My blue tick might have gone, but I’m still here, it’s still me, and more importantly, I’m still me.
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Very sad to learn of the passing of Mike Green, one of my fellow list candidates when I was elected in 2014. I’ve never publicly said this before, but when I resigned from UKIP in 2018, I offered both him & Phil Henrick to give up my seat in their favour. They both declined #RIP
I remember the days when Botox was a taboo subject - Nowadays, when I mention it during a conversation, no one raises an eyebrow.
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I was truly delighted to learn that #Somaliland’s . has won this year’s Templeton Prize. Edna truly is one of finest people that I have ever met. If you haven’t heard of ‘the Muslim Mother Theresa’, then it’s high time to find out more about this most incredible lady.
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BREAKING: @EdnaAdan, a nurse-midwife and healthcare advocate who has worked courageously to change cultural, religious, and medical norms surrounding women’s health in East Africa, was announced today as the winner of the 2023 #TempletonPrize.
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In 2022, West Ham fan Gary Billings tragically took his own life.
During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we remember Gary and the work his loved ones have done to raise mental health awareness.
This is Gary's story.
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Really not enjoying twitter anymore to be honest, so will most likely delete my account tomorrow, and stick to Instagram, which seems to me, to be a far happier place to be. It was fun.
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Thoroughly enjoyed my first evening with ., having recently become a volunteer with this fantastic organisation. My thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.
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Zadok the Priest, Nathan the Prophet, and Morrison the grocer.
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Cllr. Simon Cronin once knocked on me, unknowing who I was, & I liked him immediately. We always happily disagreed on ‘that issue’. A true eccentric, we’d always have a pint after Worcs. Regulatory Board meetings & laugh together. He was honest, discreet & trustworthy #RIP
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The Queen’s Coronation bouquet has been laid at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Her Majesty’s request.
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An official portrait following the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6th May.
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Sir David Attenborough is 97 today, Happy Birthday David 🎁🎂
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On #VEDay 78, I think of my Aunt Lena taking my 9 y.o. mother to celebrate outside Buckingham Palace. A lady chatted to them about the ‘the war being over’, but mum snapped at her saying that her’s wasn’t, as 2 brothers were fighting in the Pacific. Thankfully they both came home
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Worcester park's World War Two memorial work to start
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A most magnificent start to the day. I genuinely can’t remember the last time that someone blocked me on here. That’s the trouble with some people - Always ready to give it, but never able to take it.
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‘Zadok the Priest’ really is the most amazing piece of music. It always makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. I am so looking forward to tomorrow. #GodSaveTheKing
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Watch the first Coronation Service in almost 70 years live on YouTube tomorrow.
Livestream starts at 10.25 BST.
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So pleased to see so many of you looking forward to the Coronation weekend! 👋
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Lance Corporal Abubakare Kiru, of the Lagos Hausa Force, later Lagos Bttn. West African Frontier Force, was a member of the 1902 coronation contingent. He fought in various Nigerian campaigns & the 1900 Ashanti War. His Ashanti medal was personally presented to him by Edward VII
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Don’t forget to vote today. If you can’t be bothered to vote, then I can’t be bothered to listen to you moaning about them! #LocalElection2023
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Am really hoping Mr Keith Payne VC wears his full medal rack at the Coronation on Saturday
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Winston Churchill meets merchant sailors during a visit to Liverpool, April 1942. A dramatic image, but I'm struck by the diversity of the sailors; African or Caribbean chaps, and south or southeast Asian faces too.#WW2 #OnThisDay
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I met this gent last week. As I often say, our bland world needs more eccentrics. Good luck to him. How my old African grey parrot ‘Charlie Farley’, would’ve loved to have perched on that. #moustache
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Take it from me - There’s no better way to celebrate the long life of the great #HarryBelafonte, than by dancing like no one is watching, to the magnificent ‘Jump in the Line’. In the words of the great maestro himself: ‘Hoist those skirts a little higher’! May he rest in peace.
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On #AnzacDay2023, remembering the brave sacrifices and service of our Australian and New Zealander cousins.
If this song doesn’t make you stop, think, and reflect, then, nothing will.
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A quiet cup of tea listening to . bells and the beautiful birdsong. A lovely start to the morning - Happy #StGeorgesDay.
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I’m privileged to have had done amazing things & met many interesting people over the course of my life. Yet, 11 years ago, I accomplished my greatest achievement thus far: Finishing the 2012 #LondonMarathon. My very best wishes to everyone competing today - You’ve got this!
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It wasn’t .’s day after conceding a 94th min equaliser to end our season 1 point shy of the playoffs before a record home crowd of 787. For me, it’s about real football, real people, real hopes, highs & lows, & no primadonnas. Roll on next season. #grassrootsfootball
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The Gurkha Museum is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Rambahadur Limbu, the last living
Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross.
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Captain (QGO) (Retd) Rambahadur Limbu VC MVO passed away peacefully in Nepal on 22nd April 2023, age 83. The Brigade of Gurkhas extend their deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, and give thanks for his life.
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Sending my very best wishes to all at . for today’s push for a place in the play-offs. It’s free entry on the gate, so if you’re in the area and fancy some #grassrootsfootball, there’ll be a warm welcome awaiting you at the Artic Stadium.
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He was such a funny man. Interviewed him at Rupert Murdoch’s wedding to Jerry Hall. When asked what his wedding present was, he said he bought them David Beckham and a packet of jump leads.
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A master of his trade & like Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Barker & Les Dawson, he was an expert in the art of facial expression. His ability to be so ‘dead pan’, combined with his fantastic sense of timing, exactly underline your words… Regrettably, there will never be another like him.
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