Kevin Mottram

I had a similar experience, only with school - we went to that ice rink in what became Shelley’s, the one where Foxy’s missus was the main instructor. Took me about 30 seconds to realise I wasn’t cut out for the skating life

Space age white fiberglass furniture with padded leather seats in brown

Michael Inchbald for Lurashell, UK (1969)

Sez Les (8th February 1974). Les Dawson and John Cleese get physical.

Starmer needs an experienced old hand who can come in, do a job, steady the ship, and put some fire in bellies. It has to be Neil Warnock.

Got the whole set on PDFs. Having said that, I do wish my mum hadn’t junked her originals back in the day (which she does regret now)

Before you say it I know I've written the card upside down.

Peter Mandelson – the great genius at the heart of New Labour.

Dominic Cummings – the great genius at the heart of 'Leave'.

Nick Timothy – the great genius at....

Morgan McSweeney – the great....

Steve Hilton...

Can we ban all alleged great geniuses and cast them into outer darkness forever?

"After careful reflection, I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself. When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside. This has not been an easy decision. Much has been written and said about me over the years but my motivations have always been simple: I have worked every day to elect and support a government that puts the lives of ordinary people first and leads us to a better future for our great country. Only a Labour government will do that. I leave with pride in all we have achieved mixed with regret at the circumstances of my departure. But I have always believed there are moments when you must accept your responsibility and step aside for the bigger cause. As I leave I have two further reflections: Firstly, and most importantly, we must remember the women and girls whose lives were ruined by Jeffrey Epstein and whose voices went unheard for far too long. Secondly, while I did not oversee the due diligence and vetting process, I believe that process must now be fundamentally overhauled. This cannot simply be a gesture but a safeguard for the future. I remain fully supportive of the Prime Minister. He is working every day to rebuild trust, restore standards and serve the country. I will continue to back that mission in whatever way I can. It has been the honour of my life to serve."

Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney has resigned:

"The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong... I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice."

Canal, Manchester, 1926, photo by E.O. Hoppé, German-born British photographer (1878-1972).

John Lennon takes a break from the filming of 'Magical Mystery Tour', at Newquay, Cornwall., 19th September 1967. The #Beatles 📷Jim Gray

John Lennon takes a break from the filming of 'Magical Mystery Tour', at Newquay, Cornwall., 19th September 1967.
The #Beatles
📷Jim Gray

Morning all.

May 1963 New Cavendish Street, London. This image captures the construction of the BT Tower (originally known as the GPO Tower or Post Office Tower) No image credit.

Paul McCartney performs at Alpha TV studios in Birmingham, England during filming of ABC TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' on 15th December 1963. The #Beatles 📷Mark and Colleen Hayward

Paul McCartney performs at Alpha TV studios in Birmingham, England during filming of ABC TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' on 15th December 1963.
The #Beatles
📷Mark and Colleen Hayward

Having horrible time. No T.V. or radio, only storms & snow. Even my next door neighbour is a cow. Wish I was home.

a man in a suit and tie making a funny face . ALT: a man in a suit and tie making a funny face .

West Bromwich Albion 0 The Potters 0

Karl Popper’s paradox of tolerance to thread

IAN HUNTER

Orange Juice performing Rip It Up, which they released as a single on this day in 1983. Watch the full recording from Switch, which also includes The Day I Went Down To Texas, here youtu.be/PpkHczKcwsQ

YouTube video by SpaceOdyssee0 Television - Elevation

Richard Lloyd just announced that Television bassist Fred Smith died in hospice today

RIP to one of the greats

It was '2 for 1' down at Cut Above, so.......
Apparently the hair was auctioned for charity.
The same week that he wrote Instant Karma! And released ten days later, February 6th 1970. And now on the radio February 6th 2026.
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It's fifty years since Vince Guaraldi passed away.
Schroeder pays his respects.
Only one tune to play .... Linus And Lucy.
Now on the MB Record Show.
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Went to see Tutankhamun Exhibition on Tuesday it was worth the 3 hours wait.

Best photo of a punk rock star ever.
Malcolm Owen. At his mammy's house, I imagine, judging by the mug of tea and the gas fire.
Babylon's Burning opening the MBRS this week.
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30 May 1963. Ireland v Austria. Dalymount Park #Dublin

Last night we went to the theatre to see Bruce Forsyth, Edmund Hockridge, Susan Lane etc. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Sat in front row of stalls and Bruce Forsyth came down into the audience and spoke to us. Very much older looking than when we saw him before.

Is the tuning appropriate?

This is beautifully done - equally as good as Peter Goldmann’s official promo film

a brown wire-haired pup stands on a wooden deck in a grassy yard. he looks at us with golden eyes and his right ear flipped inside out. he has a pipe-shaped stick in his mouth, giving him the appearance of a sophisticated and dapper gentleman. just give him a deerstalker cap and a cloak, and he'd give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.

This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10

It all looks very nice but actually it is the worst spot in the British Isles. Stinks.

Buddy Holly walking through the centre of Chesterfield with his manager’s wife (1958)

#History #HistoryMatters

Although overplayed, you cannot knock the audacity of this track - a withering take down of Harley's ex-bandmates for essentially holding him back with their rockist rigidity. Anything less than a big hit would have been disastrous, and he got a number 1. Boom!