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Robyn Vinter

@robynvinter.bsky.social
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North of England correspondent at the Guardian. Mostly here to make bad jokes

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Guardian NUJ @gonuj.org · 19/08/2026
Statement from the Guardian NUJ chapel on the death of professor Jason Arday
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I never post on here but I've gravitated over to plug this film I fronted where we went undercover in Laos to expose the illegal wildlife trade
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
it's nice to know what you're up to
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
yep
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 17/04/2026
Investigative journalism is how we fight back. We’re backing more queer journalists to deliver it Here’s how 👇🧵
Promotional graphic with a dark red background. Text reads: “New scheme invests in queer accountability journalism and LGBTQIA+ journalists.” Smaller text below reads: “Queer reporters, make a queer newsroom.” At the top, a smartphone mockup displays a webpage titled “Understand the LGBTQIA+ news: Supreme Court ruling changes the landscape for Trans+ rights in the UK.”
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The Exchange @theexchangeleeds.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
We’re launching a new independent newspaper for Leeds - funded by readers. If you want better local journalism in Leeds, this is how it starts. 👉 Pledge your support: leeds.ghost.io
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
I did!
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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
@mitalilive.bsky.social @robynvinter.bsky.social @glendacooper.bsky.social @neilthurman.bsky.social and Kira Richards discussed our recent #UKJournalists report @cityjournalism.bsky.social Here's a summary of the panel by @marinaadami.bsky.social reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/how-cha...
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How to change UK journalism: what we learnt at the launch of our report on the profession today
A panel moderated by our Director, Mitali Mukherjee, discussed tech disruption, a lack of diversity and the uncertain future of young journalists.
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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Tonight we'll present our new report on UK journalists in the 2020s at this event at @cityjournalism.bsky.social. Speakers include @robynvinter.bsky.social @mitalilive.bsky.social @glendacooper.bsky.social @neilthurman.bsky.social and Kira Richards Register to join in person now buff.ly/9cAqOU9
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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
On Monday we'll present our new report on UK journalists in the 2020s at this event at @cityjournalism.bsky.social. Speakers include @robynvinter.bsky.social @mitalilive.bsky.social @glendacooper.bsky.social @neilthurman.bsky.social and Kira Richards Register to join in person now buff.ly/cMA9XSB
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Thank you! It's very silly
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Such lovely poignant writing www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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My pet rat is dying. I can’t stop thinking about all the things he taught me | Joseph Earp
Owning and caring for a creature takes us outside of ourselves – not just us insular weirdo artists, but all people
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Sachin Nakrani @sachinnakrani.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Liverpool fans affected by the chaos surrounding the 2022 Champions League final in Paris have the right to have their personal injury claims heard in the UK, a judge has ruled after an attempt by Uefa to block it. By @robynvinter.bsky.social for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Liverpool fans to have 2022 Champions League final injury claims heard in UK
Judge rules in favour of football supporters after Uefa’s attempt to block court claims being held in Liverpool
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Hannah Al-Othman @hannahalothman.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Love this story from colleagues @joshhalliday.bsky.social and @robynvinter.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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York Minster congregation outraged over ‘deeply inappropriate’ concert
Gig at cathedral by metal band Plague of Angels would be ‘outright insult’ to their faith, say parishioners
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Libby Brooks @libbybrooks.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The wind is fair stepping up now in Glasgow, but for the dog out earlier this morning it was merely an opportunity for more sticks
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
AND because he's being goaded into it by a group, which is a big factor
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Just read this and agree with every word. It reminds me of when we were teenagers, there would always be the guy who would drink piss or eat a worm at a party. Technically he was doing it of his own free will but not because he likes piss or worms, because he likes being "that guy"
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
It's pure attention seeking behaviour, it's really pathetic
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Came early to the gym to avoid them today and there's more of them! And they're clogging up all the arm weights because they can't be bothered to do cardio
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
1. Perhaps Prevent failed to pick up on the danger signs from Axel Rudakubana partly because, in common with other anti-terrorist and anti-extremist bodies, it was politically captured and deployed against peaceful protesters and peaceful Muslims. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Who are the real extremists? The people challenging injustices or those trying to shut down our rights? | George Monbiot
Look at a new report proposing horrifying clampdowns on protest – and ask where the threat to our society truly lies, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Yes! All of those things. There was a guy on a weight machine dropping the weights so they crash each time and acting like a big man. Dude, you're clearly lifting weights too heavy for you if you're not able to lower them with any control
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
I don't know what makes it apparently biologically impossible for men to work out silently in the gym. Yet another thing women can do absolutely consistently but many men don't seem to be able to manage at all
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
I know, it serves them right. Not true in every case at all but women who date significantly older are often compromising on physical attractiveness in exchange for money. I don't know why they can't see that
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Totally!
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Exactly. And if I didn't pay my fair share (which of course I did) they'd be well within their rights to end the date and go home
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Absolutely mad
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
And the less said the better about the filthy old 49-year-old man who tried to match with the 19-year-old and was upset that she wanted him to sign up to her onlyfans
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
I've dated a couple of very wealthy men and the first date was always a pint at the local pub
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Don't get me wrong, there are some absolutely vile, manipulative women out there but honestly you're setting yourself up to get burnt if your type is "young and hot" and what you have to offer is money
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
A first date can just be a nice walk round a park! You don't need to get stuck with a big dinner bill that a woman won't split with you
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
I do feel sorry for some of these guys (but some of them are objectively hilarious). I just can't help thinking lots of problems can be avoided if you don't date materialistic people and/or don't try to show off your wealth www.thetimes.com/life-style/s...
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Inside the dating lives of 12 single men: how bad is it on the apps?
Men from 27 to 70 give their very honest accounts of what it’s really like in the trenches of modern romance
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
That's very kind, thank you
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
ha! People keep saying I should write my own screenplay. I have enough for a whole book tbf
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Thanks mate, sorry I didn't reply before. Such a hectic day
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
If I have some time at some point I'll post some more pictures and stories from the Tan Hill Inn. Just nobody ask me about the drive out. I would prefer not to revisit that experience
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Here's the final instalment. Thanks so much to everyone for your kind words and following along. It has been one of the most intense reporting experiences for quite some time (the only moments alone were in the bathroom!) but it was also one of the most memorable www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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‘Living the dream’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub, strangers became friends
When the majority of the 33 people trapped by the weather were able to escape, not everyone wanted to leave
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
We're hoping to get out today and we're getting everything ready in case the snow plough can get through. I'm not confident we'll make it out, in all honesty. Even if the snow plough comes, the roads are very steep and won't have been gritted
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I showed everyone during what is our (hopefully) farewell party in the barn
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
On the other hand, this has been popular!
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
There is some disgruntlement among the residents over this headline! They have asked me to make clear, we arrived before the weather warning began and have not moved since! These guys have not attempted to travel, which is precisely why everyone is still here! No ignoring has happened!
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Yes! They had to be dug out this morning!
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Just me. But there are five trained hairdressers among the group
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
No I didn't! Next time
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Yeah it's quite a big pub, quite a few camper vans and enough beds for everyone! There's space for loudness and for quiet time
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I don't think it works anymore!
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Nope, they're very generous. But most people have booked and paid for at least one night
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I have no idea, I'll ask around
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I'm writing, emailing, speaking to people and doing my normal job. Plus occasionally going to dig someone out of the snow
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
So far, neither of them have occurred but there's still time
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Robyn Vinter @robynvinter.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
No I've only done it this once because of the severe weather warning! But it worked out
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