Nicola Adam
@nicolaadam.bsky.social
Editor in chief (north) for National World Publishing. Journalist, author, travel writer and novelist. Presenter at Central Radio ( Sundays 7-9pm) Write Reject Repeat on Substack
Obviously I found a Leeds story in Korea 😇 #leedsunited www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/i-visit...
Why this 'Leeds' phrase has made its way into everyday Korean language
The city of Seoul may be the epicentre of K-pop culture and skincare but Leeds is the word on everyone’s lips in South Korea - thanks to a former United player.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Obviously I found a Leeds story in Korea 😇 #leedsunited www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/i-visit...
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Firefighters remain at the scene of a fatal blaze in Sheffield this morning
#Sheffield
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#Sheffield
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Video shows scene of fatal house fire in Sheffield street
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fatal blaze in Sheffield this morning.
www.thestar.co.uk
July 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fatal blaze in Sheffield this morning
#Sheffield
www.thestar.co.uk/news/emergen...
#Sheffield
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70 years ago a season ticket to Everton was half a crown and the Toffee Lady wore a white hat. Goodison remembered by identical twins Pam and Pauline, now 86
We are identical twins and Everton fans who first visited Goodison Park 70 years ago
WATCH: They first attended Everton’s Goodison Park 70 years ago and it’s etched on the memories of identical twins Pamela Knowles and Pauline Jones
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May 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
70 years ago a season ticket to Everton was half a crown and the Toffee Lady wore a white hat. Goodison remembered by identical twins Pam and Pauline, now 86
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The Star is launching a new free newsletter, dedicated to our coverage of the courts in Sheffield - and we would love you to sign up
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The Star to launch new 'courts newsletter' - how to sign up
The Star is launching a new free newsletter, dedicated to our coverage of the courts in Sheffield - and we would love you to sign up.
www.thestar.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 6:51 AM
The Star is launching a new free newsletter, dedicated to our coverage of the courts in Sheffield - and we would love you to sign up
www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/t...
www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/t...
Latest travel drama and some writing news open.substack.com/pub/writerej...
Sorry I'm late, I got trapped in the Spanish underground in a power cut
Luckily, no zombies | Plus, Discoveries Prize & Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the year longlists & more
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May 2, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Latest travel drama and some writing news open.substack.com/pub/writerej...
I’m in Valencia where power outage is in full swing and it’s given me an idea for a novel ..
April 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I’m in Valencia where power outage is in full swing and it’s given me an idea for a novel ..
In this week’s newsletter I am over the moon about my podcast award nominations for BOOKY - plus wondering why brand names become verbs. Googling is just the start - did you know Air Fryer is a brand name? You can read for free writerejectrepeat.substack.com/p/its-a-book...
It's a Booky podcast miracle & meet the woman who escaped the Nazis
Plus: Parched Pea Pod is back, Publisher podcast awards shortlists, International Booker Prize shortlist, Vampire Diaries novelist dies, audio AI & brand names become verbs
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April 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In this week’s newsletter I am over the moon about my podcast award nominations for BOOKY - plus wondering why brand names become verbs. Googling is just the start - did you know Air Fryer is a brand name? You can read for free writerejectrepeat.substack.com/p/its-a-book...
I’m a day job journalist and querying writer in the dangerously dark query trenches and share warts and all including latest updates on the pheasants in my garden and other randomness . I’m also looking for accounts to follow - please drop in my comments
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Save Wordsworth's house, authors protest 'devastating AI' at Meta & superstar writers sign up for lit fest
Plus, protecting newspaper archives, the 2025 Newspaper Awards winners, Keir Starmer admits the power of local media & journo jobs
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April 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I’m a day job journalist and querying writer in the dangerously dark query trenches and share warts and all including latest updates on the pheasants in my garden and other randomness . I’m also looking for accounts to follow - please drop in my comments
open.substack.com/pub/writerej...
open.substack.com/pub/writerej...
Girls tripping
This spa hotel trip was unexpectedly wonderful
Last night I dreamed I was at Rockcliffe Hall again.
www.lep.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Girls tripping
Murderous thoughts and opportunities #writerejectrepeat
Murderous thoughts in the spa and what I'm reading now
Plus, How to apply for 2025 writer bursaries, London Book Fair, Romance in the bookshop, Regional Press Awards & British Book awards (Nibbies) top libraries
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March 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Murderous thoughts and opportunities #writerejectrepeat
No, really. A few journalistic low points and opportunities for writers in this weeks Write Reject Repeat newsletter open.substack.com/pub/writerej...
February 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
No, really. A few journalistic low points and opportunities for writers in this weeks Write Reject Repeat newsletter open.substack.com/pub/writerej...
We are back with series two of the most Preston of podcasts.. and theres’s a new pea in the pod www.lep.co.uk/news/people/...
@blogpreston.co.uk @central.radio @lancashirepost.bsky.social @nationalworldpub.bsky.social
@blogpreston.co.uk @central.radio @lancashirepost.bsky.social @nationalworldpub.bsky.social
The Parched Pea Podcast is back for a new series - here's how you can listen
A podcast lifting the lid on the people of Preston is returning for a second series.
www.lep.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We are back with series two of the most Preston of podcasts.. and theres’s a new pea in the pod www.lep.co.uk/news/people/...
@blogpreston.co.uk @central.radio @lancashirepost.bsky.social @nationalworldpub.bsky.social
@blogpreston.co.uk @central.radio @lancashirepost.bsky.social @nationalworldpub.bsky.social
Some events for your diaries writerejectrepeat.substack.com/p/a-bumper-l... #amwriting #journalism #booksky
February 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Some events for your diaries writerejectrepeat.substack.com/p/a-bumper-l... #amwriting #journalism #booksky
My latest #writerejectrepeat - a little less upbeat than usual but includes usual events/opportunities etc writerejectrepeat.substack.com/p/thinking-o...
January 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
My latest #writerejectrepeat - a little less upbeat than usual but includes usual events/opportunities etc writerejectrepeat.substack.com/p/thinking-o...
Breaking this morning. We were expecting a six week trial.. www.lep.co.uk/news/axel-ru...
Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to murdering three girls in Southport
Axel Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to murdering three little girls in a knife attack in Southport last year.
www.lep.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Breaking this morning. We were expecting a six week trial.. www.lep.co.uk/news/axel-ru...
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The grooming gang scandal started in Rotherham - the town was the centre of The Times investigation more than 10 years ago
Last week's headlines brought the town and grooming gangs back to the fore
This is my exclusive interview with Chris Read on inquiry calls ⬇️
www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...
Last week's headlines brought the town and grooming gangs back to the fore
This is my exclusive interview with Chris Read on inquiry calls ⬇️
www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...
Council leader 'angry' child sexual abuse being 'exploited for political advantage'
The leader of Rotherham Council has accused right-wing figures, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Elon Musk, of trying to exploit child sexual abuse and its victims for a “political adva...
www.thestar.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The grooming gang scandal started in Rotherham - the town was the centre of The Times investigation more than 10 years ago
Last week's headlines brought the town and grooming gangs back to the fore
This is my exclusive interview with Chris Read on inquiry calls ⬇️
www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...
Last week's headlines brought the town and grooming gangs back to the fore
This is my exclusive interview with Chris Read on inquiry calls ⬇️
www.thestar.co.uk/news/politic...
A new #writerejectrepeat is out now. With nine lit agents open for submissions and more (this is my Substack newsletter and also contains the audio edition) 😀#amwriting #booksky #amquerying
January 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A new #writerejectrepeat is out now. With nine lit agents open for submissions and more (this is my Substack newsletter and also contains the audio edition) 😀#amwriting #booksky #amquerying
January 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What have you been up to today? This is my co-presenter Sprouty @central.radio on air from 7pm #snow #lancashire
January 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What have you been up to today? This is my co-presenter Sprouty @central.radio on air from 7pm #snow #lancashire
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Fellow theatre- lovers - there’s a great discount code in here to get bargain tickets ( from
£15) to some big shows aar ATG theatres including @palaceandopera.bsky.social this month www.manchesterworld.uk/recommended/...
£15) to some big shows aar ATG theatres including @palaceandopera.bsky.social this month www.manchesterworld.uk/recommended/...
Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings
We've spotted a discount code that will slash the prices of tickets at 24 participating venues if you order your seats this month
www.manchesterworld.uk
January 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Fellow theatre- lovers - there’s a great discount code in here to get bargain tickets ( from
£15) to some big shows aar ATG theatres including @palaceandopera.bsky.social this month www.manchesterworld.uk/recommended/...
£15) to some big shows aar ATG theatres including @palaceandopera.bsky.social this month www.manchesterworld.uk/recommended/...
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An appeal has been launched
Mum and son left homeless after devastating house fire in Sheffield over Christmas
A single mum and her son have been left homeless after a faulty coffee machine sparked a devastating fire at their house in Sheffield.
www.thestar.co.uk
December 30, 2024 at 7:17 AM
An appeal has been launched
Tonight - last show of the year @central.radio ! Join me from 7pm
December 29, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Tonight - last show of the year @central.radio ! Join me from 7pm