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September 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
That family has no luck with vehicles.
Charles Spencer’s Princess Diana memoir stolen from lorry
Charles Spencer’s Princess Diana memoir stolen from lorry
The Earl’s book is set to reveal new details about Diana’s marriage and the week leading up to her death
trib.al
September 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
That family has no luck with vehicles.
Getting a head start on tomorrow's top quality posts.
Sarah Jane bored at typewriter
Alt: Sarah Jane bored at typewriter
static.klipy.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Getting a head start on tomorrow's top quality posts.
RIP Bonnie Greer. I first became aware of her for being one of the few genuinely interesting, thoughtful, funny and non-irritating people who'd appear on late night discussion programmes.
Bonnie Greer, writer and cultural commentator, dies aged 77
Bonnie Greer, writer and cultural commentator, dies aged 77
The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on panel shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husband
The British-American novelist, playwright and commentator Bonnie Greer has died aged 77.
In a statement, her husband David Hutchins said that she died on Tuesday evening following a brief illness. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:12 PM
RIP Bonnie Greer. I first became aware of her for being one of the few genuinely interesting, thoughtful, funny and non-irritating people who'd appear on late night discussion programmes.
Nandy woke up this morning and thought "Right, you bastards, I'll show what's worse than an absentee Culture Secretary..."
September 16, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Nandy woke up this morning and thought "Right, you bastards, I'll show what's worse than an absentee Culture Secretary..."
*Rabid dogs barking*
Govt: We hear you, we see you, we're here for you.
Govt: We hear you, we see you, we're here for you.
September 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
*Rabid dogs barking*
Govt: We hear you, we see you, we're here for you.
Govt: We hear you, we see you, we're here for you.
Piddington - where 'Went The Day Well?' could happen and the locals would be surprisingly cool with it.
Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans
Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Piddington - where 'Went The Day Well?' could happen and the locals would be surprisingly cool with it.
Can't wait to annex Piddington.
September 16, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Can't wait to annex Piddington.
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It’s Peter Falk’s birthday.
My favourite Columbo episode was when he came out of retirement to catch a 10yo murderer.
My favourite Columbo episode was when he came out of retirement to catch a 10yo murderer.
September 16, 2026 at 6:27 AM
It’s Peter Falk’s birthday.
My favourite Columbo episode was when he came out of retirement to catch a 10yo murderer.
My favourite Columbo episode was when he came out of retirement to catch a 10yo murderer.
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buttondown.com/cooray_smith...
I've had what might be a new, and possibly even significant, thought about Doctor Who's late 1980s cancellation. This is a free subscribers e-mail, and free to read on the site too, but if you agree, why not become a paid subscriber? Or indeed, even if you don't.
I've had what might be a new, and possibly even significant, thought about Doctor Who's late 1980s cancellation. This is a free subscribers e-mail, and free to read on the site too, but if you agree, why not become a paid subscriber? Or indeed, even if you don't.
September 16, 2026 at 6:10 AM
buttondown.com/cooray_smith...
I've had what might be a new, and possibly even significant, thought about Doctor Who's late 1980s cancellation. This is a free subscribers e-mail, and free to read on the site too, but if you agree, why not become a paid subscriber? Or indeed, even if you don't.
I've had what might be a new, and possibly even significant, thought about Doctor Who's late 1980s cancellation. This is a free subscribers e-mail, and free to read on the site too, but if you agree, why not become a paid subscriber? Or indeed, even if you don't.
Chibnall's Vicar Of Dibbley reboot looks harrowing.
September 15, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Chibnall's Vicar Of Dibbley reboot looks harrowing.
Jay Leno has offered to open for Ed Sheeran.
September 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Jay Leno has offered to open for Ed Sheeran.
Yer mum will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran.
September 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Yer mum will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran.
In the dark night that is very long, the men of the north lands sit by the great log fires and they tell a tale...
"'You ain't my mother!' Zoe yelled and Kat screamed back 'Yes I am!'"
*gasps*
"'You ain't my mother!' Zoe yelled and Kat screamed back 'Yes I am!'"
*gasps*
September 15, 2026 at 9:16 PM
In the dark night that is very long, the men of the north lands sit by the great log fires and they tell a tale...
"'You ain't my mother!' Zoe yelled and Kat screamed back 'Yes I am!'"
*gasps*
"'You ain't my mother!' Zoe yelled and Kat screamed back 'Yes I am!'"
*gasps*
But still no 4K release for Noggin The Nog? Unacceptable.
September 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
But still no 4K release for Noggin The Nog? Unacceptable.
"Won't somebody please think of the dog shaggers?!"
September 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
"Won't somebody please think of the dog shaggers?!"
Trump telling Patel to remake the FBI in his image.
September 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Trump telling Patel to remake the FBI in his image.
I wouldn't Piddington them if they were on fire.
Maggie Mae Fish Sends Email
Alt: Maggie Mae Fish Sends Email
static.klipy.com
September 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I wouldn't Piddington them if they were on fire.
I have seen the 'Ghosts' trailer. I know the sequel couldn't have Swayze, but this still seems way off the original IP.
September 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
I have seen the 'Ghosts' trailer. I know the sequel couldn't have Swayze, but this still seems way off the original IP.
So they can finally be free to rename themselves Wonnie-The-Pooh.
Why is Piddington in Oxfordshire holding a referendum on leaving the UK?
Why is Piddington in Oxfordshire holding a referendum on leaving the UK?
Residents of Piddington, near Bicester, will vote in a symbolic referendum on Tuesday.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 15, 2026 at 8:22 AM
So they can finally be free to rename themselves Wonnie-The-Pooh.
There should've been a jellyfish the size of a train, but this was the replacement service.
Free diver spots jellyfish the 'size of a bus' near Pembrokeshire coastline
Free diver spots jellyfish the 'size of a bus' near Pembrokeshire coastline
Iestyn Morgan has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 15, 2026 at 6:58 AM
There should've been a jellyfish the size of a train, but this was the replacement service.
Another elaborate and futile attempt to hoodwink me into thinking Ed Sheeran exists. Nice try.
September 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Another elaborate and futile attempt to hoodwink me into thinking Ed Sheeran exists. Nice try.
Not even in the top ten worst children entertainers of the 1970s.
September 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Not even in the top ten worst children entertainers of the 1970s.
... since birth.
Opinion | Trump has been acting in an increasingly bizarre way
🖋️ Simon Kelner
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🖋️ Simon Kelner
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September 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
... since birth.
Out of the ones I've heard, so far, three absolute bangers:
Davros
The Curse Of Davros
Once And Future: A Genius For War
Davros
The Curse Of Davros
Once And Future: A Genius For War
DAVROS DISCOUNTS! Click https://bgfn.sh/davros26 to get up to 50% off selected audio adventures featuring the Daleks' creator.
The tiny pressure of my thumb, enough to break the glass, will end everything at 23:59 (UK time) on 20 September 2026.
The tiny pressure of my thumb, enough to break the glass, will end everything at 23:59 (UK time) on 20 September 2026.
September 14, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Out of the ones I've heard, so far, three absolute bangers:
Davros
The Curse Of Davros
Once And Future: A Genius For War
Davros
The Curse Of Davros
Once And Future: A Genius For War