It turns out that the theme of this year’s Anti-Bullying Week was ‘bystander’ (if you’re at school, you might substitute teacher here because, let’s face it, few can be bothered to intervene) and kids from all over the place have been making anti-bully art. Sadly it’s rather pathetic. Take this nonsense, spotted at Continue reading →

There’s little to say about the National Theatre’s production of the History Boys at the Lowry that can’t be said about the film, except that the dark flash-forward bits that didn’t make it onto celluloid don’t really work because the piece is otherwise so nice. Of course it’s actually too nice as all Continue reading →

Mysterious photos of the Sabi Rock Man are proving surprisingly popular with Manchester bloggers and the would-be music star has become a cult figure around these parts over the course of 2006. He’s even made it to CNN’s top tips for visiting yanks. Here’s a previously unpublished shot of him in action outside Continue reading →

Tosser is a word long associated with Tory and I know I’m little late entering into the Conservative’s Tosser Inside campaign debate, but it’s one of those things I thought I might have dreamt. David Cameron so desperate to appear ‘down with the kids’ he incorporates slang terms for masturbation into Tory slogans Continue reading →

I’ve often wondered how the odd shoe gets to be abandoned by the roadside. Along with the occasional teddy bear they’re a common sight especially, and most strangely, on motorway verges. These tiny Nikes have been here for almost a week now. So what’s the story? This posted via mobile via Flickr and Continue reading →