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.
Who was that chap on the BBC coverage from Ipswich (when Radio Stoke went down)? "That Nzonzi looks a decent player" - err yes, 20 caps for France and a member of a World Cup winning squad.
December 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Who was that chap on the BBC coverage from Ipswich (when Radio Stoke went down)? "That Nzonzi looks a decent player" - err yes, 20 caps for France and a member of a World Cup winning squad.
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 10
23.
Wild is the Wind
From Station to Station.
Perhaps my favourite ever cover. Also, the opener for the amazing Glastonbury 2000 performance.
Day 10
23.
Wild is the Wind
From Station to Station.
Perhaps my favourite ever cover. Also, the opener for the amazing Glastonbury 2000 performance.
December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 10
23.
Wild is the Wind
From Station to Station.
Perhaps my favourite ever cover. Also, the opener for the amazing Glastonbury 2000 performance.
Day 10
23.
Wild is the Wind
From Station to Station.
Perhaps my favourite ever cover. Also, the opener for the amazing Glastonbury 2000 performance.
I was in the car during #PMQs. The only leader that makes sense right now is Ed Davey.
Starmer is a nice guy who should be behind the scenes. I could see him managing my local Aldi.
Badenoch comes across as nasty, aggressive, and petulant. She takes no responsibility to the damage done to society.
Starmer is a nice guy who should be behind the scenes. I could see him managing my local Aldi.
Badenoch comes across as nasty, aggressive, and petulant. She takes no responsibility to the damage done to society.
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I was in the car during #PMQs. The only leader that makes sense right now is Ed Davey.
Starmer is a nice guy who should be behind the scenes. I could see him managing my local Aldi.
Badenoch comes across as nasty, aggressive, and petulant. She takes no responsibility to the damage done to society.
Starmer is a nice guy who should be behind the scenes. I could see him managing my local Aldi.
Badenoch comes across as nasty, aggressive, and petulant. She takes no responsibility to the damage done to society.
Question: Do Germany, France, and the UK have to keep taking lectures from Trump to preserve relationships, and to bat for Ukraine, or is it possible to fight back? Trump's behaviour is appalling and, as he's not able to stand again, it will only get worse. Will he interfere in our elections?
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Question: Do Germany, France, and the UK have to keep taking lectures from Trump to preserve relationships, and to bat for Ukraine, or is it possible to fight back? Trump's behaviour is appalling and, as he's not able to stand again, it will only get worse. Will he interfere in our elections?
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 9
24.
Big Brother
from Diamond Dogs.
"Someone to claim us, someone to follow
Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo
Someone to fool, someone like you
We want you, Big Brother"
Day 9
24.
Big Brother
from Diamond Dogs.
"Someone to claim us, someone to follow
Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo
Someone to fool, someone like you
We want you, Big Brother"
December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 9
24.
Big Brother
from Diamond Dogs.
"Someone to claim us, someone to follow
Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo
Someone to fool, someone like you
We want you, Big Brother"
Day 9
24.
Big Brother
from Diamond Dogs.
"Someone to claim us, someone to follow
Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo
Someone to fool, someone like you
We want you, Big Brother"
Man moves to Dubai and then tweets ...
December 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Man moves to Dubai and then tweets ...
This cannot continue.
It's time for the reporters to walk out when Trump attacks in this disgraceful way
It's time for the reporters to walk out when Trump attacks in this disgraceful way
Trump to ABC's Rachel Scott: "You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. Let me just tell you -- you are an obnoxious-- a terrible reporter. And it's always the same thing with you. I told you."
December 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
This cannot continue.
It's time for the reporters to walk out when Trump attacks in this disgraceful way
It's time for the reporters to walk out when Trump attacks in this disgraceful way
As junior news reporters we were told we must avoid exclamation marks. If there's a 'good' story, such things are unnecessary.
Demented Susan uses three.
It begs the question, do Gingerbread men have ginger nuts?
Demented Susan uses three.
It begs the question, do Gingerbread men have ginger nuts?
December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
As junior news reporters we were told we must avoid exclamation marks. If there's a 'good' story, such things are unnecessary.
Demented Susan uses three.
It begs the question, do Gingerbread men have ginger nuts?
Demented Susan uses three.
It begs the question, do Gingerbread men have ginger nuts?
Derby County v Leeds Utd in the FA Cup third round draw bringing back memories of the scene in The Damned United where Revie snubbed Clough at the Baseball Ground.
December 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Derby County v Leeds Utd in the FA Cup third round draw bringing back memories of the scene in The Damned United where Revie snubbed Clough at the Baseball Ground.
Mike Lloyd OBE dies.
He was at the centre of a time (now gone) when many big pop and rock acts stopped off for shows in North Staffordshire.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was at the centre of a time (now gone) when many big pop and rock acts stopped off for shows in North Staffordshire.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Stoke-on-Trent music promoter Mike Lloyd OBE dies
The business he founded, Music Mania, said he died unexpectedly whilst travelling home from the US.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Mike Lloyd OBE dies.
He was at the centre of a time (now gone) when many big pop and rock acts stopped off for shows in North Staffordshire.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was at the centre of a time (now gone) when many big pop and rock acts stopped off for shows in North Staffordshire.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Good to hear that Joey Barton has finally got his comeuppance.
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Good to hear that Joey Barton has finally got his comeuppance.
I have just started watching House of Cards series 1. Yes, I am way behind the times. Is it worth me getting stuck into it?
December 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I have just started watching House of Cards series 1. Yes, I am way behind the times. Is it worth me getting stuck into it?
I just saw a clip from the Liz Truss Show.
She says she is against the idea that the human rights of everybody are as important as the human rights of people in your country.
Isn't the very point of human rights that they include everyone?
She says she is against the idea that the human rights of everybody are as important as the human rights of people in your country.
Isn't the very point of human rights that they include everyone?
December 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I just saw a clip from the Liz Truss Show.
She says she is against the idea that the human rights of everybody are as important as the human rights of people in your country.
Isn't the very point of human rights that they include everyone?
She says she is against the idea that the human rights of everybody are as important as the human rights of people in your country.
Isn't the very point of human rights that they include everyone?
My daughter has been watching the WSL, Leicester v Man City. My question is wouldn't it be more fun for players and supporters if the match was played in a smaller ground?
December 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
My daughter has been watching the WSL, Leicester v Man City. My question is wouldn't it be more fun for players and supporters if the match was played in a smaller ground?
''If anything we probably trained too much.''
England coach Brendon McCullum reflects on going 2-0 down in the Ashes.
Hardly what we want to here right now, old chap.
Read the room #Ashes.
England coach Brendon McCullum reflects on going 2-0 down in the Ashes.
Hardly what we want to here right now, old chap.
Read the room #Ashes.
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
''If anything we probably trained too much.''
England coach Brendon McCullum reflects on going 2-0 down in the Ashes.
Hardly what we want to here right now, old chap.
Read the room #Ashes.
England coach Brendon McCullum reflects on going 2-0 down in the Ashes.
Hardly what we want to here right now, old chap.
Read the room #Ashes.
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 7
25.
Look Back in Anger
from Lodger
Bowie sounds a bit like Scott Walker and there's mad, magnificent drums (Dennis Davis). It doesn't appear to be universally loved. I'm unsure why?
Day 7
25.
Look Back in Anger
from Lodger
Bowie sounds a bit like Scott Walker and there's mad, magnificent drums (Dennis Davis). It doesn't appear to be universally loved. I'm unsure why?
December 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 7
25.
Look Back in Anger
from Lodger
Bowie sounds a bit like Scott Walker and there's mad, magnificent drums (Dennis Davis). It doesn't appear to be universally loved. I'm unsure why?
Day 7
25.
Look Back in Anger
from Lodger
Bowie sounds a bit like Scott Walker and there's mad, magnificent drums (Dennis Davis). It doesn't appear to be universally loved. I'm unsure why?
Zarah Sultana says the goal is to defeat Farage. Why, therefore, split the left of centre vote into yet more competing parts? #bbclaurak
December 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Zarah Sultana says the goal is to defeat Farage. Why, therefore, split the left of centre vote into yet more competing parts? #bbclaurak
Why is it that when anyone at or near the top of the league loses we are now meant to be shocked? It's as if these teams now have to win every game. It is nonsense. It seems to be a fairly new phenomenon and one that's getting worse.
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Why is it that when anyone at or near the top of the league loses we are now meant to be shocked? It's as if these teams now have to win every game. It is nonsense. It seems to be a fairly new phenomenon and one that's getting worse.
Since England's disastrous collapse in Perth, Stoke City and Sale Sharks have lost twice and I have lost the lead in my Super6 League.
I blame Baz Ball.
Sort it out Ben Stokes!
I blame Baz Ball.
Sort it out Ben Stokes!
December 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Since England's disastrous collapse in Perth, Stoke City and Sale Sharks have lost twice and I have lost the lead in my Super6 League.
I blame Baz Ball.
Sort it out Ben Stokes!
I blame Baz Ball.
Sort it out Ben Stokes!
As things stand, Everton are up to fifth - quite remarkable, as David Coleman might have said.
December 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As things stand, Everton are up to fifth - quite remarkable, as David Coleman might have said.
Stoke City - this was always going to happen at some point, wasn't it? I have seen too many, including the guy who commentates on #BBCRadioStoke beng way too confident. I've always said I'd be happy if we get a top half finish.
December 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Stoke City - this was always going to happen at some point, wasn't it? I have seen too many, including the guy who commentates on #BBCRadioStoke beng way too confident. I've always said I'd be happy if we get a top half finish.
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 6
26.
Breaking Glass
from Low
Short but mighty.
What the f**k did he draw on that carpet?
Day 6
26.
Breaking Glass
from Low
Short but mighty.
What the f**k did he draw on that carpet?
December 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#Top31DavidBowie
Day 6
26.
Breaking Glass
from Low
Short but mighty.
What the f**k did he draw on that carpet?
Day 6
26.
Breaking Glass
from Low
Short but mighty.
What the f**k did he draw on that carpet?