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Heritage nerd, politics junkie. Aussie in Birmingham, UK. Historian, feminist, leftie, mum. Love food, wine, reading, running, yoga, my family, and my dog. Work for Historic England but everything here is pure me.
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Breaking now: Ministry of Economics reporting the tariffs have not caused significant changes to our trading volumes

If you are new here, yes we’re technically an Australian territory, but we prefer the term Antarctic Nudist colony. Australia with freezer burn if you will.

Some thoughts ahead of the Chancellor's #SpringStatement later today. Sticking to arbitrary fiscal rules is a choice & cutting spending is unlikely to deliver savings in the long run. Follow @neweconomics.bsky.social for updates and commentary during the day

Wordle in two. It’s going to be a good day!

Two weeks PAID work experience working at The Guardian’s London Headquarters for Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic aspiring journalists. Closes 30th March. Details in link. Please share :) workforus.theguardian.com/entry-level-...

Such a fabulous column by Matthew Syed on male violence, fundamentalism, and the Tates: www.thetimes.com/article/29e4...

#TeamGoose www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A few years ago my awesome Mum knitted me a hat. Today, when clearing out my wardrobe I found it. It’s time has come again.

Sun’s out, boot buddy’s out #runninglife

Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.

Not particularly surprising - I’ve lived in the UK for 20+ years and have lost track of the number of times I’ve been asked whether I’m an Australian or a Londoner. www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Happy 2025, beautiful people. As a philosopher once said, there’s some good in this world, Mr Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for. X

#Hamvent continues with pasta carbonara

Having not read the sentencing remarks, I’m cautious about rushing to conclusions, but on its face Feathers McGraw appears to be a prime example of the rampant sentence inflation that has led to chronic overcrowding in our zoos and the unedifying spectacle of animals being released early.

It’s the beginning of #Hamvent - the annual festival to use up the leftover Christmas ham. Today - ham, duck and vegetable fried rice…

Today we celebrate Boxing Day in the UK, so named because cats spend the day exploring empty boxes discarded from Christmas Day* *This may not be true

I just heard that the most sacred story will be televised this Christmas, by the BBC. All together now: “I was lost, I was scared, but a story led me home again.” It may be the most profoundly important line in English literature.

Merci Gisèle. Pelicot rape trial: Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in prison after conviction for aggravated rape of Gisèle Pelicot – live updates

It’s Clive visiting George in prison, isn’t it…. #TheArchers

Happy Gotcha Day to this one. The satellite dish of shame still makes me laugh. 🤭

Tomorrow its Cheesy Christmas Jumper Day in the office (cheese! crackers! seasonal pullovers!) Let the festive knitwear season commence!

If I was picking person of the year, without a shadow of a doubt, it would be Gisele Pelicot. She has and will change things around the world.

West Midlands & Birmingham - we need your nominations for our Top Ten Endangered Buildings list 2025! Email us about your local threatened, dilapidated, neglected Victorian & Edwardian buildings built between 1837 & 1914. Here's how: bit.ly/3YzRjkp #WestMidlands

🚍🎄 Free Bus Travel Evenings This Christmas! From Monday 9th to Friday 13th December, all bus journeys across the West Midlands will be FREE after 7PM! Perfect for late-night shopping, festive parties, or a night at the panto. No tickets, no passes—just hop on and enjoy!

I was going to tidy the garden up today. Not happening. #StormDarragh

Can not wait to get back to Paris to see this. Mr 11 has announced he wants to go on a half term trip but we may have to negotiate cathedral time v. Euro Disney. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

@joelycett.bsky.social kindly getting my book #OurIslandStories. County walks through colonial Britain @waterstones.bsky.social

How wonderful to spend the day at Sparks Bristol, an old M&S shop turned into a fabulous collection of small shops, events spaces, art installations & a #GlobalGoals centre. A great example of communities revitalising our High Streets. sparksbristol.co.uk

Ah, Dylan has come to Extra Slice in his Hogwarts uniform 🧙‍♂️ #GBBO

Afternoon spent in an urgent treatment centre with neurodivergent Mr 10 for assessment and x-ray (fortunately a sprain, not a break) after a playground prang. It may take time, but the #NHS works.

Calling mid-career library and archive professionals 📣 Looking to advance your career and connect with international peers? Join our International Library Leaders Programme for behind-the-scenes access and valuable insights. Apply by 6 February 2025: bit.ly/BL-Internati...

Pete seems like a nice chap but even he is shocked he’s not in the dance off #strictly