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MightyHatter

@mightyhatter.bsky.social
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Luton Town fan, news junkie, news editor AfroAsian/Arab/European/English - patriot of all continents

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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If there's one thing you want to watch, make it this.. @stoneskynews.bsky.social : news.sky.com/video/is-tru...
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Is Trump really in trouble in Texas?
For decades, Texas is the state that has been synonymous with the Republican Party. So why is it now on the brink of turning its back on Trump? Sky's Mark Stone went to find out.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump just promised adult US citizens a $5,000 'dividend' if republicans win both houses of Congress .. NBC estimates that would cost $1.35trn. There is a word for this! Follow here @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/trump-...
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Trump latest: President promises $5,000 dividend to adult US citizens if Republicans win both houses of Congress
Donald Trump's been making a number of promises as he addressed the first ever midterm Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas - including thousands of dollars to adult US citizens if republic...
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Superb start by @jonsopel1.bsky.social on new Sunday morning show on @news.sky.com - follow here and watch the videos of interviews: news.sky.com/story/politi...
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Politics latest: Jenrick defends Reform colleague accused of 'straightforward racism' by cabinet minister
The business secretary has condemned masked protests at Dover, speaking on our new Sunday Morning show - and also accused Reform's Zia Yusuf of racism. Robert Jenrick has defended Yusuf - and told a p...
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A legend passes away. @skynewsrss.bsky.social is covering it here: news.sky.com/story/rugby-... But not many others. Wonder why
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Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston dies
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has died at the age of 92, Wigan Warriors have confirmed.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Cricket finally does something about Imran khan @ptiofficial.bsky.social and joined by @jemimakhan.bsky.social : news.sky.com/story/imran-...
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Imran Khan must get 'humane treatment and proper medical care' in prison, ex-cricket captains urge Pakistan
Former cricket captains - including Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Atherton, Kapil Dev and Adam Gilchrist - called for Pakistan to abide by a court ruling and let a medical board, "including Mr Khan's own...
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Lots to talk about today on return of Harry and Meghan to UK. Follow here @skynewsrss.bsky.social ; news.sky.com/story/harry-...
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Harry and Meghan latest: Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving back to UK
The King was made aware of the couple's plans on Sunday and welcomes the opportunity to see more of the family, Sky News understands. Follow the latest reaction.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Was Jason Arday murdered by the media frenzy? His friends and many many others think so. @skynewsrss.bsky.social is covering the vigil for him here: news.sky.com/story/jason-...
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Jason Arday latest: Thousands expected to attend vigil in London
Thousands of people are expected to attend a vigil in London this evening for Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who was found dead last week after resigning following accusatio...
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Shocking case of double murderer, rapist #SimonLevy who was allowed to roam free by all the institutions despite strong evidence. Sentencing underway now - follow here @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/simon-... :
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Simon Levy sentencing live: Double murderer and rapist who attacked sex workers faces jail
The prolific sex offender targeted women engaged in sex work on the streets, raping one and killing two others over eight months. Follow updates from home affairs reporter Henry Vaughan as he is sente...
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
“Rod Liddle Has Died. Here He Is in His Own Words” The prolific journalist, who passed away on Sunday, urged Muslims to ‘blow themselves up’, joked about ‘trying to shag’ children and mocked an MP who spoke about being a victim of domestic violence.
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Rod Liddle Has Died. Here He Is in His Own Words
The prolific journalist, who passed away on Sunday, urged Muslims to ‘blow themselves up’, joked about ‘trying to shag’ children and mocked an MP who spoke about being a victim of domestic violence.
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 04/08/2026
What changes has Andy Burnham made to early prisoner release scheme?
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What changes has Andy Burnham made to early prisoner release scheme?
Sky News' Mollie Malone walks you through the controversial scheme.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Decisive victory for Labour in Manchester, or was it? Read Rob Ford's take here @news.sky.com news.sky.com/story/comfor...
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Comfortable victory, but uncomfortable numbers for Labour in Greater Manchester
Bev Craig's triumph was great news for Labour - but zoom out and the figures show that Labour's first preference share was down 16 points on Andy Burnham's 2024 win.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The ever excellent @joncraig.bsky.social gives his take on #andyburnham plans on social care: news.sky.com/story/why-fi...
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This time, it's personal: Burnham bids to break a legacy of failure
Fourteen years ago, Andy Burnham, as health secretary, published a white paper dubbed "Building the National Care Service". Since then, a political consensus has proved hopelessly elusive. Now prime m...
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Cricket great, Sir Garfield Sobers has died.. first man to hit 6 sixes in a first class over. news.sky.com/story/west-i...
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West Indies cricketing great Sir Garry Sobers has died
West Indies cricketing great, Sir Garry Sobers, has died at the age of 89.
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 11/07/2026
News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died
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News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died
'A fantastic broadcaster': Remembering the career of Dermot Murnaghan
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
My condolences to #dermotmurnaghan family. First met him on shift long ago on C4 News as I made my way in journalism. Sat near him nervous he'd have big name attitude - but no. Came across, introduced himself, had friendly chat. Met again at #SkyNews. Hadn't change a bit. Giant
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
My condolences to #dermotmurnaghan family. First met him on shift long ago on C4 News as I made my way in journalism. Sat near him nervous he'd have big name attitude - but no. Came across, introduced himself, had friendly chat. Met again at #SkyNews. Hadn't change a bit. Giant
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
@robharrisreports.bsky.social on racist abuse on social media.. and England have not even played yet in World Cup! news.sky.com/video/world-...
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World Cup: Thomas Tuchel on how England players should deal with racist abuse
England manager Thomas Tuchel tells Sky News it would be better for players to stay off social media as FIFA reveals strengthened protections against abuse with the threat monitoring of every World Cu...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/06/2026
The most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by Trump’s US | Morgan Ofori
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The most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by Trump’s US | Morgan Ofori
This episode feels symbolic of a World Cup where the global game has been sacrificed to Fifa’s cynical money-making – and Trumpian whim, says Morgan Ofori, reporter and subeditor for the Guardian’s The Long Wave
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Richard Jolly @richjolly.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Man Utd release Jadon Sancho as a £73m signing goes for nothing after just 83 games. Three signings who cost almost £150m are leaving as their contracts expire: www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Jadon Sancho released by Man Utd as £150m trio leave on free transfers
Manchester United opted against extending Sancho’s contract by a year, bringing an expensive five-year spell with the club to an end
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Colm Murphy @colmpm.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I have to say, listening to the Today programme dedicate an entire (context free) section about whether migrants are more likely to be convicted criminals *the morning after* hundreds of non-migrants of my own ethnicity committed a pogrom is blood boiling.
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 22/05/2026
'It gives us hope': Virginia Giuffre's family react to Andrew investigation
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'It gives us hope': Virginia Giuffre's family react to Andrew investigation
The family of Virginia Giuffre have told Sky News they've been "given hope" by a UK police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over allegations of sexual misconduct.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Will be a very interesting World Cup if this happens: news.sky.com/story/player... Read @robharrisreports.bsky.social latest scoop. Hair pulling and mouth covering now deemed as violent conduct
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Players who cover mouths in confrontations to be sent off at World Cup - confirming plans revealed to Sky News
FIFA President Gianni Infantino previously said he wanted to change the laws of the game following an incident during a Champions League fixture in February.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Will Sir Keir still be here come this evening? Follow live here @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/politi...
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Politics latest: Starmer facing Commons showdown over Mandelson revelations
Sir Keir Starmer is set to make a statement in the Commons over the vetting process for Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Great day again at Wembley for the #MightyHatters @lutontown.co.uk - privilege to be there - and also bumped into a familiar face who's son Devante got a few minutes at the end
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Another great colleague leaving #skynews today - the amazing Lou Hastings. - joining ofcom. All the best Lou
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Sad day personally and for Sky News yesterday. @suttonnick.bsky.social left after 6 great years. All the best to a great boss who showed you can lead with clarity and purpose - aworldnd remain a great human being too. V rare in today's mad world
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Thoughts that should scare the West from someone who has been there, done - @skynewsrss.bsky.social #dominicwaghorn- worth a read: inews.co.uk/news/uk-repo...
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As the only UK reporter in Iran since the war began, I've seen why Trump will lose
Iran has the upper hand, Trump has no plan B says Sky News reporter on the ground in Tehran
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 27/02/2026
Gorton and Denton was a disaster for Labour - can Starmer find a way back?
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Gorton and Denton was a disaster for Labour - can Starmer find a way back?
The first ever Green by-election win, their first ever MP in the north of England, all in the first electoral test for the relatively new Green leader Zack Polanski. This is his moment - and reasonably so. 
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 26/02/2026
It’s taboo to admit it, but voters bear some responsibility for the frayed state of Britain | Andy Beckett
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It’s taboo to admit it, but voters bear some responsibility for the frayed state of Britain | Andy Beckett
Populists blame an ever-expanding list of enemies for social ills – many of which are in fact caused by changes in our habits and social norms, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor arrested. Follow live @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/epstei...
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Epstein files latest: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the King's brother, has been arrested on his 66th birthday. Follow the latest below.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/02/2026
Nothing says the ‘special relationship’ is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss | Zoe Williams
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Nothing says the ‘special relationship’ is over like this picture of Donald Trump and Liz Truss | Zoe Williams
It’s awkward, nobody seems to know what is going on, and the president’s thumb is at half-mast. It’s almost a metaphor for diplomatic relations between the US and the UK, writes Zoe Williams
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Palestine Action has won the right in court to challenge the government's decision to label it a terror organisation. Wow But ban stays in place pending appeals
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
If there's just one thing you watch today, watch this from the great @edconway.bsky.social : news.sky.com/video/ed-con...
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UK 'colonised' by immigrants, says Man Utd co-owner
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country’s richest and most influential men, has told Sky News' Ed Conway.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Great get by the great @edconway.bsky.social - Sir Jim made billions in business, but his sports teams have mostly tanked.
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 11/02/2026
'Offensive and wrong': PM tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for 'colonised' comments
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'Offensive and wrong': PM tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for 'colonised' comments
The prime minister has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for his "offensive and wrong" comments about immigration.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Worth a read
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Enjoyable read here by #MichaelHavis on @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/face-o...
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Face of a 'vampire' revealed: Science rebuilds likeness of man decapitated after death to stop him coming back
Discovered in a fortress in eastern Croatia, the body had been exhumed, beheaded and reburied face down.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Anyone who tells you there is a 'ceasefire' in Gaza is gaslighting you and is an anti-Palestinian racist:
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 30 Palestinians, including several children
Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 21/01/2026
6,000 Truth Social posts later, here are the promises Trump kept—and broke on.wsj.com/4r8GKAy
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Little reaction from Africa to bombing of #Nigeria by US - and nothing from foreign office here or govt about an attack on a Commonwealth nation.. headed by the #King who hosted #trump for a second state visit
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
#donaldtrump claims about persecution of Christians as an excuse to bomb #Nigeria have been tested @news.sky.com data team - in short they dont stand up to scrutiny, er, surprise - news.sky.com/story/nigeri...
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Nigeria latest: Trump warns against 'slaughter' of Christians after strikes - but data doesn't back him
The US launched strikes in northwestern Nigeria overnight - in cooperation with Abuja - claiming hits on IS targets were in defence of Christians in the country. Data, however, doesn't suggest Christi...
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
#MerryXmas everyone. Thoughts and prayers for all the suffering Palestinian people in the holy land, and other conflicts in Africa.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Don't always agree with #paulmerson but 100% agree with him re #MoSalah outburst - he's not taken the default view other players have - as reported by @skysportspl.bsky.social www.skysports.com/football/new...
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Mo Salah: Liverpool would have won nothing without Egypt star and he is right to be frustrated, says Paul Merson
Paul Merson says he agrees with Mohamed Salahs frustrations at Liverpool after the Egyptian claimed to have been thrown under the bus by the club; Merson believes that Liverpools poor form is not Sala...
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
These pictures tell a story but you decide what that is - here @news.sky.com : news.sky.com/story/whos-p...
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Who's pictured in the newly released photos from Epstein files?
The images were released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who obtained them from the Epstein estate.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Why did #Trump seize Venezuela tanker? @KupperMiriam explains here @Skynews :https://news.sky.com/story/us-venezuela-crisis-everything-we-know-about-dramatic-ship-seizure-13481995
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Excellent analysis from #skynews #Robharris: news.sky.com/story/crafte...
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Unapologetically political - a World Cup draw like no other
This was a World Cup draw like no other. Crafted less for the teams but for one man.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Dahlia's blooming brilliantly in my front garden - November 10th today. #climatechange a myth??
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
These happened last month - Kent police have just put it out. Wonder why we all missed it - not much coverage: www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/la...
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Eight child sex offenders jailed for 100 years
Multiple child sex offenders have been jailed for a combined total of 100 years.
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
And another offering from @tomparmenter.bsky.social - how he and cameraman @joshuamasters got scoop from man called Nadjib: news.sky.com/story/nadjib...
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Nadjib, who tipped off police over released prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, tells Sky News he's 'happy to see him arrested'
Nadjib told Sky News he had been looking out for Brahim Kaddour-Cherif since the convicted sex offender was mistakenly released from prison and knew him "from the community".
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MightyHatter @mightyhatter.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
A tale of two Algerians .. one a hero the other a villain - not as simple a narrative for those on the right to tell - this is the LNER hero who put his life on the line for others:https://news.sky.com/video/lner-extremely-proud-of-rail-worker-in-critical-condition-after-mass-stabbing-13463712
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