The police have now released images of the four blokes who mugged us for Wes's watch just by the Dakota Hotel heading back from Canal Street, Manchester in early Nov. It's resulted in likely permanent scarring of Wes's face and head injuries he's still recovering from (headaches, swelling).
These are just the 4 we remember that night - they match the description I tweeted on that day.
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Thanks to the lovely Will @GMPCityCentre for leading the investigation - he's been fab. And the fab @jameshjourno for raising awareness of the risks.
Back in 1974, the Old Contemptibles continued their annual tradition of paying respect to their fallen colleagues and those who survived the experiences of Flanders between 5 August and 22 November of 1914.
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This isn’t about pointing fingers or baiting but there is definitely some organisation to this around the Canal Street area - these guys were earlier hassling single guys and couples ahead of us then dispersed. I knew something was off and said to Wes under my breath ‘watch your watch with these guys’. When we walked up and towards the hotel they got us from behind (see yellow markup on my map where they were lingering and in red where we were attacked)…
After a wonderful afternoon and evening on the British Pullman with our dear friends we headed to Canal Street for a few last drinks. On our short walk back to the Dakota Hotel on Ducie Street four lads of possible Middle Eastern original attacked us both to steal Wes’s Rolex watch. It happened so fast and they ran off once they got it off him. Wes is badly bruised and cut but we’re thankful it wasn’t more serious. We’ve always felt safe when visiting Mcr but these guys were lying in wait for people at the top of Canal Street and were hassling people ahead of us earlier on. We’re obviously devastated and shell shocked but my Wes will be ok. Highlighting here because people need to be aware of this…
Today’s King’s Speech will remind the world how our political system is antiquated - and incredibly effective.
Clear election results. And a tradition of personal civility between rivals that marks quite a contrast with other systems.
'High blood pressure is a real problem. Maybe we should all be a bit more blood pressure aware.'
After Anne Diamond was taken ill with high blood pressure, the GB News presenter urges people to keep a closer eye on their levels, especially as they get older.
From 1.30pm today, I’ll be doing the “Duchenne Dash” - riding from London to Paris in 24 hours - supporting the excellent @DuchenneUK charity.
This is my 12th Dash - and every year it is not only a struggle - but also an astonishing source of meaning, perspective and pride
Please support me and my fellow 150 riders - as we raise money to tackle a particular nasty - and fatal - form of muscular dystrophy.
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We are a couple of days away from the 35th anniversary, a day many of us dread, the memories become stronger and many struggle alone with their thoughts.
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Charlie Munger, the vice-chair of Berkshire Hathaway, died at the age of 99 on Tuesday at a California hospital, the US investment conglomerate announced: https://t.co/JY9yIj1M9B
#OnThisDay 1927: Sir Ken Dodd OBE was born. The English comedian, singer and actor appeared on Nationwide in 1976, welcoming Michael Barratt to his native Liverpool and teaching him a bit of Liverpudlian.