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· Aug 11
Video shows the aftermath of the Israeli strike on a tent for media workers that assassinated five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza City.
Watching Al Jazeera news tonight. The channel calls out the Israeli govt's actions for what they are: acts of genocide. The targetted assassination of journalist Anas Al Sharif is despicable. My prayers are for him and for his 3 AJ colleagues murdered, and for what remains of their families. 💔🙏🙏🙏🙏
Woman stabbed in Birmingham bus stop attack dies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Katie Fox.
An awful tragedy. My thoughts are with her family and friends.🙏
I'm often here in this part of town, so it's extremely disturbing.
Take care wherever you are out at night.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Katie Fox.
An awful tragedy. My thoughts are with her family and friends.🙏
I'm often here in this part of town, so it's extremely disturbing.
Take care wherever you are out at night.
Woman stabbed in Birmingham near Bullring shopping centre dies
Katie Fox, 34, was targeted just outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday night.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Woman stabbed in Birmingham bus stop attack dies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Katie Fox.
An awful tragedy. My thoughts are with her family and friends.🙏
I'm often here in this part of town, so it's extremely disturbing.
Take care wherever you are out at night.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Katie Fox.
An awful tragedy. My thoughts are with her family and friends.🙏
I'm often here in this part of town, so it's extremely disturbing.
Take care wherever you are out at night.
Remembrance Day Service, Birmingham Cathedral, St Philip's Square.
November 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Remembrance Day Service, Birmingham Cathedral, St Philip's Square.
US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Horrific.
RIP Maria Florinda Rios Perez 🙏
Thoughts with her husband, Mauricio Velazquez.
Really hope justice prevails, despite the complexity of the 'stand-your-ground laws' in Indiana.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Horrific.
RIP Maria Florinda Rios Perez 🙏
Thoughts with her husband, Mauricio Velazquez.
Really hope justice prevails, despite the complexity of the 'stand-your-ground laws' in Indiana.
US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Horrific.
RIP Maria Florinda Rios Perez 🙏
Thoughts with her husband, Mauricio Velazquez.
Really hope justice prevails, despite the complexity of the 'stand-your-ground laws' in Indiana.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Horrific.
RIP Maria Florinda Rios Perez 🙏
Thoughts with her husband, Mauricio Velazquez.
Really hope justice prevails, despite the complexity of the 'stand-your-ground laws' in Indiana.
Celebrity Traitors finale: Winners and losers revealed but is it Alan Carr, Cat Burns, David Olusoga, Joe Marler or Nick Mohammed?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fantastic television!
Congratulations, Alan Carr and @neuroblastomauk.bsky.social ❤
Would have loved it too if Joe and Nick had won!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fantastic television!
Congratulations, Alan Carr and @neuroblastomauk.bsky.social ❤
Would have loved it too if Joe and Nick had won!
Celebrity Traitors finale: Winners and losers revealed but is it Alan Carr, Cat Burns, David Olusoga, Joe Marler or Nick Mohammed?
On Thursday night, we finally found out who has emerged victorious in The Celebrity Traitors.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Celebrity Traitors finale: Winners and losers revealed but is it Alan Carr, Cat Burns, David Olusoga, Joe Marler or Nick Mohammed?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fantastic television!
Congratulations, Alan Carr and @neuroblastomauk.bsky.social ❤
Would have loved it too if Joe and Nick had won!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fantastic television!
Congratulations, Alan Carr and @neuroblastomauk.bsky.social ❤
Would have loved it too if Joe and Nick had won!
#PaulineCollins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies at aged 85
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Pauline Collins 😥
Fond memories of watching her in "No, Honestly" with her husband, John Alderton in the 70s. Such an engaging actor. The news really makes me sad.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Pauline Collins 😥
Fond memories of watching her in "No, Honestly" with her husband, John Alderton in the 70s. Such an engaging actor. The news really makes me sad.
Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies at aged 85
Her family said she died peacefully in her London care home having had Parkinson's for several years.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
#PaulineCollins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies at aged 85
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Pauline Collins 😥
Fond memories of watching her in "No, Honestly" with her husband, John Alderton in the 70s. Such an engaging actor. The news really makes me sad.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Pauline Collins 😥
Fond memories of watching her in "No, Honestly" with her husband, John Alderton in the 70s. Such an engaging actor. The news really makes me sad.
Historic Commons debate offers hope over hoarding support
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a hidden mental health crisis. Those who self-neglect have been neglected by the state for too long. Grateful to @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, MP for Birmingham Erdington, for raising awareness.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a hidden mental health crisis. Those who self-neglect have been neglected by the state for too long. Grateful to @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, MP for Birmingham Erdington, for raising awareness.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Historic Commons debate offers hope over hoarding support
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a hidden mental health crisis. Those who self-neglect have been neglected by the state for too long. Grateful to @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, MP for Birmingham Erdington, for raising awareness.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a hidden mental health crisis. Those who self-neglect have been neglected by the state for too long. Grateful to @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, MP for Birmingham Erdington, for raising awareness.
10 years ago today at Moor Street Station Birmingham, I was bewildered to see a man bring his kitchen sink onto the train. At least he remembered to pack it! 🤷♂️
A few puns to be made here, but I can't be bothered! 'Tis late. 😴
A few puns to be made here, but I can't be bothered! 'Tis late. 😴
November 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
10 years ago today at Moor Street Station Birmingham, I was bewildered to see a man bring his kitchen sink onto the train. At least he remembered to pack it! 🤷♂️
A few puns to be made here, but I can't be bothered! 'Tis late. 😴
A few puns to be made here, but I can't be bothered! 'Tis late. 😴
#SuzanneVega was simply wonderful at Symphony Hall, Birmingham! Last saw her in 1987 at the NEC with a dear friend who sadly passed away 10 years later. It was emotional! 🥲❤ Hugely impressive set too by support, #KatherinePriddy from Brum.
So glad I could make it. Beautiful singers, songs, venue.🙏
So glad I could make it. Beautiful singers, songs, venue.🙏
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM
#SuzanneVega was simply wonderful at Symphony Hall, Birmingham! Last saw her in 1987 at the NEC with a dear friend who sadly passed away 10 years later. It was emotional! 🥲❤ Hugely impressive set too by support, #KatherinePriddy from Brum.
So glad I could make it. Beautiful singers, songs, venue.🙏
So glad I could make it. Beautiful singers, songs, venue.🙏
Catholic priest admits sending racist messages in neo-Nazi chat
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Love thy neighbour", and all that.
Deeply disturbing case.
"Father Mark Rowles, 57, went by the name "skinheadlad1488" in a chatroom called Aryan Reich Killers to write offensive messages about Muslims."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Love thy neighbour", and all that.
Deeply disturbing case.
"Father Mark Rowles, 57, went by the name "skinheadlad1488" in a chatroom called Aryan Reich Killers to write offensive messages about Muslims."
Cardiff Catholic priest Mark Rowles sentenced for sending racist neo-Nazi messages
Father Mark Rowles was arrested by counter terror police for extreme right wing activity on social media.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Catholic priest admits sending racist messages in neo-Nazi chat
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Love thy neighbour", and all that.
Deeply disturbing case.
"Father Mark Rowles, 57, went by the name "skinheadlad1488" in a chatroom called Aryan Reich Killers to write offensive messages about Muslims."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"Love thy neighbour", and all that.
Deeply disturbing case.
"Father Mark Rowles, 57, went by the name "skinheadlad1488" in a chatroom called Aryan Reich Killers to write offensive messages about Muslims."
Volunteers to mourn at funerals no-one attends
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I remember watching a report during lockdown of funerals with no guests. Heartbreaking. Hope more councils will adopt this scheme for those who leave behind no family or no friends. 🙏
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I remember watching a report during lockdown of funerals with no guests. Heartbreaking. Hope more councils will adopt this scheme for those who leave behind no family or no friends. 🙏
Torfaen: Volunteers to mourn at funerals no-one goes to
Volunteers will be called in by the council when no-one else is expected to turn up.
www.bbc.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Volunteers to mourn at funerals no-one attends
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I remember watching a report during lockdown of funerals with no guests. Heartbreaking. Hope more councils will adopt this scheme for those who leave behind no family or no friends. 🙏
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I remember watching a report during lockdown of funerals with no guests. Heartbreaking. Hope more councils will adopt this scheme for those who leave behind no family or no friends. 🙏
HUMILIATION for the Daily Mail as it will probably have to change its front page story in the light of the letting agency email!
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October 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
HUMILIATION for the Daily Mail as it will probably have to change its front page story in the light of the letting agency email!
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
Prince Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge
Justice! Too late for Virginia Giuffre, tragically, but I hope this brings some sense of justice to her family.
Prince Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge
Justice! Too late for Virginia Giuffre, tragically, but I hope this brings some sense of justice to her family.
Prince Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge
He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - Buckingham Palace says
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
Prince Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge
Justice! Too late for Virginia Giuffre, tragically, but I hope this brings some sense of justice to her family.
Prince Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge
Justice! Too late for Virginia Giuffre, tragically, but I hope this brings some sense of justice to her family.
No inquiry into 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Julie Hambleton, whose sister, Maxine, died in the bombing said: "As long as there is breath in my body I will fight for justice."'
Thinking of the families after this news.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Julie Hambleton, whose sister, Maxine, died in the bombing said: "As long as there is breath in my body I will fight for justice."'
Thinking of the families after this news.
No inquiry into 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings
Security minister Dan Jarvis says existing processes can effectively investigate the case.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
No inquiry into 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Julie Hambleton, whose sister, Maxine, died in the bombing said: "As long as there is breath in my body I will fight for justice."'
Thinking of the families after this news.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Julie Hambleton, whose sister, Maxine, died in the bombing said: "As long as there is breath in my body I will fight for justice."'
Thinking of the families after this news.
Dozens dead in 'total devastation' left behind by Hurricane Melissa
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tragedy and devastation across the Caribbean.
Thinking of the people of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.🙏
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tragedy and devastation across the Caribbean.
Thinking of the people of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.🙏
First deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica and Haiti
The hurricane - Jamaica's worst to date - was downgraded from a category five storm on Wednesday.
www.bbc.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Dozens dead in 'total devastation' left behind by Hurricane Melissa
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tragedy and devastation across the Caribbean.
Thinking of the people of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.🙏
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tragedy and devastation across the Caribbean.
Thinking of the people of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.🙏
Fawlty Towers star #PrunellaScales dies aged 93
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Prunella Scales. Deeply saddened to hear this. My thoughts are with Samuel West, and other members of his family. It's only last November that Timothy West died.
I'm certain the canals in heaven are beautiful. 😥🙏
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Prunella Scales. Deeply saddened to hear this. My thoughts are with Samuel West, and other members of his family. It's only last November that Timothy West died.
I'm certain the canals in heaven are beautiful. 😥🙏
Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93
Scales played hotel manager Sybil Fawlty, the bossy wife of Basil, in the classic British sitcom.
www.bbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Fawlty Towers star #PrunellaScales dies aged 93
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Prunella Scales. Deeply saddened to hear this. My thoughts are with Samuel West, and other members of his family. It's only last November that Timothy West died.
I'm certain the canals in heaven are beautiful. 😥🙏
www.bbc.com/news/article...
RIP Prunella Scales. Deeply saddened to hear this. My thoughts are with Samuel West, and other members of his family. It's only last November that Timothy West died.
I'm certain the canals in heaven are beautiful. 😥🙏
How a Hollywood tour guide discovered an unknown celebrity grave
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Elsa Lanchester!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Elsa Lanchester!
How a Hollywood tour guide discovered an unknown celebrity grave
The Bride of Frankenstein actress Elsa Lanchester will be celebrated on October 28, her 123rd birthday.
www.bbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
How a Hollywood tour guide discovered an unknown celebrity grave
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Elsa Lanchester!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Elsa Lanchester!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas bracing themselves for Melissa graded as a dangerous category 5 storm. 😥
Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas bracing themselves for Melissa graded as a dangerous category 5 storm. 😥
Live updates: Hurricane Melissa to make landfall in Jamaica
Powerful winds of 175 mph (280 km/h) have battered the coast and up to 101cm of rain is possible.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 6:37 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas bracing themselves for Melissa graded as a dangerous category 5 storm. 😥
Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas bracing themselves for Melissa graded as a dangerous category 5 storm. 😥
Congratulations #JackLisowski, Northern Ireland Open Snooker Champion 2025🏆! An amazing awards ceremony with finalist Judd Trump paying tribute to his best mate - moving scenes in Belfast! 👏😭 Tough year since his father passed in March.
Wonderful story! 🙏
Wonderful story! 🙏
Jack Lisowski has confessed he returned to snooker too early following his father's sudden death. He was competing at the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong in March when he learned of his dad's passing
Tears flow in Belfast as fan-favourite seals first ever title after dad's death
www.belfastlive.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Congratulations #JackLisowski, Northern Ireland Open Snooker Champion 2025🏆! An amazing awards ceremony with finalist Judd Trump paying tribute to his best mate - moving scenes in Belfast! 👏😭 Tough year since his father passed in March.
Wonderful story! 🙏
Wonderful story! 🙏
40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC:
Unexpectedly at home tonight. Caught the start of this. Amazing clips of rare appearances and recordings: Jeff Buckley, Eurythmics, U2 ...
Catch it on iPlayer if you can, or it's on now till 22:30.
Unexpectedly at home tonight. Caught the start of this. Amazing clips of rare appearances and recordings: Jeff Buckley, Eurythmics, U2 ...
Catch it on iPlayer if you can, or it's on now till 22:30.
October 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC:
Unexpectedly at home tonight. Caught the start of this. Amazing clips of rare appearances and recordings: Jeff Buckley, Eurythmics, U2 ...
Catch it on iPlayer if you can, or it's on now till 22:30.
Unexpectedly at home tonight. Caught the start of this. Amazing clips of rare appearances and recordings: Jeff Buckley, Eurythmics, U2 ...
Catch it on iPlayer if you can, or it's on now till 22:30.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
#LucyPowell wins Labour’s deputy leadership contest beating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson
A clear but close win.
Congratulations to Lucy Powell!
The right choice to be a voice for the wider party members.
#LucyPowell wins Labour’s deputy leadership contest beating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson
A clear but close win.
Congratulations to Lucy Powell!
The right choice to be a voice for the wider party members.
Lucy Powell wins Labour’s deputy leadership contest beating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson - follow live
The contest for the role follows the resignation of former deputy leader Angela Rayner.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
#LucyPowell wins Labour’s deputy leadership contest beating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson
A clear but close win.
Congratulations to Lucy Powell!
The right choice to be a voice for the wider party members.
#LucyPowell wins Labour’s deputy leadership contest beating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson
A clear but close win.
Congratulations to Lucy Powell!
The right choice to be a voice for the wider party members.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Brexit? Bad for the UK?! What millions of us have been telling the "beleaver" deluded Sherlocks for nearly a decade.
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Brexit? Bad for the UK?! What millions of us have been telling the "beleaver" deluded Sherlocks for nearly a decade.
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Reeves says economic damage caused by Brexit forcing her to take action in budget
Chancellor, who is expected to announce tax rises and spending cuts, says effect of leaving bloc worse than predicted
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Brexit? Bad for the UK?! What millions of us have been telling the "beleaver" deluded Sherlocks for nearly a decade.
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Brexit? Bad for the UK?! What millions of us have been telling the "beleaver" deluded Sherlocks for nearly a decade.
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