Ghostwriter & Editor. Investigations. Personal stories/history, criminal justice etc. Bit of snooping. #WestHam. #NewYorkJets. DMs open.

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Joined January 2011
It’s not where I am politically, but what’s happening at the #DailyTelegraph (100 posts cut) is another sad day for the British media. Some good journalists, and other staff, getting chopped. AI cannot replace that knowledge and expertise, however advanced it is.
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Even as a #WestHam fan on the receiving end of that decision, I do NOT want VAR in the Championship. Absence of VAR - which is flawed and inaccurate anyway - is one of the best things about the Championship. Games flow, and it generates better atmospheres. No thanks. @henrywinter
Shocker of a decision. There will be calls for VAR in the Championship after that. West Ham’s Tomas Soucek puts in the perfect sliding challenge, stretching out his right foot to nudge the ball away from QPR’s Paul Smyth. Brilliant interception, played the ball, outside the box anyway, ridiculously punished with a penalty. West Ham been poor, but that was an even poorer decision.  #WHUQPR
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I’m quite sure most of this is true, @LouiseMensch, given everything that’s been said. However, there remains (at this stage) a key Q over whether those who knew about the plotters did enough to ensure the village (and villagers) remained safe - and not just the base 3km away.
Sorry but this is nonsense. As President Trump said and multiple locals around the base reported, the terrorists were under surveillance for weeks by both UK and US intelligence. Preparations were made around the base in the prior days for a bomb attempt by vehicle. These Iranian contractors were always going to be arrested and stopped. Before MI5’s Fast Horses could move in, a local lass saw them and called the local police. local police would not have been read in to MI5 surveillance. So these Iranian-tasked morons were tracked by both intel and local police. Now, you might be asking, if they were under surveillance, why didn’t the intelligence services move quicker? And the answer to that is when you know who the terrorists are, you prefer to have them under surveillance until the last possible moment so that you can see and log anybody that they talk to, anybody that they socialize with, anybody that they get money from, and in that way, you try to roll up a larger network than just these assassins; that is the reason for the wait. this lady did a wonderful and patriotic thing when she called 999, and the intelligence services had these men under surveillance already, as confirmed by POTUS, both things were true at the same time. And don’t worry about this useless Labour government. The intelligence services don’t give a damn what politicians are in Whitehall. They protect us and attack the enemy regardless of politics.
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There are still some perfectly Qs to ask about the seeming 51-minute discrepancy between the “00:45” call to police and the “01.36” call made by the farmer. Why were police not visible in the village until after the farmer’s call?
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Don’t doubt you’re right. Seems the plot was known. And those intel officers (and others) work relentlessly to protect the public. But there are still some Qs about public safety that need answering - in good time.
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A mini reunion of THE WIRE last night as we gathered at the premiere of WAR, the new HBO series starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller @hbomax 25 years and counting….
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Bonzo, a lasting legacy ❤️
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The sight we all wanted to see. Go on son 🤩
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Serious question @ZackPolanski - when exactly did you live in the constituency of Holborn & St Pancras? Do you have a record of living at the “flat in Mornington Crescent?” More power to you if you did, and I’m sure you’d happily share details with local voters.
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“It’s nice that West Ham fans still remember me, and they’ll ask for my autograph. West Ham fans want players who give it everything on the pitch. Even if you didn’t play particularly well, as long as you give it your all they’ll appreciate that.” #WHUFC nytimes.com/athletic/2470959…
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It is with deep and profound sadness that West Ham United announces the passing of legendary former goalkeeper and coach, Luděk Mikloško. Rest in peace Luděk, our beloved, inspirational goalkeeper and gentle giant of a man.
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“My first goal is something I’ve worked on in training, so it was nice to do it in the game. It’s easily one of the best goals I’ve scored.” Divine Mukasa: A Manchester City midfield gem making a name for himself back at West Ham. #WHUFC nytimes.com/athletic/7556224…
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If that's the case then would need to be Parker. Would love Howe but he shouldn't come to the champ. He's way better than that. Nuno is just a part of the problem though. The rot set in in the 2nd half of Moyes's final season & no-one has been able to turn it around.
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This aged well, @terjehelland. We saw you coming, we knew knew all about you and we sent you home. Never underestimate local knowledge. But Norway are a good side. You’ll be back. Enjoy the row home.
Yes, England fans do know this. It’s not a hot take. It’s going to be a tough game. It’s a little patronising to think English football fans haven’t noticed that half of Norway’s side play…in England! Norway are a good side. Enjoy the game. Hope it’s a classic.
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Yes, England fans do know this. It’s not a hot take. It’s going to be a tough game. It’s a little patronising to think English football fans haven’t noticed that half of Norway’s side play…in England! Norway are a good side. Enjoy the game. Hope it’s a classic.
🇳🇴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I don't think England understand what's coming on Saturday. English football is part of Norway's DNA. State TV has shown the English league every Saturday since 1969. Most Norwegians supported an English club before a Norwegian one. No footballing nation outside Britain lives English football the way we do. Beating England means more to us than beating Brazil ever could. And beyond Haaland and Ødegaard, half our squad play their club football in England. Every one of them is desperate for bragging rights in their own dressing room. England aren't facing one superstar. They're facing men with a point to prove and a nation that has waited decades for this. Norway will knock England out of the World Cup on Saturday. #FIFAWorldCup2026
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This beautiful testimony to David Hencke @davidhencke by @markconradhack @BylineTimes needs to be read by everyone associated with State Pension Injustice #50sWomen #Waspi David worked diligently exposing the truth via #CEDAWinLAW. His legacy will live on in his evidence! -RIP💫
🔴 NEW David Hencke: The Journalist Who Made Us All Better By Mark Conrad Byline Times tips its hat with love and gratitude to our acclaimed investigative reporter who has died aged 79 of liver cancer Help fund independent journalism. Subscribe to Byline Times. READ ON: bylinetimes.com/2026/06/29/d…
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Thames Ironworks Football Club was founded on this day 131 years ago. I took these photos with my son in July 2020 at Trinity Bhoy Wharf, Bow Creek. Thames Ironworks went out of business in 1912 and this was re-created for a film a few years ago ⚒️
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