Hannah Howe
@hannahhowe.bsky.social
Mother, Welsh, European. Author of bestselling novels. Interests include vintage films & music, genealogy, social history & the Special Operations Executive. Chess addict. Anti-fascist. Sorry, I don’t reply to DMs on social media.
https://hannah-howe.com
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For me, the whole incident and the way it was reported is intriguing. It was obviously quite a scene, but with all the weapons flying around, who took the time to note the colour of the girls’ hair 🤔
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
For me, the whole incident and the way it was reported is intriguing. It was obviously quite a scene, but with all the weapons flying around, who took the time to note the colour of the girls’ hair 🤔
When my eldest son was a baby, Pingu was on non-stop. Can’t remember if it was on tv or DVD, but it certainly dominated the tele. When my youngest son arrived Fireman Sam assumed that role.
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
When my eldest son was a baby, Pingu was on non-stop. Can’t remember if it was on tv or DVD, but it certainly dominated the tele. When my youngest son arrived Fireman Sam assumed that role.
It does seem to be a light and off-handed dismissal. An expert stated that drinking Ajax would make you feel unwell, but no more than that. Obviously, he took those words into account. But I don’t think he asked what else she stored in her cupboards…
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It does seem to be a light and off-handed dismissal. An expert stated that drinking Ajax would make you feel unwell, but no more than that. Obviously, he took those words into account. But I don’t think he asked what else she stored in her cupboards…
She was not available for comment.
But see my note yesterday - she moved away for two years, then returned.
But see my note yesterday - she moved away for two years, then returned.
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
She was not available for comment.
But see my note yesterday - she moved away for two years, then returned.
But see my note yesterday - she moved away for two years, then returned.
Radio highlights: Our Changing Language. 208 Platter Party.
Weather: showers and sunny intervals. Outlook - showery. 9c, 48f.
Weather: showers and sunny intervals. Outlook - showery. 9c, 48f.
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Radio highlights: Our Changing Language. 208 Platter Party.
Weather: showers and sunny intervals. Outlook - showery. 9c, 48f.
Weather: showers and sunny intervals. Outlook - showery. 9c, 48f.
Television highlights: University Challenge - finals, Leicester University v Balliol College, Oxford. The Plane Makers - factory series. Compact - magazine series - the taxman cometh.
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Television highlights: University Challenge - finals, Leicester University v Balliol College, Oxford. The Plane Makers - factory series. Compact - magazine series - the taxman cometh.
I’m going to look on this case as a sudden temptation to annoy your husband. It is a complaint from which quite a lot of married women suffer.”
November 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I’m going to look on this case as a sudden temptation to annoy your husband. It is a complaint from which quite a lot of married women suffer.”
Mrs Mole of Hammersmith was given a conditional discharge after being found guilty of placing “Ajax” in her husband’s coffee. The deputy chairman of the London Sessions said, “It was a very naughty thing to do.
November 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Mrs Mole of Hammersmith was given a conditional discharge after being found guilty of placing “Ajax” in her husband’s coffee. The deputy chairman of the London Sessions said, “It was a very naughty thing to do.
Bread prices will increase from 30 December. Ice cream and lolly prices will also increase, from 9 December. Bread prices will rise because Spillers Ltd are raising the prices on their sacks of flour.
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Bread prices will increase from 30 December. Ice cream and lolly prices will also increase, from 9 December. Bread prices will rise because Spillers Ltd are raising the prices on their sacks of flour.
The Housing Committee at Orpington, Kent has rejected a demand from private house-owners to build a six-foot high “snob wall” between the private houses and council tenants.
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Housing Committee at Orpington, Kent has rejected a demand from private house-owners to build a six-foot high “snob wall” between the private houses and council tenants.
Firemen arrived and put out the fire, which had started because of an electrical fault. Later, the gelignite was transferred to another lorry.
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Firemen arrived and put out the fire, which had started because of an electrical fault. Later, the gelignite was transferred to another lorry.
With the engine on his truck smoking, driver Roy Frederickson abandoned his vehicle and ran to the police station in Essington, Staffs. He informed the police that his burning truck was loaded with gelignite and detonators.
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
With the engine on his truck smoking, driver Roy Frederickson abandoned his vehicle and ran to the police station in Essington, Staffs. He informed the police that his burning truck was loaded with gelignite and detonators.
A woman armed herself with a hammer and tried to stop the fight. At court, the girls were bound over to keep the peace for twelve months.
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A woman armed herself with a hammer and tried to stop the fight. At court, the girls were bound over to keep the peace for twelve months.
Two gangs of teenage girls, the Aristocrats and the Thunderbirds, stopped the traffic in a village street in Sunderland, Co. Durham. Using chains and knuckledusters, the teenagers - fifteen brunettes, two platinum blondes and two red-heads - fought and screamed.
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Two gangs of teenage girls, the Aristocrats and the Thunderbirds, stopped the traffic in a village street in Sunderland, Co. Durham. Using chains and knuckledusters, the teenagers - fifteen brunettes, two platinum blondes and two red-heads - fought and screamed.
21.Ne4 Rxe4 22.Bxe4 Re8 23.Bd3 b6 24.Kg2 f5 25.gxf5 Bxf5 26.Bxf5 gxf5 27.Rd1 Kf7 28.Rd3 Bf6 29.Ra3 a5 30.Rb3 Bd8 31.Rc3 Bc7 32.a4 Kf6 33.Kf1 f4 34.Bc1 Kf5 35.Rc2 Rg8 36.Re2 Be5 37.Bb2 Bd4 38.Bxd4 cxd4 39.Re7 d3 40.Ke1 Rc8 41.Kd2 Rxc4 42.Kxd3 1/2-1/2
November 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
21.Ne4 Rxe4 22.Bxe4 Re8 23.Bd3 b6 24.Kg2 f5 25.gxf5 Bxf5 26.Bxf5 gxf5 27.Rd1 Kf7 28.Rd3 Bf6 29.Ra3 a5 30.Rb3 Bd8 31.Rc3 Bc7 32.a4 Kf6 33.Kf1 f4 34.Bc1 Kf5 35.Rc2 Rg8 36.Re2 Be5 37.Bb2 Bd4 38.Bxd4 cxd4 39.Re7 d3 40.Ke1 Rc8 41.Kd2 Rxc4 42.Kxd3 1/2-1/2
Game 13: Karpov-Kasparov, 1/2-1/2
Grunfeld
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Be3 c5 8.Qd2 O-O 9.Rc1 Qa5 10.Nf3 e6 11.d5 exd5 12.exd5 Re8 13.Be2 Bf5 14.O-O Nd7 15.h3 Nb6 16.g4 Bd7 17.c4 Qxd2 18.Nxd2 Na4 19.Bf3 Nc3 20.Rxc3 Bxc3
Grunfeld
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Be3 c5 8.Qd2 O-O 9.Rc1 Qa5 10.Nf3 e6 11.d5 exd5 12.exd5 Re8 13.Be2 Bf5 14.O-O Nd7 15.h3 Nb6 16.g4 Bd7 17.c4 Qxd2 18.Nxd2 Na4 19.Bf3 Nc3 20.Rxc3 Bxc3
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Game 13: Karpov-Kasparov, 1/2-1/2
Grunfeld
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Be3 c5 8.Qd2 O-O 9.Rc1 Qa5 10.Nf3 e6 11.d5 exd5 12.exd5 Re8 13.Be2 Bf5 14.O-O Nd7 15.h3 Nb6 16.g4 Bd7 17.c4 Qxd2 18.Nxd2 Na4 19.Bf3 Nc3 20.Rxc3 Bxc3
Grunfeld
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Be3 c5 8.Qd2 O-O 9.Rc1 Qa5 10.Nf3 e6 11.d5 exd5 12.exd5 Re8 13.Be2 Bf5 14.O-O Nd7 15.h3 Nb6 16.g4 Bd7 17.c4 Qxd2 18.Nxd2 Na4 19.Bf3 Nc3 20.Rxc3 Bxc3
The match was played over 24 games - the first 12 in New York, the second 12 in Lyon from 26 November to 30 December. After the first 12 games, the players were tied - one win each. Game 13 was a Grunfeld - the second in the match. Like the first, it ended in a draw.
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The match was played over 24 games - the first 12 in New York, the second 12 in Lyon from 26 November to 30 December. After the first 12 games, the players were tied - one win each. Game 13 was a Grunfeld - the second in the match. Like the first, it ended in a draw.
The chess on ITV was the World Championship match between Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov. In terms of their chess styles and political views they were total opposites - Kasparov the rebel, Karpov a product of the party machine.
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The chess on ITV was the World Championship match between Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov. In terms of their chess styles and political views they were total opposites - Kasparov the rebel, Karpov a product of the party machine.
In 1990 Sgorio was showing highlights of the Italian and Spanish leagues every week. The filler in this sandwich was either highlights of a German or Dutch football game, or kick boxing. Arthur Emyr was the usual presenter. He played rugby union for Swansea and was capped by Wales.
November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
In 1990 Sgorio was showing highlights of the Italian and Spanish leagues every week. The filler in this sandwich was either highlights of a German or Dutch football game, or kick boxing. Arthur Emyr was the usual presenter. He played rugby union for Swansea and was capped by Wales.
S4C
We’ve covered Pobol y Cwm - People of the Valley and Dinas - city previously. Both are soap operas. We’ve also covered Y Byd ar Bedwar - The World on Four, investigative journalism.
New to us is Sgorio - Score, a very popular football highlights programme.
We’ve covered Pobol y Cwm - People of the Valley and Dinas - city previously. Both are soap operas. We’ve also covered Y Byd ar Bedwar - The World on Four, investigative journalism.
New to us is Sgorio - Score, a very popular football highlights programme.
November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
S4C
We’ve covered Pobol y Cwm - People of the Valley and Dinas - city previously. Both are soap operas. We’ve also covered Y Byd ar Bedwar - The World on Four, investigative journalism.
New to us is Sgorio - Score, a very popular football highlights programme.
We’ve covered Pobol y Cwm - People of the Valley and Dinas - city previously. Both are soap operas. We’ve also covered Y Byd ar Bedwar - The World on Four, investigative journalism.
New to us is Sgorio - Score, a very popular football highlights programme.
Satellite stations.
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Satellite stations.
I might be totally wrong in this, but whenever I see a Lady Penelope and Parker comic strip, I think of the 1960s, not the 2060s.
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I might be totally wrong in this, but whenever I see a Lady Penelope and Parker comic strip, I think of the 1960s, not the 2060s.
Nice to have themes, when possible.
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Nice to have themes, when possible.