Amanda Ellison

The BBC affair: a personal view A reporter's view

The BBC affair: a personal view

The row that has engulfed the BBC with the resignations of its director general, Tim Davie, and CEO of News, Deborah Turness, over allegations of bias is a self-incurred catastrophe
which has been a long time coming

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Musicologists: attending #AMS2025 #SMT2025? Please check out my new book on the British relationship with opera over the last century at the OUP stall and speak to the editors about how you can order a copy. Thank you. 🙏

Black and white image of Soft Cell's Dave Ball.

'#SoftCell bandmate, Marc Almond, said: "Thank you Dave for being an immense part of my life and for the music you gave me. I wouldn’t be where I am without you.”'

R.I.P. Dave Ball

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Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway: 9780593833513 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books An extraordinary new novel set in the world of John le Carré's most iconic spy, George Smiley, written by acclaimed novelist Nick Harkaway It is spring in 1963 and George Smiley has left the Circus.....

Happy US Paperback Day to Karla’s Choice :)

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North Shields to celebrate Plasticine pioneer with community exhibition The Globe Gallery honours North Shields-born inventor of Plasticine, William Harbutt, in new exhibition

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Rekindling the joy of reading Once a source of joy, reading now competes with screens and doom-scrolling – but can we fall in love with books all over again?

Rekindling the joy of reading

Once a source of joy, reading now competes with screens and doom-scrolling – but can we fall in love with books all over again?

By Grace Musther

@yorkshirebylines.co.uk

If you write in any form, a professional editor or proofreader can take your words further.

Join us for a free webinar that reveals what editors & proofreaders really do — and why you might want one in your corner.

📅 16 July | 2–3pm BST
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The style is not for everyone, although I'd argue that its message is universal. I'm biased, of course! Maybe try it again one day - tastes can change over time.

Why every secondary school needs The Daughter of Time In the era of misinformation, it is important for the younger generations to learn to question authenticity and practice critical thinking

In the era of misinformation, it is important for the younger generations to learn to question authenticity and practice critical thinking

The great British walk-off: the crazy world of Victorian pedestrianism Long before marathons and lycra, Britain was obsessed with walking feats – part sport, part spectacle, part madness

If you're looking for a timeline cleanser...

Before "Couch to 5k", there was "walk 1000 miles while carrying hazelnuts in your mouth." Britain’s Victorian obsession with long-distance walking was gloriously bonkers.

#HistFest #Pedestrianism

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Home | Matt Owen | Freelance Writer I offer a broad and diverse range of writing services. Get in touch!

I’ve just lost my lovely gig as TV columnist with The Lady Magazine (which has gone into liquidation). If anyone knows of any writing jobs going, my CV can be found within the realms of my website www.mathew-owen.co.uk

@harkaway.bsky.social postman has been!

An open letter to Bridget Phillipson on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) A parent’s response to Phillipson’s position on SEND funding

This is one of the most powerful things I have seen written on SEND, must read 👇

An open letter to Bridget Phillipson on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

A parent’s response to Phillipson’s position on SEND funding
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Congratulations to the Toon Army who have beaten Liverpool to end their 70 year wait for silverware.

Howay The Lads, tell me ma, I won’t be home for tea. Let the party begin.

Send in your photos and your reactions in the comments.

#Toonarmy #NewCastleUnited #NUFC

'Unruly' is brilliant.

Dostoevsky’s problem with socialism Dostoevsky’s works are resurging, resonating with Gen Z as his critiques of socialism, radical ideologies, and utopianism remain relevant

Dostoevsky’s works are resurging, resonating with Gen Z as his critiques of socialism, radical ideologies, and utopianism remain relevant

Crafting Fiction: How to Develop Theme / Blog & Resources | Ellison Editorial Alongside character and plot, theme is one of your story’s most essential elements when crafting fiction. A clear theme serves as a unifying thread, binding together the various strands of your narrat...

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A Haibun paying homage to heavy snowfall Haibun is a Japanese literary form that combines prose and haiku. The prose is typically descriptive and uses poetic imagery to create a sensory experience

Haibun is a Japanese literary form that combines prose and haiku. The prose is typically descriptive and uses poetic imagery to create a sensory experience. Enjoy!

A few potential words of the day:

Joblijock: a disturber of domestic peace (small children, cantankerous uncles, etc).

Yule-hole: the furthest notch in your belt that you need to resort to at Christmas.

Confelicity: joy in other people’s happiness.

Merry Christmas.

The Northumberland railway line – across coal country to the world’s largest mining village A ride on the Northumberland line on opening day

The Northumberland railway line opened on Sunday 15 December, so I decided to pay a visit. Passenger services have restarted 60 years after falling victim to the Beeching Axe in 1964.

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🤬 WASPI women are very angry with this Labour government

They gained votes by saying they would support us. They agreed that we should be compensated. But now they are choosing to ignore the ombudsman's advice. They've been lying to us.

By Castleford and Yorkshire WASPI

@waspicampaign.bsky.social

Move over, hygge – make way for friluftsliv Embracing a Scandinavian lifestyle - outdoors

Embracing a Scandinavian lifestyle - outdoors

Me too - despite my article!

We would highly recommend LibKey Nomad.

This is a (University approved) free browser extension that automatically detects when you're on a page with open access materials or with a library-subscribed journal article, and flags available links to full-text PDFs.

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I had no money growing up. Luckily, all my favourite things were free. Friends, nature & learning. This was the local library. Sometimes I was the only one in it. Sometimes the odd drunk popped in to vomit. Anyway, it all turned out OK.

Absolutely.