You be the judge: should my girlfriend change the way she bags her supermarket shopping? Dougie and Teresa don’t see eye to eye when it comes to supermarket packing. You decide whose argument checks out

Bloody hell - if you think you've got relationship troubles - check out this pair - such a big problem they had to contact the press: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

There’s a lot of talk in the media about “systemic underinvestment” in prisons.

It’s a polite way of saying:
we built something, stopped looking after it, and now we’re surprised it doesn’t work.

I hope you enjoy - thank you.

I’m out of prison, but I’ve been given no support to rebuild my life | Letter Letter: A former prisoner says that unless the government offers meaningful housing and employment help to those leaving prison, they will end up back there

Until there is genuine, practical support for people leaving prison, the system will continue to fail those inside it and the wider public. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Self-publish and be scammed: Jon’s tale of heartbreak highlights boom in fraudsters using AI to supercharge book swindles New wave of publishing fraud mimics lonely hearts swindles of old – swapping promises of true love for the fantasy of literary acclaim. And the wooing process is now fully automated

I invested nothing but time & experience (and a few FB ads) when I wrote & published The Hard Times: Prison Diaries. That investment is slowly being repaid, without relying on the services of dodgy experts or the vanity presses who email me everyday. Be careful. www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...

The most dangerous prisoner I ever met never once raised his voice.

It's a steal! The Hard Times: Prison Diaries - Kindle edition is now available for just £0.99 (for a limited time only). Also available in paperback. Start reading today for free and get locked into a good book this February. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DPVH8HF...

It's a steal - The Hard Times: Prison Diaries - Kindle edition is now available for just £0.99 (for a limited time only). Get locked into a good book this February. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0DP...

Former Highpoint Prison officer jailed for sex act on inmate She was captured on her own body-worn camera in a store cupboard with a prisoner, a court hears.

The Hard Times' opening chapter is set in a prison store cupboard. There's no sex though. That comes later in an office toilet. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Death on the inside: as a prison officer, I saw how the system perpetuates violence The long read: A rise of murders is traumatising inmates and staff, and making life harder for staff. But even in prison, violence isn’t inevitable

"Overcrowding has long been a problem in UK prisons, and keeping three men in cells designed for one can be a recipe for disaster." www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...

What to wear when visiting a loved one in prison? Don't forget your knickers.

If you are enjoying Josh Finan in the BBC's Waiting for the Out - you might also enjoy: The Hard Times: Prison Diaries - it's a similar vibe. Available now in eBook and paperback editions. Link in bio.

Josh Finan: ‘Waiting for the Out’s about prisoners using their brains, not fists’ The Bafta-nominated supporting star of ‘The Responder’, ‘Black Mirror’ and ‘The Gentlemen’ is at the forefront of Dennis Kelly’s moving prison drama. He speaks to Annabel Nugent about becoming the BBC...

Waiting for the Out - looks interesting and maybe in a similar vein to The Hard Times. Will add to my watch list, after Stranger Things - I'm late to the party (as always) and only on Season 3. www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

A select few readers will one day tell their friends how they discovered this author long before The Hard Times: Prison Diaries became a hit Netflix series. www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Times-P...

What happens in HMP North Shore doesn't always stay in HMP North Shore. Read all about it in The Hard Times: Prison Diaries. Start reading today for free: www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Times-P...

The paperback is available on BOL and the eBook on Amazon NL.

Escape the relatives and get locked into a good book this Christmas instead. Who knows, you might get time off for good behaviour. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DPVH8HFF/

Seaham Reform councillor's firm fined over illegal worker Durham councillor Andrew Harrison says the worker was legal and he is appealing against the fine.

Nothing to see here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Get locked-in with a good book this Christmas. The Hard Times: Prison Diaries by Euan Taylor now available in eBook and paperback editions (link in comments).

The Hard Times: Prison Diaries The Hard Times: Prison Diaries eBook : Taylor, Euan: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

30 100% organic reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 feels like a milestone I can be pretty proud of. Thank you. www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Times-P...

Not sure what to attribute the sudden spike in sales of The Hard Times to. Do people buy eBooks at Christmas? Whatever the reason, I'm very grateful. www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Times-P...

20 days in jail and he's writing a prison diary. I'm guessing it will be more of a pamphlet than a fully formed book. Better off reading The Hard Times instead. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

Ryanair expects me to take the financial hit for helping others As a doctor I stepped in to tend to an elderly passenger … but it won’t waive £100 transfer fee to rebook

I don't usually criticise @ryanairofficial.bsky.social for their policies. They get me to where I need to be at a reasonable price largely because of them. But this is a bit shit even by their standards. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...

‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule Statement by Trump administration confirms longstanding suspicions that Musk-led agency is on its way out

Closing this shower down is perhaps the best cost savings exercise the US government has made all year. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The evil that men do. If this is true, everything must be done to bring these monsters to justice. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

Medomsley Detention Centre officer was 'prolific sex offender' An inquiry catalogues missed opportunities to stop abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.

How many people are guilty of turning a blind eye and covering up these shocking crimes? Where was their duty of care? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cardiff Catholic priest Mark Rowles sentenced for sending racist neo-Nazi messages Father Mark Rowles was arrested by counter terror police for extreme right wing activity on social media.

So let me get this right. This priest's line of defence was that he wasn't really a neo-nazi, just your a common or garden sexual pervert. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Andrew in line for six-figure payout and annual stipend from king, sources say The former prince remains under scrutiny as Buckingham Palace finalises plans for his future as a commoner

If this is what being held accountable looks like, throw the book at me: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Sandringham estate: The Queen’s favourite retreat where Andrew will live Andrew is set to move to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk after being evicted from his Windsor mansion

OK, so just a change of postcode really. Not a downgrade on lifestyle. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Truck with monkeys thought to carry Covid and other diseases crashed in Mississippi The truck carrying Rehsus monkeys from Tulane University in New Orleans crashed on Interstate 59

Reads like the start of a horror movie: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...