Following and sharing today's interests.
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Swansea Air Show. At its best, a trend is a shortcut to context. At its worst, it’s a game of telephone. What I saw people linking to Why are the Red Arrows not in Swansea for the Wales Airshow 2026 (Wales Online) Wales Airshow Read More “My quick notes on “Swansea Air Show” while it’s blowing up”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Affray felt worth a pause. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over bottle attack (BBC) Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray after Mayfair nightclub confrontation (ITVX) Chris Brown pleads guilty to Read More “A small personal take on “Affray””
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Carrickmacross kept popping up – so here we are. 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 'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Read More “Why “Carrickmacross” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Farnborough Airshow 2026. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control (Reuters) Farnborough Airshow Friday flying display: Full timetable and how to Read More “I keep seeing “Farnborough Airshow 2026” – so here’s a quick take”
I saw The Walking Dead 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 The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3 review: A rebirth for the ages (Undead Walking) How to stream this lesser-known Walking Dead spinoff (Pocket-lint) Latest Read More “I saw “The Walking Dead” trending and did a double take”
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Isle of Wight Fire. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to UPDATED: MAJOR HEATHLAND FIRE RAGES AT WEST WIGHT’S HEADON WARREN (Island Echo) Large wildfire at Headon Warren Read More “Why “Isle of Wight Fire” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Paignton Railway Station Blaze. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to Paignton train station 'significantly damaged' after fire (BBC) Three boys arrested after station fire (BBC) Trains cancelled after Read More ““Paignton Railway Station Blaze” is trending in the UK – here’s what I noticed”
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Manchester United Kone Agreement. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Man Utd transfer news: Manu Kone and Carlos Baleba strongly considered in search for third Read More “A curious thing about “Manchester United Kone Agreement” that I can’t stop thinking about”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Truck Festival got me anyway. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Counting Down to Truck Festival 2026 – A fully illustrated new music magazine (So Young Magazine) Indie music fans handed festival travel boost as fresh Read More “I keep seeing “Truck Festival” – so here’s a quick take”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Edinburgh City F.c. jumped out immediately. I try not to overthink trends, but I do like treating them as tiny snapshots of what we’re all paying attention to at the same time. What I saw people linking to Stranraer vs Edinburgh City: League Cup stats & head-to-head Read More ““Edinburgh City F.c.” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”