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Off to Wylam Brewery to see Bill Callaghan. Should be a nice night.

Relaxing at home with a pint after (yet another) tense game at SJP. It’s difficult being condemned to support the Toon

Just stopped by SJP and was very moved by the response to King Kevs passing. Surprisingly solemn and silent. Shame he never made a final visit, but magnificent memories.

I'm confident nobody will share this.

The under 16 social media ban will probably be more harmful as the platforms will take no responsibility for harms, saying kids shouldn’t have been there anyway

On Saturday the far right racists of ‘Unite the Right’ are coming to our city with their message of hatred and division. Our city is a diverse and tolerant city of sanctuary where we offer support to welcome those in need and a culture of inclusivity, solidarity and compassion.

@marcdavenant.bsky.social Just put my scribble in the book at Rebellion in the City Library. Very powerful, particularly in light of the Governments response to Musk this week

Thursday evening, all welcome.

Half time in Newcastle We have 13 of 26 Newcastle City Council wards declared after a very long first session. Greens 14 Lib Dems 13 Reform UK 9 Independents 3 Reporter Dan Holland says: "Nothing for Labour and the question now is whether they win any seats in Newcastle at all."

Trump will make a deal with Iran so every Iran/ally ship will only be allowed through SoH if accompanied by one of his choice. Western carriers will have to bid to him to get through. Enforced by drones from Dubai.

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@marcdavenant.bsky.social Harry’s movie goes on tour after today. Worth watching out for

Does anyone know why BlueSky crops photos when they’re imported? eX didn’t.

Here’s an opportunity to help improve Jesmond.

I’m waiting until I’ve worked out how to use BlueSky before posting in earnest.