Paul McLaughlin
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A piece I wrote years ago about London, kayfabe and the small places that seem to exist on the edges of reality in any city.
The places in which we often find a home.
The places in which we often find a home.
Bradley's: Lager and Shots in No-Man's Land
“I’m disappointed everyone here isn’t more… you know… Spanish.” The man in the expensive suit says, with slight confusion, to the towering figure behind the downstairs bar. Jan, the Belgian manager of...
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October 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
A piece I wrote years ago about London, kayfabe and the small places that seem to exist on the edges of reality in any city.
The places in which we often find a home.
The places in which we often find a home.
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A lovely wine story from North London—volunteers at the community vineyards of Forty Hall Farm are making London's first sparkling wine since the middle ages, in Enfield.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/10...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/10...
Let’s Work Together — Community-Led Winemaking at Forty Hall Vineyard, Enfield, London — Pellicle
Standing among 10 acres of grapevines at the edge of Enfield in North London, it’s hard to believe the M25 is so close. A herd of Red Poll cows moo in the neighbouring field; feral parakeets raucously...
www.pelliclemag.com
October 7, 2026 at 8:45 AM
A lovely wine story from North London—volunteers at the community vineyards of Forty Hall Farm are making London's first sparkling wine since the middle ages, in Enfield.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/10...
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/10...
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It's been a long road, getting from there to here.
But we haven't changed. From 2020 to now - Evercade is still about the joy of enjoying games in the simplest possible way:
🙌 Physical carts that you own.
🕹️ Get gaming with no delays.
😃 Enjoy your collection on your shelf!
But we haven't changed. From 2020 to now - Evercade is still about the joy of enjoying games in the simplest possible way:
🙌 Physical carts that you own.
🕹️ Get gaming with no delays.
😃 Enjoy your collection on your shelf!
October 7, 2026 at 10:23 AM
It's been a long road, getting from there to here.
But we haven't changed. From 2020 to now - Evercade is still about the joy of enjoying games in the simplest possible way:
🙌 Physical carts that you own.
🕹️ Get gaming with no delays.
😃 Enjoy your collection on your shelf!
But we haven't changed. From 2020 to now - Evercade is still about the joy of enjoying games in the simplest possible way:
🙌 Physical carts that you own.
🕹️ Get gaming with no delays.
😃 Enjoy your collection on your shelf!
✨ A real treasure of a pub - Nellie's in Beverley is still lit by gas lamps and has grown organically over 100's of years into a warren of corridors and cosy rooms. Entering involves stepping down into post medieval floor levels. More 📸 👉 www.digest.andymarsh...
October 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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✨ A real treasure of a pub - Nellie's in Beverley is still lit by gas lamps and has grown organically over 100's of years into a warren of corridors and cosy rooms. Entering involves stepping down into post medieval floor levels. More 📸 👉 www.digest.andymarsh...
October 5, 2026 at 6:04 AM
✨ A real treasure of a pub - Nellie's in Beverley is still lit by gas lamps and has grown organically over 100's of years into a warren of corridors and cosy rooms. Entering involves stepping down into post medieval floor levels. More 📸 👉 www.digest.andymarsh...
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David Moyes had told him that they really needed to pick up 3 points that weekend
Jordan Pickford due in court for speeding in his bright blue Lamborghini. With its personalised number plate. 🤦♂️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...
Jordan Pickford almost caused crash, pursued by police in April incident, court told (Gift Article)
The England goalkeeper was driving his Lamborghini significantly faster than the 30mph speed limit, a Cheshire Police officer said.
www.nytimes.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
David Moyes had told him that they really needed to pick up 3 points that weekend
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youtu.be/8QbjlHeoLdc?... this excellent documentary on the making of the Oregon Trail game features the original creators talking about how they remember Prince being one of the first beta testers. (Of the first research prototype that pre-dated the more famous Apple II versions.)
October 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
youtu.be/8QbjlHeoLdc?... this excellent documentary on the making of the Oregon Trail game features the original creators talking about how they remember Prince being one of the first beta testers. (Of the first research prototype that pre-dated the more famous Apple II versions.)
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THE SOCIAL NETWORK was released 16 years ago today. A telling of the story behind a social media giant, and among the most popular films of director David Fincher, the making of story will have you feeling like you’re dating a stairmaster…
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October 1, 2026 at 9:20 AM
THE SOCIAL NETWORK was released 16 years ago today. A telling of the story behind a social media giant, and among the most popular films of director David Fincher, the making of story will have you feeling like you’re dating a stairmaster…
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Whenever you're not sure about what you're doing with your life, or where you're headed, or whether anything you do makes sense - just remember that Whatsapp sometimes says "You may have new messages" and remember that you're doing better than that.
October 1, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Whenever you're not sure about what you're doing with your life, or where you're headed, or whether anything you do makes sense - just remember that Whatsapp sometimes says "You may have new messages" and remember that you're doing better than that.
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How come when Yogi Bear does it, it's hilarious but when I steal a family's picnic basket wearing only a hat and tie, the police have to get involved?
September 30, 2026 at 1:12 PM
How come when Yogi Bear does it, it's hilarious but when I steal a family's picnic basket wearing only a hat and tie, the police have to get involved?
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That Colin, eh? He's a bit of a lad :-)
September 30, 2026 at 12:02 PM
That Colin, eh? He's a bit of a lad :-)
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1 of 4 #scotsfoundedfootball One of, if not the most important match played at any of the Hampdens was May 10th 1947, when a Great Britain Select met a Rest of Europe team. Carlo Parola of Juve and an Italy defender played that day and gave some idea of the ferment in Glasgow.
September 29, 2026 at 5:15 AM
1 of 4 #scotsfoundedfootball One of, if not the most important match played at any of the Hampdens was May 10th 1947, when a Great Britain Select met a Rest of Europe team. Carlo Parola of Juve and an Italy defender played that day and gave some idea of the ferment in Glasgow.
According to tracking data from Jonathan McDowell's Space Report: as of late September 2026, 1,807 Starlink satellites have deorbited and re-entered Earth's atmosphere.
Starlink and other low orbit arrays have this problem. Satellite lifespan is 5 years. The endeavor is linked to unending significant capex. If they stop launching, the array falls out of the sky. This is why making the US Gov't dependent on Starlink is a huge priority for Musk and SpaceX.
September 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Sometimes I forget that not everyone knows that Prince had a period in the late 80s when he was quite enamored with Chicago house music, and he created (at least) a gospel-tinged house album, for which he tried to enlist Mark Moore of S’express, Patti Labelle for vocals, and maybe William Orbit.
Much of the unreleased house album Prince did in the late 80s was praise music, to my understanding. It feels like such a loss that we’re all being denied it.
September 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Sometimes I forget that not everyone knows that Prince had a period in the late 80s when he was quite enamored with Chicago house music, and he created (at least) a gospel-tinged house album, for which he tried to enlist Mark Moore of S’express, Patti Labelle for vocals, and maybe William Orbit.
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So this scumbag stole charity money from the Bayleaf Restaurant in West Lothian and hes not yet been caught. Surely someone recognises him!
September 24, 2026 at 9:23 AM
So this scumbag stole charity money from the Bayleaf Restaurant in West Lothian and hes not yet been caught. Surely someone recognises him!
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"I didn't see that one"
"Not many people have, it's probably a bad reference."
"Not many people have, it's probably a bad reference."
September 24, 2026 at 7:49 AM
"I didn't see that one"
"Not many people have, it's probably a bad reference."
"Not many people have, it's probably a bad reference."
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A word from Batman.
(From Detective Comics #1113).
(From Detective Comics #1113).
September 23, 2026 at 4:18 AM
A word from Batman.
(From Detective Comics #1113).
(From Detective Comics #1113).
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Ladies and gentlemen, it is, today, the 11th anniversary of this official communiqué from Her Majesty (our Queen) on the occasion of Independent Television’s 60th birthday. Pray be upstanding
September 23, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, it is, today, the 11th anniversary of this official communiqué from Her Majesty (our Queen) on the occasion of Independent Television’s 60th birthday. Pray be upstanding
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Spent the past two days pitching and contacting editors at outlets because I got bills to pay and Popverse ain't paying anymore.
If you know of anywhere hiring journalists with years of experience covering pop culture, hit me up. I need the work.
If you know of anywhere hiring journalists with years of experience covering pop culture, hit me up. I need the work.
September 22, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Spent the past two days pitching and contacting editors at outlets because I got bills to pay and Popverse ain't paying anymore.
If you know of anywhere hiring journalists with years of experience covering pop culture, hit me up. I need the work.
If you know of anywhere hiring journalists with years of experience covering pop culture, hit me up. I need the work.
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I'm not much of a Pokémon person, but my son is & trying to buy him cards at retail prices has been nigh on impossible the last couple of years, and I refuse to pay scalpers for anything. So it warms the cockles of my heart to see so many of them having a full meltdown about the recent set. Enjoy!!
September 20, 2026 at 9:34 AM
I'm not much of a Pokémon person, but my son is & trying to buy him cards at retail prices has been nigh on impossible the last couple of years, and I refuse to pay scalpers for anything. So it warms the cockles of my heart to see so many of them having a full meltdown about the recent set. Enjoy!!
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It's still Gangsta Rap day on CEEFAUX!
September 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM
It's still Gangsta Rap day on CEEFAUX!
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It's Gangsta Rap day on CEEFAUX!
September 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
It's Gangsta Rap day on CEEFAUX!
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the earliest fashion label in the British Isles was Tommy Hill Figure
September 21, 2026 at 6:32 PM
the earliest fashion label in the British Isles was Tommy Hill Figure
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