Simon HB
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I'm gonna try hard this time not to touch the ground
I know 'holy shit' is the default setting these days, but...
JUST IN: Colorado lawmakers call for further investigation into ICE ‘death cards’ left in arrested immigrants’ cars
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Colorado lawmakers call for further investigation into ICE ‘death cards’ left in arrested immigrants’ cars
Colorado lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are calling for further investigation after immigration agents left “death cards” in the cars of arrested immigrants.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I know 'holy shit' is the default setting these days, but...
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The average age of a Skins gen1/2 teen cast member is now 35.
Yes, the show we watched as twentysomethings (not you, all my mad Grog uncles typing "not me" in the replies) about the plight of teens could soon do a modern version about their own kids' tribulations.
So bring on 6 Music Gold? 🫠
Yes, the show we watched as twentysomethings (not you, all my mad Grog uncles typing "not me" in the replies) about the plight of teens could soon do a modern version about their own kids' tribulations.
So bring on 6 Music Gold? 🫠
BBC setting up a new radio stream for those who watched Skins back in the day www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
Plans announced for a new BBC Radio 6 Music stream, available exclusively on BBC Sounds
Plans to launch a new extension for indie fans would be dedicated to the biggest and best indie rock and pop from the 1980s - 2010s
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The average age of a Skins gen1/2 teen cast member is now 35.
Yes, the show we watched as twentysomethings (not you, all my mad Grog uncles typing "not me" in the replies) about the plight of teens could soon do a modern version about their own kids' tribulations.
So bring on 6 Music Gold? 🫠
Yes, the show we watched as twentysomethings (not you, all my mad Grog uncles typing "not me" in the replies) about the plight of teens could soon do a modern version about their own kids' tribulations.
So bring on 6 Music Gold? 🫠
Quite the tracklist for this one - Shop Assistants via Bis to Mogwai... www.cherryred.co.uk/various-arti...
monorail heaven. absolutely no description necessary...
compiled by Grant McPhee, Something For The Longing (Scottish Independent Pop 1985 - 1999) is available on Cherry Red as a 3CD boxset: monorailmusic.com/product/some...
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compiled by Grant McPhee, Something For The Longing (Scottish Independent Pop 1985 - 1999) is available on Cherry Red as a 3CD boxset: monorailmusic.com/product/some...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Quite the tracklist for this one - Shop Assistants via Bis to Mogwai... www.cherryred.co.uk/various-arti...
Mike Johnson, pushing a trolley full of steak and wine out the doors of the Piggly Wiggly: "imagine if I had to go through the process of getting my purchases checked out"
Mike Johnson speaks out against the use of judicial warrants in immigration cases:
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
February 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Mike Johnson, pushing a trolley full of steak and wine out the doors of the Piggly Wiggly: "imagine if I had to go through the process of getting my purchases checked out"
Part of me thinks 'well, the 10pm slot is well served by traditional news broadcasts and trying something different makes sense'
Part of me thinks 'and now here's Normski with an update on global news'
Part of me thinks 'and now here's Normski with an update on global news'
Sky News has ditched its "comfy slippers" as it replaces its News at Ten with The Wrap, featuring more "personality-driven" news with content from Tiktok and Youtube pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/b...
Sky News ditches 'comfy slippers' as The Wrap replaces News at Ten
The Wrap has replaced Sky News at Ten, and features Tiktoks and Youtube videos created by Sky News journalists.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Part of me thinks 'well, the 10pm slot is well served by traditional news broadcasts and trying something different makes sense'
Part of me thinks 'and now here's Normski with an update on global news'
Part of me thinks 'and now here's Normski with an update on global news'
Paging @discontinuedfoods.bsky.social that McDonalds are removing veggie dippers from the UK menu, where they've been since 2020. They replaced the veggie burger when the vegan Beyond Meat burger launched... news.sky.com/story/money-...
Gold set for biggest rise since 2008; Greggs taking on Costa and Starbucks with new product | Money blog
Gold is on course for its biggest daily gain since 2008, while Greggs is launching its first matcha drinks range. Read these, our latest Money Problem and all the day's personal finance and consumer n...
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February 3, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Paging @discontinuedfoods.bsky.social that McDonalds are removing veggie dippers from the UK menu, where they've been since 2020. They replaced the veggie burger when the vegan Beyond Meat burger launched... news.sky.com/story/money-...
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There’s no higher honor than an animal snuggling into you. That’s really it. You’ve won it all my friend congratulations how does it feel to be touched by an angel
February 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
There’s no higher honor than an animal snuggling into you. That’s really it. You’ve won it all my friend congratulations how does it feel to be touched by an angel
"It's because of what they do". You know, like paying thousands to your husband, or picking up the tab on trips around the world. Those sorts of things that they do.
The Times interview with Peter Mandelson is a masterclass in lack of self-awareness, but this quote about what it is precisely that makes very rich people so appealing to him is especially revealing.
February 3, 2026 at 12:17 PM
"It's because of what they do". You know, like paying thousands to your husband, or picking up the tab on trips around the world. Those sorts of things that they do.
Amongst the many things West Northants Reform councillors have no idea about is The Streisand Effect
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Video of West Northants leader 'getting in the bath' is deleted
A council is accused of cover-up after James Petter appeared to get in the bath during an online meeting.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Amongst the many things West Northants Reform councillors have no idea about is The Streisand Effect
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Since the booking for The Farm started to dry up, Pete's had to pivot
February 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Since the booking for The Farm started to dry up, Pete's had to pivot
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This is interesting set against Rotten Tomatoes crowd-soruced rating currently being 98%. Hmmm.
"Melania" is the lowest rated tv or movie ever on IMDB.
Can't stop crying.
Of laughter.
Can't stop crying.
Of laughter.
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
This is interesting set against Rotten Tomatoes crowd-soruced rating currently being 98%. Hmmm.
I've read stuff on the MEN website, and I'm finding the claim they spend a lot of resource on editing anything at all a bit difficult to believe
MEN has defended putting Local Democracy Reporter content behind a paywall after The Mill republished it in protest. Editor Sarah Lester said the cited pieces used “additional newsroom resources” to develop features beyond basic council reporting www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/reach-a...
Reach and BBC respond to The Mill’s “act of petty protest” republishing MEN Premium content for free - Prolific North
The Mill in Manchester is republishing articles hidden behind the Manchester Evening News’ paywall, in what it’s called an “act of petty protest.”
www.prolificnorth.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:41 AM
I've read stuff on the MEN website, and I'm finding the claim they spend a lot of resource on editing anything at all a bit difficult to believe
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Because Control is 40. #WhenWasThings
February 3, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Because Control is 40. #WhenWasThings
Maybe Mandelson and Gaiman could set up a detective agency together, going round solving crimes which apparently never happened
February 3, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Maybe Mandelson and Gaiman could set up a detective agency together, going round solving crimes which apparently never happened
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Amazing coda here.
February 2, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Amazing coda here.
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this weekend i visited a beloved local cafe/record store and they had a bathroom labeled "Gay Bathroom". when we complimented the sign the barista said sometimes shitty people ask if there's a different bathroom they can use, so they have a second one in the other room labeled "Super Gay Bathroom"
February 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
this weekend i visited a beloved local cafe/record store and they had a bathroom labeled "Gay Bathroom". when we complimented the sign the barista said sometimes shitty people ask if there's a different bathroom they can use, so they have a second one in the other room labeled "Super Gay Bathroom"
If only I had a kid with a college fund to raid www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31597174...
McDonalds Nike Chip | eBay UK
McDonald’s flat chip
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February 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
If only I had a kid with a college fund to raid www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31597174...
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Microsoft spends billions on AI, converts just 3.3% of Copilot Chat users
Microsoft spends billions on AI, converts just 3.3% of Copilot Chat users
CEO talks momentum while paid uptake remains minimal
Only 3.3 percent of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 users who touch Copilot Chat actually pay for it, an awkward figure that landed alongside Microsoft's $37.5 billion quarterly AI splurge and its insistence that the payoff is coming.…
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February 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Microsoft spends billions on AI, converts just 3.3% of Copilot Chat users
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trending checks out
February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
trending checks out
Doctor: The solution is simple. The famous band Suede are in town tonight promoting their new album. Go and see them. That will pick you up.
Patient: But I thought you were going to prescribe me antidepressants?
Doctor:
Patient: But I thought you were going to prescribe me antidepressants?
Doctor:
February 2, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Doctor: The solution is simple. The famous band Suede are in town tonight promoting their new album. Go and see them. That will pick you up.
Patient: But I thought you were going to prescribe me antidepressants?
Doctor:
Patient: But I thought you were going to prescribe me antidepressants?
Doctor:
I wonder if she sent a note along with the invite? "Dear Jeffrey, I know you have an interest in cursed children and so..."
February 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM
I wonder if she sent a note along with the invite? "Dear Jeffrey, I know you have an interest in cursed children and so..."
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The British Museum posted Al slop and quietly deleted it. Here's what it was and why it matters.
#archaeology🏺#musuem #culture #heritage #history
#archaeology🏺#musuem #culture #heritage #history
February 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The British Museum posted Al slop and quietly deleted it. Here's what it was and why it matters.
#archaeology🏺#musuem #culture #heritage #history
#archaeology🏺#musuem #culture #heritage #history
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March 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM