Watch the ITV news feature on the #IPPscandal open letter to the Ministry of Justice, from criminal justice charities, trade unions, lawyers and campaigners demanding #IPPreform Feat. Shabana Mahmood MP, Roderic Russell and David Blunkett. cc James Timpson vm.tiktok.com/ZGetbBmop/

We’re setting up a paper in this incredibly off-the-beaten path location. Yes, it's remote. A bit overlooked. You might not even be prepared to live there: but give it a chance and it might grow on you ! millmediaco.uk/2024/07/22/wer…

For the The Tribune Saturday read I spoke with Désirée Reynolds about the excellent Dig Where You Stand exhibition, and a life spent uncovering untold histories, and how she - and several other artists - are re-narrating Sheffield’s history. open.substack.com/pub/thetribune…

Possibly the most contemporary Berlin coded painting I've ever seen. This is a chilly Wednesday evening in November near the canal in Neukölln.

Here's an interesting insight into the media landscape: have you heard the one about Britain's biggest regional publisher going head to head with a local news start up - and seemingly losing?

London, baby! The thrill of the capital: Madame Jojos…Durrrr…Passing Clouds,,,shockingly, despite my bang up-to-date references, i haven’t lived there since 2012. Londoners, pls help us out by applying for the editing role at our new paper there 🪩 t.ly/q4V-x

We've been repeatedly told for almost a year how Jews live "in fear of their lives" every day following peaceful protests. When there's nationwide riots, lootings, stabbings, and arson targeted at Muslims, there's silence. And it's deafening.

Who are your favourite scotland-based writers…and why :) Journalists/essayists/critics/columnists please 👀

On Monday, a Birmingham pub was briefly at the centre of a transatlantic political argument featuring the richest man in the world. Why? Today's free story by Kate Knowles 🔓 birminghamdispatch.co.uk/p/the-clumsy-s…

Israel has detonated the equivalent of 5 and a half Hiroshima bombs in a strip of land the size of East London. Suggesting Israel’s mass slaughter is caused by Hamas or anyone else is straightforward atrocity denial.

Some professional news: at the end of September, I will be leaving Novara Media & London (!!!) for the bright lights of Glasgow & a new role as a staff writer & editor with Mill Media. If you are Glasgow-based, expect a DM/email or hop into my inbox. Every story is of interest!

Gisele Pelicot, your bravery has caused a tidal wave across the world.

I volunteered to report on the Carlton Club dispute — I live closeish by, and how hard could it be? It turned out to be a wildly tangled web (so felt lucky to get support from investigative superstar Vicky Munro). Pls enjoy the fruits of our labour. rb.gy/pka15r

and one more journo request: as sophie atkinson is currently on holiday, I'm following up on her excellent long read about the situation at the Carlton Club. if you know any more, pls reach out manchestermill.co.uk/p/what-went-wr…

Do you live in or around Liverpool or Manchester and have a great personal essay idea? Would love to hear your pitches for the The Post & The Mill❣️Esp stories about sex & dating, family, community, local lore, anything fun/weird/surprising: [email protected]

The fact that Google has integrated AI generation into every search—using up an absurd amount of water and power in service of making their product markedly worse—is absurdly evil. It’s unconscionable that this is allowed to continue.

Why are the names of four Israeli soldiers killed while engaged in armed warfare shared on national British television, but not Palestinian civilians? What possible answer is there, other than that Palestinian life is judged to have very little worth?

🚨 NEW INVESTIGATION During my year undercover for HOPE not hate, I explored the transatlantic pronatalist movement. Pronatalists say they want people to have more babies. But which people? A thread🧵