Deeply saddened to hear of the death of brewing industry pioneer, Scotland's first black professor & Chancellor of @heriotwattuni.bsky.social Professor Sir Geoff Palmer. May God rest his soul. I am praying for strength for all his family at this very sad time. www.hw.ac.uk/news/2025/de...

Death of University Chancellor Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE

Heriot-Watt University is saddened by the death of its esteemed Chancellor and renowned humanitarian, Professor Emeritus Sir Godfrey (Geoff) Palmer KT OBE.

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Funny what being more open about your age can do via @tvmarv.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/marverin...

My TikTok 'shocker' sparked a bravery revolution

Funny what being more open about your age can do...

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When the Small Claims Court comes through for you on a 12mth old invoice #freelance

a woman is dancing on a tennis court with the words let 's move written in white

ALT: a woman is dancing on a tennis court with the words let 's move written in white

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Swoon ❤️

Radio 3 vs Classic FM.

The Film & TV Charity’s 2024 Looking Glass survey makes for sad reading today. There’s a growing mental health crisis in the industry. 35% of workers now rate their mental health as poor or very poor, up from 24% in 2019. More data here - filmtvcharity.org.uk/research-imp...

Looking Glass Survey 2024

Discover key findings from the 2024 Looking Glass survey on mental health in film, TV and cinema. Explore industry challenges and opportunities.

filmtvcharity.org.uk

🥺Sitcom actor Brian Murphy dies aged 92 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Brian Murphy: Man About the House actor dies aged 92

The actor and comedian had worked closely with theatre director Joan Littlewood in his early career.

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Perfectionism is dead to me. Resonate??! [Jump to Linktree for The 25 Bad Habits I’m ditching💥]

I’ve got lots of new bits & bobs coming this year⭐️ GOOD VIBES ONLY with all my things. So pls stay with me wherever you like YOUTUBE and/or EMAIL linktr.ee/marverinecole

Today is a new day. Stay strong. Focus your energies on doing all your can for you, your family and your community💖

Gutted. Tony had me and my family howling with laughter through the 90s. God rest him===> Comedian and actor Tony Slattery dies aged 65 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Tony Slattery: Comedian and actor dies aged 65

He was known for his quick-witted improvisations on shows like Channel 4's Whose Line Is It Anyway.

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Like air fryers? Me too. Watch me popping up on Ch5 tonight from 8pm flapping me gums about mine🤣

2025 means I’ll be spaffing on Youtube 🤪Come join me😉 www.youtube.com/@MidlifeWith...

Midlife With Marv

I'm a coach who supports women over 40 who want to rediscover themselves, embrace their wisdom and create a more fulfilling life. Especially if you've reached that stage where you're wondering 'Is the...

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Morning! I’m in the studio. But where are you? #GMB is on air right now @itvxofficial.bsky.social Come and join us🤗

🤣🤭TV bosses should dare to flout Ofcom rules, says Grange Hill creator Phil Redmond www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

TV bosses should dare to flout Ofcom rules, says Grange Hill creator Phil Redmond

Producer says ‘courage has gone out of broadcasting’ and audiences want to see grittier issues

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Cracking night with the Cole famalam & @xeniakara.bsky.social🎉 Birmingham Hippodrome #PeterPan #AlisonHammond

Loving these lazy Christmas days, aren’t you?! 😴😴💤🎄

Got some new projects coming up soon. So join my club and be the first to know all the goss - before anyone else 😉 marverinecole.substack.com

Moments with Marverine | Marverine Cole | Substack

Hello, Marverine Cole here - that chick off the telly you sometimes see reading the news or gossing about craft beer! I've reached middle-age unscathed and I'm reflecting on the ups & downs I've faced...

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Merry Christmas, peeps xx

I am in shock at how many esteemed intellectual individuals still feel the need to fight idiotic racists on X on a daily. On Boxing Day too? I am stunned at why they want to waste their energies!

This. Since the 1920s, THIS. ‘Media’s empathetic coverage of Luigi Mangione reveals an obsession with humanizing white male suspects’ ===> www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...

Media’s empathetic coverage of Luigi Mangione reveals an obsession with humanizing white male suspects

Interest in the United Healthcare CEO shooting suspect’s background underscores research that the media covers white and Black perpetrators differently

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Look at me with @hpsvanessa.bsky.social 😜 #Tilt

Been waiting for this film and just watched it. Phenomenal story. Always like to watch drama that teaches me something I absolutely need to know. And unsurprisingly Kerry Washington was exceptional too.

Happy 6888 Movie release day 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 thx Tyler Perry for writing it and Kerry Washington for starring as Lt Charity Adams #Netflix. PS @ninarobinson.bsky.social & I interviewed Stanley, Charity’s son www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

BBC World Service - Witness History, Major Charity Adams and the Six-Triple-Eight

The first African-American woman to lead a World War Two battalion

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Praise the Lord. This is why journalism MATTERS. Transparency has been needed for years. Just read the cases that have been unearthed due to diligent journalists===> Landmark new rules to bring transparency to family courts www.bbc.com/news/article...

Landmark new rules to bring transparency to family courts

The changes will allow meaningful reporting on cases in England and Wales for the first time.

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I have never worked with such an incredible female leader. I’m devastated by the news of the death of our CEO, Caroline Miller. Serving under her leadership on the board of BRB was an honour. I will miss her deeply & pray for strength for her family. May she rest in peace. brnw.ch/21wPra3

BRB announces the death of CEO Caroline Miller OBE | Birmingham Royal Ballet

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our CEO Caroline Miller passed away on Sunday 15 December. Sir David Normington, Chair of Birmingham R

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Our foreword writer getting stuck in.

Marverine Cole@tvmarv.bsky.social · 2y ago

More beer on ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Weekend later this morning🍺. But wait. What?? I’m not in the barn serving beer…🧐 @itvxofficial.bsky.social

More beer on ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Weekend later this morning🍺. But wait. What?? I’m not in the barn serving beer…🧐 @itvxofficial.bsky.social

Walls in train stations are underrated😵‍💫 #workschristmasdo #theaftermath 🍷🍾🥂 #euston