Mark Almond

In a world full of adversity we must dare to dream (RB). Trust the dots (SJ). The purpose of our lives is to be happy (DL) - 🚴🏃‍♂️🏊 🍺

[Mark Almond @MarkAlmond]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Jokes UK 🔞 @jokesuk]

What are people mostly worried about in the UK today?

You said, "VAT rates on Theme Park Admission."

"If it's up there you can bum me on camera!"

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Processed meats have officially been classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, placing them in the same category as tobacco and asbestos in terms of the strength of scientific evidence linking them to cancer.

Foods such as bacon, ham, hot dogs, and sausages have been strongly associated with colorectal cancer. Researchers say the risk is largely connected to the way these meats are processed. Methods like curing, smoking, and salting can create harmful compounds including nitrosamines, which may damage DNA over time.

Preservatives such as nitrates and nitrites, along with high temperature cooking methods like grilling or frying, can also increase the formation of carcinogenic chemicals.

Health experts stress that this does not mean eating a slice of bacon carries the same overall danger as smoking cigarettes, but it does mean the evidence that processed meat can cause cancer is considered conclusive. Many specialists recommend reducing intake of processed meats and choosing alternatives such as fish, beans, or other plant based proteins more often.

For people who continue eating red or processed meat, cutting back on portion size and frequency may help lower long term cancer risk and support overall health and longevity.

Source: International Agency for Research on Cancer. IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat. World Health Organization.

[AW @AthleticsWeekly]

WORLD RECORD

Sebastian Sawe becomes the first-ever person to run a sub-two hour marathon in a race as he wins the 2026 London Marathon ‼️

The Kenyan runs a phenomenal time of 1:59:30, smashing his previous personal best of 2:02.05 🇰🇪

[Blackburn Rovers @Rovers]

Blackburn Rovers are devastated to learn of the passing of Tony Parkes.

A true club legend, often referred to as ‘Mr Blackburn Rovers’, Tony passed away last night at the age of 76.

Everyone at the club sends their deepest heartfelt condolences to Tony’s daughter Natalie and all his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.

A special tribute will be held to celebrate Tony’s life and his outstanding contribution to the club’s history at our final home game of the season against Leicester City on Saturday May 2nd.

[Mark Almond @MarkAlmond]

You poke the bull risk one in the Rington's 🐂😱

[New York Post @nypost]

Famed Spanish matador suffers humiliating injury in bullfight blunder https://t.co/veB3O5VvQO

[Pie Sports Booze 🔞 PARODY @piesportsbooze]

If this was aired today there be a total social meltdown 😂

[Mark Almond @MarkAlmond]

@RealBobMortimer

[Joey Carbstrong @JoeyCarbstrong]

OUT NOW on YouTube: Supermarket Slaughter Workers Break Their Silence (Shocking Testimonies)

EVERYONE SWARM THE FILM AND SHARE FAR AND WIDE!

🎥 Watch the film here 👉 https://t.co/41uNcfFjJO

[Nick Harris @sportingintel]

REVEALED: The Blackburn files, from secret contracts to legal threats from a major agent
https://t.co/baWRoIjCCd

[The Real EFL @RealEFLSocial]

The St Albans mascot was a little bit worse for wear this afternoon at Burton…he eventually got ejected 😳

[NME @NME]

Soft Cell and The Grid electronic pioneer David Ball has died, aged 66: “A wonderfully brilliant musical genius”

"He was focused and so happy with the new album that we literally completed only a few days ago," wrote Marc Almond https://t.co/7pZIYhBWku

[Josh @joshpearson180]

Tim Pusey has been banned from using his nickname at this years World Darts Championship

RIP The Pusey Magnet 🧲

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Meanwhile…

[Pie Sports Booze 🔞 PARODY @piesportsbooze]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has eaten Ange Postecoglou!

[Pie Sports Booze 🔞 PARODY @piesportsbooze]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has eaten Ange Postecoglou!

[No Context Brits @NoContextBrits]

Let’s get this party fucking started.

[AlphaFox @alphafox]

Can the customer with the juicy melons please stand away from the yellow line. Thank you very much.

[Pie Sports Booze 🔞 PARODY @piesportsbooze]

Ruben Amorim at the wheel…

[Kieran Maguire @KieranMaguire]

First Hartlepool, now Blackburn Rovers. Thin skinned owners and executives who ban reporters and other clubs who threaten legal repercussions against media (and @POF_POD have been on the receiving end of this) are not good for the game. Speaking truth to and about power is part of free speech.

[Blackburn Rovers @Rovers]

Now is the time to be part of something bigger, to write the next chapter in our shared story 📖

🎟️ A Season Ticket for 2025/26 is more than a seat, it’s a commitment to our legacy, our community, and the future of Blackburn #Rovers.

Join us for our 150th season 💙🤍