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Watching the #Carlos doc on Netflix and am now SO pleased he changed his management team! Let Carlos be the best Carlos: that's how he will be great. #Tennis #Alcaraz

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Never heard of this happening before.

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Tennis Updates @tennisupdates.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Very bizzare situation with Prozorova, who was literally forced to withdraw from her Semifinal, sending Gibson to the final after taking what she didn't realize was optional concussion protocal test She got hit in the face with the ball today in doubles. She mentions she was fatigued after playing

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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy Kicked In The Head By A Horse Day, to all who celebrate. It's the 7th anniversary of this absolute banger.

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tuesday, 8pm, and time for the Autumn ritual with my boys to begin. Four chunks of Dairy Milk and the first hot chocolate of the season...it must be #GBBO! With the divine @nigella.bsky.social 🥰

Luscious hot chocolate with a huge marshmallow

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Neil @neilforreal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For anyone wondering why Alexander Zverev is not only not cheered, but actively shunned by many tennis fans. Good for Mary Carillo continuing to make sure viewers get the whole story. #tennis #USOpen

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Marie Tidball @marietidball.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm deeply disappointed by Reform-led Barnsley Council pulling the plug on £1.8 million for much needed work on the Penistone Paramount Cinema. I've launched a petition calling on Reform to reverse this decision. Sign the petition on my website here: www.marietidball.com/campaigns/sa...

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Save Penistone Paramount

Penistone Paramount is a treasured community asset, and Barnsley Council should reverse their decision to shelve this project.

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Starting a possible 5-set Grand Slam quarterfinal after 11 pm is silly. It's not special or edgy because it's New York City. It's just dumb madness.

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Charles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Carlos certainly isn't a kid anymore...

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

And I'm awake. Did I miss anything #Tennis people? 😂 #USOpen #Alcaraz #Shelton

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Listening to #PamShriver call this #Michelsen #Tiafoe match and her insights are a JOY. #USOpen #Tennis

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Ben Rothenberg @benrothenberg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

These gambling-sponsored push notifications, which have been thrusted at tennis fans for days now, are deeply trashy work by the U.S. Open. They historically wouldn’t have credentialed reporters if it was our websites pushing this stuff.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 04/09/2026

Three senior Reform figures were involved in those Channel 4 revelations we saw last night. Two have been kicked out. The third is Nigel Farage. Farage should be suspended while this matter is investigated. He has very serious questions to answer.

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...

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Our 5 Asks for Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future.

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Joe Scaramanga @joescaramanga.co.uk · 20/07/2026

My Bluesky feed right now. "BIG news coming out of Department of Work and Pensions. But for who Chris Kamara?"

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Andy Burnham: Making Vowels Northern Again

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Andrew Castle 'I'll never forget Tim Henman shooting up when Andy Murray won in 2013'. Sounds like he took it hard. #Wimbledon #JannikSinner #ATP #Tennis

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Andrew Castle offering nothing in terms of analysis of Sinner; it's all about Novak to him.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

You honestly don't have to show me what Twitter's saying. That's why I'm here and not there.

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

My teenage son is hilarious. Listening to the tennis on 5 live and he pipes up "Oh Foki v Fuci!" #Tennis #Wimbledon

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As a 40-something mum I am in awe. She's a champion and a trailblazer. But I REALLY want Maya to win. It could transform her. It won't transform Serena. #Wimbledon #Tennis #TeamRedhead

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Looks like I underestimated Jasmine Paolini #Wimbledon #Tennis

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales. Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37. They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.

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Adam @adamfromphilly.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

might just hate women. who knows.

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Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Utterly in my head over the Starmer drama. Am I disappointed in him as a leader. Yes. Do I think the floated alternatives will be better? No. Do I want change? Yes. Do I think it unwise to change leadership now? Also, yes. Round and round in my head it goes.

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Dana Gould @danagould.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

So when he bragged about grabbing women by the pussy, you were cool with that? When he made fun of a handicapped reporter, you were cool with that? When he had a mob attack the capital to steal the election, you were cool with that? But now gas is expensive so you regret your vote? Yeah?

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DoppioFallo @doppiofallo.eurosky.social · 15/03/2026

And here it is, the thing I was teasing: Automated mirrors for these twitter accounts are here on Bluesky. Like, repost to spread the word!! 💙 @wta.stadio.top - WTA @atptour.stadio.top - ATP @federtennis.stadio.top - Italian federation @supertennistv.stadio.top - Italian channel #Tennis

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Rob Walker quoting Norwegian WW2 poetry whilst commentating on the 15km Biathlon at the Winter #Olympics is just perfect. Well done, Norway, well done #BBC and well done #RobWalker

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

One more reminder the beautiful EU culture we turned our back on

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 25/01/2026

Another chilling shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis, this time of a nurse. My heart goes out to Alex Pretti's family. We cannot let Nigel Farage and Reform import Trump’s dark politics to the UK.

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/1572...: I'm sure @marietidball.bsky.social is aware of this former Penistone lad who gave his life in service of his country in Afghanistan. Maybe they were even school friends. I hope Sir Keir Starmer and the US Commander-in-Chief know his name too.

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Hero David, 23, killed in Afghanistan

A ROYAL Marine killed in an explosion in Afghanistan on Sunday has been hailed a hero by his family. David Marsh, 23,... Local News News Barnsley South Yorkshire

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Caroleeena @caroleeena.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

@curtiseller.bsky.social must be so thrilled with this cover of his song. I love that they're wearing Bert and Ernie shirts too. youtu.be/3FIgewCKW5s?...

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Taking Up Serpents Again (Curtis Eller cover)

YouTube video by The Jimi Henson Experience

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

This is the saddest day of my professional life.
Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage.
I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys.
I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show,
A show that I named and helped develop over all those years.
Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry.
These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter

In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices.
Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'.
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I chose the latter.
It broke my heart.
I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make.
I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer.
I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence.
One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career.

I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more.
I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost".
James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice.
Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences.
I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness.
Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire.
I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal.
I am so sorry to let you down.
I hope that you can understand my reasoning.
I have to accept that I am not what the current
BBC expects of their freelance presenters.

Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not
"just a job"
I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world.
From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too.
The strawberry is dead.
Long live the strawberry. B

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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

An essential precondition for authoritarianism is the neutering of sources of real news.

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Anyone else a little concerned about a foreign government interfering with, and influencing, the leadership of our state-run media? Just me? #BBC

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Hannah @spansmarie.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Great night out last night at York Theatre Royal to see Louise Brooks in the gem Beggars of Life with live - and delightfully improvised - score by @dodgebrothers.bsky.social including @kermodemovie.bsky.social and special guest, the incomparable @neilkbrand.bsky.social. Loved everything about it!

A very handsome man drinking a pint at the York Theatre Royal, waiting for Beggars of Life screening

Dave and me waiting for the show to begin.

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