Surely it's time to move Christmas to the summer? BBQ turkey anyone? #ChristmasIsCancelled

In the UK we often disparage US politicians. Beto O’Rourke is a fine communicator and more importantly a real conviction politician. Texas is lucky to have him, hopefully as their next Governor. #SXSW

‘Tuning in front of a room of people is oddly…really…not what I signed up for!’ quips charming Rhian Teasdale from ⁦Wet Leg⁩ #sxsw2022 Debut album out 8 April.

After a break of well over six months there will be a special edition of the music podcast Unforeseen Circumstances dropping this evening. It was recorded in Texas during #SXSW and features many of the stand out bands that performed there. open.spotify.com/show/2dcA7QXNn…

Sadly Manchester Airport Manchester Airport has turned into an unpleasant chaotic bus station. Avoid if possible.

Waited in all day for Dyno-Rod Dyno-Rod to unblock a drain but no-show. Am I being nostalgic thinking this is a reliable company?

'a sisterly symbiosis that allows each member to shine without diminishing the lustre of the whole' Warpaint review – spellbinding symbiosis from a band of true agility theguardian.com/music/2022/may…

Who's best for a Friday night chill vibe? New Harry Styles album or back to Jacob Collier?

This was superb from Sky News Niall Paterson. A masterclass in how to hold Government to account

Hey British Airways Iberia can you please help my friends Khruangbin get their instruments back? Nobody is helping them and the show must go on.

Hoping that Nadine Dorries is so excited to get a bigger job in government that she forgets all about Channel 4.

Disgraceful commentary #Wimbledon

Hi Dr. Martens I ordered some shoes next day delivery on 21 July which still haven't arrived. I sent you an email on 27 July to which I have received no reply. On 31 July you sent me a standard email asking what I think of my purchase. I can tell you your service is appalling.

So apparently we can't stop Truss walking out to our song, very weird! So sad it got used by this shower of a government. BTW Truss labour used it with permission in 90's. I don't want my song being a soundtrack to lies.

I think ‘Butter Knife’ was my favourite song from #SXSW Looking forward to much more Prima Queen

How is this not completely obvious? Michael Gove surely must agree to this potentially life-saving policy.

Finally the UK is making trade progress with the #EU Here are some British turnips in our local French supermarket. ⁦Thérèse Coffey⁩ will be pleased even if the French seem nonplussed

Great Guardian review for 'a comeback worth waiting for' Thank you to #ebtg Ben Watt Tracey Thorn Everything But the Girl: Fuse review – still staking out pop’s frontier after 40 years theguardian.com/music/2023/apr…

Congratulations to The Traitors and The Masked Singer for their #BAFTATVAwards2023 but sad to see that their Dutch and Korean provenance wasn’t acknowledged. TV is a global business.

In March I said that Butter Knife by Prima Queen was my favourite song from #SXSW and I was lucky to see them play it again on the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury. These women are exceptionally talented and will go far. youtube.com/watch?v=fPpuae…