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Martin Tideswell
@MartinTideswell
Director & Hon Doc @UniofStaffs. Trustee @DougieMacStoke. Governor @SOT6FC. 30-year journalist. Event host/MC. Plate-turner. TTRPGer. WWII enthusiast
Stoke-on-Trent, England
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Oct 29, 2025
    It’s tough at the moment. News full of doom and gloom. Understandable that people are feeling really fed up when they can’t seem to catch a break and can’t see light at the end of the tunnel. Just remember you’re never alone. Stay positive. Be kind. My DMs are always open. 🤝
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Jul 11, 2018
    Whatever the result tonight, don't be a moron. Don't get into a fight. Don't smash stuff up. Don't create more work for our already overstretched emergency services personnel. Stay positive. Stay classy. Be proud. #ENG #ENGCRO #ItsComingHome #WorldCup
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Jun 19, 2018
    You could tell by @GaryLineker's reaction to the winner how passionate he is about England. He's bob on, here. Decent first 45 minutes. England unlucky (because VAR not used well and Lingard missed decent chances) not to be out of sight by half time. Deserved win. Stop moaning P
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    Gary Lineker
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    Jun 19, 2018
    I prefer a more accurate critique. Excellent first half. Difficult second due to Tunisia, realising they were being overrun & changing to a much more defensive approach. Awful use of VAR, so unlucky not to win by more. And may I remind you that I have 1 more Golden Boot than you.
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    Martin Tideswell
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    May 26, 2020
    Yes. What @ProfKarolSikora said. An update on this is vital. Many, many people are still sticking to the rules and they need a chink of light
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    Professor Karol Sikora
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    May 26, 2020
    It's good that shops can reopen in mid-June, but I think millions would love to hear more from the PM on when we can see loved ones. We desperately need to get the economy moving, but getting families & friends back together is equally important, even in a garden!
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Apr 2, 2020
    Brilliant @LiamPayne. Thank you.
    One Direction star helping people in Stoke-on-Trent during Covid-19 crisis
    From stokesentinel.co.uk
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Feb 4, 2022
    ▪️Cancer will affect one in three of us ▪️If you are concerned about your health, push to get checked out ASAP. Don’t delay ▪️Cancer is a scary, emotive word. But it isn’t what it used to be ▪️Stay positive. Always. Thank you to everyone who has supported me ❤️ #WorldCancerDay
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    Martin Tideswell
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    May 27, 2020
    Give the good professor a follow. I have found his tweets informative and helpful in recent weeks. Like anything, you may not agree with everything he writes - but his sensible observations and positive approach are a real antidote to much of the shrieking bile on here.
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    Professor Karol Sikora
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    May 26, 2020
    Honestly Piers, nobody is happy about this mess - it's a massive distraction. Trust is crucial and you're right, for many that's gone. But whatever people think of Cummings, the rules are there to protect life. We can avoid a second wave, but we have to pull together somehow.
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Jun 7, 2021
    Received some good news on the cancer front today. After a long wait I finally have a date for a crucial scan which will shape my treatment in the coming months. Always seek help, scary as it may be. I totally understand. But don’t hesitate. Stay positive. Be kind. Night all 😊👋🏼
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Apr 5, 2020
    I have so much respect for Her Majesty. God save the Queen. 🇬🇧 #TheQueen “We’ll meet again...”
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Jul 10, 2020
    It’s been a really emotional day. A tough week. I’m immensely proud of my team and grateful to the many people who have supported me and The Sentinel/StokeonTrentLive. If you see a local journalist, give them a hug. Value them. They’re all heroes to me.
    Sentinel Editor Martin Tideswell: After 30 years it's time to say farewell
    From stokesentinel.co.uk
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Dec 31, 2020
    It’s been a year like no other. I left journalism after three decades. I was given a wonderful opportunity to work with great people at a place I love. And I’m scuffling with cancer again. Thanks for the support. Happy New Year, everyone. Stay positive. Be kind. We got this. 👊🏻
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Feb 27, 2019
    Replying to @brielarson
    Really looking forward to seeing #CaptainMarvel with my girls on opening night
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Apr 6, 2020
    I’m so pleased to see this come off. Thanks to Denise, John, Peter and the Coates family as a whole. This is a phenomenal gesture once again underlining their commitment to the area and its people 👏🏻#localandproud ⁦@UHNMCharity⁩ ⁦@UHNM_NHS⁩
    Denise Coates Foundation gives £10 million to Royal Stoke & County Hospital
    From stokesentinel.co.uk
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    Martin Tideswell
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    Oct 16, 2021
    Couple of legends at Vale Park this afternoon. Mr Rudge and England legend @Danni_Wyatt #pvfc