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Ian T

@northernian.bsky.social

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I write about football for a living (albeit a part time living). I also own an enormous number of vinyl records which I will undoubtedly bore you with. Sorry.

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Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Jun 6

The first Queen album I ever bought, aged fourteen, in 1981. It cost me an entire weeks wages from my paper round, and it remains as wonderful now as it was then.

#Queen #nowplaying #MusicSky
#vinylsky #vinylrecords
#80smusic

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10d

CEO pay is up 1,094% since 1978, while worker pay is up just 26%.

Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?

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Walthamstow Football Club @walthamstowfc.bsky.social · 17d

We're on the road on Tuesday as we face Witham Town in our rearranged fixture!

📍 Spa Road - CM8 1UN
🎟 Adults £10 / Concessions £5 / U16S £2
🚉 Witham

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DougBlueWahoo 🦋💙✌️🌈🌊 @dougbluewahoo2.bsky.social · 17d

Just the tip of the iceberg with this corrupt mob like administration….

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23d

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend.

It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when
far-right political parties marched on our streets.

The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown.

As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right
– just as we have many times before.

But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect.

As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division.

I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same.

MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27d

NEW: There have been nearly 10,000 fewer offences of violence with injury over the past 12 months, compared to the same period when I first became mayor.

Violent crime plunges 13% in London as homicide rate less than Paris and Berlin

Despite there being ‘tens of thousands of fewer victims,’ Mayor of London Sadiq Khan acknowledged that ‘one death and one crime will always be too many’

www.standard.co.uk

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Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Aug 30

I found this album in a market at the weekend. I then went to visit one of my favourite record shops, and the proprietor asked me what I’d bought- and it turned out that he’d never seen it before, either.

Stealers Wheel. Produced by Lieber and Stoller, 1972. #vinyl #musicsky #gerryrafferty

Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Aug 27

Perhaps my favourite album by The Beatles. Yes, if you leave out the unnecessary stuff it could be three sides instead of four, but I could just listen to I Will, Blackbird, Dear Prudence and Julia on a loop for the rest of my life and never get bored. #vinyl #beatles #music

Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Aug 19

Because I’m working and can’t be bothered to go upstairs and find another record, I decided to play a cd. And what an album this is- ABBA’s best, and one of the greatest, most joyous ever made. #ABBA #70s #music

Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Aug 19

I suspect this is my least played Fleetwood Mac album. Playing it again now for the first time in rather a long time and I’m not sure why I’ve neglected it. It’s not Rumours, but it’s rather fine nonetheless. #vinyl #music #fleetwoodmac #80s

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Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Aug 6

So every time I go to the theatre, or to a gig, I’m meant to be terrified afterwards. I’m probably in Central London after 9PM 20 times a year and my only fear is that Southern Rail may have fallen over again.

This nonsense is brought to you by a man who is apparently afraid of Clacton. #london

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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · Aug 5

New YouGov polling. A monumental failure of our political class to educate, a monumental failure of our media to report fairly, for a generation

47% of people think immigration is primarily illegal. There were 4% irregular arrivals in March

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Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Jul 15

Catching up with Very by the Pet Shop Boys- which came out in 1993, four days after the birth of my youngest boy. The cassette was a dear companion to me on the night bus to and from work, but I suspect this is the first time I’ve listened to the album in thirty one years. #vinyl #petshopboys

Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Jul 14

I had a terrible experience with Connells 25 years ago. Utterly disastrous. Incompetence of the highest order.

That said, three properties bought or sold in 35 years have brought no positive estate agent experiences whatsoever. I tend to believe they are all shysters.

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Richard Herring @herring1967.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thought it was weird that a couple of estate agents never came back to us when we'd clearly expressed interest in a property, just to see if we'd give a counter-offer. I think this might be way more common than people realised www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Dubious sales tactics at two leading estate agencies uncovered by BBC investigation

Undercover filming and whistleblower testimony reveals how commission is put ahead of customers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Jul 14

Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the greatest day of my life. A day which took a chronically depressed 17 year old and made him believe he had a purpose, and could make the world a better place. Everything I’ve ever achieved in my life has its roots there. Thanks Bob.

#liveaid #wembley

Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Jul 9

We’re off to watch Paul Heaton in Halifax next week, so I thought I’d listen to some of his older work. Can you believe this is thirty five years old? Where did that go?

It is certainly more than A Little Time.

#vinylrecords #vinylcommunity #vinylcollection #vinylsky #nowplaying #paulheaton

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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · Jul 8

Some people have got in touch concerned "The State Pension will start to be taxed" after newspaper articles.
I thought it worth making a few simple points to clear up possible confusions...

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jul 4

Can’t make this up.

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Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Jul 4

A trip to the top of Europe- Mont Blanc. By the way, the folks in the first image were just about to climb down! #montblanc #france #mountains

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Jul 1

The live music scene in London 2024: 7.5 million music fans attend from across the globe, back-to-back London tours from global superstars.

The result? A £2.7bn boost from London to the UK economy.

London continues to be the best city in the world for live music.

Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and Springsteen among live music acts who gave UK £10bn lift in 2024

Report says concerts attracted record 23.5m fans, leading to unprecedented spend across British economy

www.theguardian.com

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Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Jul 2

A fine album, but Bagpuss doesn’t look too impressed.

Ian T @northernian.bsky.social · Jun 25

@vcorenmitchell.bsky.social is this what he gets up to when you’re at work?

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BlueinOhio @sharon43302.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · Jun 16

Former British Ambassador to Iran Sir Richard John Dalton says that Iran was not on the brink of getting a nuclear weapon

"Iran has not taken a decision to develop nuclear weapons"

"We should disbelieve Netanyahu's claims unless there is evidence, and I don't believe that evidence exists:

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · Jun 16

As Labour's Yvette Cooper announces an investigation into historic child sexual abuse

Never forget that time Boris Johnson dismissed the need for such investigations, saying it was a waste of money, then lied about it

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