Really looking forward to following this young man's career, mainly in anticipation of the story arc that sees him cost his side a game, then secure a dramatic win in the next fixture. Which cricket scribe will first bag the headline 'Shashank Redemption'?

Ceddesfeld Hall grounds, Eden Drive play park, The Meadows estate, Queen's Drive estate, Station Road and crimer, West End, centre of Sedgefield - you've been plogged! It was great to have so many young ploggers in action today, along with other regulars. 😃

A first visit of the season to Durham Cricket with Sam, suitably clothed for an April (First Division 😀) County Championship fixture. #forthenorth

A brisk walk with Berry to our local polling station to vote in the North East mayoral and Durham PCC elections. #dogsatpollingstations

This is the result of my visit to Chez Bonington earlier this week. The BBC Cumbria team has done a great job, combining Mike Zeller's interview with archive photos and footage. Lovely!

I despair. The Ben Nevis summit shelter is, as the name suggests, a refuge for people who may require it in an emergency. Instead it’s been used as a dumping ground for selfish people who can’t be bothered to take their sh!t home.

Well worth the long trek into our back garden. Aurora Borealis with guest appearances by Ursa Major, Bootes (the bright star) and a generally unimpressed Bez. #NorthernLights #Auroraborealis #aurora

Great to see so many young people in action as the BIG 3K starts the Sunderland City Runs programme on a glorious morning. #sunderlandcityruns

The Keswick Mountain Festival is back after a break. It was officially opened by students from Keswick School, who have created some colourful windsocks and flags to celebrate the festival, and Kirkby Stephen School pupils got the sporting action underway. Pics by Route North Photography.

A Father's Day treat - a trip to Durham Cricket with Samuel. 😃

The Lines clan has done its democratic duty, including our two first time General Election voters. Berry was on hand to make sure that we all followed the correct process. #GeneralElection2024    #dogsatpollingstations

The Silksworth Lodge banner is the first to arrive at the old racecourse. #durhamminersgala #Durham

Mrs Lines and I enjoyed a great evening with a bona fide sporting legend, and Daley Thompson (and some North East athletics stars) on the eve of Durham City Run Festival. 😃 Hunt out 'Daley Thompson - Olympic Superstar' on BBC iPlayer. It's brilliant and a proper trip down memory lane.

The Northumberland Coastal Run - my favourite event of the year. What a route! It was warm this morning,which added to the challenge, but also made the setting look even more glorious as I trotted along. A cheeky top 20 finish was a bonus. 😀 Thanks alnwickharriers. #ukrunchat

What a lovely Sedgefield summer soundtrack while at work in the garden office.

We're so early and there are so many, that there are actually no queues for the toilets this year. #GreatNorthRun #GNR2024