Mark Punter Mark, appreciate the passion and knowledge you show and would love to be able to air my “Soul Session” programme on this new platform. However, it’s still not BBCLOCALRADIO and would never fill the gap for those loyal listeners let down by bad decisions.

@SteveBarkerOtW Mark Punter Absolutely agree Steve. People over 60 and dare I mention over 70 who love House music, hip-hop, soul, funk and many other genres ignored by most formats. Also tracks which never get played dropped in intelligently over a programme now and then.

I will always represent Rochdale, Glasgow Hillhead, Bethnal Green, Bradford West, Tehran, Moscow ... Me #Galloway #TunnocksTrump

Dear Blackburn Blackburn Rovers - every game you have played recently tons of friends message me with a video of you playing Hardcore Uproar. I just want to thank you for this unexpected and amazing decision by someone who was probably a Blackburn Raver in ‘89 Keep it up forever. 🤍💙🌹

Suddi Raval Blackburn Rovers Suddi, I remember having you & Jon live in the studio BBC Lancashire promoting the white label of “Hardcore Uproar” on my dance show ‘Sunday Big Beat’ back in the day. Jon actually did a live jingle for me too I his unique style. Great times. Garyhickson1979

Amazing timing from #GeorgeGalloway making an appearance at Westminster today rather than the studios of Celebrity Big Brother UK. Who’s going to get him his bowl of milk I wonder?

x.com/SteveBarkerOtW… Worth it just for the photo Steve. Gaz

Sound Factory was on a whole new level - did you have the chance to visit?

Michael Warburton Absolutely agree Michael. Love it too. I was born in 1957 in Salford 5 so totally get what you are saying. Fantastic writing, acting and directing. I Remember watching it in second year at Salford Grammar school in a double literature class.

I've unashamedly pilfered this fantastic photo off Misan Harriman of Diane Abbott . I spent 4 long and fun evenings in Diane Abbot's company filming Celebrity Come Dine With Me and found her to be well read, extremely intelligent, humble, caring about society and community,

terry christian Misan Harriman Diane Abbott Fantastic Terry. How the first female black MP had to stand up 47 times to speak in the debate in the commons, which directly involved her, and was still ignored is a disgrace for Westminster. Total embarrassment for all.

Calls from Liberal Democrats to put @officialthameswater into special measures; they are seeking £2.5billion bailout, want customer bills up by 40% have declined ANY funds to industry wide infrastructure improvements, and want to reduce penalties for sewage outages RiverActionUK

I’m sure Burnley, Swansea and Derby fans will remember Leighton James today - a true great on the pitch and a force of nature in the radio studio. Privilege to have known him

… or it’s Labour.

ALASTAIR CAMPBELL Burnley FC (P) He was a superb two-footed winger, scored some tremendous goals and having worked with him for many years on @BBClancsSport I can tell you in his pundit years with us he made RoyKeane seem like a pussycat. Tremendous character. RIP LJ.

Welcome to the former BBC club Andy. Looking forward to your take on things. Gary.

The greatest anti racism ad ever!

Naturally, we could not improve on the pitch-perfect response by protesters yesterday to Suella Braverman MP - it was both hilarious & powerful. But we figured we'd try to commemorate it somehow through music (tho not a shanty). Here's to the silent treatment. Long may it continue.

The tragic&cruel events in Southport where I have played Rugby,performed & visited many times-have of course struck everyone & anyone with heart & compassion. I now hear rumours that Rossendale like others,may be facing ignorance & evil-let all faiths & none come together ❤️