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Award winning bookblogger, Hidden Gem (UK Blog Awards) #Nibbies Judge 2021, McIlvanney Prize judge 2025. Lost in my TBR

 Lanarkshire, Scotland
Joined March 2014
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A fantastic long-list for the 2026 McIlvanney Prize As I have the honour of being one of the three judges it is very accurate to describe these books as my "summer reading" Congratulations to all the nominated authors 🤩
Bloody Scotland@BloodyScotlandJul 1
One of our favourite days here at Bloody Scotland HQ is when we unleash the McIlvanney Prize long-list - feast your eyes on this lovely bunch! That's your summer reading sorted. The winner will be announced on 18th September in Stirling: bloodyscotland.com/event/blo…
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DB@dyIanbrett20h
The funk soul brother
Henry@henryd9193220h
Carrick out now 😡😡
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STORIES FROM THE WORLD OF THE SHINING ! @ireadvintage just unveiled this anthology, scheduled for july 2027, that will includes stories inspired by @stephenking 's "The Shining" ! Preorders : clubstephenking.com/buy?isbn…
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David Barnett@davidmbarnettOct 23
On #CelebrityTraitorsUncloaked last night Ed Gamble suggested Jerry, Romesh and Rob should do a podcast together and all I can think is it should be called J.R.R. Talkin'. They don't even have to talk about Lord of the Rings or anything. But they could. #CelebrityTraitors
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The National
@ScotNationalOct 22
The SNP have hit out at the BBC ahead of a Question Time show which is due to debate Scottish oil and gas without any Scottish representation on the panel SNP MSP Laura Mitchell said the BBC line-up was the 'perfect representation of the story of Scotland’s energy – zero Scottish say over our own resources'
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@SpencerHakimianOct 20
JUST IN: Donald Trump announces he is looking into launching a dating app for MAGA men
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David__Osland
@David__OslandOct 20
There was no protective ring around care homes; but there obviously is one around Michelle Mone and Dido Harding
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Angela Rayner
@AngelaRaynerOct 20
This you?
Robert Jenrick
@RobertJenrickOct 20
The country is going down the pan and our Prime Minister is faffing around tweaking parking tickets. What is the point in Burnham if he refuses to touch the big issues like the ballooning benefits bill?
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Andy Wormald@amwbooksOct 14
I can’t thank Tony Kent enough for kindly sending a copy of The Odessa Assassin published 5 November. Weekend plans are on hold, tbr rearranged, do not disturb I will be reading, been looking forward to this for a whole year, pre order now @TonyKent_Writes @TransworldBooks
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With large number of tickets still remaining unsold for the Texans V Jaguars game at Wembley on Sunday, the NFL are offering a 25% discount for tickets in the lower end zones. eticketing.co.uk/jaguars/EDP….
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Tom Jamieson@jamiesontOct 11
You have to apologise for swearing at midnight on the telly in the country that's going to livestream an execution.
mike murray
@snlmikemurrayOct 11
Shane Gillis apologizes during SNL goodnights following F-bomb during second live sketch
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What a fucking headline! Well done @Telegraph
The Telegraph
@TelegraphOct 10
🔴 Trump backstabs Zelensky for five minutes of midterm relief telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/…

Trump backstabs Zelensky for five minutes of midterm relief

Deal with Putin for Russia’s oil might soften the markets but Ukraine will pay the price

telegraph.co.uk
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NEW: Ten years on, Prime Minister @andyburnham tells @campbellclaret & @RoryStewartUK that there was ‘clear’ Russian interference in the Brexit vote. FINALLY after years of cover-ups & denials from the highest levels of the UK govt. That in itself deserves an inquiry. 1/
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Over 3 YEARS without losing a competitive match in 90 minutes 🤯 🇪🇸 The last team to beat Spain was Scotland, winning 2–0 at Hampden Park on 28 March 2023, with Scott McTominay scoring both goals.
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60p for a plastic bag at @Morrisons and the handles had split from both before I'd even got back to my car. There is "unacceptable" but then you need to descend deeper to achieve this level of contempt for your customers
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Nicked from Facebook 🤣🤣
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Kenny Dogleash

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10' | A brief stoppage in play here as a dog is on the pitch. He's having a great time. Good for him. 🇲🇰 0-1 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Ten years ago I was behind a news desk. I can't lie, this feels much nicer. Thanks @bertsbooks 🐊 Everest Macdonald signed and dedicated copies available to order: linktr.ee/ajwest
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Mikey@MikeyTheBuddieOct 2
Mad how Scotland tried this and the UK blocked it.
Skint Dad
@SkintDadOct 2
From October 2027, eligible bottles and cans will come with a refundable 20p deposit. One interesting bit: you won’t need a receipt, and the person returning the container can claim the refund even if they didn’t buy it. So 50 eligible containers could be worth £10. We’ve broken down how the new Deposit Return Scheme will work here 👇 skintdad.co.uk/deposit-retur…

UK Deposit Return Scheme: who can claim the 20p refund? - Skint Dad

The UK Deposit Return Scheme starts in October 2027. Find out who can claim the 20p refund, what containers count and what it could mean for your shopping bill.

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Emma Grae@emmagraeauthorOct 1
I'm looking to speak to Scottish teachers about the implementation of AI tools in education for a potential story. DM or email [email protected] #journorequest
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