Neil Goudie
@neil-f-goudie.bsky.social
A Scot living in England within a confused Union; a citizen of planet Earth. My views expressed: not my employers or any other affiliation. Born @ 329.31 CO2ppm
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Here is the whole Trump, Brexit, Russia story neatly summed up for you
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
December 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Here is the whole Trump, Brexit, Russia story neatly summed up for you
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
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"Just one more thing... Is that wall load bearing? It is? Well, how about that."
Doing interviews today for my Frank Gehry's obituary, one of his friends told me the architect was good friends with actor Peter Falk. I ran out of time before I could include that. But imagine the conversations those two must've had.
December 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"Just one more thing... Is that wall load bearing? It is? Well, how about that."
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A bit like this Aussie journalist's (the late John Pilger) 'words of wisdom.'
Observe, record, photograph, take notes, and just tell the public exactly what you have seen and heard.
Real journalists are agents of the people, not power. That's the whole reason for journalism in the first place.
Observe, record, photograph, take notes, and just tell the public exactly what you have seen and heard.
Real journalists are agents of the people, not power. That's the whole reason for journalism in the first place.
November 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A bit like this Aussie journalist's (the late John Pilger) 'words of wisdom.'
Observe, record, photograph, take notes, and just tell the public exactly what you have seen and heard.
Real journalists are agents of the people, not power. That's the whole reason for journalism in the first place.
Observe, record, photograph, take notes, and just tell the public exactly what you have seen and heard.
Real journalists are agents of the people, not power. That's the whole reason for journalism in the first place.
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not knowing it's St Andrews day until it happens is scottish culture
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
not knowing it's St Andrews day until it happens is scottish culture
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Today we celebrate #StAndrewsDay 🏴
Every St Andrew's Day, the Saltire is flown in New Palace Yard.
The Palace of Westminster is decorated with symbols for all four nations of the UK, why not book a tour and see if you can spot them all? www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...
Every St Andrew's Day, the Saltire is flown in New Palace Yard.
The Palace of Westminster is decorated with symbols for all four nations of the UK, why not book a tour and see if you can spot them all? www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...
November 30, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Today we celebrate #StAndrewsDay 🏴
Every St Andrew's Day, the Saltire is flown in New Palace Yard.
The Palace of Westminster is decorated with symbols for all four nations of the UK, why not book a tour and see if you can spot them all? www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...
Every St Andrew's Day, the Saltire is flown in New Palace Yard.
The Palace of Westminster is decorated with symbols for all four nations of the UK, why not book a tour and see if you can spot them all? www.parliament.uk/visiting/vis...
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Huge respect to the papers for finding both an 88 year old worried about the tax bill on her 6 bedroom Kensington house and a 20 year old fretting about only being able to save £12k a year tax free.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
November 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Huge respect to the papers for finding both an 88 year old worried about the tax bill on her 6 bedroom Kensington house and a 20 year old fretting about only being able to save £12k a year tax free.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
Top work all around. These are not easy case studies to find.
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This really sounds like something off of South Park.
A reporter asks if Mamdani stands by calling Trump a fascist. Mamdani starts to give a delicate answer.
Trump (smiles, pats Mamdani's arm): "That's OK, you can just say yes. It's easier. I don't mind."
Trump (smiles, pats Mamdani's arm): "That's OK, you can just say yes. It's easier. I don't mind."
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This really sounds like something off of South Park.
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OMG standing on the Elizabeth Line platform at Paddington I flick through to the BBC sports app and witness a moment of Scottish football history
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
OMG standing on the Elizabeth Line platform at Paddington I flick through to the BBC sports app and witness a moment of Scottish football history
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This all feels deeply unScottish.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This all feels deeply unScottish.
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Yep, why not score a goal from your own half in the 98th minute?
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Yep, why not score a goal from your own half in the 98th minute?
Lock the borders @homelandgov.bsky.social the #TartanArmy is on manoeuvres! #WorldCup2026 @fifaworldcup26.bsky.social
a group of soccer players are in a locker room and one has the number 6 on his jersey
ALT: a group of soccer players are in a locker room and one has the number 6 on his jersey
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Lock the borders @homelandgov.bsky.social the #TartanArmy is on manoeuvres! #WorldCup2026 @fifaworldcup26.bsky.social
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Once again I must stress: If you think I defend the BBC because I've worked for it, you've completely misunderstood. I, and anyone else in this position, am defending the BBC *despite* the fact I've worked for it.
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Once again I must stress: If you think I defend the BBC because I've worked for it, you've completely misunderstood. I, and anyone else in this position, am defending the BBC *despite* the fact I've worked for it.
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POV: You've just answered the door expecting carollers, and got our 30-piece Swing Orchestra about to kick off their annual Christmas tour.
🎅✨ swingintochristmas.co.uk
#swing #jazz #music #livemusic
🎅✨ swingintochristmas.co.uk
#swing #jazz #music #livemusic
November 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
POV: You've just answered the door expecting carollers, and got our 30-piece Swing Orchestra about to kick off their annual Christmas tour.
🎅✨ swingintochristmas.co.uk
#swing #jazz #music #livemusic
🎅✨ swingintochristmas.co.uk
#swing #jazz #music #livemusic
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BBC5: The new BBC channel devoted solely to programmes about the BBC
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
BBC5: The new BBC channel devoted solely to programmes about the BBC
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
I was in the audience for a lecture from him in 2012. His views became even more controversial as he became older but his Nobel Prize deserved nonetheless. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
The Nobel Prize winner felt ostracised by the scientific community over his comments on race and intelligence.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I was in the audience for a lecture from him in 2012. His views became even more controversial as he became older but his Nobel Prize deserved nonetheless. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#DuranDuran at CoopLive Manchester very good but these large new venue gigs crazily priced to pay for the building debt. #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:52 PM
#DuranDuran at CoopLive Manchester very good but these large new venue gigs crazily priced to pay for the building debt. #Halloween
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Police are hoping to talk to a bright pink gentleman with whiskers and a tail, driving a ludicrous sports car
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
Hunt continues for thieves after priceless jewels stolen in heist at Louvre museum in Paris - live updates
France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati says the incident happened as the museum opened this morning.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Police are hoping to talk to a bright pink gentleman with whiskers and a tail, driving a ludicrous sports car
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
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Spotted at the Champion of the Thames this evening. Have you seen the poster for our festival this December?
Find out more at www.cambridgebeerfestival.com
Find out more at www.cambridgebeerfestival.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Spotted at the Champion of the Thames this evening. Have you seen the poster for our festival this December?
Find out more at www.cambridgebeerfestival.com
Find out more at www.cambridgebeerfestival.com
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That will learn them!!!
One of them just shouted "Freeeduuuum" at the top his voice as Mcilroy was about to hit a wedge...Rory turns to him "will you just shut the fuck up" then hits it within 3 feet of the pin. LEGEND.
September 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
That will learn them!!!
#MenziesCampbell "The Flying Scotsman" who represented Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
A year later, he set a new British 100m record of 10.2 seconds - beating...wait for it #OJSimpson. The record stood until 1972.
Great pub quiz fact!
A year later, he set a new British 100m record of 10.2 seconds - beating...wait for it #OJSimpson. The record stood until 1972.
Great pub quiz fact!
September 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#MenziesCampbell "The Flying Scotsman" who represented Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
A year later, he set a new British 100m record of 10.2 seconds - beating...wait for it #OJSimpson. The record stood until 1972.
Great pub quiz fact!
A year later, he set a new British 100m record of 10.2 seconds - beating...wait for it #OJSimpson. The record stood until 1972.
Great pub quiz fact!
Brilliant...
A group called 'Our Party' is trying to take over 'Your Party'
A group called ‘Our Party’ is trying to take over ‘Your Party’
They've called for Corbyn and Sultana to 'hand the reins over to the grassroots membership'
leftfootforward.org
September 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Brilliant...