Darren
@darrendalby.bsky.social
© MCMLXXI
Part-time veggie/part-time vegan.
Love chocolate too much, oh and wine.
News & politics junkie, radio, transport & TV geek.
Dogs are better than cats.
Doctor Who "ended" in 2017.
Part-time veggie/part-time vegan.
Love chocolate too much, oh and wine.
News & politics junkie, radio, transport & TV geek.
Dogs are better than cats.
Doctor Who "ended" in 2017.
There's literally no point in ITV doing news if they're putting it on at almost midnight
December 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
There's literally no point in ITV doing news if they're putting it on at almost midnight
Being thrown in the Olympic sized swimming pool has finally caught up with Spike #HiDeHi
Jeffrey Holland, next in line to lead the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, dies at 85 reut.rs/4p9Y2eT
Jeffrey Holland, next in line to lead the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland, who was next in line to lead the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, died at 85 on Saturday from complications associated with kidney disease, the church said.
reut.rs
December 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Being thrown in the Olympic sized swimming pool has finally caught up with Spike #HiDeHi
He's been! He's been!!
The binman that is.
And he thinks I'm in the mood to play "fetch".
I'm not, but it'll be me that gets fined if I don't tidy up their mess.
The binman that is.
And he thinks I'm in the mood to play "fetch".
I'm not, but it'll be me that gets fined if I don't tidy up their mess.
December 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
He's been! He's been!!
The binman that is.
And he thinks I'm in the mood to play "fetch".
I'm not, but it'll be me that gets fined if I don't tidy up their mess.
The binman that is.
And he thinks I'm in the mood to play "fetch".
I'm not, but it'll be me that gets fined if I don't tidy up their mess.
That reminds me....
December 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
That reminds me....
Just eaten a load of cheese.
Sweats and nightmares to look forward to later.
Sweats and nightmares to look forward to later.
December 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Just eaten a load of cheese.
Sweats and nightmares to look forward to later.
Sweats and nightmares to look forward to later.
Is it too early to start drinking?
December 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Is it too early to start drinking?
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Never been so grateful for a location caption, this could be literally anywhere.
December 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Never been so grateful for a location caption, this could be literally anywhere.
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Well, happy anniversary to one of the finest of festive exchanges
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Well, happy anniversary to one of the finest of festive exchanges
It's Mr Partridge
December 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It's Mr Partridge
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NEWS! If 2025 is the warmest year on record, why did I have to scrape ice off my car this morning, asks man who 'does all his own research'
If 2025 is the warmest year on record, why did I have to scrape ice off my car this morning, asks man who ‘does all his own research’
After the Met Office announced that 2025 is likely to be the warmest year on record, self-taught environmental researchers have insisted that this can’t be true as they had to wear socks in b…
buff.ly
December 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
NEWS! If 2025 is the warmest year on record, why did I have to scrape ice off my car this morning, asks man who 'does all his own research'
...the most recent photo of Chris Rea available in America
Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at 74, his family said. https://cnn.it/4anF7tw
December 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
...the most recent photo of Chris Rea available in America
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Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower
December 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower
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60 Minutes (Series, 1968 - )
December 22, 2025 at 3:31 AM
60 Minutes (Series, 1968 - )
Car won't start? Need to find a garage?
December 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Car won't start? Need to find a garage?
Today, there is a whole 2 seconds more daylight than yesterday
Great news for those who aren't fond of the shorter, darker days. We've officially passed the Winter Solstice, meaning longer days are ahead 🕕
From this point on, you can look forward to earlier sunrises and later sunsets ☀️
From this point on, you can look forward to earlier sunrises and later sunsets ☀️
December 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today, there is a whole 2 seconds more daylight than yesterday
I thought these would only be on sale in Norfolk
Just passing through the Pennines (namely Royston Vasey) as I head back to Manchester. The shops offer some rather questionable Christmas card options.
December 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I thought these would only be on sale in Norfolk
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Rather spectacular pictures from BBC Shropshire, a sinkhole appears to have appeared under a canal causing it to empty and collapse.
Looks like the beginning of a Sci-fi show.
Looks like the beginning of a Sci-fi show.
December 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Rather spectacular pictures from BBC Shropshire, a sinkhole appears to have appeared under a canal causing it to empty and collapse.
Looks like the beginning of a Sci-fi show.
Looks like the beginning of a Sci-fi show.
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Most supermarkets* seem to be selling some vegetables ahead of Christmas for between 5p and 8p.
*except Waitrose, which is charging an extortionate 40 whole pence. Daylight robbery.
*except Waitrose, which is charging an extortionate 40 whole pence. Daylight robbery.
December 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Most supermarkets* seem to be selling some vegetables ahead of Christmas for between 5p and 8p.
*except Waitrose, which is charging an extortionate 40 whole pence. Daylight robbery.
*except Waitrose, which is charging an extortionate 40 whole pence. Daylight robbery.
Almost as bad as "go away, should shut up"
Vladimir Putin is “Christmas crackers” if he thinks he can threaten Britain, the Defence Secretary has claimed.
Putin is 'Christmas crackers' to threaten Britain, Defence Secretary says
www.mirror.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Almost as bad as "go away, should shut up"