Nigel Long
@nigell.bsky.social
Long-suffering (and occasionally delighted) supporter of Farnborough FC. Interested in numbers and what they may mean. Allergic to narcissistic politicans. Always ready to listen to reason, but reserve the right to debate or disagree.
This, from The Economist, makes no sense. The BBC is far more than a news outlet and to kill off its output in other core areas would hasten its demise.
That said, its news operation needs a thorough shake-up. Rory Stewart has a good take on how to do that.
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
That said, its news operation needs a thorough shake-up. Rory Stewart has a good take on how to do that.
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
How the exasperating, indispensable BBC must change
Its latest crisis needs to spur reforms to bolster its news division
www.economist.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This, from The Economist, makes no sense. The BBC is far more than a news outlet and to kill off its output in other core areas would hasten its demise.
That said, its news operation needs a thorough shake-up. Rory Stewart has a good take on how to do that.
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
That said, its news operation needs a thorough shake-up. Rory Stewart has a good take on how to do that.
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
If only BBC News could catch up. I can think of at least three who've overstepped the mark (and then some) who remain in their jobs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Starmer is losing senior figures at the rate of one a week
Lord Mandelson's departure follows a similar pattern to that of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
If only BBC News could catch up. I can think of at least three who've overstepped the mark (and then some) who remain in their jobs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I'm disappointed there's no sign of a Farage /Reform puff piece on the BBC News website tonight. Starting to miss them already.
June 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I'm disappointed there's no sign of a Farage /Reform puff piece on the BBC News website tonight. Starting to miss them already.
Assuming he's still compos mentis, Rupert will be less than delighted with his protoges tonight.
June 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Assuming he's still compos mentis, Rupert will be less than delighted with his protoges tonight.
I'm guessing a lot of Americans abroad are pretending to be Canadians right now.
March 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I'm guessing a lot of Americans abroad are pretending to be Canadians right now.
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Given the immense vastness of all the music ever created by humanity, it’s such a weird coincidence that the very best songs all happened to be released when I was aged 14-21.
January 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Given the immense vastness of all the music ever created by humanity, it’s such a weird coincidence that the very best songs all happened to be released when I was aged 14-21.
Our Laura expends plenty of energy on the Farage phenomenon while strangely not mentioning he's just offering a slightly more palatable version of what Tate and Yaxley-Lennon have for sale.
It's always been about relieving the easily persuaded of their cash.
Follow the money Laura. Basic stuff.
It's always been about relieving the easily persuaded of their cash.
Follow the money Laura. Basic stuff.
Headline
Headline
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Our Laura expends plenty of energy on the Farage phenomenon while strangely not mentioning he's just offering a slightly more palatable version of what Tate and Yaxley-Lennon have for sale.
It's always been about relieving the easily persuaded of their cash.
Follow the money Laura. Basic stuff.
It's always been about relieving the easily persuaded of their cash.
Follow the money Laura. Basic stuff.
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Morning All, a seasonal offering 😁
George Elgar Hicks's "Missed Christmas bin collection"
Oil on canvas,
1863
Tate London
George Elgar Hicks's "Missed Christmas bin collection"
Oil on canvas,
1863
Tate London
December 29, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Morning All, a seasonal offering 😁
George Elgar Hicks's "Missed Christmas bin collection"
Oil on canvas,
1863
Tate London
George Elgar Hicks's "Missed Christmas bin collection"
Oil on canvas,
1863
Tate London
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Slowly, majestically, loudly, from the thick fog, the bin lorries emerge after their long sleep. And the people rejoiced and ran downstairs in their pyjamas for it was their time #bins
December 29, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Slowly, majestically, loudly, from the thick fog, the bin lorries emerge after their long sleep. And the people rejoiced and ran downstairs in their pyjamas for it was their time #bins
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Merry Christmas to all!!
Hope it's been a mental one x
Hope it's been a mental one x
December 25, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Merry Christmas to all!!
Hope it's been a mental one x
Hope it's been a mental one x
How industrial relations works.
December 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM
How industrial relations works.
Barney Ronay on the Manchester derby hits the nail on the head.
A favourite bit:
"Højlund was game and willing, even if at times it feels a bit like watching a very eager riderless horse that still thinks it’s going to win the grand national."
Wonderful.
A favourite bit:
"Højlund was game and willing, even if at times it feels a bit like watching a very eager riderless horse that still thinks it’s going to win the grand national."
Wonderful.
Amad Diallo’s simple refusal to give up changes course of Manchester derby | Barney Ronay
Late intervention gave much-needed life to match that had been akin to elite football reimagined by a robot with a hangover
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Barney Ronay on the Manchester derby hits the nail on the head.
A favourite bit:
"Højlund was game and willing, even if at times it feels a bit like watching a very eager riderless horse that still thinks it’s going to win the grand national."
Wonderful.
A favourite bit:
"Højlund was game and willing, even if at times it feels a bit like watching a very eager riderless horse that still thinks it’s going to win the grand national."
Wonderful.
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"make her say something weird about sandwiches"
"as you command my master"
"as you command my master"
December 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
"make her say something weird about sandwiches"
"as you command my master"
"as you command my master"
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Merry Christmas you filthy animals
December 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Merry Christmas you filthy animals
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Googling Stuff: Then v Now.
December 11, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Googling Stuff: Then v Now.
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During Covid lockdown, if you had family round on Christmas Day the police could force their way into your home and make them return to their own homes.
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
December 7, 2024 at 12:42 PM
During Covid lockdown, if you had family round on Christmas Day the police could force their way into your home and make them return to their own homes.
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
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Just checked my mothballed Twix feed and it's full of folk swearing about games off and complaining about 'woke effing nonsense' due to "a bit of wind". 🙄
December 7, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Just checked my mothballed Twix feed and it's full of folk swearing about games off and complaining about 'woke effing nonsense' due to "a bit of wind". 🙄
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Well, there’s a story.
December 5, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Well, there’s a story.
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You can tell the S Korea thing is serious because it's finally knocked Gregg Wallace off the number one spot on BBC news online.
December 3, 2024 at 3:14 PM
You can tell the S Korea thing is serious because it's finally knocked Gregg Wallace off the number one spot on BBC news online.
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You can shove your Elf on the shelf....
December 1, 2024 at 11:00 PM
You can shove your Elf on the shelf....
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FT 3-1
We keep losing players, but keep on grinding out the results. Played a blinder. Absolute homers. The Chipps well and truly McCanned.
We keep losing players, but keep on grinding out the results. Played a blinder. Absolute homers. The Chipps well and truly McCanned.
a man in a hawaiian shirt is smoking a cigarette and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man in a hawaiian shirt is smoking a cigarette and looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
November 30, 2024 at 4:58 PM
FT 3-1
We keep losing players, but keep on grinding out the results. Played a blinder. Absolute homers. The Chipps well and truly McCanned.
We keep losing players, but keep on grinding out the results. Played a blinder. Absolute homers. The Chipps well and truly McCanned.
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The National South really becoming the wild west of "who's fecking it up the least".
Free swing at going top next Saturday. 😬
Free swing at going top next Saturday. 😬
November 30, 2024 at 5:45 PM
The National South really becoming the wild west of "who's fecking it up the least".
Free swing at going top next Saturday. 😬
Free swing at going top next Saturday. 😬
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NEW: I've just been passed this excellent article from the Papua New Guinea Courier's London correspondent.
November 28, 2024 at 12:49 PM
NEW: I've just been passed this excellent article from the Papua New Guinea Courier's London correspondent.
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Go on then... Yellow peril on Bluesky.
Cheers keeper.
Cheers keeper.
November 28, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Go on then... Yellow peril on Bluesky.
Cheers keeper.
Cheers keeper.