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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 3d

My first Val McDermid. Won’t be the last.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

Glad to see Nigel Farage has finally remembered Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales - found guilty of taking bribes from Russia.

Maybe he'll now remember how much he took from Putin's propaganda broadcaster Russia Today for all his TV appearances when he was a MEP?

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 3d

British Birds were excellent in Halifax last night.

Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 3d

I was lucky to be asked to take part in the Halifax Town festival having a conversation with @stuartmaconie.bsky.social about his Beatles book With a Little Help From Their Friends. Mr Maconie was a lovely man, generous with his time. We could’ve listened to his insights on the Beatles all day.

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 6d

Hasn’t he heard of British values? Every teacher must abide by them. Oh wait… tolerance is a British value and respect and democracy. Maybe he doesn’t know them.

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · 6d

What’s been happening here?

Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Aug 23

Enjoyed the Bob Mould interview on Word in Your Ear, reminded me how this guy had been making excellent music since my formative years. Really underrated.

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Aug 11

What do you think @traceythorn.bsky.social

Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Aug 10

Lots of great events in the Town festival in Halifax. These are my top tips. I’m hosting @stuartmaconie.bsky.social Book now!

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Aug 9

Anyone hear Live and Let Die?

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jul 27

Spent a fine Sunday lunchtime listening to Nick Drake’s Making of Five Leaves Left. Well put together and fascinating.

Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jul 23

The two local shops near me have stopped selling @theguardian.com if I want a print copy, which I do, I need to travel to a supermarket. Not the end of the world but certainly close to the end of the print edition.

Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jul 13

I was thinking Gary Barlow would be an excellent narrator for Thomas the Tank Engine

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jul 13

Listening to @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social on Music Maps podcast talking about Oasis is making me believe I want to read about Oasis. The passion he has for them is infectious. And I’ve never liked them.

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 28

I’ll burn them all immediately

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 28

On the purple button

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 28

Every Picture … is still a good lp, am I allowed to still like it or is this like Morrissey?

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 28

Genuinely sad to see that @traceythorn.bsky.social won’t be writing for @newstatesman.com anymore. Her columns have been excellent and will be missed. Maybe a collection could be published…

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 17

Just been listening to it again. The original songs are fantastic. I like the Ringo and George songs too and you are right it sets up Help and even the inside cover suggests different things coming.

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 17

@johnharris1969.bsky.social piece in Mojo that reappraises Beatles for Sale. I’ve long loved that record and Mr Harris is spot on when he suggests it was paving the way to their later stuff. @mojomagazine.bsky.social

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 16

You are right. The language used and the lies told just shake up division.

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 16

Wonderful lp. Record Store Day particularly poignant

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 16

Blues purists turn up?

Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 16

Nine years since Jo Cox was murdered. If only we could remember that we have more in common.

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Mark Mckay @markmckay71.bsky.social · Jun 15

Excellent line up of legends and great new hopes. British Birds are my favourite new combo

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