Following and sharing today's interests.
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Alex Mowatt kept popping up – so here we are. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Alex Mowatt: West Bromwich Albion reject Derby County bid for Read More “I keep seeing “Alex Mowatt” – so here’s a quick take”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Harvey Nichols. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to I made Harvey Nicks ‘Absolutely Fabulous’. Here’s how I’d do it again (The Telegraph) Retail tycoon Ashley Read More “I tried to summarise “Harvey Nichols” without the noise”
I saw Channel Islands Solar Eclipse Photos trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to How and when to see the solar eclipse (BBC) Crowds in awe at solar eclipse in South's Read More ““Channel Islands Solar Eclipse Photos” is trending in the UK – here’s what I noticed”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Peterborough United Signing Ethan Williams. Trends are funny – they’re half news, half group chat energy. You can almost feel the collective ‘Wait, what?’ through the screen. What I saw people linking to Ethan Williams: Peterborough United sign Manchester United winger (BBC) Posh Swoop For United Starlet On Long-Term Read More “A small personal take on “Peterborough United Signing Ethan Williams””
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Malaga Penalty Into Empty Net. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net (BBC) 📺 Live Now: Malaga v Fulham FC (Fulham FC) Fulham Refuses to Read More “I keep seeing “Malaga Penalty Into Empty Net” – so here’s a quick take”
I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Panthers vs Roosters. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Panthers v Roosters: Edwards good to go; Teddy struck down (NRL.com) LIVE: Superstar returns in big minor Read More “The “Panthers vs Roosters” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Eastbourne Airshow. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to 'Red Arrows don't make Airbourne', organisers say (BBC) Red Barrows wheel in after Red Arrows cancel Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week Display (RNLI) Dismay as stranded Red Read More “The internet is fixated on “Eastbourne Airshow” – and I get why”
Some trends glide by. Tottenham Transfer News basically waved at me until I paid attention. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Transfer latest: Enzo Fernandez deadline, Cristian Romero deal plus gossip & reporter Q&A (BBC) Cristian Read More “I saw “Tottenham Transfer News” trending and did a double take”
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Peros Bridge. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Pero's bridge 'collapses' in Bristol harbour in front of stunned onlookers (The Mirror) The article that pulled me in first was Read More “A curious thing about “Peros Bridge” that I can’t stop thinking about”
Not everything trending earns a post, but 2026 Super El Nino Forecast felt worth a pause. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to Chris Hinchliff urges PM to prepare for El Nino climate threat (BBC) How will El Niño hit Read More ““2026 Super El Nino Forecast” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts”