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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks so much

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks so much

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks so much Philo, that's lovely of you. I used to live in Stamford HIl, too (home from home)

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Patrick Barkham @patrickbarkham.bsky.social · 8d

As a young reporter, I interviewed Jilly Cooper about the Animals in War memorial – she was so warm, kind and funny. I imagine she was a great friend to everyone she met. A lovely person.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

Dame Jilly Cooper obituary

Author whose bestselling novels, including Riders and Rivals, were set deep in an English countryside where the natives pursued land, sports, and each other, with lust and gusto

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 9d

Crumpsall is an amazing melting pot where so many cultures, classes and religions have lived peacefully alongside each other. That mustn't be forgotten amid the horror of the Heaton Park synagogue attack
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I didn’t realise how much I loved my home town until a terrorist attacked it. I pray unity prevails there | Simon Hattenstone

Last week’s attack on the synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, was also an assault on a model and diverse community, says Guardian features writer Simon Hattenstone

www.theguardian.com

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John86 @john86l.bsky.social · 11d

You don’t have to be called Steve or Stephen to work at Blackpool, but it does help.

A club statement from Blackpool saying Steve Bruce has been sacked along with coaches Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence. Stephen Dobbie and Steve Banks will take temporary charge.

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 12d

Ha! Thanks Steve

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 12d

brilliant. been playing it a lot recently. that man @xanbrooks.bsky.social had educated me in cultural shiz over the decades

Xan Brooks @xanbrooks.bsky.social · 12d

40 years old this week. One of those rare life-changing albums when I first heard it at 16; the whole wild world kicking in the front door. ‘We sail tonight for Singapore …’

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 12d

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks so much Alex, that's such a lovely thing to say. And I'm so glad you enjoyed Lionel

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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 12d

Israel accused of “sowing division” by rolling out the red carpet for far-right thug and EDL founder Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (also known as “Tommy Robinson”)

@sayeedawarsi.bsky.social and @sundersays.bsky.social quoted

Israel accused of ‘sowing division’ in UK by inviting Tommy Robinson

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi criticised the ‘deeply dangerous behaviour’ by Israel in inviting the far-right activist.

www.independent.co.uk

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 12d

My interview with Lionel Richie. his backstory is amazing (and his front story's pretty good too)

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12d

‘Politics is nasty. And it’s getting worse’: Lionel Richie on his worries for America, his friend Michael Jackson – and why he still believes in the power of love

He’s known for his ballads and winning smile – but the singer has also had a ringside seat to history, from the civil rights battles in his native Alabama to the rise and fall of pop’s biggest superstar

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 12d

Congrats to all at The Nerve for a fantastically successful launch. May you go from strength to strength♥️🥂

Sarah Donaldson @sarahdonaldson.bsky.social · 13d

Was a good day at Nerve towers* when we landed this

Unsurprisingly, Nicole has impeccable taste 🙏

(*sitting at our desks in our bedrooms/ box rooms etc. We don’t actually have an office as yet 😬)

THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 13d

Introducing The Recommender

Guess who agreed to share the culture she's been loving lately, to kick off our new weekly series?

Only Oscar winner Nicole Kidman!

Huge thanks, Nicole.
🙏

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 18d

Please read this piece by @patrickbarkham.bsky.social
about his daughter Milly and Lyme Disease. It's important and impacts so many more people than most of us realise. Get well soon Milly ♥️

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As my daughter got sicker and sicker, our quest for answers dragged on. How did we all miss the bacteria taking over her body?

I write about nature, but when Milly got sick with a mystery illness, it never occurred to me that a long-forgotten tick bite could be the cause

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 20d

@bjennings90.bsky.social Hi Ben, loved your Trump cats n dogs cartoon. hope all's good x

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 24d

it's a pleasure. and thank you! so glad you enjoyed it

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 25d

It no longer even registers as news that the president behaves this way, but if a child acted like this you would punish him.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 26d

“When will we get details on MEMPHIS?”

Trump: “Quiet. You’re really obnoxious.”

“I’m not obnoxious. I’m trying to ask you about your plans for Memphis.”

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks so much Mike. I reckon he'd be chuffed!

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26d

thank you, Lee. You made a good point, though. And I'm always aware of huge gaps in knowledge because I float from subject to subject. Well chuffed that you use them in your classes!

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26d

Good point, Lee. I shd have asked (I didn't know, to be honest). My oversight

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26d

Here's Matty lad McConaughey on God, reefers, abuse, and political ambitions. It's kinda wide-ranging as we say in the business, and I'm obviously biased (I wrote it), but I think he's worth every cent you spend reading this
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks so much Rob. It's a really good book

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26d

He was worth the poster. Hope you're well Robert

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks Rebecca. Couldn't keep my fandom away!

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