Author Archives: Tim Ireland

About Tim Ireland

Tim is the sole author of Bloggerheads.

Noor Hanif’s letter to Alex Salmond

As off-putting as this not-very-appealing appeal was, the claim that someone had again silenced bloggers with the mere threat of legal action did get my attention, so I’d like to share the following with you: August 8th onwards: Evening Times … Continue reading

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Moult-Watch: the first set of relevant image results are in

For those who came in late: Bloggerheads – Julie Moult is an idiot Bloggerheads – The Daily Mail: let’s kick arse and take names Bloggerheads – The Daily Mail responds at last! The first full set of relevant image search … Continue reading

Posted in Old Media | 5 Comments

Iain Dale: what is it you can’t face?

As galling as it is to be included in a rigged game by a crooked referee – against my will and without my knowledge – only then to be labelled a bad sport for objecting, I’ll do my best to … Continue reading

Posted in The Political Weblog Movement | 6 Comments

Tories swimming happily in foreign money

Sunday Times – Lord Ashcroft funds Tories from Belize tax haven: Lord Ashcroft, deputy chairman of the Conservative party, has channelled money into party funds from the Central American tax haven of Belize, despite a ban on overseas donations. (more) … Continue reading

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Do not underestimate the power of perception

BBC – Warning sounded on web’s future: The internet needs a way to help people separate rumour from real science, says the creator of the World Wide Web. Talking to BBC News Sir Tim Berners-Lee said he was increasingly worried … Continue reading

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The Omni chair: a review

Andrew of SumoLounge was kind enough to send me one of his products, the Omni chair, and I’m happy to oblige with a review. Now, I should make it clear from the outset that bean-bags aren’t for everyone, and they … Continue reading

Posted in Consume! | 2 Comments

Oh, good. You’re all (still) here.

A little something special for you, courtesy of Page 3. Happy Hadron Collider Day!

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That’s two piers down

BBC – Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare BBC – Fleetwood Pier in Lancashire I call Morgan for the trifecta.

Posted in Inneresting | 14 Comments

“Stop hitting yourself.”

Hi everyone. Well, after (almost) calling me a bully and publishing the bare minimum (One. Comment.) from a reported 60 submissions, the good people at the Daily Mail have completely failed to respond to my rebuttal and done nothing to … Continue reading

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The Sun demonises Musa Ahmet

I invite you to read this, watch the video and decided for yourself what’s going on. Personally, I think those bastards at The Sun have got a bloody nerve making their readers afraid for no good reason while stirring up … Continue reading

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