Catcher I saw Peter Murrell trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year period (BBC) Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £460,000 in eight court … Read more
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Charlotte Bankes volunteered. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Winter Olympics: GB's Bankes bids for snowboard medal – watch & follow (BBC) ‘I was in the unknown’: GB’s Bankes on winning race against time to … Read more
I saw Dp World trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to DP World boss leaves company after Epstein emails (Financial Times) Dubai's DP World replaces CEO after Epstein links emerge (CNBC) Dubai’s DP World replaces chairman amid … Read more
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Kristjaan Speakman. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman leaves club (The New York Times) Kristjaan Speakman: A Key Figure in Sunderland’s … Read more
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Darius Rucker. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Darius Rucker Only Wants To Be With You at the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s Annual Celebration (Miami's Community News) This Country Hitmaker Just … Read more
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Usa vs Netherlands. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to USA need to overturn history to beat Netherlands and stay alive (ESPNcricinfo) USA v Netherlands | Feel The Thrill | T20WC … Read more
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Tv Licence like it was a riddle. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Cost of TV licence fee set for 2026/27 (GOV.UK) TV licence fee will go up in April, BBC reveals (The … Read more
Some trends glide by. Curling Schedule and Results basically waved at me until I paid attention. When something like this spikes, I always wonder what people are really searching for: clarity, gossip, context, or just the comfort of seeing that everyone else is curious too. What I saw people linking to Curling 2026 (Google Doodles) … Read more
I opened my browser this morning expecting the usual mix of headlines and distractions – and then I saw Islamabad sitting there in the trending list. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to Explosion rocks mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad (Al … Read more
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Phil Taylor had other plans. Part of me loves the speed of it – a million people asking the same question within the same hour. What I saw people linking to Tributes paid to former BBC Radio Jersey presenter Phil Taylor (BBC) BBC legend dies after 35-year career … Read more