For Be Funny Or Die, I stumbled upon the theory that the difference between drama and comedy might simply be down to the pace of data processing. Watch this ad, with the time clock in the corner, and see how fast your brain parses comic data. Set up, development, pay off, often in under a second.
A few months ago I got the story of a duck who aspires to curling greatness stuck in my brain and simply couldn't get it out until I did this
Very much enjoyed meeting Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden to talk interest rates, Northern Rock, Northern business today, and even Saturday jobs - read more on the @manchestereveningnews.co.uk here www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-n...
The Bank of England should soon take its foot off the monetary brake and cut interest rates as inflation continues to ease, a member of the bank’s rate-setting committee has told BusinessLive: www.business-live.co.uk/professional...
Some Echo stories I've been especially proud to publish recently... I think @liamthorp.bsky.social would never forgive me if I didn't start with this, a Premium article months in the making www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
It's Friday! Sandwich day!
Today I answer your burning question: who are the poor boys po'boy sandwiches are named after?
The answer: Streetcar workers from the great New Orleans strike of 1929!
Two brothers stepped up to feed them:
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I've been working on this investigation for four months. It has taken a huge amount of effort amid ongoing legal battles.
One of the most fascinating tales I've ever covered.
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A statement from Sahan Journal, Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, Minnesota Reformer, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association:
Court cases all settled, Taiwanese folk singers Difang and Igay Duana give us a few bars of their original vocals used without their knowledge on Enigma's 'Return To Innocence' www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePKK...
Felt a little guilty that my initial reaction yesterday was “this will be good IF IT HAPPENS”. But actually given the number of plans and promises, that was about right
A new Liverpool-Manchester line, a new Manchester-Birmingham line, connections to Hull and North Wales…There’s so much news in today’s big rail announcements! But when will it all happen? I’ve tried to pull it all together here www.business-live.co.uk/economic-dev...
I’ll be honest, this is a lower number than I was expecting
Happy 60th birthday to Peter Kember and Jason Pierce who were both born in the same hospital on this day in 1965. Here they are together in Spacemen 3 performing Revolution
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I got a two-word answer from Robert De Niro today. That was a good day at work… and I wrote all about it here
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As I walked through Labour conference in Liverpool yesterday I spotted a delegate with a bright red “Build Baby Build” baseball hat – a sign of the ongoing debate about what UK economic growth could look like, perhaps? My report for @businesslive.bsky.social www.business-live.co.uk/economic-dev...
It’s got a freezer the size of a warehouse and shelves stretching as far as you can see – welcome to Iceland’s massive £100m new depot www.business-live.co.uk/commercial-p...
Five years since lockdown - hard to believe. We’re asking businesses about how things changed for them- take part in our survey here
The last Wimpy in Merseyside is unsure what might happen as its Princes Parade home could be set for redevelopment under Wirral Council’s plans to regenerate and rebuild central Birkenhead
Report by @wimpyking.bsky.social
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As you know I love a Wimpy - and I love a good regeneration story too. So this festive special has both - I went to the last Wimpy in the North West to find out what makes it special, and why its boss isn’t sure what the future might hold
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Jam advent calendar day 24…
NO JAM but a rather nice bauble instead #jamvent
Jam advent calendar day 23 - Purple Fig with Cinnamon. Hint of Christmas spice - 3.5/5 #jamvent
Jam advent calendar day 22 - Apricot & Peach. A sweet classic 4/5 #jamvent
Jam advent calendar day 21 - Mixed Berries. Solid - 3/5 #jamvent
Jam advent calendar day 20 - Guava. Supersweet, tangy, great - 4.5/5 #jamvent
Jam advent calendar day 19 - Hazelnut and Cocoa spread.
Perfectly good - 3.5/5
Jam advent calendar day 18 - Lemon with Elderflower. Now this botanical combo works- sharp but just slightly fragrant - 4.5/5
Jam advent calendar day 17 - Raspberry and Rose. V little rose flavour, but that’s still too much
- rating 3/5
Jam advent calendar day 16 - Milk Caramel & Coffee Spread. Like a coffee cream chocolate (on toast)… 4.5/5
Jam advent calendar day 15 - Mirabelle Plum with Linden Blossom. Fresh and sweet - rating 4/5 #jamvent
Jam advent calendar day 14 - Apple & Quince with Honey. Deep and rich. And sweet, obviously 3.5/5
