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Today, is #GeorgeManning #funeral he was a remarkable man, who worked Hall Farm for 63 yrs #BuryStEdmunds as George makes his final journey through the farm, the farming team will be lining up there their #tractors as we all bid him a very sad farewell #WeSaluteGeorge 💙

Elif Shafak. Goodness. This looks like something from the Book of Revelation. The Bookcase of the Apocalypse. I looked and behold a pale bookcase and the books that sat upon it were mostly horizontally stacked and credibility followed with them. There is no answer. All do yield.

I'll never forget the way Ennio Morricone described music as “energy, space, and time.” It is, perhaps, the most concise and accurate description I’ve ever heard. We'll truly miss him. This is the Love Theme from "Cinema Paradiso." #EnnioMorricone

This is utterly terrifying

Looking forward to live sessions tomorrow at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Belladrum Tartan Home festival from... Keir Gibson , Luke La Volpe , Jack Cullen , Lucia & The Best Boys , @colonel5mustard , Hò-rò , The Roov and @wearetides

If I had been through the same algorithm as A-levels yesterday I wouldn’t be a doctor. My wife wouldn’t be a surgeon. Let that sink in. This is a monumental failure.

1/ Humans of New York is a photoblog with 30mm global fans. The creator, Brandon Stanton, has been named by TIME Magazine as one of 30 under 30 People Changing the World. This is a lesson in how a consistent creative habit changed the landscape of empathy around the world.

Ed Sheeran gives personal items to Suffolk charity auction bbc.in/2Tholnc

I’m a writer on Emily in Paris. I May Destroy You deserved a Golden Globe nomination. By ⁦@dcopaken⁩ theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2…

Just got bumped from a radio head-to-head on why we don't need to worry about public debt, because the producer literally couldn't find anyone willing to argue the other side. Even the Adam Smith Institute now won't defend austerity it seems. Pretty amazing sign of the times.

In 1994, the widget thing in the Guinness can won invention of the year (based on a public vote in the UK) beating out THE INTERNET to the award.

From my heart, years ago. I said it then, and it must be said now……

I have to say Emma Raducanu is the real deal. Incredible tennis IQ at that age and not just strong ground strokes but very solid volleys and just completely fearless. #USOpen

So proud of this project giving disabled and neurodivergent young people from across our region access to high quality theatre experiences. Thanks to @geewizzcharity for their enormous support and generosity in helping us to make this happen. Arts Council England, South East

Folks, it’s time those at the top pay their fair share.

Accidentally funged one my wife’s favourite NFTs while she was at work. Not good

Over an hour and a half queue for Arrivals PCR test Heathrow Airport T2. Families with young children forced to wait outside in freezing temperatures. No advice or staff on hand to direct. Many in the wrong place only to find out after an hour of q. Do better ExpressTest UK

Announcement! We are delighted to announce that we have achieved fusion – a world-first with our unique new target technology. The UK Atomic Energy Authority has independently validated our result. Read the full announcement here: firstlightfusion.com/media/fusion Nick Hawker @KwasiKwarteng #fusion