Roy Waterhouse
@rwaterhouse.bsky.social
Was into UK/Irish horse racing: now observing from arm's length. Worked for a 'newspaper' that masqueraded as 'The Sporting Life' from 1994-97. Interests: Sport (primarily Cricket), Music (primarily Ska, Reggae, 70s Disco, early 80s), Animals & long walks.
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I really, really disagree with this.
If 2-day Tests are “no less of a Test”, why is anyone bothering to argue for the importance of 5-day or even 4-day cricket?
If 2-day Tests are “no less of a Test”, why is anyone bothering to argue for the importance of 5-day or even 4-day cricket?
Stephan Shemilt Ashes column: Why MCG's two-dayer was no less of a Test
BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reflects on the chaos of the Boxing Day Test, which England won inside two days.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I really, really disagree with this.
If 2-day Tests are “no less of a Test”, why is anyone bothering to argue for the importance of 5-day or even 4-day cricket?
If 2-day Tests are “no less of a Test”, why is anyone bothering to argue for the importance of 5-day or even 4-day cricket?
#Cricket #MCG #Ashes Reading the comments etc., the wicket clearly wasn't up to standard. In any event, not sure either side was that interested - Boland opening #Aus 2nd innings and Carse sent in at no. 3 in #Eng 2nd innings - what's that about? Write-off of a game.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes says there would be 'hell on' if MCG pitch for England win over Australia was produced elsewhere in the world
Captain Ben Stokes says there would be
www.bbc.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Poland has temporarily closed two airports in Rzeszow and Lublin after the country's armed forces scrambled fighter jets due to Russian strikes on Ukraine, according to the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency.
December 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Poland has temporarily closed two airports in Rzeszow and Lublin after the country's armed forces scrambled fighter jets due to Russian strikes on Ukraine, according to the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency.
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Russia is attacking Kyiv’s power plants with drones and missiles. There are also multiple hits on residential buildings.
December 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Russia is attacking Kyiv’s power plants with drones and missiles. There are also multiple hits on residential buildings.
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First cruise missiles fired from TU bombers entered Ukrainian airspace and are moving to our direction
There's an information about takeoff of TU in the area of the Black Sea
The combined massive attack of Kyiv is ongoing
Explosions don't stop
There's an information about takeoff of TU in the area of the Black Sea
The combined massive attack of Kyiv is ongoing
Explosions don't stop
December 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
First cruise missiles fired from TU bombers entered Ukrainian airspace and are moving to our direction
There's an information about takeoff of TU in the area of the Black Sea
The combined massive attack of Kyiv is ongoing
Explosions don't stop
There's an information about takeoff of TU in the area of the Black Sea
The combined massive attack of Kyiv is ongoing
Explosions don't stop
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Telegram channels report a massive attack on the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant
It’s extremely close to my neighborhood in Kyiv
Can you imagine what an attack on a hydroelectric dam means??
It’s extremely close to my neighborhood in Kyiv
Can you imagine what an attack on a hydroelectric dam means??
December 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Telegram channels report a massive attack on the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant
It’s extremely close to my neighborhood in Kyiv
Can you imagine what an attack on a hydroelectric dam means??
It’s extremely close to my neighborhood in Kyiv
Can you imagine what an attack on a hydroelectric dam means??
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France’s national post office hit by suspected cyber-attack | France
https://www.europesays.com/2655687/
The websites and apps of France’s national post office and its banking service have been hit by a…
https://www.europesays.com/2655687/
The websites and apps of France’s national post office and its banking service have been hit by a…
France’s national post office hit by suspected cyber-attack | France - EUROPE SAYS
The websites and apps of France’s national post office and its banking service have been hit by a suspected cyber-attack, disrupting deliveries and hampering
www.europesays.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
France’s national post office hit by suspected cyber-attack | France
https://www.europesays.com/2655687/
The websites and apps of France’s national post office and its banking service have been hit by a…
https://www.europesays.com/2655687/
The websites and apps of France’s national post office and its banking service have been hit by a…
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The Cure’s Perry Bamonte dies aged 65: “He was a warm hearted and vital part of the Cure story”
The Cure’s Perry Bamonte dies aged 65: “He was a warm hearted and vital part of the Cure story”
The Cure confirm that longtime guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has passed away
www.loudersound.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Cure’s Perry Bamonte dies aged 65: “He was a warm hearted and vital part of the Cure story”
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Perry Bamonte, multi-instrumentalist for the Cure, died over Christmas after a brief illness. Bamonte joined the Cure in 1990, and played keyboards on their 1992 hit ‘Friday I’m in Love.’
The Cure’s Perry Bamonte Dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, multi-instrumentalist for the Cure, died over Christmas after a brief illness. Bamonte joined the Cure in 1990, and played keyboards on their 1992 hit ‘Friday I’m in Love.’
www.vulture.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Perry Bamonte, multi-instrumentalist for the Cure, died over Christmas after a brief illness. Bamonte joined the Cure in 1990, and played keyboards on their 1992 hit ‘Friday I’m in Love.’
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If a Test finishes early, the players should not get golf or a booze cruise, they should have to play an ODI or T20I on every lost day of play.
December 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
If a Test finishes early, the players should not get golf or a booze cruise, they should have to play an ODI or T20I on every lost day of play.
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Scott Boland batted at No11 and No1 on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test. He got a golden duck at No11, then took 3/30 with the ball, snared a catch & then ended up 4* opening the batting end Day 1. He scored more runs than Duckett, Bethell & Root combined. #ENGvAUS #cricketcounts
December 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Scott Boland batted at No11 and No1 on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test. He got a golden duck at No11, then took 3/30 with the ball, snared a catch & then ended up 4* opening the batting end Day 1. He scored more runs than Duckett, Bethell & Root combined. #ENGvAUS #cricketcounts
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Trump:
Talks with Ukrainians and russians on a peaceful settlement are proceeding normally.
😡😡😡
Talks with Ukrainians and russians on a peaceful settlement are proceeding normally.
😡😡😡
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Trump:
Talks with Ukrainians and russians on a peaceful settlement are proceeding normally.
😡😡😡
Talks with Ukrainians and russians on a peaceful settlement are proceeding normally.
😡😡😡
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Explosions in Khmelnytskyi region reported . Seems like it’s the main target tonight and where majority of missiles go
December 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Explosions in Khmelnytskyi region reported . Seems like it’s the main target tonight and where majority of missiles go
Chris Rea - The Road to Hell Pt 2 (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Chris Rea
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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A major incident had been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole breached a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...
Major incident declared as sinkhole drains canal and swallows narrowboats in Shropshire
A major incident had been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole breached a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
www.blackcountryradio.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A major incident had been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole breached a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/news/nationa...
#CommonwealthGames The Snooker Shootout is one thing, but this I can't get my head round - #BBC loses broadcast rights to #TNT... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC replaced by TNT Sports as Commonwealth Games live broadcaster
The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#CommonwealthGames The Snooker Shootout is one thing, but this I can't get my head round - #BBC loses broadcast rights to #TNT... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Authorities are responding after a private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in North Carolina. Multiple fatalities have been reported.
https://cnn.it/4j20zq6
https://cnn.it/4j20zq6
December 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Authorities are responding after a private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in North Carolina. Multiple fatalities have been reported.
https://cnn.it/4j20zq6
https://cnn.it/4j20zq6
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Pro-wrestling legend Mick Foley announced this morning that he's parting ways with WWE over the organization's "close relationship with Donald Trump," saying the president's "incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me."
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Pro-wrestling legend Mick Foley announced this morning that he's parting ways with WWE over the organization's "close relationship with Donald Trump," saying the president's "incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me."
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Breaking - Bondi shooting
What we know so far about the Bondi shooting
Ten people are dead after gunmen fired dozens of shots into crowds of people at Bondi Beach on Sunday.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
What we know so far about the Bondi shooting
Ten people are dead after gunmen fired dozens of shots into crowds of people at Bondi Beach on Sunday.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
What we know so far about the Bondi shooting
Ten people are dead after gunmen fired dozens of shots into crowds of people at Bondi Beach on Sunday.
www.smh.com.au
December 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Breaking - Bondi shooting
What we know so far about the Bondi shooting
Ten people are dead after gunmen fired dozens of shots into crowds of people at Bondi Beach on Sunday.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
What we know so far about the Bondi shooting
Ten people are dead after gunmen fired dozens of shots into crowds of people at Bondi Beach on Sunday.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Police responding to active shooter at Bondi Beach, information trickling out does not sound good.
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Police responding to active shooter at Bondi Beach, information trickling out does not sound good.
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bondi beach sometime tonight
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
bondi beach sometime tonight
#Snooker #SnookerShootout Congratulations to Alfie Burden on winning the 2025 Shootout.
Sadly, as #Eurosport is no longer in the UK, I wasn't watching. #TNT - if you're showing the Shootout in 2026, make it free to air. Better yet, can one of #BBC, #ITV, #Channel4, #Channel5 take on the Shootout..?
Sadly, as #Eurosport is no longer in the UK, I wasn't watching. #TNT - if you're showing the Shootout in 2026, make it free to air. Better yet, can one of #BBC, #ITV, #Channel4, #Channel5 take on the Shootout..?
December 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#Snooker #SnookerShootout Congratulations to Alfie Burden on winning the 2025 Shootout.
Sadly, as #Eurosport is no longer in the UK, I wasn't watching. #TNT - if you're showing the Shootout in 2026, make it free to air. Better yet, can one of #BBC, #ITV, #Channel4, #Channel5 take on the Shootout..?
Sadly, as #Eurosport is no longer in the UK, I wasn't watching. #TNT - if you're showing the Shootout in 2026, make it free to air. Better yet, can one of #BBC, #ITV, #Channel4, #Channel5 take on the Shootout..?
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Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Baxter enjoyed a decades-spanning career on radio, TV and film, and was famous for impersonating famous people including Queen Elizabeth II
The actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99
Born in Glasgow in 1926, Baxter was best known for helming TV sketch series including The Stanley Baxter Show and The Stanley Baxter Picture Show. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
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In a dramatic day, it emerged that a Russian submarine had been carrying out an “operation” in the Channel for three days while Moscow said British soldiers in Ukraine were legitimate targets
Read more: trib.al/hrmzKRB
Read more: trib.al/hrmzKRB
December 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In a dramatic day, it emerged that a Russian submarine had been carrying out an “operation” in the Channel for three days while Moscow said British soldiers in Ukraine were legitimate targets
Read more: trib.al/hrmzKRB
Read more: trib.al/hrmzKRB