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Uncut Best New Albums 2025. Trying the 80 albums that make the list for this. The last two years have been challenging but led to some discoveries
Important breaking news from the Border Telegraph
February 18, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Important breaking news from the Border Telegraph
Sticking to a theme there's also this delicate rose but only the flower is china. No idea of providence or if it came with the crystal vase #potterythrowdown
February 16, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Sticking to a theme there's also this delicate rose but only the flower is china. No idea of providence or if it came with the crystal vase #potterythrowdown
Last night on the Great Pottery Throwdown the potters had to make a posy of flowers which reminded me of this little (only about 6cm) bone china one by Adderley which is in my slow house clearance #potterythrowdown
February 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Last night on the Great Pottery Throwdown the potters had to make a posy of flowers which reminded me of this little (only about 6cm) bone china one by Adderley which is in my slow house clearance #potterythrowdown
What a fantastic day it has been. Two great golds topped and tailed by two excellent men's curling games. These Winter Olympics have been an utter joy from the very beginning
GB chiefs hail greatest Winter Olympics day after super Sunday delivers two golds
GB chiefs hail greatest Winter Olympics day after super Sunday delivers two golds
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Britain win mixed snowboard cross then mixed skeleton
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Eve Muirhead lauds ‘just incredible’ performance
Team GB chiefs have hailed Britain’s greatest day at a Winter Olympics after celebrating two gold medals, in the mixed snowboard cross and mixed skeleton in Milano Cortina.
Super Sunday started with Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale storming to a surprise victory in Livigno, with Bankes dramatically overtaking the French team with four turns remaining to take mixed snowboard cross gold. Continue reading...
dlvr.it
February 15, 2026 at 10:17 PM
What a fantastic day it has been. Two great golds topped and tailed by two excellent men's curling games. These Winter Olympics have been an utter joy from the very beginning
The 3:35 Novices' Handicap Chase gets under way in front of the stands at Kelso today with the snow covered Cheviots in the distance (first time this winter I've seen them covered) #nationalhunt #racing #kelsoraces
February 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The 3:35 Novices' Handicap Chase gets under way in front of the stands at Kelso today with the snow covered Cheviots in the distance (first time this winter I've seen them covered) #nationalhunt #racing #kelsoraces
Haven't done #RSD for ages but I think I'll return to it this year, there seems to be some nice stuff (I know...rip off, over priced, not rare etc etc). Just two weeks after the debut Great Yorkshire Record Fair in York and already got my train tickets for that
We have lift off! The #RSD26 List has LAUNCHED 🚀
Explore this year’s line up now: bit.ly/49YKIG8%F0%9...
Explore this year’s line up now: bit.ly/49YKIG8%F0%9...
February 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Haven't done #RSD for ages but I think I'll return to it this year, there seems to be some nice stuff (I know...rip off, over priced, not rare etc etc). Just two weeks after the debut Great Yorkshire Record Fair in York and already got my train tickets for that
Caught a brief moment of Channel Five on seventies ads and Zoe Lyons pontificating on people not knowing what Cinzano was in the seventies, quite how she would know this is a mystery given she was born in 1971 🤷♂️
January 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Caught a brief moment of Channel Five on seventies ads and Zoe Lyons pontificating on people not knowing what Cinzano was in the seventies, quite how she would know this is a mystery given she was born in 1971 🤷♂️
It's the last Sunday of Christmas, nearly Twelfth Night and Epiphany so here's December's end of year book bundle. The traditional mix of annuals, autobiography, non-fiction and fiction
January 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
It's the last Sunday of Christmas, nearly Twelfth Night and Epiphany so here's December's end of year book bundle. The traditional mix of annuals, autobiography, non-fiction and fiction
The moon shining bright this morning at 5:38-5.43am on a frosty winter morning walk. The day before it becomes full #moonphotography #moonlight #moon
January 2, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The moon shining bright this morning at 5:38-5.43am on a frosty winter morning walk. The day before it becomes full #moonphotography #moonlight #moon
Splendidly practical Christmas presents mean I can now make pastries of all sizes and then work then off with well lit early morning walks thanks to this hugely powerful torch (the box calls it a tactical flashlight)
December 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Splendidly practical Christmas presents mean I can now make pastries of all sizes and then work then off with well lit early morning walks thanks to this hugely powerful torch (the box calls it a tactical flashlight)
Not only was the final Mission Impossible crap, it was humourless, pompous, portentous crap
December 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Not only was the final Mission Impossible crap, it was humourless, pompous, portentous crap
I don't know how long I have been watching "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" but it feels like forever and is just plot exposition with the occasional fight scene. Tom Cruise would come last in a Tom Cruise look alike competition
December 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I don't know how long I have been watching "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" but it feels like forever and is just plot exposition with the occasional fight scene. Tom Cruise would come last in a Tom Cruise look alike competition
Having got a red door it needed to be suitably dressed for Christmas. A new outside light installed two weeks ago and the lantern only found last week. I finally have my traditional Christmas door 😃😃
December 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Having got a red door it needed to be suitably dressed for Christmas. A new outside light installed two weeks ago and the lantern only found last week. I finally have my traditional Christmas door 😃😃
Help The Aged
December 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Help The Aged
BBC2 are repeating 'Gone Fishing' Christmas specials. Last night they showed the 2020 one back where they visit Bob's old home and area and meet up with Chris Rea. My favourite episode of the whole show, it's funny, warm and quite touching. An absolute delight #Gonefishing
December 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
BBC2 are repeating 'Gone Fishing' Christmas specials. Last night they showed the 2020 one back where they visit Bob's old home and area and meet up with Chris Rea. My favourite episode of the whole show, it's funny, warm and quite touching. An absolute delight #Gonefishing
The Black Friday Record Store Day release from @carterusm_official live at Phoenix Festival 1994 and a sister album to 'Up Pompey's and another great @stuffbymark.bsky.social cover via @resident-music.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Black Friday Record Store Day release from @carterusm_official live at Phoenix Festival 1994 and a sister album to 'Up Pompey's and another great @stuffbymark.bsky.social cover via @resident-music.com
Gloomy photos of new records received today. Happy Mondays Factory Singles compilation and the re-release of the wonderful Clock DVA's ' White Souls In Black Suits', can we just have 'Thirst' now please both via @fiveriserecords.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Gloomy photos of new records received today. Happy Mondays Factory Singles compilation and the re-release of the wonderful Clock DVA's ' White Souls In Black Suits', can we just have 'Thirst' now please both via @fiveriserecords.bsky.social
The berry wreath was for the gate but the red door needs greenery #christmaswreaths🎄
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The berry wreath was for the gate but the red door needs greenery #christmaswreaths🎄
Surprisingly I have done the Uncut 80 of 25 before 2026. I actually thought it was a rather dull chart. I've bought Modern Nature looking for the S.G. Goodman one. For light relief I'm listening to my short Christmas playlist now open.spotify.com/playlist/2lt...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Surprisingly I have done the Uncut 80 of 25 before 2026. I actually thought it was a rather dull chart. I've bought Modern Nature looking for the S.G. Goodman one. For light relief I'm listening to my short Christmas playlist now open.spotify.com/playlist/2lt...
This year's berry wreath awaiting hanging on the gate. This one is quite laden with various berries #christmasdecorations🎄✨ #christmaswreaths🎄
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This year's berry wreath awaiting hanging on the gate. This one is quite laden with various berries #christmasdecorations🎄✨ #christmaswreaths🎄
I do like seeing the Christmas lights appearing and bringing our own out of hibernation. This year has the added bonus of a rearranged living room and some new furniture so it's needed more thought - not just reproducing previous year's #christmasdecorations🎄✨
November 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I do like seeing the Christmas lights appearing and bringing our own out of hibernation. This year has the added bonus of a rearranged living room and some new furniture so it's needed more thought - not just reproducing previous year's #christmasdecorations🎄✨
Maybe my age but when I read comments on how loud My Bloody Valentine were live I can only think what's the point in a gig if you need earplugs or why do you want your hearing damaged more than it already is. Same people probably moan if they have to sit next to the photocopier
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Maybe my age but when I read comments on how loud My Bloody Valentine were live I can only think what's the point in a gig if you need earplugs or why do you want your hearing damaged more than it already is. Same people probably moan if they have to sit next to the photocopier
I still think at times that Stokes is still the same person Carlos Braithwaite hit for four sixes in the T20 World Cup Final in 2016. Never apologise, never change and never admit you might be wrong
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I still think at times that Stokes is still the same person Carlos Braithwaite hit for four sixes in the T20 World Cup Final in 2016. Never apologise, never change and never admit you might be wrong
U&Gold about to show the 'Dinnerladies' Christmas episode. I think this is greatest sit com Christmas special. It has everything. Perfect writing and acting. Total genius #VictoriaWood #Dinnerladies
November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
U&Gold about to show the 'Dinnerladies' Christmas episode. I think this is greatest sit com Christmas special. It has everything. Perfect writing and acting. Total genius #VictoriaWood #Dinnerladies
I'm getting more adventurous and tonight we have a Cranberry, ginger and orange upside down cake. Served with soured cream. Very nice #baking
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I'm getting more adventurous and tonight we have a Cranberry, ginger and orange upside down cake. Served with soured cream. Very nice #baking