Absolutely spot on

It isn't just football where Norwich comes out on top. Cameron Huggett takes us on a historical journey to comprehensively and objectively prove that the fine city is the pride of Anglia.
#NCFC #ITFC

Wesley Joseph’s cinematic leftfield R&B and rap finds beauty in overlooked places Returning from a three-year hiatus with his debut album ‘Forever Ends Someday’, the Walsall-raised, London-based multi-hyphenate delivers a staggering lesson in how to master musical light and shade

“I’m not trying to compromise on the things I care about most for dopamine hits... I might suffer for it, but I don’t care.”

One of many gems dropped by the inimitable Wesley Joseph in this chat. His debut album Forever Ends Someday is an absolute beauty. @nme.com

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Seems likely that this wasn't an official visit - either way, I can only hope it permanently damages the reputation of this horrible little football club! 🤮

Brits are flocking to Sri Lanka. But there’s a dark side to the tourism boom

This story pieces together conversations with people whose beloved south coast has been transformed beyond recognition

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Over the course of a month in Sri Lanka, it became clear that what’s happening to the south is a dark kind of neo-colonialism: land grabs, rent hikes, widespread cultural erasure and disrespect towards locals. I put a lot of effort into documenting this process - please read & share if you can 🇱🇰

Brits are flocking to Sri Lanka. But there’s a dark side to the tourism boom

This story pieces together conversations with people whose beloved south coast has been transformed beyond recognition

open.substack.com/pub/fredgarrattstanley/p/a-coast-transformed-part-one-neo?r=f0knr&utm_medium=ios

Brewing independently in a country where 70% of people don’t drink is hugely challenging. But Malaysian brewery Paperkite are making it work.

In this story, I speak to founder Alvin Lim about the massive cultural & economic obstacles they’re overcoming

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Inside The Movement of Artists and Fans Boycotting Spotify The meagre financial returns of streaming for artists has been a point of controversy since its inception. Now substantial investments in AI weaponry are causing musicians, labels, and consumers to fu...

Spotify’s meagre artist royalties have caused controversy for a while, but recent AI military investments have caused the boycott of the streaming giant to grow

For @mixmag.net I spoke to artists, fans & groups like @umaw.bsky.social about why this movement matters

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That’s so nice to hear, it was great working with you on it

So pleased to be included on this list after another year of brilliant Pellicle stories. Thanks @katiematherkm.bsky.social for the incredibly lovely words!

Interesting piece, thanks for sharing!

Yeah it’s been brilliant so far. Should be plenty more dispatches to come

Yeah I was so impressed by that wide range - will definitely try and make it back!

Taiwan: Unsung Veggie Heaven Forget the semiconductors and geopolitical tensions for a minute; Taiwan should be making headlines for its incredible plant-based food scene

Forget the semiconductors & geopolitical tensions for a sec; Taiwan should be making headlines for its ridiculously good veggie food scene

My latest free-to-read Substack explores the many factors that created this thriving plant-based culture 🥦

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Thanks David, glad you liked it

Really enjoyed this dispatch from Taiwan from @fred-gs.bsky.social

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This is a brilliant piece of storytelling from @davidjesudason.bsky.social & you can tell an enormous amount of work has gone into it 👏

Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...

The Fat Cat, Norwich, is a special pub. I’ve pulled many pints and made many memories there, so it was a pleasure telling its story for @pelliclemag.com

Thanks to the Pellicle team & @seanislegend.com for the beautiful photos (as per). I hope you enjoy reading 🍺

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Amazing work mate well done 👏

Congrats @beerinthecity.bsky.social! Very deserved winner. Delighted to have got silver in this really strong category🥈well done to all last night’s winners 👏

Always a treat working with Sean but I particularly enjoyed dragging him around the greatest pub of them all for this one

Thanks mate, you’re spot on there!

Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed

Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...

One of the greats. Norwich's Fat Cat gets the @pelliclemag.com treatment courtesy @fred-gs.bsky.social www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...

Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...

For the last in our November-long series of pieces on pubs and pub culture, @fred-gs.bsky.social visits The Fat Cat in Norwich, a pub that's close to his heart for many reasons. We hope you enjoy this beautiful salutation of an all-time great.

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Cool for Cats — The Fat Cat in Norwich, Norfolk — Pellicle Night has fallen over The Fat Cat in Norwich, and I’ve been here long enough to watch the clientele change. I saw the post-work crowd rush in; now, as it thins, I head to the bar to order a pint of Ti...

The Fat Cat, Norwich, is a special pub. I’ve pulled many pints and made many memories there, so it was a pleasure telling its story for @pelliclemag.com

Thanks to the Pellicle team & @seanislegend.com for the beautiful photos (as per). I hope you enjoy reading 🍺

www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/11...

Beautiful, vivid piece of work from Sean on the 2025 hop harvest. It’s made me very thirsty indeed

A Head of Steam Japan’s original Onsen town is a captivating case study of human interaction with the natural world

I’m currently travelling around beautiful Japan and recently visited the country’s original Onsen (hot spring) town, Beppu 🇯🇵

It’s a magic place built on steam, and a prime example of the human drive to exploit places of natural beauty for profit…

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Very lucky to have worked with Sean on this one!