@MilesWrites

Writer of poems, songs, etc. Frontman, Miles and The Chain Gang https://xitter.cf/t.co/07gtraKDmp Co-host of podcast for @york_calling Director @yorkalive1

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Joined January 2013
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Promoting new book on @ThePretendersHQ Thank you Phil Penfold and @yorkshirepost
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Thank you @yorkpress and Charles Hutchinson for this. My book on @ThePretendersHQ out on Nov 1st. #hereford #rocknroll #brassinpocket yorkpress.co.uk/news/2664245…

New book reveals the tragic story behind one of New Wave's greatest bands

York author Miles Salter explores the fame, tragedy and turmoil behind The Pretenders in a compelling new book.

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My book on the early years of @ThePretendersHQ is out on November 1st. Quite a story. Pre-order link here… #rocknroll #books #brassinpocket #newwave #music #hereford amazon.co.uk/Dangerous-Band-…

A Dangerous Band: The Pretenders 1978 - 83

A Dangerous Band: The Pretenders 1978 - 83

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My book on early years of The Pretenders is out on November 1st. You can pre-order now. Quite a story. #pretenders #rockmusic #music #70s #chrissiehynde #jameshoneymanscott #hereford amazon.co.uk/Dangerous-Band-…

A Dangerous Band: The Pretenders 1978 - 83

A Dangerous Band: The Pretenders 1978 - 83

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Review/feature on Robert Harris in York. The author was promoting his new novel, Agrippa. #penguinrandomhouse #historicalfiction #books #Roman #RobertHarris #Agrippa yorkcalling.co.uk/2026/09/05…

Robert Harris In Conversation

‘I can’t stand it when novelists read from their own books,’ deadpans Robert Harris before reading to a full house in the lecture theatre at Tempest Anderson Hall.

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Terry Sparrow@TerrySparrow4Sep 1
FUCKING HELL! I’m near on 60 years old and FINALLY a PM says how it is ffs! 👍🇬🇧
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Andy Burnham DESTROYS 40 years of neoliberal failure in his first speech in the Commons as Prime Minister.
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Esto es de 1975. Estaban adelantados 20 años.
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Admissions Teams accepting students through Clearing.
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Ann Widdecombe on the abject barbarism of blood sports and why they don’t belong in modern Britain. I’d forgotten this. Superb.
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Review of @deaconbluemusic in Scarborough here… yorkcalling.co.uk/2026/07/12…

Live Review ‘Three Lions’ Performer Gees Up Scarborough Before ’80s Legends Wheel Out the Hits

Join Ian Broudie and Deacon Blue for an unforgettable night of iconic hits at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, celebrating music history.

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My review of the Michael Jackson biopic here (excuse the strange title)… @york_calling #film #michael #thriller #billiejean yorkcalling.co.uk/2026/05/09…

Film Review: A (Necessary) Deeper Look Beneath the Gloss of Michael (2026)

Explore why many music films, including the new Michael Jackson biopic, fail to resonate despite their glitz and surface appeal.

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The most entertaining two minutes I've watched today.
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Review of 2025 in music and more…good to be part of this podcast for @yorkcalling #beatles #PinkFloyd #ozzy @ChappellRoan @rickwakemaan #york open.spotify.com/episode/1c8…

#52 - 2025 in review

Going Underground by York Calling · Episode

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Review of The Tremolo Diaries by Justin Currie here… @DelAmitri @delamitrinews yorkcalling.co.uk/2025/11/14…

‘A very long postcard that occasionally shines’ – Miles Salter reviews The Tremolo Diaries by...

A few years ago, I stood outside Glasgow Barrowlands with fellow Del Amitri fan Noeleen Kelly following an amazing gig and spoke to keyboard and accordion player Andy Alston. ‘Is Justin okay?’ I wa…

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Ben Fuller@politicsastar4 Nov 2025
“ Two sedatives please. I’m terrified of fireworks and he’s terrified of the budget“ A brilliant Matt for November! #November5th #Fireworks #GuyFawkes #RachelReeves #Budget2025 #r4today #skynews
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My review of #delivermefromnowhere here for @yorkcalling #springsteen #Estreet @springsteen yorkcalling.co.uk/2025/10/25…

Film Review: Springsteen’s first biopic: Deliver Me From Nowhere

And so, to Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, which comes towards the end of a busy twelve months for Bruce fans.

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Latest EP from @AtcgMiles here… spotify.link/ve7ruKs7wXb

A Way Of Being Free - London 2018 Version

Miles and the Chain Gang · Acoustic Autumn EP · Song · 2025

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The adulation of Reform/Farage is normalising neoFascism. The BBC is their private press operation. Commentators and politicians genuflect. Echoes of 1930s Germany. Most Brits are not populist. We need to fight back. My column inews.co.uk/opinion/fearless…

A fearless fightback against Farage is now under way

Most Britons are not populists - they remain humane in this hostile environment

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New tune out from @AtcgMiles now… open.spotify.com/album/5pRJU…

Listen to Love Like A Freight Train - Single by Miles and the Chain Gang | Spotify

Miles and the Chain Gang · single · 2025 · 3 songs

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Latest track out by @AtcgMiles now…check it out! m.youtube.com/watch?v=qOVSoA… #songwriter #songwriting

Miles and The Chain Gang - Road To Damascus

This is the official release video for 'Road To Damascus' by Miles ...

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