Bill Allen
@billallen.bsky.social
Retired IT bod. Deoraí fm Tipperary. Wildlife volunteer, sporadic allotmenteer Interested in Irish history . Like a ramble and a beer. Living in Herts
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The Times should correct this. The commentator & subeditors could have checked the reporting. Since the "tiny details" comfirm, and are plausible, it makes this doubt highly implausible.
On a purely factual point, Trevor Phillips’s column in the Times misrepresents our reporting in casting doubts on claims that there were more boys called Patel than Smith at Dulwich in 1980 (we did not report 1976 as the year it occurred). 1980 roll shows 13 Patels and 12 Smiths.
December 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The Times should correct this. The commentator & subeditors could have checked the reporting. Since the "tiny details" comfirm, and are plausible, it makes this doubt highly implausible.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Factoid: The Healey 3000’s (noted by the late, great Stuart Turner as ‘a marvellous, glorious, smelly beast’) considerable sporting achievements were celebrated here in a great example of ‘Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday’ advertisement…
December 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Factoid: The Healey 3000’s (noted by the late, great Stuart Turner as ‘a marvellous, glorious, smelly beast’) considerable sporting achievements were celebrated here in a great example of ‘Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday’ advertisement…
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This was such a fun way to end the tour. A bit of a lockdown throwback but I’d almost forgotten how enjoyable Zoom shows can be. Thanks to everyone who zoomed in!
Our evening’s entertainment comes courtesy of @mattgreencomedy.com and his end of tour live Zoom gig 😂👏🏼
#comedy
#comedy
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This was such a fun way to end the tour. A bit of a lockdown throwback but I’d almost forgotten how enjoyable Zoom shows can be. Thanks to everyone who zoomed in!
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“costs presented in this report are project specific & should not be relied upon for benchmarking purposes” (Dept Housing 2024 report) assets.gov.ie/static/docum...
December 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
“costs presented in this report are project specific & should not be relied upon for benchmarking purposes” (Dept Housing 2024 report) assets.gov.ie/static/docum...
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December 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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The residents of Mickley do Christmas their our own way, but I’m told by resident Susanne that this gorgeous tree has become an icon in the last few years.
In the North East we’re all so proud of our area. If you want me to share your local tree drop me a pic to [email protected]
In the North East we’re all so proud of our area. If you want me to share your local tree drop me a pic to [email protected]
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The residents of Mickley do Christmas their our own way, but I’m told by resident Susanne that this gorgeous tree has become an icon in the last few years.
In the North East we’re all so proud of our area. If you want me to share your local tree drop me a pic to [email protected]
In the North East we’re all so proud of our area. If you want me to share your local tree drop me a pic to [email protected]
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You gotta love the Sunday Life. Every week they're like Exclusive: Top Drug Dealer, "Hula Hoop," on the run after getting kicked out of local estate by "Big Jez."
December 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
You gotta love the Sunday Life. Every week they're like Exclusive: Top Drug Dealer, "Hula Hoop," on the run after getting kicked out of local estate by "Big Jez."
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The price Ireland's ( & world's) native wildlife pay for our excessive gluttony of meat & dairy is truly horrific & barbaric. 🤷♂️
More plant based diet we can manage, the more wildlife survive. 💚🌳
More plant based diet we can manage, the more wildlife survive. 💚🌳
December 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The price Ireland's ( & world's) native wildlife pay for our excessive gluttony of meat & dairy is truly horrific & barbaric. 🤷♂️
More plant based diet we can manage, the more wildlife survive. 💚🌳
More plant based diet we can manage, the more wildlife survive. 💚🌳
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How the solar storms that cause the Northern Lights can wreak havoc on Earth. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
How solar storms that cause the Northern Lights have the power to wreak havoc on Earth
The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
How the solar storms that cause the Northern Lights can wreak havoc on Earth. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
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Corner Clothes Shop with Mary Quant advert, photo by Middlesbrough photographer Graham Smith (b.1947).
December 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Corner Clothes Shop with Mary Quant advert, photo by Middlesbrough photographer Graham Smith (b.1947).
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Abel Heywood hotel and pub, Manchester, painting by Sarah Connell. Heywood was the son of a poor family from Prestwich who became a successful newsagent, bookseller, publisher and mayor of Manchester in the 19th century. Commissioned the town hall. #WomensArt #NorthernArt
December 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Abel Heywood hotel and pub, Manchester, painting by Sarah Connell. Heywood was the son of a poor family from Prestwich who became a successful newsagent, bookseller, publisher and mayor of Manchester in the 19th century. Commissioned the town hall. #WomensArt #NorthernArt
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Stockport, looking from Petersgate on to the busy market in the early 1900s (Stockport Heritage Trust).
December 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Stockport, looking from Petersgate on to the busy market in the early 1900s (Stockport Heritage Trust).
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Feeling inspired by Philomena Cunk. Like a palate cleanser after listening to anything Trump
#Disinformation
#PoliticalComedy
#Disinformation
#PoliticalComedy
December 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Feeling inspired by Philomena Cunk. Like a palate cleanser after listening to anything Trump
#Disinformation
#PoliticalComedy
#Disinformation
#PoliticalComedy
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!! Ireland has a unique opportunity to end foxhunting on Dec 17th when the Dail will vote on a proposed ban.
Please contact your TDs and ask them to support a ban.
#speirgorm
Print used with kind permission by @katelouisepowell.bsky.social, find her lovely work here: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Kate...
Please contact your TDs and ask them to support a ban.
#speirgorm
Print used with kind permission by @katelouisepowell.bsky.social, find her lovely work here: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Kate...
December 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
!! Ireland has a unique opportunity to end foxhunting on Dec 17th when the Dail will vote on a proposed ban.
Please contact your TDs and ask them to support a ban.
#speirgorm
Print used with kind permission by @katelouisepowell.bsky.social, find her lovely work here: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Kate...
Please contact your TDs and ask them to support a ban.
#speirgorm
Print used with kind permission by @katelouisepowell.bsky.social, find her lovely work here: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Kate...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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A sop to the Christian nationalists. Get rid of it.
There is "no scientific support" for a mandatory waiting period for abortions in Ireland, according to the chief medical director of the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA).
jrnl.ie/6894839
jrnl.ie/6894839
'No scientific support' for mandatory abortion waiting period, IFPA says
The Irish Family Planning Association found that between 2021 and 2024, 98% of IFPA clients went on to access abortion services after the waiting period.
jrnl.ie
December 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A sop to the Christian nationalists. Get rid of it.
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A tiny bit of shameless self-promotion because the gifting season is creeping up on us. If you’re after something delicious, handcrafted, and ethical, my chocolate boxes, bars, and treats make really lovely gifts. Treat yourself, treat someone else, or both, I won’t judge! Reshares appreciated! 🍫✨
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A tiny bit of shameless self-promotion because the gifting season is creeping up on us. If you’re after something delicious, handcrafted, and ethical, my chocolate boxes, bars, and treats make really lovely gifts. Treat yourself, treat someone else, or both, I won’t judge! Reshares appreciated! 🍫✨
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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Good morning everyone
December 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Good morning everyone
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What’s an example of a country today that has net negative migration and is flourishing? Why does the UK right think this will work?
I don’t get how Jenrick can actually believe that we should shrink the population and then start making more of our own things from pots and pans to what iPhones? How does he think that happens?
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
What’s an example of a country today that has net negative migration and is flourishing? Why does the UK right think this will work?
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RTE pulling out of the Eurovision, the minister for health showing solidarity with trans people... you'd rarely finding me praising any of them, but is it starting to feel like we're on a positive trajectory? #speirgorm
December 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
RTE pulling out of the Eurovision, the minister for health showing solidarity with trans people... you'd rarely finding me praising any of them, but is it starting to feel like we're on a positive trajectory? #speirgorm
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If Nikita Hand had got proper justice her rapist would be in prison but at least now he’s been told to fuck of by the Supreme Court. Hopefully she can get on with her life and that she can heal after the constant ordeals she’s been subjected to, the past 7 years.
#spéirgorm
#spéirghorm
#spéirgorm
#spéirghorm
December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If Nikita Hand had got proper justice her rapist would be in prison but at least now he’s been told to fuck of by the Supreme Court. Hopefully she can get on with her life and that she can heal after the constant ordeals she’s been subjected to, the past 7 years.
#spéirgorm
#spéirghorm
#spéirgorm
#spéirghorm
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December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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New synonym for 'bribe' just dropped.
Infantino with a line he's used before: "Fifa is the number-one happiness provider for humanity for over 100 years"
December 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
New synonym for 'bribe' just dropped.