[18/01, 06:00] Michael Noël Turner: 1R56 0956 Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street
Departing today
East Midlands Railway
UID Y12435, identity 1R56
TSC 22269000, headcode 9256
Altered WTT schedule
18th January 2026 only
Express Passenger
Great Britain (Network Rail, TPS)
170418 + 170509 to Ely
170509 + 170418 to Sheffield
170418 + 170509 to Liverpool Lime Street
Standard class only seating
Reservations compulsory
Platform 8 15:29
[18/01, 08:18] Michael Noël Turner: Bar and club on coast closing down permanently
https://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/25769077.bermuda-club-bar-hemsby-confirms-permanent-closure/?ref=wa
bar and club on the coast has announced it has closed permanently.
The Bermuda Club, part of Bermuda Holiday Park on Newport Road in Hemsby, confirmed the closure on Wednesday, January 14.
The venue’s operators, K Entertainment Ltd, said they had made the decision “with a heavy heart”.
In a statement, they said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff, customers and acts for their loyal support over the past four years.
“So many unforgettable memories have been made with you all
[18/01, 08:38] Michael Noël Turner: Restaurants say big chains pretend to be independents on apps - BBC News https://share.google/xnfkWwYmdQoLnRuVQ
Independent restaurants have accused global corporations of being "sneaky" and "a killer" to family businesses by masquerading as indies on delivery apps.
Chain restaurants including Pizza Hut, TGI Fridays, Frankie & Benny's, Las Iguanas and Barburrito have brands on apps such as Deliveroo and Just Eat, giving them different names and the appearance of being small or independent businesses.
Justina John, owner of ONJA Taste of Tanzania in Cardiff, said trying to survive was "like small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
Peter Backman, CEO of theDelivery.World, said the practice was only misleading if customers were purposely trying to support independent restaurants and takeaways.
Justina, 45, from Cardiff, opened her restaurant about a year ago and said she had noticed an "overwhelming presence of chain restaurants, sometimes masquerading as independents" on delivery apps.
"Very sneaky, it's not fair on the small businesses," she added.
"The only thing that's keeping us alive is authenticity, there's certain things you can't fake.
[18/01, 18:05] Michael Noël Turner: The pub that changed me: ‘We’d walk home with kebab sauce dribbling down our chins’ | Pubs | The Guardian https://share.google/IsX826lktuhqm8vCt
When I arrived at university, the pub that became my second home was the Hand & Heart. Like Nottingham’s other famous pub, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem (which claims to be the oldest pub in England), it’s carved into the city’s sandstone caves, a setting that means you get to feel like Batman sipping a brandy after a hard day’s crime fighting. It was also our true local, just a quick stagger from the student house six of us shared – which became both an incentive and a deterrent. While our peers would start drinking at 7pm or 8pm, we had a reputation for rolling up for last orders, meaning we could leave the house at 10.20pm, be pint in hand by 10.30pm and – if we necked them fast – get two or maybe three in before the big lights flickered on
[19/01, 05:38] O2 Michael Turner: 1L06 0649 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich
Departing today
East Midlands Railway
UID Y12354, identity 1L06
TSC 22269000, headcode 9106
SSuX - 15/12/2025 to 15/05/2026
Express Passenger
Great Britain (Network Rail, TPS)
158806 + 158774 to Sheffield
158774 + 158806 to Nottingham
158774 to Norwich
Standard class only seating
Reservations available
Norwich Thorpe due 12:12 platform 4B
[19/01, 06:10] O2 Michael Turner: 5M06 0359 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street
Departing today
East Midlands Railway
UID C52408, identity 5M06
TSC 22270000
MO - 15/12/2025 to 11/05/2026
Empty Coaching Stock
Great Britain (Network Rail, TPS)
158777 + 158863 + 158774 + 158806
Driver only operated
TRUST ID 555M06M319
Activated 19/01/2026 02:59
Platform 6 06:37 due
[19/01, 06:28] O2 Michael Turner: 5M06 platform 6 arrived at 06:28 Liverpool Lime Street
[19/01, 06:51] O2 Michael Turner: Commodore 64 Ultimate review – it’s like 1982 all over again! https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/15/commodore-64-ultimate-review-computer?CMP=share_btn_url
The emotional hit was something I didn’t expect, although perhaps I should have. The Commodore 64 Ultimate, a new version of the legendary 8-bit computer, comes in a box designed to resemble the original packaging – a photo of the machine itself on a background of deep blue fading into a series of white stripes. Then when you open it, you find an uncannily accurate replica of what fans lovingly referred to as the breadbox – the chunky, sloped Commodore 64, in hues of brown and beige, the red LED in one corner above the row of fawn-coloured function keys. It’s like 1982 all over again
[19/01, 07:23] O2 Michael Turner: Molson Coors launches Caffrey’s Black Stout https://share.google/hEouGcuEQYHTO6nHM
Molson Coors Beverage Company has launched Caffrey’s Black Stout to meet growing consumer demand for the beer style. Leaning on brand heritage to sell the new beer, the brewer admitted that this is “a clear opportunity” that will “play a role in the category’s next phase of growth”.
The 3.4% ABV nitrogen-infused beer is being launched amid the stout beer style seeing a resurgence in popularity and commanding more attention among drinkers and has been launched at a time when Guinness, owned by Diageo, is rising in popularity along with sales of Murphy’s Irish Stout skyrocketing with volume up 607% and value up 666% in the past year, according to Murphy’s brand owner Heineken.
Speaking to the drinks business, Molson Coors UK sales director for the UK & Ireland Kev Fawell said: “Stout is expanding rapidly, driven by drinkers looking for more choice and quality. Our Caffrey’s Black Stout is a serious entry, and we’re backing it with the investment and ambition it deserves. Caffrey’s has the brewing heritage, flavour profile and brand credentials to compete strongly in this space. With room at the bar for multiple strong players, we’re confident Caffrey’s will earn its place.”
According to Molson Coors, to ride the wave of this boost in interest for stout, Caffrey’s Black Stout has a distinct, balanced flavour profile that is dominated by roasted malt and cocoa and “complemented by a gentle bitterness, caramel notes, and a hint of liquorice”.
The global brewer has outlined that the launch aims to build on the heritage of founder Thomas Caffrey, who established the brand in 1897 with a focus on stout and porter brewing.
The stout and porter categories have been showing strong momentum recently with db having highlighted its growth. In fact, according to data from Kantar Worldpanel Alcovision June 2025, stout in particular has attracted 31% more drinkers since 2023 with particularly strong growth among 25-34-year-olds, up 97%. The figures also showed how women are also increasingly choosing stout, with female drinkers up 48%, alongside a 26% increase in male drinkers.
The new stout will be available across the on-trade from this month and Molson Coors has revealed that its introduction to the pub sector is essentially to help operators tap into the category’s growing popularity, offering their guests a high-quality, distinctive option that’s rooted in history and heritage and at an accessible price point.
A broader range of drinkers
Speaking about the launch, Fawell explained: “Stout continues to attract a broader range of drinkers, moving beyond its traditional audience. That shift presents a clear opportunity for established brands such as Caffrey’s to play a role in the category’s next phase of growth. The introduction of Caffrey’s Black Stout to our leading portfolio, with a strong value proposition, represents our commitment to supporting our customers and the evolving tastes of their guests.”
Nigel Maguire, marketing controller for Caffrey’s added: “Caffrey’s Black Stout has been crafted to deliver the balance and depth of flavour that stout drinkers value, blending traditional influences with a profile suited to modern drinking occasions. Its launch draws on Caffrey’s long-standing brewing heritage, reintroducing the brand to today’s market in a way that remains grounded in its history.”
Molson Coors plans to support the launch with promotional social media content to raise consumer awareness, with point-of-sale materials also being available to help operators encourage trial.
[19/01, 13:13] Michael Noël Turner: Xbox is cooked. Why your next gaming console will be a PC | PCWorld https://share.google/qHqXP3KyCmKZheEZM
While wandering the show floor at CES 2026, I was struck by the future of living room gaming. What was once the realm of gaming consoles seems to be turning into PC territory. Handheld gaming PCs are now a mainstay in PC showcases alongside laptops, and lots of companies have third-party docks for TV gaming (à la the Nintendo Switch).
Just as Valve’s Steam Deck kicked off the age of handheld PC gaming, Valve’s forthcoming Steam Machine will probably kick off another battle over living room gaming, with future Xbox hardware widely expected to be based on Windows. Meanwhile, Intel and AMD are also squabbling over handheld gaming hardware. And GeForce Now ensures that even if you don’t have a PC in your living room, there’s a good chance your smart TV can stream PC games from Nvidia’s cloud servers
[19/01, 13:22] Michael Noël Turner: 1L09 0951 Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich
Departing today
operated by
East Midlands Railway
UID Y12363, identity 1L09
TSC 22269000, headcode 9109
SSuX - 15/12/2025 to 15/05/2026
Express Passenger
Great Britain (Network Rail, TPS)
170419 + 170503 to Sheffield
170503 + 170419 to Nottingham
170503 to Norwich
Standard class only seating
Reservations available
TRUST ID 361L09MF19
Activated 19/01/2026 08:51
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