By James Murray-Hodcroft | The Hodlines | 19th February 2026 For almost ten years, a fabricated claim that UK councils are creating “dog-free zones” to appease Muslims has periodically resurfaced online. It began life as a crudely designed Facebook flyer in 2016. It has since mutated, migrated platforms, and been repackaged by anonymous and overtly… Continue reading How a Decade-Old ‘Dog Ban for Muslims’ Hoax Snared John Cleese; and Why It Still Works
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RFK Jr.’s Legal Fees and Autism Drug Push Raise Questions of Conflict
By James Murray-Hodcroft 25th September 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose financial disclosures reveal referral fee arrangements with law firms suing vaccine manufacturers. His dual role as a public health figure and a private beneficiary of pharmaceutical litigation has raised questions over potential conflicts of interest.Credit: BBC News Washington, D.C. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of… Continue reading RFK Jr.’s Legal Fees and Autism Drug Push Raise Questions of Conflict
Opinion: We’re Forgetting How to Listen — The Rylan Clark Backlash Shows Why
Rylan Clark speaking during ITV’s This Morning on 27 August 2025, where his comments on immigration sparked widespread debate and divided reaction across social media. Image: Manchester Evening News By James Murray-Hodcroft 13th September 2025 We live in an age where listening has become a lost art. Words are pounced upon, clipped into soundbites, and hurled back with… Continue reading Opinion: We’re Forgetting How to Listen — The Rylan Clark Backlash Shows Why
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