George Mann

bbc.co.ukBBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlementBBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.

10 Sept

Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

28 Aug

It’s amazing how the life of a song can be unrelated to its chart position. Before going in at 12 this evening, Dolly’s ‘9 to 5’ only reached number 47 in the UK singles chart. Amazing for such a banger.

bbc.co.ukPaul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40Heaton's solo album tops the chart, while Parton's 1980 US hit reaches the UK top 40 at last.

28 Aug

Paul Heaton 👑 BBC News - Paul Heaton scores first number one album www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

27 Aug

In a summer of heatwaves, off to my second day of test cricket this year at @homeofcricket.bsky.social Only able to get these tickets because of a full refund following the washout against NZ.. #EngvPak

bbc.co.ukAnne Donaghy: Ex-council chief convicted of two charges over email deletionHer co-accused Aaron McClelland was also cleared of trying to have an email deleted.

26 Aug

Ex-council chief convicted of two charges over deleting email www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

25 Aug

Sky Sports + is fairly unwatchable. Permanent glitching, poor picture quality when not. And we’re losing #SOTWHU

bbc.co.ukMan calls Hertfordshire Police on 999 after buying alcohol-free gin by mistakePolice release audio of his emergency call, in which he requests assistance to help get his £6 back.

20 Aug

Man calls 999 after buying alcohol-free gin by mistake www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

bbc.co.ukPrince Harry and Meghan set to return to the UKThe couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.

19 Aug

Well… this will be interesting. Prince Harry and Meghan to return to UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukChildren's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zoneChildren's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

19 Aug

Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

12 Aug

There’s obviously the danger you will strain your eyes using a colander #eclipse

theguardian.com‘Farage’s got to come clean or clear off’: what voters on Clacton beach think about their MP – and the countryNigel Farage’s constituency takes in genteel resorts and one of England’s poorest villages. With a snap byelection approaching, what do the residents want from the Reform UK leader – or the bin who’s ...

31 July

I’m a big fan of Tim Burrows after his book ‘The Invention of Essex’. He’s been to Clacton, a place I spent a dozen childhood holidays and somewhere I still find magical. It’s an amazing article @timbuurows.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Birmingham 81

@birmingham81.bsky.social

30 July

Today’s playlist: The Best of Roy Ayers - great vibes ▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/443...

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youtube.comThe Goodies 50th Anniversary LIVE with Robin Ince | @ Slapstick FestivalYouTube video by Slapstick Festival

27 July

In 2020, I went to Bristol to see Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke Taylor do a sitdown with @robinince.bsky.social for @slapstickfest.bsky.social looking back on The Goodies. Genuinely one of most enjoyable afternoons I have ever spent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bsF...

nytimes.comFIFA, global advisory body clash over potential betting irregularities at World Cup (Gift Article)Irregularities flagged do not necessarily mean manipulation of events took place, a gambling industry expert told The Athletic.

23 July

FIFA, global advisory body clash over potential betting irregularities at World Cup www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

whufc.comA tribute to Kevin Keegan from Sir Trevor Brooking - West Ham United FCA tribute to Kevin Keegan from Sir Trevor Brooking.

21 July

Sir Trevor Brooking tribute to Kevin Keegan 💔 www.whufc.com/en/news/a-tr...

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Stanis Elsborg

@staniselsborg.bsky.social

13 July

1/🧵 FIFA says its judicial bodies are independent. Yet the decision to waive Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension was reportedly taken by one man alone. So who is Mohammad Al Kamali -and how independent has his own institutional background been? www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...

thetimes.comOnly one official involved in decision to waive Folarin Balogun banMohammad al-Kamali, the chairman of Fifa’s disciplinary committee, made ruling without any of the 17 other members asked to be involved in the case

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Grant Brisbee

@grantbrisbee.bsky.social

7 July

me watching the 2025 world series

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6 July

Jordan Henderson getting a yellow card and getting stretchered off without playing a minute is peak John Terry.

3 July

George Mann@sgfmann.bsky.social

I’ve just watched the #PORCRO highlights. No spoilers but if you have ever wondered ‘how bad can it be when a PGMOL referee is in charge of VAR in a World Cup knockout match?’. Strap in, you’re in a for a treat.

Congratulations to Lou Macari who has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for his decades of work with homeless people and other good causes.

bbc.co.ukKarren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team banBrady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.

12 June

Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

31 May

Moi? ⚒️

Nick Reed@nickinmasham.bsky.social

Amazing pictures from North London today. On such occasions I’m reminded of living above a restaurant on Upper Street for the 1995 cup winners cup celebrations. @sgfmann.bsky.social was staying over, and wore a West Ham shirt to go get a paper. You could follow his progress by the ripple of boos.

thetimes.comMatt Brittin: new BBC boss asked Gordon Brown about ‘thankless’ jobThe former Google executive starts as director-general on Monday and will continue the corporation’s mission to ‘Reform-proof’ its funding

16 May

Matt Brittin: new BBC boss asked Gordon Brown about ‘thankless’ job www.thetimes.com/article/3eaf...

14 May

I love #Masterchef, but I never, ever want to think about ‘potato and peas cooked in ouzo’ ever again.

1 May

On the epic occasions of the 90th Birthday of Britain’s first ever British Asian superstar tomorrow, @louobrien19.bsky.social will bring tonight’s Last Waltz. Happy Birthday Englebert ❤️ #TomorrowsPapersToday

Guardian Sport: Saudi exit plunges LIV Golf into funding crisis #TomorrowsPapersToday

Times Sport: Wood gives Forest the upper hand #TomorrowsPapersToday

Telegraph Sport: Iraola in frame for United job #TomorrowsPapersToday

i Sport: Wood-fired rocket fuels Forest #TomorrowsPapersToday

Daily Mail: WHY WAS HE FREE TO ROAM THE STREETS WITH A KNIFE? #TomorrowsPapersToday

The Guardian: PM vows to act against protesters ‘venerating the murder of Jews’ #TomorrowsPapersToday

i: Rayner’s warning to Starmer: more and more young people are feeling hopeless #TomorrowsPapersToday

The Sun: BRACE FOR MORE TERROR ATTACKS #TomorrowsPapersToday

The Daily Telegraph: Met accuses Polanski of stoking tensions #TomorrowsPapersToday

Daily Mirror: AN ATTACK ON ALL OF US #TomorrowsPapersToday

Daily Express: Jewish war hero's warning #TomorrowsPapersToday

Daily Star: It ain't half hot, mummy #TomorrowsPapersToday

Morning Star: OUTRAGE AT ISRAELI FLOTILLA 'PIRACY' #TomorrowsPapersToday

The Economist: STILL IN LALA LAND #TomorrowsPapersToday

Financial Times: ECB and BoE warn of rate rises as Iran war takes toll #TomorrowsPapersToday

Metro: Mayday! for landlords... #TomorrowsPapersToday

I’ll have your May Day #TomorrowsPapersToday later this evening, do join me from 9