Ben Dickenson
@benjitoon.bsky.social
Dad. Hat wearer. Creative type. Lesser half of Nathalie. Grownup who annoys teenage son.
MD @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Associate @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
Trustee @bohoarts.bsky.social
Read my “50 by 50” here: https://substack.com/@bendickenson
MD @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Associate @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
Trustee @bohoarts.bsky.social
Read my “50 by 50” here: https://substack.com/@bendickenson
Some words about my Dad, who has just been diagnosed with cancer. A better man than many - a better, fairer and kinder human.
Stop by my Substack to read more - including two poems in the latest post and a brand new post every week: substack.com/@bendickenso...
Stop by my Substack to read more - including two poems in the latest post and a brand new post every week: substack.com/@bendickenso...
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Some words about my Dad, who has just been diagnosed with cancer. A better man than many - a better, fairer and kinder human.
Stop by my Substack to read more - including two poems in the latest post and a brand new post every week: substack.com/@bendickenso...
Stop by my Substack to read more - including two poems in the latest post and a brand new post every week: substack.com/@bendickenso...
Two images that felt relevant on International Men’s Day.
We need more good men, not toxically masculine but driven by kindness and hope.
We need more good men, not toxically masculine but driven by kindness and hope.
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Two images that felt relevant on International Men’s Day.
We need more good men, not toxically masculine but driven by kindness and hope.
We need more good men, not toxically masculine but driven by kindness and hope.
A tiny bit of one of my poems for my Dad. Cancer is a bastard huh?
Revisiting a lot of words I’ve written for him right now.
He might well be ok. He could survive this. His legacy - of kindness, humanity and good values - certainly will.
Revisiting a lot of words I’ve written for him right now.
He might well be ok. He could survive this. His legacy - of kindness, humanity and good values - certainly will.
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A tiny bit of one of my poems for my Dad. Cancer is a bastard huh?
Revisiting a lot of words I’ve written for him right now.
He might well be ok. He could survive this. His legacy - of kindness, humanity and good values - certainly will.
Revisiting a lot of words I’ve written for him right now.
He might well be ok. He could survive this. His legacy - of kindness, humanity and good values - certainly will.
Oh the canny wee cards Substack makes for your posts! Here’s one for this piece: bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
Any reads, shares, comments and feedback welcome. And please do hop over there and subscribe to 50 by 50 when you feel so inclined. You’ll be very welcome.
Any reads, shares, comments and feedback welcome. And please do hop over there and subscribe to 50 by 50 when you feel so inclined. You’ll be very welcome.
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Oh the canny wee cards Substack makes for your posts! Here’s one for this piece: bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
Any reads, shares, comments and feedback welcome. And please do hop over there and subscribe to 50 by 50 when you feel so inclined. You’ll be very welcome.
Any reads, shares, comments and feedback welcome. And please do hop over there and subscribe to 50 by 50 when you feel so inclined. You’ll be very welcome.
Here's post #1 of my 50 by 50 collection.
Trains, shame and school toilets.
When a stranger risked his life to stop a knife attack on a train, something deep stirred in me – a journey through trauma and identity, and a reminder that we are one humanity.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
Trains, shame and school toilets.
When a stranger risked his life to stop a knife attack on a train, something deep stirred in me – a journey through trauma and identity, and a reminder that we are one humanity.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Here's post #1 of my 50 by 50 collection.
Trains, shame and school toilets.
When a stranger risked his life to stop a knife attack on a train, something deep stirred in me – a journey through trauma and identity, and a reminder that we are one humanity.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
Trains, shame and school toilets.
When a stranger risked his life to stop a knife attack on a train, something deep stirred in me – a journey through trauma and identity, and a reminder that we are one humanity.
bendickenson.substack.com/p/50-by-50-1...
30 years without justice. Silenced, ignored and blocked. These survivors need your attention and support. Something needs to change.
If you do one thing before you retire to bed tonight, read this: bylinesnetwork.substack.com/p/when-power...
Isabella is one of 100s who deserve your time.
If you do one thing before you retire to bed tonight, read this: bylinesnetwork.substack.com/p/when-power...
Isabella is one of 100s who deserve your time.
November 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
30 years without justice. Silenced, ignored and blocked. These survivors need your attention and support. Something needs to change.
If you do one thing before you retire to bed tonight, read this: bylinesnetwork.substack.com/p/when-power...
Isabella is one of 100s who deserve your time.
If you do one thing before you retire to bed tonight, read this: bylinesnetwork.substack.com/p/when-power...
Isabella is one of 100s who deserve your time.
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Community journeys of change start with story. Of course they do! That’s why @bylinesnetwork.co.uk is so important and so powerful.
Brilliant to be with @neweconomics.bsky.social @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk and others today talking about community.
Brilliant to be with @neweconomics.bsky.social @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk and others today talking about community.
October 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Community journeys of change start with story. Of course they do! That’s why @bylinesnetwork.co.uk is so important and so powerful.
Brilliant to be with @neweconomics.bsky.social @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk and others today talking about community.
Brilliant to be with @neweconomics.bsky.social @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @europeanmovement.co.uk and others today talking about community.
If you’re in Newcastle in a couple of weeks, this could make your Monday evening much better.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
October 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
If you’re in Newcastle in a couple of weeks, this could make your Monday evening much better.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
Please do complete the survey and share your view on Substack in the final comment section. Also, are you aware we have an anti-hate live event on 4 November?
October 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Please do complete the survey and share your view on Substack in the final comment section. Also, are you aware we have an anti-hate live event on 4 November?
A think that @bylinesnetwork.co.uk is doing. Come along - bit.ly/BylinesHope
October 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A think that @bylinesnetwork.co.uk is doing. Come along - bit.ly/BylinesHope
Newcastle says no to fascism.
The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance.
Newcastle united.
The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance.
Newcastle united.
September 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Newcastle says no to fascism.
The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance.
Newcastle united.
The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance.
Newcastle united.
Is that a young @reecedinsdale.bsky.social in a bit of vintage late 80s TV?
Scouring a Roku’s free offerings for something nostalgic to watch. Fearnot! The Storyteller is here.
Scouring a Roku’s free offerings for something nostalgic to watch. Fearnot! The Storyteller is here.
September 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Is that a young @reecedinsdale.bsky.social in a bit of vintage late 80s TV?
Scouring a Roku’s free offerings for something nostalgic to watch. Fearnot! The Storyteller is here.
Scouring a Roku’s free offerings for something nostalgic to watch. Fearnot! The Storyteller is here.
July 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk at the Byline Festival. Here all weekend.
Tons to show and give you, and lots of friendly chat. You can even enjoy our online publications at the stall.
Find us in Union Square.
PS it’s hot! Bring cold drinks. Or a nice cool donation to support our citizen journalism.
Tons to show and give you, and lots of friendly chat. You can even enjoy our online publications at the stall.
Find us in Union Square.
PS it’s hot! Bring cold drinks. Or a nice cool donation to support our citizen journalism.
July 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk at the Byline Festival. Here all weekend.
Tons to show and give you, and lots of friendly chat. You can even enjoy our online publications at the stall.
Find us in Union Square.
PS it’s hot! Bring cold drinks. Or a nice cool donation to support our citizen journalism.
Tons to show and give you, and lots of friendly chat. You can even enjoy our online publications at the stall.
Find us in Union Square.
PS it’s hot! Bring cold drinks. Or a nice cool donation to support our citizen journalism.
A few stories you can find on the @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Substack. We put the best articles from all 10 of our UK national and regional titles there every month...with some special pieces, podcast episodes, snazzy Gazettes, and other goodies popping up between.
Go visit: bylinesnetwork.substack.com
Go visit: bylinesnetwork.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A few stories you can find on the @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Substack. We put the best articles from all 10 of our UK national and regional titles there every month...with some special pieces, podcast episodes, snazzy Gazettes, and other goodies popping up between.
Go visit: bylinesnetwork.substack.com
Go visit: bylinesnetwork.substack.com
June 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A critical point indeed.
We can't ignore it. Come and hear Shirish and others share their expert views on diversity and equality in media...and then share yours too.
Only together are we going to make things better.
www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...
We can't ignore it. Come and hear Shirish and others share their expert views on diversity and equality in media...and then share yours too.
Only together are we going to make things better.
www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...
June 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
A critical point indeed.
We can't ignore it. Come and hear Shirish and others share their expert views on diversity and equality in media...and then share yours too.
Only together are we going to make things better.
www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...
We can't ignore it. Come and hear Shirish and others share their expert views on diversity and equality in media...and then share yours too.
Only together are we going to make things better.
www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...
There has never been a more important time to fight for equality and diversity in our media.
Join
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
and friends to talk about how.
Just one week to go - get yourself booked in: bit.ly/mediaEDI
Join
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
and friends to talk about how.
Just one week to go - get yourself booked in: bit.ly/mediaEDI
June 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
There has never been a more important time to fight for equality and diversity in our media.
Join
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
and friends to talk about how.
Just one week to go - get yourself booked in: bit.ly/mediaEDI
Join
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
and friends to talk about how.
Just one week to go - get yourself booked in: bit.ly/mediaEDI
Been quiet here lately whilst dealing with a bereavement. But coming back with news of something pretty exciting and important.
Join @bylinesnetwork.co.uk to talk about equity, diversity & inclusion in media and journalism. With some special guest speakers. This feels more necessary than ever.
Join @bylinesnetwork.co.uk to talk about equity, diversity & inclusion in media and journalism. With some special guest speakers. This feels more necessary than ever.
May 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Been quiet here lately whilst dealing with a bereavement. But coming back with news of something pretty exciting and important.
Join @bylinesnetwork.co.uk to talk about equity, diversity & inclusion in media and journalism. With some special guest speakers. This feels more necessary than ever.
Join @bylinesnetwork.co.uk to talk about equity, diversity & inclusion in media and journalism. With some special guest speakers. This feels more necessary than ever.
Mum would’ve been 80 today.
Angry I didn’t see her age disgracefully & sad, in ways I can’t describe, that she won’t watch her grandson grow. But glad she doesn’t have to fight misogyny & racism again, or see more politicians fail.
If your parent models resistance - hug them and don’t let go.
Angry I didn’t see her age disgracefully & sad, in ways I can’t describe, that she won’t watch her grandson grow. But glad she doesn’t have to fight misogyny & racism again, or see more politicians fail.
If your parent models resistance - hug them and don’t let go.
April 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Mum would’ve been 80 today.
Angry I didn’t see her age disgracefully & sad, in ways I can’t describe, that she won’t watch her grandson grow. But glad she doesn’t have to fight misogyny & racism again, or see more politicians fail.
If your parent models resistance - hug them and don’t let go.
Angry I didn’t see her age disgracefully & sad, in ways I can’t describe, that she won’t watch her grandson grow. But glad she doesn’t have to fight misogyny & racism again, or see more politicians fail.
If your parent models resistance - hug them and don’t let go.
What a lovely endorsement of @bylinesnetwork.co.uk this is. Thank you @pshoot.bsky.social.
We hope to do journalism by the people, for the people forever. As @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social says, we need help from our supporters to make sure that happens.
Please donate people. Follow the QR code.
We hope to do journalism by the people, for the people forever. As @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social says, we need help from our supporters to make sure that happens.
Please donate people. Follow the QR code.
April 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
What a lovely endorsement of @bylinesnetwork.co.uk this is. Thank you @pshoot.bsky.social.
We hope to do journalism by the people, for the people forever. As @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social says, we need help from our supporters to make sure that happens.
Please donate people. Follow the QR code.
We hope to do journalism by the people, for the people forever. As @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social says, we need help from our supporters to make sure that happens.
Please donate people. Follow the QR code.
Just gonna leave this here. @bylinesnetwork.co.uk fans, feel free to visit and help us keep doing journalism by the people, for the people and with the people.
March 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Just gonna leave this here. @bylinesnetwork.co.uk fans, feel free to visit and help us keep doing journalism by the people, for the people and with the people.
@glasgowrebelmc.bsky.social thanks for sharing…this is so good!
March 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
@glasgowrebelmc.bsky.social thanks for sharing…this is so good!
Not for the owners. Not even for the millionaires in the dressing room, albeit they played very well.
For the fans. For the hard working people who spend their pennies following their team, year in, year out. It’s a culture, a community, a heartbeat. 70years in the making, this belongs to us.
For the fans. For the hard working people who spend their pennies following their team, year in, year out. It’s a culture, a community, a heartbeat. 70years in the making, this belongs to us.
March 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Not for the owners. Not even for the millionaires in the dressing room, albeit they played very well.
For the fans. For the hard working people who spend their pennies following their team, year in, year out. It’s a culture, a community, a heartbeat. 70years in the making, this belongs to us.
For the fans. For the hard working people who spend their pennies following their team, year in, year out. It’s a culture, a community, a heartbeat. 70years in the making, this belongs to us.