Nigel Howle
@howler123.bsky.social
PR consultant, former news and sport reporter. Football, Rugby Union, cricket lover, campervan enthusiast. Some say I like a debate, but let's play nicely.
A night at the Cavern Club. It was the 25th year of China Crisis Christmas shows at the venue. Matthews Street, Liverpool, was absolute mayhem with festive drinkers.
December 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A night at the Cavern Club. It was the 25th year of China Crisis Christmas shows at the venue. Matthews Street, Liverpool, was absolute mayhem with festive drinkers.
Love this!
Apparently, it is a newsagents in Twickenham which opens on Christmas Day.
People pop in for homemade Samosas and a chat.
"You don't need to buy anything. We are family."
Apparently, it is a newsagents in Twickenham which opens on Christmas Day.
People pop in for homemade Samosas and a chat.
"You don't need to buy anything. We are family."
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Love this!
Apparently, it is a newsagents in Twickenham which opens on Christmas Day.
People pop in for homemade Samosas and a chat.
"You don't need to buy anything. We are family."
Apparently, it is a newsagents in Twickenham which opens on Christmas Day.
People pop in for homemade Samosas and a chat.
"You don't need to buy anything. We are family."
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 19
14
The Man Who Sold The World
from The Man Who Sold The World
Imagine writing something this good and then giving the single release to Lulu?
Day 19
14
The Man Who Sold The World
from The Man Who Sold The World
Imagine writing something this good and then giving the single release to Lulu?
December 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 19
14
The Man Who Sold The World
from The Man Who Sold The World
Imagine writing something this good and then giving the single release to Lulu?
Day 19
14
The Man Who Sold The World
from The Man Who Sold The World
Imagine writing something this good and then giving the single release to Lulu?
December 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Right, that's me done. I just finished my Cheshire Life feature for February, and I am heading out to buy Christmas booze.
December 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Right, that's me done. I just finished my Cheshire Life feature for February, and I am heading out to buy Christmas booze.
BazBall needs to be built on strong foundations. The key, to me, is to get a very solid top 3. That done. the rest can play their expansive game #TheAshes
December 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
BazBall needs to be built on strong foundations. The key, to me, is to get a very solid top 3. That done. the rest can play their expansive game #TheAshes
It's likely #TheAshes result will be in before the Boxing Day Test. That's got to be disastrous for those selling TV advertising and the cricket authorities in Australia. England being so weak is no good for anyone.
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It's likely #TheAshes result will be in before the Boxing Day Test. That's got to be disastrous for those selling TV advertising and the cricket authorities in Australia. England being so weak is no good for anyone.
Root out.
71-4.
All over, I reckon.
71-4.
All over, I reckon.
December 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Root out.
71-4.
All over, I reckon.
71-4.
All over, I reckon.
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Today/tomorrow is huge for Harry Brook. He went into the #Ashes as the coming hero of England cricket but his stock has crashed. It's been a disastrous series for him and he needs to score big to help get England a first innings lead in Adelaide.
December 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Today/tomorrow is huge for Harry Brook. He went into the #Ashes as the coming hero of England cricket but his stock has crashed. It's been a disastrous series for him and he needs to score big to help get England a first innings lead in Adelaide.
There's not much to write home about in this Newcastle v Fulham game, is there? Time to have a snooze before the Ashes.
December 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
There's not much to write home about in this Newcastle v Fulham game, is there? Time to have a snooze before the Ashes.
December 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The English Gallagher Prem needs to expand, imo. Start by inviting the two Scottish sides (Glasgow/Edinburgh) and go forward from there once Wales know which regional sides remain. We need a British league #rugbyunion #PremRU
December 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The English Gallagher Prem needs to expand, imo. Start by inviting the two Scottish sides (Glasgow/Edinburgh) and go forward from there once Wales know which regional sides remain. We need a British league #rugbyunion #PremRU
Regarding the Liverpool parade court case, I just read -
Victims included Ukrainian war refugee Anna Bilonozhenko and Manchester Arena bombing survivor Francesca Massey, who surely thought they had experienced more than their share of trauma.
How awful.
Victims included Ukrainian war refugee Anna Bilonozhenko and Manchester Arena bombing survivor Francesca Massey, who surely thought they had experienced more than their share of trauma.
How awful.
December 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Regarding the Liverpool parade court case, I just read -
Victims included Ukrainian war refugee Anna Bilonozhenko and Manchester Arena bombing survivor Francesca Massey, who surely thought they had experienced more than their share of trauma.
How awful.
Victims included Ukrainian war refugee Anna Bilonozhenko and Manchester Arena bombing survivor Francesca Massey, who surely thought they had experienced more than their share of trauma.
How awful.
Perhaps one of the most bewildering cases ever. The big unanswered question is why didn't he try to stop when he realised where he was?
BREAKING: Liverpool FC parade crash driver Paul Doyle is sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Paul Doyle sentenced for 21 years over LFC parade crash
Paul Doyle has been jailed for 21 years and six months after admitting a total of 31 charges, having driven his car into crowds of Liverpool FC fans during a victory parade
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Perhaps one of the most bewildering cases ever. The big unanswered question is why didn't he try to stop when he realised where he was?
Chelsea play in the League Cup tonight. Who remembers SCFC's victory at Stamford Bridge over Gullit's team? A strange thing happened, we were celebrating Stoke's victory in the away end, when a guy said 'it's you?' I asked him what he meant & he said he went into a pub with his mates pre-game
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December 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Chelsea play in the League Cup tonight. Who remembers SCFC's victory at Stamford Bridge over Gullit's team? A strange thing happened, we were celebrating Stoke's victory in the away end, when a guy said 'it's you?' I asked him what he meant & he said he went into a pub with his mates pre-game
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Reposted by Nigel Howle
EXCL: An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
EXCL: An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 16
17.
It's no game
From Scary Monsters
The opening track to Scary Monsters hits hard.
A protest song, shouting at the world, talking about wars, refugees, and politics.
'So where's the moral
People have their fingers broken
To be insulted by these fascists
Is so degrading'
Day 16
17.
It's no game
From Scary Monsters
The opening track to Scary Monsters hits hard.
A protest song, shouting at the world, talking about wars, refugees, and politics.
'So where's the moral
People have their fingers broken
To be insulted by these fascists
Is so degrading'
December 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 16
17.
It's no game
From Scary Monsters
The opening track to Scary Monsters hits hard.
A protest song, shouting at the world, talking about wars, refugees, and politics.
'So where's the moral
People have their fingers broken
To be insulted by these fascists
Is so degrading'
Day 16
17.
It's no game
From Scary Monsters
The opening track to Scary Monsters hits hard.
A protest song, shouting at the world, talking about wars, refugees, and politics.
'So where's the moral
People have their fingers broken
To be insulted by these fascists
Is so degrading'
I just heard on the radio that the most recent poll on Scottish independence stands at 52 - 48.
Those figures sound familiar 🤔
My view is that, to mandate change, you need a stronger majority.
Those figures sound familiar 🤔
My view is that, to mandate change, you need a stronger majority.
December 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I just heard on the radio that the most recent poll on Scottish independence stands at 52 - 48.
Those figures sound familiar 🤔
My view is that, to mandate change, you need a stronger majority.
Those figures sound familiar 🤔
My view is that, to mandate change, you need a stronger majority.
Tonight, I am going to try to watch The Diplomat, on Netflix. Any views on whether it will, or won't be worth my time, are welcome.
December 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tonight, I am going to try to watch The Diplomat, on Netflix. Any views on whether it will, or won't be worth my time, are welcome.