Gildy Stern (Fully Rested)
@oldhamletsghost.bsky.social
Are we nearly there yet? (Just reliving the Summer Hols)
Optimism rules OK, until it doesn't
As my wife always says, everything is 30 years ago.....
Total Flags Owned = 0
Thank Christ for LFC (sometimes) and Beer (always)
Optimism rules OK, until it doesn't
As my wife always says, everything is 30 years ago.....
Total Flags Owned = 0
Thank Christ for LFC (sometimes) and Beer (always)
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South Norfolk: the rural seat supposedly desperate to leave Europe… apparently isn’t.
New MRP modelling from @bestforbritain.org suggests EU membership would be the most popular option, with the Government’s position second. That’s worth paying attention to.
bestforbritain.org/publication/...
New MRP modelling from @bestforbritain.org suggests EU membership would be the most popular option, with the Government’s position second. That’s worth paying attention to.
bestforbritain.org/publication/...
Beyond the red lines - Best for Britain
Which EU relationship the public want the UK Government to propose
bestforbritain.org
September 19, 2026 at 6:35 PM
South Norfolk: the rural seat supposedly desperate to leave Europe… apparently isn’t.
New MRP modelling from @bestforbritain.org suggests EU membership would be the most popular option, with the Government’s position second. That’s worth paying attention to.
bestforbritain.org/publication/...
New MRP modelling from @bestforbritain.org suggests EU membership would be the most popular option, with the Government’s position second. That’s worth paying attention to.
bestforbritain.org/publication/...
Update....a really good show. Excellent performances throughout, especially the Detective Inspector. It's on tour, if you get the chance go and see it, highly recommended.
First trip of the season to the fabulous Grand in Blackpool to see Dial M for Murder..... swift snifter in the gorgeous circle bar is always a treat
September 19, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Update....a really good show. Excellent performances throughout, especially the Detective Inspector. It's on tour, if you get the chance go and see it, highly recommended.
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First trip of the season to the fabulous Grand in Blackpool to see Dial M for Murder..... swift snifter in the gorgeous circle bar is always a treat
September 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
First trip of the season to the fabulous Grand in Blackpool to see Dial M for Murder..... swift snifter in the gorgeous circle bar is always a treat
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Not much interest here it seems in this what must surely be a bombshell story for anyone remotely interested in how UK politics intersects with climate change and the fate of humanity. 🤔
I know climate scientists 'clock off' for weekends, but what about the rest of you?
I know climate scientists 'clock off' for weekends, but what about the rest of you?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk just shot himself and the @libdems.org.uk in the foot.
Shortsighted. Misguided. Unheeding of the expert advice of those who know what they are talking about when it comes to GHG emissions, climate change impacts, energy transition and security.
I hereby withdraw my support.
Shortsighted. Misguided. Unheeding of the expert advice of those who know what they are talking about when it comes to GHG emissions, climate change impacts, energy transition and security.
I hereby withdraw my support.
Sir Ed Davey says Jackdaw gas field 'makes sense' as decision looms for government
A consultation on the gas field - located 150 miles northeast of Aberdeen - closed last month, with the prime minister set to make a decision.
news.sky.com
September 19, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Not much interest here it seems in this what must surely be a bombshell story for anyone remotely interested in how UK politics intersects with climate change and the fate of humanity. 🤔
I know climate scientists 'clock off' for weekends, but what about the rest of you?
I know climate scientists 'clock off' for weekends, but what about the rest of you?
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Great to be out on the doors supporting Sagal Abdi-wali!❤️
If you live in Holborn & St Pancras, please vote for Sagal on 8 October! 🌹
Your local candidate, serving her community for 20 years and offering a message of hope we can all get behind.
If you live in Holborn & St Pancras, please vote for Sagal on 8 October! 🌹
Your local candidate, serving her community for 20 years and offering a message of hope we can all get behind.
September 19, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Great to be out on the doors supporting Sagal Abdi-wali!❤️
If you live in Holborn & St Pancras, please vote for Sagal on 8 October! 🌹
Your local candidate, serving her community for 20 years and offering a message of hope we can all get behind.
If you live in Holborn & St Pancras, please vote for Sagal on 8 October! 🌹
Your local candidate, serving her community for 20 years and offering a message of hope we can all get behind.
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Jim Ratcliffe encouraged Brexit and then ran away from the consequences.
Nobody cares what he thinks.
Nobody cares what he thinks.
Britain's richest person to leave UK for tax-free Monaco
Pro-Brexit Ineos boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly leaving to save tax on £21bn fortune
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Jim Ratcliffe encouraged Brexit and then ran away from the consequences.
Nobody cares what he thinks.
Nobody cares what he thinks.
Is today get a violin out for a millionaire day?
Another Moaning Manc Multi Millionaire.
Another Moaning Manc Multi Millionaire.
That wouldn't happen to be tax paid on profits made, in no small part, from the delusions and often outright misery of thousands upon thousands of his fellow countrymen, would it?
UK’s top taxpayer says he would ‘not wish to be reborn’ in Britain
Betfred founder Fred Done threatens 500 shop closures over tax rises that have left him fearful for the UK’s prospects
www.ft.com
September 19, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Is today get a violin out for a millionaire day?
Another Moaning Manc Multi Millionaire.
Another Moaning Manc Multi Millionaire.
Remember, it's the BBC, raise a complaint.
I've made a complaint, not least as they ran an almost identical 'news' item a few months ago (and even then it wasn't 'news'. Shameful pandering to the far right.
September 19, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Remember, it's the BBC, raise a complaint.
What's up with Jim, can't he get any public money to build his new stadium?
The very definition of a total twat.
The very definition of a total twat.
Lord give me the arrogance of a tax exile who feels the right to comment on the tax policies and general running of a country who you have deprived of billions by registering yourself in Monaco
Billionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 19, 2026 at 8:33 AM
What's up with Jim, can't he get any public money to build his new stadium?
The very definition of a total twat.
The very definition of a total twat.
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my brilliant colleague @robertshrimsley.bsky.social on the threat from Elon Musk’s X platform
www.ft.com/content/f270...
www.ft.com/content/f270...
September 18, 2026 at 10:54 PM
my brilliant colleague @robertshrimsley.bsky.social on the threat from Elon Musk’s X platform
www.ft.com/content/f270...
www.ft.com/content/f270...
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The remake of Father Ted leaves a lot to be desired.
September 18, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The remake of Father Ted leaves a lot to be desired.
Zack shits himself.....
New: Zack Polanski requested that the Greens’ ruling executive committee postpone the party’s imminent annual conference so they could focus on the Holborn and St Pancras byelection but was refused, the Guardian has been told.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Polanski request to postpone Greens’ conference to focus on byelection refused by party
Leader understood to have wanted to focus on Holborn and St Pancras campaign in London but executive committee voted against plan
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Zack shits himself.....
Our fizzy Friday question this week:-
Which fictional cowboy from 70s TV would you want by your side if you walked into a hostile saloon in Tombstone?
I went for Nick from the Big Valley, always good in a fight.My wife went for Ben Murphy in Alias Smith and Jones - because he was cute!(Point missed)
Which fictional cowboy from 70s TV would you want by your side if you walked into a hostile saloon in Tombstone?
I went for Nick from the Big Valley, always good in a fight.My wife went for Ben Murphy in Alias Smith and Jones - because he was cute!(Point missed)
September 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Our fizzy Friday question this week:-
Which fictional cowboy from 70s TV would you want by your side if you walked into a hostile saloon in Tombstone?
I went for Nick from the Big Valley, always good in a fight.My wife went for Ben Murphy in Alias Smith and Jones - because he was cute!(Point missed)
Which fictional cowboy from 70s TV would you want by your side if you walked into a hostile saloon in Tombstone?
I went for Nick from the Big Valley, always good in a fight.My wife went for Ben Murphy in Alias Smith and Jones - because he was cute!(Point missed)
Update, we showed Captain Oates levels of commitment in dragging ourselves home from the pub in this awful weather. Spent the walk home pondering on which occasion we could justify a second bottle, went for a 'Birthday Friday' but then realised our birthdays are Sunday and Monday next year.....doh!
It's Fizzy Friday 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂 and do I need it this week..... should I were a balaclava or not, decisions, decisions.
September 18, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Update, we showed Captain Oates levels of commitment in dragging ourselves home from the pub in this awful weather. Spent the walk home pondering on which occasion we could justify a second bottle, went for a 'Birthday Friday' but then realised our birthdays are Sunday and Monday next year.....doh!
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'Would you mind awfully not breaking the law again? That would be so kind, thank you so much.' Yeah, that's the Blackshorts put in their place, lads.
September 18, 2026 at 10:04 AM
'Would you mind awfully not breaking the law again? That would be so kind, thank you so much.' Yeah, that's the Blackshorts put in their place, lads.
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It’s time to say no, actually, if you support any of this you don’t have legitimate concerns, you’re just a shitty person.
September 18, 2026 at 10:56 AM
It’s time to say no, actually, if you support any of this you don’t have legitimate concerns, you’re just a shitty person.
It's Fizzy Friday 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂 and do I need it this week..... should I were a balaclava or not, decisions, decisions.
September 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
It's Fizzy Friday 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂 and do I need it this week..... should I were a balaclava or not, decisions, decisions.
Why is good news always 'unexpected' ? Are City forecasters just pessimists or are they shit at their job?
September 18, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Why is good news always 'unexpected' ? Are City forecasters just pessimists or are they shit at their job?
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Wreake Valley (Charnwood) Council By-Election Result:
🌳 CON: 48.2% (+8.0)
➡️ RFM: 31.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 16.4% (-34.3)
🌹 LAB: 3.1% (-6.0)
🔶 LDM: 1.1% (New)
Conservative GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌳 CON: 48.2% (+8.0)
➡️ RFM: 31.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 16.4% (-34.3)
🌹 LAB: 3.1% (-6.0)
🔶 LDM: 1.1% (New)
Conservative GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
September 18, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Wreake Valley (Charnwood) Council By-Election Result:
🌳 CON: 48.2% (+8.0)
➡️ RFM: 31.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 16.4% (-34.3)
🌹 LAB: 3.1% (-6.0)
🔶 LDM: 1.1% (New)
Conservative GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌳 CON: 48.2% (+8.0)
➡️ RFM: 31.2% (New)
🌍 GRN: 16.4% (-34.3)
🌹 LAB: 3.1% (-6.0)
🔶 LDM: 1.1% (New)
Conservative GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.
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Walkley (Sheffield) Council By-Election Result:
🌹 LAB: 53.4% (+14.4)
🌍 GRN: 28.8% (-11.2)
➡️ RFM: 12.5% (-1.6)
🔶 LDM: 2.6% (-0.2)
🌳 CON: 1.4% (-0.7)
🧑🔧 TUSC: 1.3% (+0.3)
No Ind (-1.0) as previous.
Labour GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2026.
🌹 LAB: 53.4% (+14.4)
🌍 GRN: 28.8% (-11.2)
➡️ RFM: 12.5% (-1.6)
🔶 LDM: 2.6% (-0.2)
🌳 CON: 1.4% (-0.7)
🧑🔧 TUSC: 1.3% (+0.3)
No Ind (-1.0) as previous.
Labour GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2026.
September 17, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Walkley (Sheffield) Council By-Election Result:
🌹 LAB: 53.4% (+14.4)
🌍 GRN: 28.8% (-11.2)
➡️ RFM: 12.5% (-1.6)
🔶 LDM: 2.6% (-0.2)
🌳 CON: 1.4% (-0.7)
🧑🔧 TUSC: 1.3% (+0.3)
No Ind (-1.0) as previous.
Labour GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2026.
🌹 LAB: 53.4% (+14.4)
🌍 GRN: 28.8% (-11.2)
➡️ RFM: 12.5% (-1.6)
🔶 LDM: 2.6% (-0.2)
🌳 CON: 1.4% (-0.7)
🧑🔧 TUSC: 1.3% (+0.3)
No Ind (-1.0) as previous.
Labour GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2026.
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Got my Thank you letter off RNLI for my donation....a small f*** you to the black shirts... every little helps
September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Got my Thank you letter off RNLI for my donation....a small f*** you to the black shirts... every little helps
My top 5
She thinks I still care - Elvis
Missing you - John Waite
Everyday Hurts - Sad Cafe
Tracks of my tears - Smokey Robinson
I'm gonna be strong - Juice Newton
A list for the youngsters out there
She thinks I still care - Elvis
Missing you - John Waite
Everyday Hurts - Sad Cafe
Tracks of my tears - Smokey Robinson
I'm gonna be strong - Juice Newton
A list for the youngsters out there
Top 5 Break Up songs got several revisits based on mood, because some breaks ups do feel like I Will Survive, and some like Nothing Compares 2 U
September 17, 2026 at 9:51 AM
My top 5
She thinks I still care - Elvis
Missing you - John Waite
Everyday Hurts - Sad Cafe
Tracks of my tears - Smokey Robinson
I'm gonna be strong - Juice Newton
A list for the youngsters out there
She thinks I still care - Elvis
Missing you - John Waite
Everyday Hurts - Sad Cafe
Tracks of my tears - Smokey Robinson
I'm gonna be strong - Juice Newton
A list for the youngsters out there
Fabulous draw for Fleetwood
🚨🏆 OFFICIAL: Carabao Cup 4th round draw.
Fleetwood v Arsenal
Man City/Norwich v Brighton
Everton v Newcastle
Sunderland v Brentford
Liverpool v Chelsea
Bradford v Peterborough
Fulham v Crystal Palace
Bournemouth v Aston Villa
Fleetwood v Arsenal
Man City/Norwich v Brighton
Everton v Newcastle
Sunderland v Brentford
Liverpool v Chelsea
Bradford v Peterborough
Fulham v Crystal Palace
Bournemouth v Aston Villa
September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Fabulous draw for Fleetwood