age of 75
Rest in Peace David 🖤
#RipDavidJohansen
March 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Very sad news 💔
David Johansen, frontman of the New York Dolls and the last surviving founding member of that groundbreaking punk band, has died at the age of 75
Rest in Peace David 🖤
#RipDavidJohansen
David Johansen, frontman of the New York Dolls and the last surviving founding member of that groundbreaking punk band, has died at the age of 75
Rest in Peace David 🖤
#RipDavidJohansen
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“Riding On The Rocket” by Shonen Knife #nowplaying #6music
February 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
“Riding On The Rocket” by Shonen Knife #nowplaying #6music
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WE WON'T BE HOME FOR TEA
February 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
WE WON'T BE HOME FOR TEA
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And here lies the problem. Nandy’s comments have nothing to do with Farage but journalists find a way to shoehorn him in to such stories as he generates clicks.
Lisa Nandy wants to ‘mutualise’ the BBC. Licence-fee payers could elect a ‘viewers’ champion’ - who should it be? inews.co.uk/news/media/b... @inews.co.uk
BBC shake-up could see critics like Farage have a say in broadcaster's future
Government plans to 'mutualise' the BBC aims to protect the broadcaster's future but could see pressure groups have a role in how its run
inews.co.uk
December 30, 2024 at 9:02 AM
And here lies the problem. Nandy’s comments have nothing to do with Farage but journalists find a way to shoehorn him in to such stories as he generates clicks.
3 points yesterday, tree up this morning and now the sun is out. Lovely stuff! #NUFC #HowayTheLads
December 15, 2024 at 9:22 AM
3 points yesterday, tree up this morning and now the sun is out. Lovely stuff! #NUFC #HowayTheLads
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November 19, 2024 at 1:20 PM
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