Dan Walsh
@danofcop.bsky.social
Lefty IFA, support temporarily not shit football team (#YCFC). Interested in politics, economics and evidence based conjecture
Surely part of the purpose of the BBC is to do what the private sector does not. If the BBC does not have the expertise to hold local politicians to account then who will.
BBC ‘risks entering inescapable doom spiral’ as further cuts hit TV and radio
BBC ‘risks entering inescapable doom spiral’ as further cuts hit TV and radio
Warning from union comes as corporation cuts local specialist correspondent roles as part of plan to save £500m
The BBC has been warned it risks entering a “doom spiral” of endless cuts and weaker public support for its services, as insiders anticipate the imminent closure of some TV and radio services.
Morale at the corporation is said to be extremely low as a series of cuts are slowly revealed to staff. In the latest announcement, the BBC said it would be reducing the number of local specialist correspondent roles. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Surely part of the purpose of the BBC is to do what the private sector does not. If the BBC does not have the expertise to hold local politicians to account then who will.
How many #WisdomOfTheCrowd has the BBC commissioned? Surely it can't stick with the whole run, it's terrible.
September 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM
How many #WisdomOfTheCrowd has the BBC commissioned? Surely it can't stick with the whole run, it's terrible.
When (at a time of great sadness) Radcliffe and Maconie feel it is time to retire, I propose @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and Nick Grimshaw take up their crisp eating mantle.
Sounds like they've been on the giddy juice this morning BBC 6 Music
Sounds like they've been on the giddy juice this morning BBC 6 Music
September 17, 2026 at 8:53 AM
When (at a time of great sadness) Radcliffe and Maconie feel it is time to retire, I propose @laurenlaverne.bsky.social and Nick Grimshaw take up their crisp eating mantle.
Sounds like they've been on the giddy juice this morning BBC 6 Music
Sounds like they've been on the giddy juice this morning BBC 6 Music
This is what public service journalism looks like
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
channel4news.substack.com
September 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM
This is what public service journalism looks like
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Hear me out… Keir Starmer for president of FIFA
July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Hear me out… Keir Starmer for president of FIFA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Having a dig at the new guy because your guy had made unfunded promises probably isn't the flex he thinks it is
Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy
Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 21, 2026 at 11:23 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Having a dig at the new guy because your guy had made unfunded promises probably isn't the flex he thinks it is
I don't think I've ever seen less effort put into selling a car for 1/2 million Euros as this which @carpervert.bsky.social "bought" for @sniffpetrol.com on today's @smithandsniff.bsky.social www.carandclassic.com/car/C2055710
1984 Peugeot 205 Grey Manual, 5 speed Left Hand Drive in...
1984 Peugeot 205 Grey Manual, 5 speed Left Hand Drive in Italy - For Sale | Car & Classic, €500,000 Auto disponibile, in condizioni da co...
www.carandclassic.com
June 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I don't think I've ever seen less effort put into selling a car for 1/2 million Euros as this which @carpervert.bsky.social "bought" for @sniffpetrol.com on today's @smithandsniff.bsky.social www.carandclassic.com/car/C2055710
He's gonna go home
He's gonna go ho-ome
Red card for Sithole
He's gonna go home
He's gonna go ho-ome
Red card for Sithole
He's gonna go home
June 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
He's gonna go home
He's gonna go ho-ome
Red card for Sithole
He's gonna go home
He's gonna go ho-ome
Red card for Sithole
He's gonna go home
I rarely listen to Radio 2 but my wife's driving us to Wales so she gets to choose the radio. My feedback so far: Fuck me, the Black Eyed Peas are shite
May 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
I rarely listen to Radio 2 but my wife's driving us to Wales so she gets to choose the radio. My feedback so far: Fuck me, the Black Eyed Peas are shite
Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank #Bose for bricking my Soundtouch 10. Cheers guys, you're the best (they are in fact not that)
May 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank #Bose for bricking my Soundtouch 10. Cheers guys, you're the best (they are in fact not that)
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Rochdale vs York, and the scarcely believable drama only sport can deliver
George Simms bore witness to Josh Stones’ 103rd-minute goal, which secured promotion to EFL after Rochdale thought they had won it themselves
https://bit.ly/4mOKTIK
George Simms bore witness to Josh Stones’ 103rd-minute goal, which secured promotion to EFL after Rochdale thought they had won it themselves
https://bit.ly/4mOKTIK
Rochdale vs York, and the scarcely believable drama only ...
Josh Stones’ 103rd-minute goal secured promotion to EFL after Rochdale thought they had won it themselves
bit.ly
April 26, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Rochdale vs York, and the scarcely believable drama only sport can deliver
George Simms bore witness to Josh Stones’ 103rd-minute goal, which secured promotion to EFL after Rochdale thought they had won it themselves
https://bit.ly/4mOKTIK
George Simms bore witness to Josh Stones’ 103rd-minute goal, which secured promotion to EFL after Rochdale thought they had won it themselves
https://bit.ly/4mOKTIK
Being in the ground yesterday,I didn't get to hear this at the time.Because the ball didn't hit the back of the net we didn't get that moment of elation and release that comes from a goal in these circumstances. But,I think a fitting conclusion to a season of last minute goals and fine margins #YCFC
How BBC Radio York covered York City's title-winning equaliser.
April 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Being in the ground yesterday,I didn't get to hear this at the time.Because the ball didn't hit the back of the net we didn't get that moment of elation and release that comes from a goal in these circumstances. But,I think a fitting conclusion to a season of last minute goals and fine margins #YCFC
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April 25, 2026 at 4:55 PM
How many Chico-times over the limit was he?
X Factor star Chico Slimani found guilty of drink-driving by London court
X Factor star Chico Slimani found guilty of drink-driving by London court
Singer, 55, said he had broken his sobriety after three ‘devastating’ bereavements and has not drunk alcohol since
Chico Slimani, a memorable X Factor contestant, was found guilty of drink-driving on Thursday, telling the court that his arrest came just hours after he broke his sobriety.
The singer, 55, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, reached the quarter-final of the TV talent show in 2005, later releasing a No 1 single, It’s Chico Time. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
How many Chico-times over the limit was he?
Didn't have Tori Amos discussing the Spurs management with Mark Radcliffe on my list this morning #BBC6Music
March 14, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Didn't have Tori Amos discussing the Spurs management with Mark Radcliffe on my list this morning #BBC6Music
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This means that even if Palestine Action ad not won on Human Rights Act/ECHR grounds, Palestine Action would have won on another ground.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
February 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM
This means that even if Palestine Action ad not won on Human Rights Act/ECHR grounds, Palestine Action would have won on another ground.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
No doubt this will be missed by a lot of media reporting of this judgment, but even if HRA repealed etc, Palestine Action would have *still won*.
Very glad to see No. 10 coming out with a definite statement on Radcliffe's offensive interview. An improvement on their previous tactic of say nothing first then both sideism later
Downing Street weighing in on Jim Ratcliffe's comments about immigration. A Number 10 spokesperson said “Jim Ratcliffe should immediately apologise. His offensive remarks are wrong and play into the hands of those who want to divide our country.”
February 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Very glad to see No. 10 coming out with a definite statement on Radcliffe's offensive interview. An improvement on their previous tactic of say nothing first then both sideism later
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Given how Jim Ratcliffe organises his affairs, the average immigrant probably contributes more than him to the UK. So let’s strip him of his knighthood and give it to an immigrant.
February 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Given how Jim Ratcliffe organises his affairs, the average immigrant probably contributes more than him to the UK. So let’s strip him of his knighthood and give it to an immigrant.
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In my view a lot of Labour politicians could learn a lot by listening to Tessa's comments on loyalty
open.spotify.com/episode/3y6v...
open.spotify.com/episode/3y6v...
Show 19 - Tessa Jowell
open.spotify.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
In my view a lot of Labour politicians could learn a lot by listening to Tessa's comments on loyalty
open.spotify.com/episode/3y6v...
open.spotify.com/episode/3y6v...
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Quite funny that Starmer's allies are waking up to this point now …
Cuts to Winter Fuel… not in the manifesto
Disability benefit cuts… not in there either
Cutting jury trials… also not there
Digital ID… no mention
Raising employers NI… nope
Freezing tax threholds… nah
Contracts with Palantir… no
Cuts to Winter Fuel… not in the manifesto
Disability benefit cuts… not in there either
Cutting jury trials… also not there
Digital ID… no mention
Raising employers NI… nope
Freezing tax threholds… nah
Contracts with Palantir… no
February 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Quite funny that Starmer's allies are waking up to this point now …
Cuts to Winter Fuel… not in the manifesto
Disability benefit cuts… not in there either
Cutting jury trials… also not there
Digital ID… no mention
Raising employers NI… nope
Freezing tax threholds… nah
Contracts with Palantir… no
Cuts to Winter Fuel… not in the manifesto
Disability benefit cuts… not in there either
Cutting jury trials… also not there
Digital ID… no mention
Raising employers NI… nope
Freezing tax threholds… nah
Contracts with Palantir… no
A middle aged listing of alcoholic honey wines called Maslow's Hierarchy of Meads
An area-by-area ranking of West Yorkshire house prices called Maslow’s Hierarchy of Leeds
A real-estate company called Maslow’s Hierarchy of Deeds
February 4, 2026 at 7:12 AM
A middle aged listing of alcoholic honey wines called Maslow's Hierarchy of Meads
Should get Rooney to do the vocals
The FA Cup to get its own Champions League-style anthem as part of “sonic branding” plan. (martyn ziegler)
January 22, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Should get Rooney to do the vocals