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Hannah Al-Othman

@hannahalothman.bsky.social
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Journalist @guardian. Northern Powerhouse, running bore 🏃🏽‍♀️, MUFC 👹. Send news: hannah.al-othman@theguardian.com. DM for WhatsApp/Signal

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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Just like everybody else, I’ve just got back from Albania, and I can see why everyone is going. It’s quite the place.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Yes it’s just a council by-election so we can’t read too much into it BUT after an historic loss in May LAB gain from REF. Penistone East by-election result: ➡️ Ref: 795 🔵 Con: 387 🟢 Grn: 59 ⚪️ Ind: 87 🌹 Lab: 1,728 ⚪️ Ind: 2 🔶️ LD: 70 ⚫️ Res: 218
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
So last weekend I left my bag in the garden in London and a fox 🦊 chewed up the strap?! It cut it clean in half. I learned a lesson the hard way, but apparently foxes absolutely love leather? So in case it saves anyone else’s shoes/bag/jacket: never leave your leather goods outdoors.
A black leather bag with a broken strapThe chewed end of a black leather strap.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Some people are having some very bad and edgelord political opinions outside my window and can u not
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
So @countbinface.bsky.social has apparently inspired a drag act…
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Hmmm 🤔 Think you’re forgetting Tracy Brabin @manchestermill.bsky.social. And Claire Ward. And Kim McGuinness. And Andrea Jenkyns. And Helen Godwin…
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Two Door Cinema Club are The National for Gen Z. I will not be taking questions.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Cheers RAC, I guess that’s me joining the AA then 🫠
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
This was Playbook on Friday. The Guardian North of England team actually reported it on July 3rd. There is also a media outside of Westminster!
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Was that Messi crying? Inject it.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Italian commentator just said “Bellingham! Mamma Mia!!!” Quite.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
No idea what was in this but obviously I ordered it
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
My husband: “I think this has been a better summer than last year, if I’m honest.” We got married last summer.
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David Whitley @mrdavidwhitley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
One of the French lads will bring a flick knife.
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
That France v England 3rd place playoff is just gonna be both teams sitting on the grass and sharing a smoke.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Well this is bad news for Andy Burnham.
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Dr Florence H R Scott @florencehrscott.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Me watching the final
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The third place play off is so humiliating. Just call it a draw and let them all go home and eat McDonalds in bed.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
😭
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Viva Espana!!!!!!
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Is this… fun?
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
That Argentinian goal celebration though. Massive ick 🤢🤡
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Harry Kane should just take the ball home now. “My mum’s calling me in for my tea”
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Football’s just finishing this last pint, then it’s calling an Uber…
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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Lots of people commenting on how unsporting Argentina’s players are, but let’s be fair and remember that they are also very racist.
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French federation files complaint over ‘racist’ song by Argentina players
The French soccer federation pledged to file a complaint with Fifa over ‘racist and discriminatory remarks’ by Argentina players after their Copa América final win
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Has anyone done OHH ANTHONY GORDON to the White Stripes yet?
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It felt a bit sad to knock lovely Norway out, but I would be fucking delighted to see the back of these lads.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It felt a bit sad to knock lovely Norway out, but I would be fucking delighted to see the back of these lads.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Not sure what the Italian commentator is saying but he has mentioned “Las Malvinas” three times in ten minutes
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I enjoyed writing this one www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Erling Haaland has already won one prize: the most viral player of the World Cup
Norwegian striker’s following keeps growing, more for the content he creates off the pitch than his scoring record
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MSI Reproductive Choices UK @msichoicesuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
New survey reveals people have concerns when it comes to accessing emergency contraception 💊 "Almost half of the UK population believe it would be difficult to access emergency contraception on a Sunday". @theguardian.com @hannahalothman.bsky.social 🔗 www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I think (actually from Olivia Bailey) is sound advice. In my wilder days I once went straight from an illegal rave in a warehouse to a 7am Sunday shift. Not ideal, and I didn’t do it every day — but at least I turned up!
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The red ones are Team USA after FIFA announces it is lifting restrictions on player numbers for the USA for the duration of the tournament.
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Siobhan Thompson @vornietom.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
FIFA announces that team USA can use their hands “just if they need to”
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
It’s only July, but pretty confident we’ve just published the story of the year. From @joshhalliday.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Parents shocked after children’s paper hedgehogs found to contain pages from explicit novel
Handmade creations distributed to raise funds for charity prompt complaints to police
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
JESUS CHRIST.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
ELEVEN MINUTES!!!!
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I have abandoned all attempts to pre-write my copy.
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Is anyone enjoying this still? (Scotland fans need not reply.)
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I don’t wanna say this is a bad omen but I put a wash on overnight and the washing machine ate my England shirt 😩😩😩
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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
'Exploratory and curious animals': mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast - @hannahalothman.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast
Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthier
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henrimurison.bsky.social @henrimurison.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Read @hannahalothman.bsky.social @priyabharadia.bsky.social with a long read on #No10North. Grateful to be able to give my thoughts on why it’s necessary & also practicable as after all much of media, including #BBC & @theguardian.com already here themselves & it is hugely beneficial to both
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
⚽️🔜🏡
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Thomas Li @tomli80.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
@hannahalothman.bsky.social reports on the climate of fear as addresses are openly listed for attack and harassment. Her colleague Aamna Mohdin reports that "list" was known to police for a good 8 months with no action. The PSNI have serious questions to answer. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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‘My kids are crying’: list of targeted addresses stokes fears across Belfast
People in city’s minority ethnic communities speak of alarm as violence casts light on racism in Northern Ireland
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Libby Brooks @libbybrooks.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
I love this story from @hannahalothman.bsky.social about how the enduring friendships formed between Durham miners and the local LGBT+ community during the 80s strikes now overcame Reform's funding cuts www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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‘Bigger and better than ever’: how Durham Pride beat Reform’s funding axe with help from the miners
Solidarity between LGBTQ+ people and unions has saved an event denied ‘a single penny’ of council money
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Sports Media LGBT+ @sportsmedialgbt.com · 31/05/2026
“It’s beyond our wildest dreams we'd ever find an organisation like the #Durham Miners’ Association... unconditionally standing up in support of LGBT rights in the face of a council that’s basically turning its back on the LGBT community." ✍️ @hannahalothman.bsky.social, @theguardian.com #Pride
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‘Bigger and better than ever’: how Durham Pride beat Reform’s funding axe with help from the miners
Solidarity between LGBTQ+ people and unions has saved an event denied ‘a single penny’ of council money
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 19/05/2026
…is that you, Keir?
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
And this is what they said, by the way! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘He’s just down to earth’: Ashton-in-Makerfield receptive to Burnham run
The Labour mayor appears popular in his target seat, but would face a tough byelection challenge
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The government has pledged funding to crack down on high street shops acting as fronts for organised crime. But what happens next? I went to Cheetham Hill to find out… www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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‘This place is totally dead’: life after the crackdown on Manchester’s counterfeit capital
Police operations have transformed Cheetham Hill, once notorious for fake goods and organised crime, but many customers have disappeared too
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Emma Jacobs @emmavj.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Andy Burnham cuts a dashing figure flaunting his legs as temperatures sizzle in leadership challenge #ifmenwerechicks
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