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Thanks Hannah! Week one done!

I’m not sure. I’ll ask Fred? I think that’s higher than Franche Comte but slightly hard to tell!

Not quite the same / ours is Jade Beryl Woodsware!

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.

The going gets tough in Week Four of WTR The fleet had high winds and scary moments in the first two weeks of the race. Now they’re discovering that rowing through treacle is, if anything, worse

The going is getting tough in this week’s Ocean Oaracle newsletter - check it out!

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What happened in Week Three of World's Toughest Row It’s been a week full of drama out there on the ocean. As the rowers welcome in 2025, The Ocean Oaracle looks at the crews raising money for causes close to their heart

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:

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

Porn's reckoning is coming. Gisèle Pélicot's case will make sure of it Up to 90 per cent of online pornography shows verbal, physical and sexual violence

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...

What happened in week one of World's Toughest Row... The Ocean Oaracle recaps the most dramatic events of the first week and wonders do we already have our winner - or are there more surprises in store for this year's fleet?

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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!

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‘My God there is light’: CNN witnesses moment Syrian prisoner is freed from Assad’s forced detention | CNN While searching a secretive prison in the belly of the Assad regime’s legacy of torture for American journalist Austin Tice, CNN’s Clarissa Ward made a startling discovery when a rebel fighter uncover...

this is remarkable work
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Mark Slats: How to win World's Toughest Row The ocean rowing legend on recruiting a crew of potential winners, pushing yourself to your limits, and how to get to the top of the leaderboard (and stay there!)

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?!

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I like the sound of Stack on the Wold!

But inside the mags we are addressing domestic violence, the stories behind the post office scandal, NHS failings, mesh surgery and similar medical scandals, etc. We’re not shameless careerists. There is no fucking career any more - we are trying to earn a living and tell stories LIKE YOU DO TOO.

In this country. If you work on women’s weeklies you deal with all sorts of snobbery from the “establishment” but hundreds of talented women - from all backgrounds - crack on every week producing content that women - from all backgrounds - want to read. People might turn their noses up at our covers

I can’t argue against your first two claims when it comes to me - I am privileged and posh but I will leave others to judge the amoral or stupid. But I know that in women’s magazines - my area - I hired a wide variety of journos from all backgrounds. Newspapers are not the only form of journalism…

The state of freelance journalism survey 2024 Sheffield Hallam University in conjunction with Freelancing for Journalists is launching a survey to examine the state of freelance journalism in the UK. We are collecting responses from anyone who wo...

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

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.

Not really a like. 😢

The cat was feeling chilly

Making waves: Mark Slats on revolutionising ocean rowing Ocean rowing legend Mark Slats talks to The Ocean Oaracle about his record-breaking rows across the Atlantic – and the secrets to his success

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.

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This is definitely our childless cat lady moment!

Gregg Wallace says accusations against him come from 'middle-class women of a certain age' The presenter has yet to address specific claims which are now being investigated by a law firm appointed by Banijay UK, the company which makes MasterChef.

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.

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Sounds fun! (The sea kayaking not the erging of course)

Never too late to start again!!

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

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

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

The best and worst cheeses for your health Cheese can have health benefits - we've ranked them best to worst.

Cheese fans! I have the story for you: best and worst cheeses for your health! By me.

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Five people in hospital after fire breaks out at north London takeaway and flats Around 100 firefighters tackled the blaze in Holloway

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.

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A sad tale with a very happy conclusion!