Writer, family man, sports fan, daydreamer, dogwalker and prone to fecklessness

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Joined December 2010
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From my heart, years ago. I said it then, and it must be said now……
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David Squires on Desmond Swayne’s comments on Afghans fleeing the Taliban – cartoon theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Someone has added fake book covers to #DavidCameron’s book in Foyles, Charing Cross Road! 🤣 *📸credit to Alex Bray
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It beggars belief that a man who falsely promised us £350 million a week for the NHS could end up as our Prime Minister. Please RT if you agree the appointment of Michael Gove would be an embarrassing and damaging moment for our country.
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This week it’s #diabetesweek and I rely on talking to my family and friends when I’m struggling. Please share and join @diabetesuk to #talkaboutdiabetes . Let the conversation begin! bit.ly/diabetesweek2018
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Reporter to Klopp: 'Is there a special plan to stop Ronaldo?' Klopp: 'With all due respect, Cristiano is not Messi. We focus on Real as a unit. If we were playing Barça, then yes there would be a special plan because Messi is Messi'' #LFC
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We think Aneurin Bevan, the founder of the NHS, is an absolute legend Please RT if you do too xitter.cf/antonytiernan/status/9…
On this day in 1948, Aneurin Bevan announced to Parliament the official launch date for the new NHS - 5 July. This year we mark its 70th birthday sochealth.co.uk/national-hea… (HT @SocialistHealth) #NHS70
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Oh my dear sweet men and the loved ones of men - listen in to @arobertwebb xx xitter.cf/Channel4News/status/90…
Robert Webb tells the moving story of one of his last conversations with his dying mother, extracted in his memoir, 'How Not to Be a Boy.'
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💫 Thanks all for watching #TheSilkRoad. If you enjoyed it please consider RTing this >> xitter.cf/drsamwillis/status/732… thank you 🙌🏻
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Enormous fan of #DennisDavis's drumming. Low, Heroes, Lodger, Scary Monsters... Simply remarkable on the kit. #RIP xitter.cf/rollingstone/status/71…
David Bowie's longtime drummer Dennis Davis has died after a battle with cancer rol.st/1NbwayN
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Radio DJ barricades himself inside studio and plays Wham's 'Last Christmas' 24 times in row ind.pn/1U0w7ty
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Award losers sat together as everyone else flocks to @RitaOra
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So sorry to not make it yesterday. But we will see you next Sunday at the club I hope @OxfordRugbyU14 @OxfordRugby also @thefishesoxford
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Ooooo..., some lovely Welsh piano playing and a bit of Strictly youtube.com/watch?v=JvJLK7… #MakesSenseToMe #HappyWithThat
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Presenting the internet's best-ever video, and we do not say that lightly i100.io/WDeV6bb
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Replying to @PontypriddRFC
@PontypriddRFC Privileged to have played with and refereed one of Wales least recognised players. Good luck on the touch line Gar
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Oh Christ. There's a rumour going round that they may call in Mark Lawrenson's private detective agency to find the compound serial killer.
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