Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Hannah Fearn

@hannahfearn.bsky.social

14K followers 4.9K following 4.6K posts

Journalist and podcaster. Politics, social affairs and a little bit of Britpop. Once Independent, now independent. Find me in The i Paper, The New European, Obs, The Lead, Yahoo and on Oh God, What Now? & The Bunker pods https://muckrack.com/hannah-fearn

muckrack.com

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 10d

The housing market is going into reverse, dominated by downsizers. What does the end of the property ladder say about our changing attitude to our homes - and towards acquisition culture in general?

My latest essay for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social is out now

www.thenewworld.co.uk/hannah-fearn...

The rise of the early downsizers

It was once a financial move for old age, but now, faced with stagnant wages and stubborn mortgage rates, younger homeowners are selling up and shrinking

www.thenewworld.co.uk

1 3 11

Reposted by Hannah Fearn

Michael Peel @mikepeeljourno.bsky.social · 2h

NEW: Early cancer clues found in multiple blood protein changes

Advances in monitoring could flag risks of diseases years before diagnosis

Register here to read some @financialtimes.com articles free:

www.ft.com/register

www.ft.com/content/e3fc...

Early cancer clues found in multiple blood protein changes

Advances in monitoring could flag risks of diseases years before diagnosis

www.ft.com

2 14 34

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you!

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 2h

As everywhere. Thanks!

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 2h

A friend mentioned Next the other day. I do have a jumpsuit from there I bought on Vinted which fits very well, so this is a good tip

1 1

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 3h

Thanks, haven’t tried there for a while.

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 3h

I also have no bum, so that could be a winner

1 1

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 3h

So basically help me with your brands.

Everything seems either too tight in a 10 or too poorly fitting in a 12 or too long or just structured wrong. What labels might actually work now?

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 3h

Women, talk to me about jeans. I cannot find a single pair that I like on me anymore. I’m need a petite length (5ft 1in) and am slimish but in my forties and have had 2 kids so there’s a no-longer-taut tum situation. I used to be an 8/10 and now I’m a solid size 11 which DOESN’T EXIST and ugh help

9 2

Reposted by Hannah Fearn

Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 12h

I am deeply sceptical of their methodology. But I also think they should rebrand as FuckAboutAndFindOutNow.

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 12h

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 32% (-3)
LAB: 17% (-2)
CON: 17% (+3)
GRN: 15% (+4)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 8 Oct.
Changes w/ 1 Oct.

23 21 240

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 8h

He a politician when it comes to interviews. You get the answers he’s willing to give.

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 9h

A Suede one: I did enjoy that hour of Brett chat with Nemone, but therapeutic active listening isn’t really a medium for radio is it? Just sounds like repeating the same content over and over again.

1 4

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 9h

That doesn't sound exciting. It's kind of flat in the chorus? I don't know... but it just really sticks in the head.

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 10h

You're missing my point. I'm not against it, and I don't care how much people drink (I'm of a generation that was wasted from 1996-2010). I just think it won't do any of the things the government expect it to do because nobody will care about it either way.

1 2

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 10h

Can someone who understands the technical side of music explain what key the theme tune to Treehouse Detectives is in, and why it's so compelling?

4 1 3

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 12h

Oh my god, that hit me right in the nostalgia. I was living in York in 1989 and I don't think I've heard that little pre-programme jingle since. Until now.

1 1

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 12h

I agree with all those points, but sadly still think changing opening hours won't do anything about any of that (or the economy)

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 13h

Nobody thinks 'ooh I really fancy a sparkling kombucha' at 1.15am though, do they?

Reposted by Hannah Fearn

Patrick Smith @psmithjournalist.bsky.social · 10d

I can't begin to describe how accurate this is.

1 5 32

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 13h

Every time this appears I laugh again. Multiple exposure does not dilute its clarity and precision.

1 3

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 13h

Laughed at that

Reposted by Hannah Fearn

Oh God, What Now? – the politics podcast @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social · 14h

“I have in my hand something we should all respect and revere.”

9 27 120

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 13h

Weirdly that makes me feel happy. I rarely see anyone young and drunk on the tube these days. The lack of money plus being constantly aware that someone could film you and put in on socials is surely a factor?

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 13h

The second point is a different one, though? It might not matter to pubs IF they're drinking less, if they head into the cafe/restaurant zone that may of them already inhabit.

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 13h

No, fair, but it won't actually lead to growth and I also don't think the 22 year olds will have any view whatsoever on it. Which was my point. It won't do any harm, but it won't do anything - economically, or politically.

Hannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 13h

I don't think it's a terrible policy. I just think it's a policy that achieve any of the things that the gov thinks it will.

That's actually what I meant by the vibes, that disconnect. I realise it's been misinterpreted. I promise I'm not a fun sponge :)