A secret tape obtained by ITV News has revealed Post Office boss Paula Vennells was told directly about problems with the Horizon system and warned not to cover them up

Here's a thing. People in Kent will know where this is. It's always worth a visit. And a return visit.

This is a thread of my all-time favourite literal translations, starting with this one… In Hungarian, the word for a shark, hiszékeny, translates literally to “sea bastard”

For Prospect , tried to get at how it feels being British and having to start hearing about Trump world again

On this month's tsundoku - find them at bit.ly/StephenWaypoin… bit.ly/BaggottQuantum and bit.ly/ShepherdSevenA…

We have to recommend this "gut punch" of a novel by Ana Paula Maia, translated by Zoë Perry (from Charco Press) just awarded the Republic of Consciousness Prize 2024. Intriguingly in a slaughterhouses where cows begin to disappear, seemingly by suicide. uk.bookshop.org/a/4045/9781913…

Every few years, I search for this 2019 clip of Blair again. The bluntness of his ‚power is power!‘ doesn‘t only apply to geopolitics, but equally to energy policy & the delayed energy transition. Raw power. No longer a lack of technologies or knowledge.

Rishi Sunak today stood in front of a bereaved mother and told her he would get her legislation on the statute books before the summer recess...

Conservative Party Deputy Chairman Jonathan Gullis took a five-figure donation from JCB, then stayed silent when the company axed hundreds of jobs in his constituency just two weeks later. bylinetimes.com/2024/05/31/jon…

If you want to see some great theatre, get along to @oasttheatre for this funny, bang up-to-date play by Sam Steiner #Tonbridge or #Hildenborough #Sevenoaks #TunWells #Bidborough #Leigh #Penshurst

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Hi everyone! Polling Day! Vote early, vote often 😁

Butter by Asako Yuzuki is a captivating Japanese bestseller exploring food, feminism, and murder through a journalist's encounters with a convicted killer. It's an intriguing, unconventional read that'll leave you hungry for more. Check it out at uk.bookshop.org/a/4045/9780008…

Meera Sodha's "Dinner" - a vibrant celebration of plant-based cuisine, with 120 delicious, accessible vegan and vegetarian recipes. Packed with Asian-inspired flavors and innovative twists on classics, it's a must-have for home cooks. Grab your copy at uk.bookshop.org/a/4045/9780241…

Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo" explores grief and relationships through two brothers. Critics praise its depth, character development, and philosophical insights. A must-read! Pre-order it here: uk.bookshop.org/a/4045/9780571…

Michael Rosen's "Out of This World" is a brilliant poetry collection that'll make you laugh, smile, and think. With Ed Vere's illustrations, it's an instant classic for all ages. Get your copy now: uk.bookshop.org/a/4045/9780008…

Well, I guess I'm going to have to read this...here's the link so you can order your own copy. Let's compare notes afterwards... uk.bookshop.org/a/4045/9781529…

I think this has to be next on my reading list (loved Piranesi and after reading Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell a long time ago, started watching the TV adaptation for the second time. Yep. Love it) Susanna Clarke is the real deal uk.bookshop.org/a/4045/9781526…