Ruth Dugdall returns to Cate Austin after an eleven-year gap with Mother Missing, a dark Suffolk psychological thriller involving three women, a disappearance and some very familiar territory.

A personal journey through grassroots football websites in Felixstowe—from The Inner Thigh and Suffolk Sports Forum to today’s Verso Media.

Vinyl Club reviews favourite 1990s albums from Beastie Boys, Nirvana, James and Pulp—followed by strong opinions and the inevitable Facebook poll fallout.

From childhood programmes and four-channel Britain to satellite television and streaming—a personal journey through decades of memorable viewing.

Halfway through my first-triathlon training, the swimming, cycling and running progress is becoming real—even if my confidence hasn’t quite caught up.

Lightning Seeds bring a night of nostalgia and timeless pop songs to Ipswich Corn Exchange.

Download free pub, audio, picture and Excel quizzes, explore the archive or enquire about experienced charity and event quiz hosting in Felixstowe and Suffolk.

Vinyl Club tackles favourite second albums from Carole King, The Proclaimers, Radiohead and Blur—with Britpop nostalgia, sarcasm and strong opinions.

Elvis Evolution combines immersive technology, live performance and family memories in a distinctive London experience.

September brought ten books and 3,742 pages: V.C. Andrews revisited after nearly 40 years, Suffolk authors, time travel, romance and crime.

A mate’s pub send-off in Ipswich unexpectedly became a film cameo—the story of how a visit to The Shamrock led to an unforgettable appearance.

Paul Heaton headlines Bramall Lane with a celebration of sharp lyrics, enduring melodies and British pop history.

The Boomtown Rats bring energy, stories and enduring songs to Cambridge Corn Exchange.

After a long wait, Adam Ant finally reaches the Roundhouse with Toyah for a colourful night of 1980s nostalgia.

A late discovery of Scott & Bailey becomes a compelling binge—an honest review of the ITV crime drama, its central friendship, writing and memorable cast.

Verso ranks ten Prime Ministers from Thatcher to Starmer, weighing achievements, mistakes and personal memories, with humour and a frank look at Partygate.

Six books from February, featuring small-town mysteries, suspicious influencers, dysfunctional families and plenty of fictional bodies.

Verso ranks ten Prime Ministers from Thatcher to Starmer, weighing achievements, mistakes and personal memories, with humour and a frank look at Partygate.

An honest story of living with obesity, experiencing cruelty and finding the resolve to change—while recognising that self-worth is about more than weight.

Ruth Dugdall returns to Cate Austin after eleven years. A spoiler-light review of Mother Missing, set in Suffolk, from a fellow Felixstowe reader.

Twelve books and 4,996 pages in June, including crime thrillers, memoirs and biographies—and one novel that completely caught me off guard.

Ten British sporting moments that shaped my love of sport—football, cricket, golf, ice dancing and unforgettable memories experienced in pubs and clubs.

Revisiting Roy of the Rovers from 11 November 1978—a nine-pence Saturday packed with football, mud, morals, mayhem and Peter Shilton.

A personal countdown of ten favourite Only Fools and Horses moments—from Del Boy falling through the bar to chandeliers, inflatable dolls and Trotter chaos.

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Oasis reunite at Wembley Stadium for one of the most anticipated concerts of 2025.

Ten hugely successful solo artists who may receive more praise than their music deserves—a deliberately opinionated list designed to provoke debate.

From childhood programmes and four-channel Britain to satellite television and streaming—a personal journey through decades of memorable viewing.

Going in almost completely blind produces one of the year’s most enjoyable surprises with The Enemy in Camden.

Vinyl Club spins five female-led albums—from Lydia Loveless and Belly to Dusty Springfield—with full track listings, reviews and contrasting verdicts.

Vinyl Club returns for a coloured-vinyl session, with four collectors choosing eye-catching records and deciding whether the music matches the visual appeal.

In 1991, an unofficial Nintendo Golf world record was within reach—until television-screen glare intervened at exactly the wrong moment.

Just For One Day turns the story and music of Live Aid into a West End production with global echoes.

Revisiting Tammy and Sandie from 10 November 1973—from Back-Stab Ballerina to Wee Sue, with nostalgia, humour and the benefit of hindsight.

Five British television moments that shocked, confronted or moved viewers—from Zammo’s heroin storyline to the chaotic misunderstanding of David’s Dead.

Liam Gallagher at London’s O2 Arena, proving that he didn’t need Noel beside him to deliver an unforgettable night.

Released on 10 February 1971, Carole King’s Tapestry remains a songwriting masterclass and one of the most human albums ever recorded.

Ipswich Town’s 1978 FA Cup Final triumph over Arsenal, remembered through the eyes of a young supporter watching history unfold at home.

Nine books from April, with crime, thrillers and an assortment of memorable characters across another strong reading month.

Meet Felixstowe author Iain Maitland, whose psychological thrillers and candid memoirs explore mental health, family and emotional truth.

Explore Jamie Versey’s reading archive: 383 books with authors, series, genres, formats, publication details and filterable reading statistics.

A Lindisfarne concert trip where the journey, the company and the pub crawl became as memorable as the show.

From Joe Cocker to Billie Eilish—ten standout Beatles cover versions that reinterpret familiar songs and bring something distinctive to the originals.

From Ipswich Town updates on Radio Orwell to Terry Wogan on Radio 2—a personal reflection on the voices and moments that shaped my love of radio.