Nine pence. That’s what Saturday cost.A walk to the paper shop, breath in the air that smelt like chip fat and damp leaves, and there it was – Roy of the Rovers. Thirty-odd pages of glory, mud and moral certainty. Cover – “Racey’s Rocket!” Roy in full flight, red shirt flashing, a blur of hair and optimism. Racey’s… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/roy-of-the-rovers-nov-11th-1978/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

I’ve signed up for the Felixstowe Triathlon on 19 July 2026 — the Super Sprint. … Jamie Versey needs your support for Verso's Triathlon for Felixstowe Radio

With a population of 761,350, Suffolk ranks as the 32nd most populous county in England. It may not be one of the largest counties, but it has a haunting statistic: at least 14 unsolved murders spanning more than six decades. While Suffolk Police currently highlight 10 of these cases on their website, four more were uncovered through independent… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/unsolved-murders-in-suffolk/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Whittling down 110 books into a top five for 2022 proved harder than expected—so, in true rule-bending fashion, I settled on six standout reads. Each of these books grabbed me for different reasons, and while the genres vary, they all had one thing in common: they stayed with me long after the final page. Here’s a spoiler-free look… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/2022-books/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Explore the Verso Media Library – a free digital archive of classic British comics, full issue runs, story collections, magazines and books. Read online on any device.

I’ll be honest — I’d never seen an episode of Scott &amp; Bailey until three weeks ago. Not one. Didn’t know the plots, didn’t know who got bumped off, and couldn’t have told you the difference between Janet and Rachel if you’d offered me a pint. Fast-forward to now, and I’ve binged the lot. All five series. No… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/scott-bailey/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Adam Ant – Roundhouse, Camden – November 2nd 2025 Tickets were bought back in 2023 for a gig meant to happen in 2024, which of course got kicked into 2025. Typical. By the time it finally rolled around, Hammy was the designated driver so off we went to Colchester to pick up the train into London. It was… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/adam-ant/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

A few years back, I compiled a list like this—but it’s long gone. Time for a fresh version. No list like this is ever definitive. People will always ask: “Why not this one?” or “That’s not even a sport.” Fair enough. But this list? It’s mine. If you disagree—great. Drop a comment or write your own. Written early… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/top-ten-sporting-moments/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Is childhood memory a faithful reflection, or just fragments shaped by family tales and trauma? In this candid, gritty, and occasionally comical account, I revisit the earliest recollections of my 1970s/80s upbringing on a run-down council estate in Felixstowe—burns units, brown sofas, and all. What Do We Really Remember? What exactly do we recollect when we reminisce about… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/childhood-memories/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Rarer Than Most (1995) In September 1995, six big names found themselves in the same room for a charity record. Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Steve Craddock, Steve White, and Carleen Anderson. They called themselves Smokin’ Mojo Filters and knocked out a ragged, joyful cover of Come Together for the War Child Help! album. And that was… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/smokin-mojo-filters/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Written in 2018 As supporters of Ipswich Town, we’re no strangers to the lows. In fact, we probably endure them more than most. That’s why we savour our moments of success longer than fans of other clubs—perhaps only Liverpool fans cling to the past more tightly. Some will say our greatest achievement came just 17 years after turning… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/itfc-the-class-of-81/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Introduction My father, Terence James Versey—known to most as Terry or, as I’ll refer to him here, TV—was born on 30th September 1947, the first child of Francis and Mary Versey, better known as Jimmy and Molly. Over the next five years, TV was joined by his brothers, Paul and Chris, and together they were raised in the… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/my-fathers-eulogy/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Who else spent countless teenage hours crafting the perfect mix tape? For me, it was an artform — part playlist, part diary, part showing off. There were rules: C90s only. No repeated artists. Every fade-in and outro meticulously timed. Each tape had to include one track nobody else knew — music snobbery in its raw, adolescent form. Mix… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/mix-tape/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

The Grosvenor Quiz Night in Felixstowe returns monthly with themed trivia, cash prizes, and a grumpy quizmaster. Book early—seats and spots go fast.

Just For One Day – A West End Musical with Global Echoes After a late-night debrief of the PULP gig over pizza and post-midnight beers, we took the morning slow. A late breakfast set us up nicely before we tubed it to Camden for a leisurely walk through one of our favourite London neighbourhoods. We climbed Primrose Hill,… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/just-for-one-day/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

My involvement with websites dates back to the mid-to-late 1990s, a period when dial-up internet was still a novelty and building a website meant teaching yourself every step. My first real foray into digital content began during my time writing for Walton United prior to their merger with Felixstowe Town — a move that stirred its share of… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/history-of-websites/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Bryn’s theme for this round was a simple one on paper: male solo album by someone who had been, or still is, in a band. Straightforward. No confusion. Surely. And yet. Coxy arrived initially with a fine LP (his words) by the late Denise Johnson (former backing singer with Primal Scream/New Order) — he told us she has… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/male-solo-from-a-band/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Norwich UEA &#8211; Saturday November 15th Another gig with Jimmy, another adventure derailed by public transport. Tickets were booked, trains booked, plans made… and then the dreaded Rail Replacement announcement. The rattler from Felixstowe rolled into Ipswich a full ten minutes after the coach to Norwich had departed, which meant only one thing: two pints in The Station… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/starsailor/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

Norwich UEA &#8211; Saturday November 15th Another gig with Jimmy, another adventure derailed by public transport. Tickets were booked, trains booked, plans made… and then the dreaded Rail Replacement announcement. The rattler from Felixstowe rolled into Ipswich a full ten minutes after the coach to Norwich had departed, which meant only one thing: two pints in The Station… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/starsailor/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>

The first gig of the year and what a way to kick it off. Neil, Hammy and I made a Friday pilgrimage to the capital, complete with a hearty pre-show dinner at The Argyll Arms and some pre-gig anticipation. Destination: the legendary 100 Club for a night of 2-Tone nostalgia. The Venue: A London Institution For those unfamiliar,… <span class="read-more"><a href="https://versomedia.me/the-specials-ltd-2/">Read More &raquo;</a></span>