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Today I had the pleasure and privilege of seeing the new film Ghosts: The Possession of Button House. It’s so brilliant - packed full of jokes and twists, with such a clever story and great callbacks for fans. The characters all get their own moments and it fits together beautifully. Book now!

Not a bad day on the Quayside for the autumnal equinox.

Half time for the lasses, leading Sheffield 2-1. Should have been more and Sheffield goal was the result of an underhit back pass. #NUFC

Get #NUFC folks read this. She's one of us.

Durham are crowned champions of County Championship Division 2 🏆

If your idea of patriotism is calling any member of the RNLI, an entirely voluntary organisation whose crews daily risk their lives to save others, a traitor, then you are beyond hope of redemption.

Reconstruction mock-up of Tynemouth Castle (England). In 1312 King Edward II of England took refuge in Tynemouth Castle with his unpopular friend Piers Gaveston before fleeing by boat to Scarborough Castle. #TynemouthCastle #EnglishCoastalCastles #HistoryRebuilt

Really looking forward to Dan Jackson's new book and here's a lovely snippet of it... #nufc www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Behind Milburn’s magic: Wor Jackie was a pit village hero and ‘everybody’s friend’ in Newcastle

A new book details the modest England centre-forward’s Ashington upbringing, his shyness and the work ethic that set him apart

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Alison Stenning@alisonstenning.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Some of the nurdle volunteers on the North Tyneside coast have written a press release (not me!) about the nurdle spill, the official response and the amazing community action. Please do share with journalists etc. online and offline. Contact details in the PR. docs.google.com/document/u/0...

#cricket #onedaycup Durham batting against Sussex. 60/0 after 13 overs.

Thanks for everything King Kev. #NUFC

A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...

Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.

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Thanks for everything King Kev. #NUFC

We are thrilled to share that we have been shortlisted for the Power in Practice Award at National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026. The awards hosted by @curiousminds.org.uk shine a light on best practice and innovation in the field of creative and cultural learning.

All is well with Andy - so far.

For your convenience, the Pride and Prejudice live-posting super-thread 📚

Trung Le Nguyen@trungles.com · 5mo ago

So I’ve started Pride and Prejudice, and already I feel bad for Mrs Bennet.

Your regular reminder that cryptocurrency does in fact have a use case and that use case is crime

Preparing for the start of the #RejoinMarch today in central London.

Prospect is calling on the Government to leave X following ongoing political interference and the promotion of far-right content on the platform. Civil servants and communications workers should not have to read racist content while trying to do their jobs and communicate with the public.

In the face of frenzied right-wing attacks, this government has successfully executed one of the most ambitious climate change projects in the world. Time to give credit where it's due iandunt.substack.com/p/guest-post...

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Big turnout for Durham Pride after Reform Council withdraw funding

Picture & report @MrBenSellers on Twitter There is not much good news around at the moment so I was pleased to see a report that Durham Pride today showed a significantly increased attendance a…

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@martycricket.bsky.social Why isn’t there commentary on the Durham Women’s T20. I see there is BBC commentary on some of the other women’s games.

Rhododendrons and azaleas at Seaton Delaval today. #NationalTrust

And as my nana used to say: “If you don’t vote, you can’t complain.”

#dogsatpollingstations Been out to vote this morning.

Puffins!!!!

National Trust@nationaltrust.org.uk · 6mo ago

The day has finally arrived. You can now *officially* watch puffins live from the Farne Islands, 24 hours a day: bit.ly/4tRz72T Please enjoy these puffins kissing in celebration of this momentous event.

Happy Bank Holiday! Here’s a tongue-in-cheek #parody song about #nigelfarage accepting a massive gift from a #crypto billionaire and then hiding from a #BBC interview - to the iconic tune #500miles of the legendary Proclaimers … We’re calling it: “Five Million Quid” 💰🤑💰🤑💰🎶 youtu.be/z5A0qpWUrfg?...

"5 Million Quid" - Marsh Family parody of The Proclaimers "(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles" on Farage gift

YouTube video by Marsh Family

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NRM REJOIN RAMBLE Swindon - 19th April Dufton - 26th April Burton - 2nd May Cornwall - 9th/10th May London to Brussels - 23rd May to 5th June NRM REJOIN MARCH London, Temple - Parliament Square Sat 20th June 2026 12noon - 4:30pm Support us to #RejoinEU

What have Labour done to the NHS in less than 2 years? A 10 Year plan to rebuild the service, more staff, lower waiting lists, shorter wait times in A&E, more GPs, more cancer referrals dealt with in time, record number of patient contacts, new community health centres, more tests and scans... 1/3