Mark Howson
@renkadima.bsky.social
Semi-retired music lover and very-small-time promoter.
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A friend on Facebook has just reminded me of the time I did the maths and worked out that Santa's life is a living hell.
December 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
A friend on Facebook has just reminded me of the time I did the maths and worked out that Santa's life is a living hell.
Who REALLY made the Braunston Goddess?
YouTube video by Pete Kelly
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Here is Pete Hegseth, on several occasions in 2016, lauding the military "ethos" that means they will refuse to follow unlawful orders - which he reckons is treason, now that they are his orders - because "there have to be consequences for abject war crimes".
Deserves to go viral.
Deserves to go viral.
December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Here is Pete Hegseth, on several occasions in 2016, lauding the military "ethos" that means they will refuse to follow unlawful orders - which he reckons is treason, now that they are his orders - because "there have to be consequences for abject war crimes".
Deserves to go viral.
Deserves to go viral.
Just been advised by Microsoft that my 365 subscription is going up from £79.99 to £104.99. They can eff off if they think I'm subsidising their AI bollocks.
Any recommendations for a cheaper alternative?
Any recommendations for a cheaper alternative?
December 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Just been advised by Microsoft that my 365 subscription is going up from £79.99 to £104.99. They can eff off if they think I'm subsidising their AI bollocks.
Any recommendations for a cheaper alternative?
Any recommendations for a cheaper alternative?
@leader-music.bsky.social I normally listen via my Sony headphones, but Diane's out tonight so have the luxury of using my Q Acoustics M20 active speakers 😎
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
@leader-music.bsky.social I normally listen via my Sony headphones, but Diane's out tonight so have the luxury of using my Q Acoustics M20 active speakers 😎
Leicester's finest, @mtjunkshop.bsky.social - who played Great Easton village hall a couple of weeks ago - are about to go live on the Patrick Kielty show on BBC Radio 5 Live 🤠
December 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Leicester's finest, @mtjunkshop.bsky.social - who played Great Easton village hall a couple of weeks ago - are about to go live on the Patrick Kielty show on BBC Radio 5 Live 🤠
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🚨NEW POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
All Evri executives to have their Christmas presents delivered by Evri, to see how they like it.
Love Christmas. Vote Binface.
All Evri executives to have their Christmas presents delivered by Evri, to see how they like it.
Love Christmas. Vote Binface.
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🚨NEW POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
All Evri executives to have their Christmas presents delivered by Evri, to see how they like it.
Love Christmas. Vote Binface.
All Evri executives to have their Christmas presents delivered by Evri, to see how they like it.
Love Christmas. Vote Binface.
Some fabulous bargains to be had in the Loose Music sale, which starts today. Fill yer boots!
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December 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Some fabulous bargains to be had in the Loose Music sale, which starts today. Fill yer boots!
www.loosemusic.com
www.loosemusic.com
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The main issue of #enshittification is of course that it provides new opportunities for grammar Nazis.
(or as I prefer, grammar Nazi's)
(or as I prefer, grammar Nazi's)
Stop getting "Enshittification" wrong!
Full discussion with Cory Doctorow 👉 linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
#enshittification #ai #digitaldecay
Full discussion with Cory Doctorow 👉 linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
#enshittification #ai #digitaldecay
November 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The main issue of #enshittification is of course that it provides new opportunities for grammar Nazis.
(or as I prefer, grammar Nazi's)
(or as I prefer, grammar Nazi's)
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One big thing weakening the Brexit debate is that many Remainers are still holding out for a grovelling apology from Leavers, and take every opportunity to mock their stupidity.
Even people who have changed their minds will push back HARD against being called stupid.
Play the ball not the players.
Even people who have changed their minds will push back HARD against being called stupid.
Play the ball not the players.
November 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
One big thing weakening the Brexit debate is that many Remainers are still holding out for a grovelling apology from Leavers, and take every opportunity to mock their stupidity.
Even people who have changed their minds will push back HARD against being called stupid.
Play the ball not the players.
Even people who have changed their minds will push back HARD against being called stupid.
Play the ball not the players.
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Net immigration is now at around the lowest sensible level. If it falls further, it will seriously damage the UK economy.
NEW: Net migration falls sharply to 204,000 in the year to June.
That’s a fall from 649,000 in the year to June 2024. It is a drop of nearly 80% from its 2023 peak.
That’s a fall from 649,000 in the year to June 2024. It is a drop of nearly 80% from its 2023 peak.
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Net immigration is now at around the lowest sensible level. If it falls further, it will seriously damage the UK economy.
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Love that it's still exploring
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Love that it's still exploring
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I think if I worked in a production company and was allowed to commission a movie with a €70m budget was based on one tweet, it would be this one.
November 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I think if I worked in a production company and was allowed to commission a movie with a €70m budget was based on one tweet, it would be this one.
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The BBC employ roughly twice as many people as the UK fishing industry. You'd think people would question Farage's patriotism and intentions wanting it shut down.
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The BBC employ roughly twice as many people as the UK fishing industry. You'd think people would question Farage's patriotism and intentions wanting it shut down.
A double #DailyDoseOfGoodness today, as I was too busy to post one yesterday. First up, a song from Judy Blank's Big Mood album:
judyblankmusic.bandcamp.com/track/no-tha...
judyblankmusic.bandcamp.com/track/no-tha...
No Thank You, by Judy Blank
from the album Big Mood
judyblankmusic.bandcamp.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A double #DailyDoseOfGoodness today, as I was too busy to post one yesterday. First up, a song from Judy Blank's Big Mood album:
judyblankmusic.bandcamp.com/track/no-tha...
judyblankmusic.bandcamp.com/track/no-tha...
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sam altman’s wife after sex: wow, you were… actually pretty bad
sam altman: yeah but just imagine how good i’ll be in six months if you just give me another twenty billion dollars
sam altman: yeah but just imagine how good i’ll be in six months if you just give me another twenty billion dollars
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
sam altman’s wife after sex: wow, you were… actually pretty bad
sam altman: yeah but just imagine how good i’ll be in six months if you just give me another twenty billion dollars
sam altman: yeah but just imagine how good i’ll be in six months if you just give me another twenty billion dollars
A glorious track from Willie Watson for today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness
williewatson.bandcamp.com/track/real-l...
williewatson.bandcamp.com/track/real-l...
Real Love, by Willie Watson
from the album Willie Watson
williewatson.bandcamp.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A glorious track from Willie Watson for today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness
williewatson.bandcamp.com/track/real-l...
williewatson.bandcamp.com/track/real-l...
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We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness comes from rising UK Country artist Susannah Clegg, who I first encountered at Ramblin' Roots in High Wycombe earlier this year. She says that this is her saddest song, but I think it's amazing and one of my favourites of 2025.
susannahclegg.bandcamp.com/track/end-of...
susannahclegg.bandcamp.com/track/end-of...
End of the World, by Susannah Clegg
from the album The Road Is Only Miles
susannahclegg.bandcamp.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness comes from rising UK Country artist Susannah Clegg, who I first encountered at Ramblin' Roots in High Wycombe earlier this year. She says that this is her saddest song, but I think it's amazing and one of my favourites of 2025.
susannahclegg.bandcamp.com/track/end-of...
susannahclegg.bandcamp.com/track/end-of...
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Been a while since Blonde on the Tracks but The Resurrection Game is one of my top albums of 2025
Been a while since Blonde on the Tracks but The Resurrection Game is one of my top albums of 2025
Emma Swift - "Nothing and Forever"
YouTube video by Emma Swift
youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=R2oG...
Been a while since Blonde on the Tracks but The Resurrection Game is one of my top albums of 2025
Been a while since Blonde on the Tracks but The Resurrection Game is one of my top albums of 2025
Today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness comes from the rather marvellous Mystery Park album by @kathrynwilliamsuk.bsky.social
kathrynwilliams.bandcamp.com/track/this-m...
kathrynwilliams.bandcamp.com/track/this-m...
This Mystery, by Kathryn Williams
from the album Mystery Park
kathrynwilliams.bandcamp.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Today's #DailyDoseOfGoodness comes from the rather marvellous Mystery Park album by @kathrynwilliamsuk.bsky.social
kathrynwilliams.bandcamp.com/track/this-m...
kathrynwilliams.bandcamp.com/track/this-m...
There's not enough music on Bluesky, I've decided, so I shall be posting a daily track to shine a light on albums that I've bought in 2025 and/or from artists that I've discovered this year. First up, Meredith Moon. #DailyDoseOfGoodness
meredithmoon.bandcamp.com/track/louisi...
meredithmoon.bandcamp.com/track/louisi...
Louisiana Trees, by Meredith Moon
from the album From Here To The Sea
meredithmoon.bandcamp.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
There's not enough music on Bluesky, I've decided, so I shall be posting a daily track to shine a light on albums that I've bought in 2025 and/or from artists that I've discovered this year. First up, Meredith Moon. #DailyDoseOfGoodness
meredithmoon.bandcamp.com/track/louisi...
meredithmoon.bandcamp.com/track/louisi...
Howdy folks. Lovely start to the show.
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Howdy folks. Lovely start to the show.
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Alternatively you can listen through the HFM app or the Tune In Radio app (3/3)
October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Alternatively you can listen through the HFM app or the Tune In Radio app (3/3)
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Listen at www.harboroughfm.co.uk or on 102.3FM if you’re in Market Harborough, south Leicestershire or North Northamptonshire (2/3)
Home
Home
www.harboroughfm.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Listen at www.harboroughfm.co.uk or on 102.3FM if you’re in Market Harborough, south Leicestershire or North Northamptonshire (2/3)