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Journalist & former CEO. Currently commissioning travel at Saga and writing for the Telegraph, Mail, Sun, etc. One of the first 250 women in the world to row an ocean. Now mostly to be found on the river. Substack: The Ocean Oaracle
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I’m afraid my brother in law has a better story - a moth flew in his ear and he pulled it out. His ear did bother him for a bit and hearing affected. He went to have it suctioned and turned out it had been mating moths and one was left behind.

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The going is getting tough in this week’s Ocean Oaracle newsletter - check it out! open.substack.com/pub/theocean...

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What does it feel like to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the middle of an ocean? It’s the most incredible experience in the world as this year’s lucky WTR rowers have just found out. But it also makes you reflect on those who haven’t made it this far: open.substack.com/pub/theocean...

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These two are pretty angry about the party that went on to 2am

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A shocking case that sends ripples of fear, recognition and concern far beyond France - my I paper column on the Pelicot case inews.co.uk/opinion/gise...

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Don’t know anything about World’s Toughest Row Atlantic? My week one race update is FREE TO READ this week. Subscribers get a free preview to one of the paywalled posts. Did you know the inventor of Hawk Eye is rowing with his son? More here! open.substack.com/pub/theocean...

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this is remarkable work www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/w...

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Latest newsletter - rowers AND ocean rowers will want to read this. 2x world record holder Mark Slats is an ocean rowing legend. He had a strict rule for potential crew mates this year: miss three sessions in THREE months and you’re out! How about that coaches?! open.substack.com/pub/theocean...

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If you are a freelance journalist based in the UK please, please fill in this survey. It is really important that we are able to build up an accurate picture of freelancing, so we have empirical evidence to fight for change. Thank you! forms.gle/PZAH1qTyS3Ny... #journalist #freelance #survey

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Owen Jones’ remark caused quite a lot of consternation on journo groups - especially as he once admitted to totally missing a massive exclusive. So glad to see this redressing the balance.

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The cat was feeling chilly

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Latest newsletter. You may not have heard of Mark Slats but you should have. If ocean rowing was a better known sport he would be as famous as Ronaldo, Redgrave, Williams etc. open.substack.com/pub/theocean...

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Gregg Wallace, a man of a certain age, complaining that complaints against him come from middle class women of a certain age… Not quite the win he clearly thinks it is. news.sky.com/story/gregg-...

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Such depressing and frightening news. I really thought the Bill would be defeated.

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Always fun to get your hair done for an @telegraphnews.bsky.social shoot

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The biggest shock of the Haigh resignation is discovering that once upon a time the police actually investigated a stolen phone.

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Cheese fans! I have the story for you: best and worst cheeses for your health! By me. www.saga.co.uk/magazine/hea...

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So very sad about this - my favourite kebab shop Dubai gone up in smoke. Fresh flat bread, piles of salad, good quality meat and the owner was lovely. It was a great business model. I hope they can rebuild. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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A sad tale with a very happy conclusion!

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It’s three weeks to go until the start of World’s Toughest Row 2024. So I’ve decided to start a newsletter. It’s niche but if there’s just one tiny nugget of curiosity about what it’s like to row an ocean then do subscribe. It’s paid for, but here’s a taster open.substack.com/pub/theocean...

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Saw gladiator II - not convinced by Paul Mescal (he’s a bit hang-dog) but loved it from start almost to finish. Some brilliant supporting performances and lots of fabulous Rome (even if CGI). A dream for a classicist like me!

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My @telegraphnews.bsky.social piece from this week - how Sarah Magee reversed her osteoporosis with high impact hops and weight training www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

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My daughter and her friend off to Thailand, Cambodia, Bali and… Laos in the New Year. My heart goes out to the poor mums and dads who have tragically lost their kids. I’ve added another topic to my list of Don’ts when the girls set off. It is really, really terrifying.

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Looking for the following stories for a national newspaper - can be ANON A secret midlife weed addict A woman getting back with a husband she cheated on after years apart A later life lesbian who used to be married Affair stories generally… [email protected] #journorequest

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Can I complain to the management?

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Olive oil, wine and, erm, lard tasting at the Tuscany Tourist Board event last night for #italiancuisineweek. Some spicy reds which went perfectly with a fatty slice of lard on chestnut bread!

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30 years on and I thought it might be my time to win the lottery, seeing as I’ve even run one, but NO. Still, got my money back.

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