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Jamie Hailstone
@jamiehailstone.bsky.social
Journalist and author, writing about politics, sustainability and occasionally, Doctor Who.
A Merry Christmas to one and all!
December 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
RIP Chris Rea. You always said you were not a rock star, but you made some great music, played a mean slide guitar and posed for this picture after I asked lots of annoying questions.
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
25 years since I did my work experience at the Worthing Herald, and I’m still going…
December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Still one of the greatest endings of all time
December 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Happy Gauda Prime Day to all who celebrate. 🥳
December 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Reposted by Jamie Hailstone
I made an AI Christmas song called Jesus Was A Prog Rocker Too. Wait, come back, it's very silly and a little fundraiser for Crisis, I don't seek to make any financial gain myself.

I try to explain what happened on the Just Giving page which links to it...

www.justgiving.com/page/jesus-w...
December 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Featuring some writing by me and many other fine folk.
CT issue 555 is now available for free download at our website:

www.dwasonline.co.uk/latest_issue

Hard copies will be on sale after Christmas.
December 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Featuring my last article of 2025, which is a write-up of the Terror of the Zygons screening at the BFI earlier this autumn.
CT 555 will be online shortly, and available to buy in print after Christmas.
December 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Reposted by Jamie Hailstone
The print copy of the @dwasonline.bsky.social CT Annual 2026 can currently be bought from Lulu with 15% off. Go to the link www.dwasonline.co.uk/ct_annual for hardback or softback options and use the discount code on checkout.
December 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Great Rolling Stone obituary celebrating the legend that was Joe Ely, whose many claims to fame included opening for the Clash on their London Calling tour.

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Joe Ely, Progressive Texas Country Legend Who Toured With the Clash, Dead at 78
Joe Ely, the Texas singer, songwriter, and member of the Flatlanders, who influenced the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, has died at 78.
www.rollingstone.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
In my final post of the year for Forbes, I look at what 2026 could mean for the circular economy.

www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Will 2026 Be A Breakout Year For The Circular Economy?
The introduction of new regulations, emerging technologies, and the growing popularity of ‘pre-loved’ goods could play a part in its growth, according to some experts.
www.forbes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Reposted by Jamie Hailstone
December 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I wrote some stuff for this and so did many other fine writers.
The CT Annual 2026 is now available for free download at www.dwasonline.co.uk/ct_annual

Printed copies are still available to order. Don't miss out!
December 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Book cover signed off. Roll on January 30…
December 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Nobel Committee and Royal Swedish Academy of Science has been urged to establish a climate and planetary health prize, in honour of Alfred Nobel next year.

www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Nobel Committee Urged To Establish Climate And Planetary Health Prize
The Nobel Committee and Royal Swedish Academy of Science has been urged to establish a climate and planetary health prize, in honour of Alfred Nobel next year.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
As someone who writes a lot about climate and doctor who, I’m digging the War between the land and the sea. It’s sadly pretty spot on…
December 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Feeling festive in the neighbourhood.
December 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The new edit of the Sea Devils is now on IPlayer

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - Doctor Who (1963–1996), Season 9, The Sea Devils
A re-edited, feature-length version of the classic 1972 Doctor Who story.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
RIP Steve Cropper - blues brother, soul man and guitar great.
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Actor James Norton has helped launch a new series of short online films, designed to explore the connections between human health and the health of the planet.
www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Actor James Norton On Why Human Health And Planet Health Are Connected
The British actor has helped launch a new series of short online films, designed to explore the connections between human health and the health of the planet.
www.forbes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Reposted by Jamie Hailstone
Countries increasingly recognise the importance of tackling super pollutants alongside decarbonisation, reflected in recent #COP30 announcements.

@tomgrylls.bsky.social spoke to @jamiehailstone.bsky.social @forbes.com on why this is critical for climate + health 🗞️ https://bit.ly/4oqxgPe
Why Action On Super Pollutants Was A Key COP30 Victory
A group of nine counties made a key commitment to tackle major sources of emissions from the super pollutant black carbon at the recent COP30 climate change summit.
www.forbes.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A group of nine counties made a key commitment to tackle major sources of emissions from the super pollutant black carbon at the recent COP30 climate change summit.
www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Why Action On Super Pollutants Was One A Key COP30 Victory
A group of nine counties made a key commitment to tackle major sources of emissions from the super pollutant black carbon at the recent COP30 climate change summit.
www.forbes.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
My hardback copy of the @dwasonline.bsky.social Celestial Toyroom Annual 2026 has arrived and mighty fine it looks too!
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve signed off the final proofs of the next book. Roll on January, and roll on thinking about the next one.
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The party is just getting started at Hailstone towers..
November 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM