Hannah Al-Othman

Could anyone please recommend a very reliable external hard drive? It’s to back up wedding photos / videos and I’m stressed about it potentially failing at some point in the future. I don’t think I need a huge amount of storage? 500GB one should be fine? But willing to spend more on a reliable one.

news.sky.comHalf of adults would not go to war for the UK, poll suggests Half of the UK population say there are no circumstances in which they would go to war for Britain, a poll suggests.

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Half of adults would not go to war for the UK, poll suggests

I make all of the birthday cakes in our family and after four birthdays in three months, I can’t quite believe I’m done for the year! 🎂😅

Four birthdays in two* months!

theguardian.comAlleged abuse victims at British military school in Germany tell of agonising fight for justiceTwo women, now in their 50s, say MoD refuses to take responsibility for abuse they suffered as children

The women have been told that their alleged abuser cannot not be prosecuted in the UK because the Royal Military Police could not find evidence that he had paid tax to HMRC, meaning that the case would have to be prosecuted in Germany – where the statute of limitations has expired.

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Two women, now in their 50s, say MoD refuses to take responsibility for abuse they suffered as children @hannahalothman.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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🔴NEW🔴 Joint investigation by me and @hannahalothman.bsky.social at the Guardian Anne and Jane were 10 when they were sexually abused by a man working in their British army school. Two police investigations later, he has never been interviewed or arrested. Why? www.opendemocracy.net/british-army...

opendemocracy.netLegal loophole denies justice to child abuse victims in British Army schoolExclusive: Questions over whether alleged abuse fell under military police’s jurisdiction is "travesty of justice"

It’s so weird watching instagram stories when you’re home sick. This person is drinking cocktails! This one is out for dinner? This one is at A GIG! Meanwhile I can’t conceive of even leaving the house.

Anyone else got this Labour conference cold? 🥀🤧 It’s a bad one 😩🦠

The new Glastonbury ticket system is undoubtedly fairer, and objectively a good thing. But it has disadvantaged me personally, and therefore I must say I hate it.

Difficult times for those of us who have made going to Glastonbury our whole personality.

theguardian.comMinisters drop plans to cut jury trials in England and Wales after outcryCritics say scrapping of plans, which aimed to increase judge-alone trials to deliver swifter justice, leaves court system and victims vulnerable

Great news for society, but also for me personally. (I am desperate to do jury service.) www.theguardian.com/law/2026/oct...

(We once got back from holiday and my husband picked up a letter and said “it says on his majesty’s service, I think you’ve got jury duty!” Reader: it was from the ONS 😢)

It was a shame not to get Glastonbury tickets, but I am comforted by the fact that a lot of people I dislike didn’t get them either 🙏🏽

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🎶 Hello darkness, my old friend… 🎶

15 Sept

Just like everybody else, I’ve just got back from Albania, and I can see why everyone is going. It’s quite the place.

21 Aug

Yes it’s just a council by-election so we can’t read too much into it BUT after an historic loss in May LAB gain from REF. Penistone East by-election result: ➡️ Ref: 795 🔵 Con: 387 🟢 Grn: 59 ⚪️ Ind: 87 🌹 Lab: 1,728 ⚪️ Ind: 2 🔶️ LD: 70 ⚫️ Res: 218

theguardian.com‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring voters back in Labour heartlands?With questions over Farage’s finances and a new face in No 10, could Barnsley council be a bellwether for changing Labour fortunes?

21 Aug

I was in Barnsley and Penistone a couple of weeks ago, and there was a sense that people were much more open to Labour than they had been just a few months ago: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

16 Aug

So last weekend I left my bag in the garden in London and a fox 🦊 chewed up the strap?! It cut it clean in half. I learned a lesson the hard way, but apparently foxes absolutely love leather? So in case it saves anyone else’s shoes/bag/jacket: never leave your leather goods outdoors.

16 Aug

I have sourced a replacement strap (thanks to excellent customer service from All Saints), and a local leathersmith who can fit it, so all is not lost. This wasn’t an outcome I ever expected after leaving my bag outside, but apparently it’s not the first time a fox has done similar, so now we know.

15 Aug

Some people are having some very bad and edgelord political opinions outside my window and can u not

5 Aug

So @countbinface.bsky.social has apparently inspired a drag act…

1 Aug

Hmmm 🤔 Think you’re forgetting Tracy Brabin @manchestermill.bsky.social. And Claire Ward. And Kim McGuinness. And Andrea Jenkyns. And Helen Godwin…

31 July

Two Door Cinema Club are The National for Gen Z. I will not be taking questions.

28 July

Cheers RAC, I guess that’s me joining the AA then 🫠

26 July

This was Playbook on Friday. The Guardian North of England team actually reported it on July 3rd. There is also a media outside of Westminster!

19 July

Was that Messi crying? Inject it.

18 July

Italian commentator just said “Bellingham! Mamma Mia!!!” Quite.

No idea what was in this but obviously I ordered it

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We ordered two Spains. That’ll learn ‘em

The England cocktail was disgusting. A sign of things to come 😢

No idea what was in this but obviously I ordered it

The Scotland cocktail is alcohol free. Someone is having a laugh.

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My husband: “I think this has been a better summer than last year, if I’m honest.” We got married last summer.

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One of the French lads will bring a flick knife.

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That France v England 3rd place playoff is just gonna be both teams sitting on the grass and sharing a smoke.

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That France v England 3rd place playoff is just gonna be both teams sitting on the grass and sharing a smoke.

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Well this is bad news for Andy Burnham.

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Me watching the final

The third place play off is so humiliating. Just call it a draw and let them all go home and eat McDonalds in bed.

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Viva Espana!!!!!!

Is this… fun?

That Argentinian goal celebration though. Massive ick 🤢🤡

Harry Kane should just take the ball home now. “My mum’s calling me in for my tea”

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Football’s just finishing this last pint, then it’s calling an Uber…

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theguardian.comFrench federation files complaint over ‘racist’ song by Argentina playersThe French soccer federation pledged to file a complaint with Fifa over ‘racist and discriminatory remarks’ by Argentina players after their Copa América final win

Lots of people commenting on how unsporting Argentina’s players are, but let’s be fair and remember that they are also very racist.

Has anyone done OHH ANTHONY GORDON to the White Stripes yet?

It felt a bit sad to knock lovely Norway out, but I would be fucking delighted to see the back of these lads.