Jim Adams

I would like to thank the English department of Bungay High School. Liam Manning’s use of the phrase ‘one of those’ is irritating, but imagine if it were ‘one of them’. Small mercies. #NCFC

@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social’s manor was shimmering today.

Why I love England — and I don’t need to wave a flag to show it ‘The train to Leeds is clean, on time and half-empty. I know this is rare, like finding a sixpence in a Christmas pudding — and so I enjoy it’

Lovely and uplifting stuff.🎯

www.thetimes.com/article/c646...

You should have had another 2. Our keeper made a couple of excellent saves. A game of two halves, Ron.

Must admit, I didn’t see a defeat at half time. Manning’s half time team talks must be quite something… Congrats to Derby though. Stepped up significantly in the second half.

I did try to tell you…

I’d like to be the first to congratulate Derby on a fine win.

Boris Johnson gave parents 'false hope' over schools reopening, Gavin Williamson tells Covid inquiry Watch as the former education secretary gives evidence at the inquiry, which is focusing on the impact of the pandemic on children and young people.

🎯 Gavin Williamson was arguably the best example of having the worst people in charge at the worst time. An appalling man who treated schools with contempt. If he thinks he deserves any sympathy, he is deluded. I try not to swear on social media, but I’m sorely tempted

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...

He is absolutely the worst. Makes Tyldesley sound bearable. Sound off when he’s on.

I’m not surprised this is a cracking interview, full of wisdom. @nicolemccartney.bsky.social is one of the best out there. When she speaks, it’s always worth listening.

Kemi Badenoch makes wonky spelling error on Tory chocolate bar Kemi Badenoch and Willy Wonka have never been seen in the same room.

Heads will Rolo. You can have that one on me, @seethingmead.bsky.social

metro.co.uk/2025/10/06/k...

‘When it comes to science, I wouldn’t side with anybody.’ That seems to include actual scientists… 🤦

Dickie Bird obituary: Without playing for England, son of Barnsley became one of cricket's most famous figures Dickie Bird, who has died aged 92, did not play cricket for England, yet his status as a legend of the game is in no doubt, writes BBC chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Lovely stuff. Dickie Bird is at etched in my teenage memory as Botham, Border or Richards.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

www.thetimes.com/article/68c8...

One last summer hurrah.

Middle daughter settling into undergrad life
@liverpooluni.bsky.social

Good to see middle daughter has all the essentials packed for her next big adventure. @LivUni.

A very creditable 3rd place for Norfolk u18s. Well played all involved. Some great cricket, but more importantly great sportsmanship and good humour. A pretty decent leg spinner taking 3 wickets in the play-off was my completely unbiased highlight.

Bring back pen and paper! Calls to scrap ‘screen-based homework’ The Tories are proposing that children be allowed to opt out of screen-based learning amid fears devices are being used too much in schools

Another solution (much like statutory phone bans in schools) for a non-existent problem.

I thought you would be interested in this story from The Times:
Bring back pen and paper! Calls to scrap 'screen-based homework'. www.thetimes.com/article/30ac...

First early morning 🏃 of the academic year 25/26. My 30th year in education…

Back-to-school anxiety? How to help your child (at any age) Maria Lally asks the experts what parents can do to make the transition easier for everyone

‘What anxiety needs is leadership, it doesn't need a friend. ‘ 🎯

www.thetimes.com/article/0162...

Some welcome ⛅️ for this morning’s 10k. 🏃

Norfolk mum who had trailblazing brain surgery features in BBC documentary A Norfolk woman who underwent a risky brain operation more than 20 years ago is featuring in a documentary about a pioneering neurosurgeon.

Ms S-M blinded by the flash photography
Prof S-M secretly pleased he remembered to shave

www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539680...

I love this photo. It was taken exactly 9 years ago. Today I took him out for his first driving lesson. Time flies…

Kingsmill to buy Hovis in move that would create UK's biggest bread producer Warburtons is the current market leader and the deal needs approval from the competition watchdog.

This story is made for one of your ‘headlines’ @seethingmead.bsky.social.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Glorious 10k this morning 🏃 ☀️ ⛰️

As days go…

Happiness is an empty gym.

Encouraged by the recent announcements. Easy to say (and true) that it’s not enough, but hopefully it’s just the start. Certainly more worthy than Latin and Chess…