Richard Staples (@purplepatch57) 's Twitter Profile
Richard Staples

@purplepatch57

Journalist, broadcaster, once BBC religious affairs correspondent, advocate for BBC Local radio, podcaster/writer. Also helps run a children's bookshop.

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calendar_today23-11-2009 20:00:59

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I've been too safe in earlier rounds, bit negative, little ambition too safe, focussed on defending well against any hangover concerns. That changes today in the knockout phase, bringing in all time favourite #timothytarlorslandlord #Euro24 Timothy Taylor's Brewery #drinkresponsibly

I've been too safe in earlier rounds, bit negative, little ambition too safe, focussed on defending well against any hangover concerns. That changes today in the knockout phase, bringing in all time favourite #timothytarlorslandlord #Euro24 <a href="/TimothyTaylors/">Timothy Taylor's Brewery</a> #drinkresponsibly
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All the trails that are squeezed in between games at Wimbledon are surely an admission that advertising can fund the BBC. They are bloody annoying anyway so why not pay the rent by selling the space? Or just stop it🤬

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If you have a parcel for here when would you try to deliver? If you're Parcelforce Worldwide this morning at 8.42 or Monday. Have advised them differently #customerdisservice

If you have a parcel for here when would you try to deliver? If you're <a href="/parcelforce/">Parcelforce Worldwide</a> this morning at 8.42 or Monday. Have advised them differently #customerdisservice
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Customer came in loved the books, wants to buy the shop!! I said we have to sort the accounts, work out a deal etc etc. She said she would have to ask her mum. Oh, should have said, she's nine. ☺️📚😍

Customer came in loved the books, wants to buy the shop!! I said we have to sort the accounts, work out a deal etc etc. She said she would have to ask her mum. Oh, should have said, she's nine. ☺️📚😍
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1,320 migrants have drowned or are missing in the Mediterranean so far this year. Unlike billionaire super yachts, they have not received blanket media coverage despite the horror of the situation facilitated by western border policies Missing Migrants Project

1,320 migrants have drowned or are missing in the Mediterranean so far this year. Unlike billionaire super yachts, they have not received blanket media coverage despite the horror of the situation facilitated by western border policies <a href="/MissingMigrants/">Missing Migrants Project</a>
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Very pleased to announce my result, a Grade 9 for Latin at GCSE level. I achieved this in 1973, people ridiculed me saying it was the lowest grade possible. Now it looks really good, and they can go conjugate elsewhere. Quod erat demonstrandum. ✍️👨‍🎓

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Good news Richard, who helps in the shop, achieved grade 9 in his GCSE Latin exam. This was back in 1973 & he was told you couldn't have scored lower unless you stayed home. Now grade 9 is looking pretty good. Quod erat demonstrandum. All Latin books in shop half price 😉✍️📚

Good news Richard, who helps in the shop, achieved grade 9 in his GCSE Latin exam.  This was back in 1973 &amp; he was told you couldn't have scored lower unless you stayed home.  Now grade 9 is looking pretty good. Quod erat demonstrandum. All Latin books in shop half price 😉✍️📚
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Tip off..."my brother's a taxi driver and he's just picked up Vini Jr and Bellingham from the Tilbury fish bar en route to Stratford to sign for the Hammers" I'll put a fiver on it. #whufc #transferdeadlineday

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A new government cld/shld reach out to local disaffected communities by enhancing #BBCLocalRadio & tasking them to bring their audiences into the digital age rather than abandoning them. #WINWIN

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So very disappointing that it even crossed their minds to accept freebies, and then to try to justify it. Perception is king, and they have already lost lots of support within the party as well as without. Shame, we need apologies not meagre justification.

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It's #nationalpoetryday soon - come along to make some time, for Liv Mulligan first children's book this time, the rhyme & reason is she's a smash, & let's face it - we need the cash. Visit the cutest children's bookshop in York The Blue House Bookshop, York 😍📚Add yr rhyming couplet below⬇️

It's #nationalpoetryday soon - come along to make some time, for <a href="/Liv_Mulligan/">Liv Mulligan</a> first children's book this time, the rhyme &amp; reason is she's a smash, &amp; let's face it - we need the cash. Visit the cutest children's bookshop in York <a href="/bookishkids/">The Blue House Bookshop, York</a> 😍📚Add yr rhyming couplet below⬇️
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Half term activity delight. Wednesday afternoon 1-3pm try a rhyming workshop for 8-13 year olds The Blue House Bookshop, York with childrens' author & poet Olivia Mulligan. Book a place now, cost is £25 and you get a £5 book voucher & a poet in the family! Email [email protected]

Half term activity delight. Wednesday afternoon 1-3pm try a rhyming workshop for 8-13 year olds <a href="/bookishkids/">The Blue House Bookshop, York</a> with childrens' author &amp; poet Olivia Mulligan. Book a place now, cost is £25 and you get a £5 book voucher &amp; a poet in the family!  Email karen@thebluehousebookshop.co.uk
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The final Sunday before Christmas is the time the Church remembers the day Mary turned to Joseph and asked "Have you booked that hotel room in Bethlehem yet?" Happy Christmas, my dears x

The final Sunday before Christmas is the time the Church remembers the day Mary turned to Joseph and asked "Have you booked that hotel room in Bethlehem yet?"
Happy Christmas, my dears x
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Dear @bbc how long is Andrew Castle contract? Can you put him somewhere else or offer actuality only on iPlayer when he's in the box. Test it and see the results. Andrew cotter is the only Andrew we need.