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News Editor - Times Radio

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Joined November 2010
So “mogging” is the @CollinsDict word of the year. Here’s how @Jacob_Rees_Mogg responded on @TimesRadio: “Since Moggna Carta, it is hard to think of any more moggnificent news. Moggs of England rejoice and expect the transmoggrification of the whole of the English language.”
BREAKING NEWS The Collins Word of the Year is… mogging. Although the word has been around since the 2010s, it has now been firmly adopted by Gen Z and Gen Alpha in a playful and ironic way when someone is upstaged. Find out more about #CollinsWOTY 2026 and see the full list here: collinsdictionary.com/woty #CollinsDictionary #WordoftheYear #mogging #CollinsWOTY
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🚨 🇺🇸 Join Times Radio all this week as America goes to the polls. Andrew Neil and John Pienaar will bring you all the reaction and analysis live from the US. Plus tune in overnight on Wednesday morning for full coverage of the results with Kait Borsay. thetimes.com/radio
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BIG PERFORMANCE. BIG WIN.
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There’s bin a murder…
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A ‘warm’ response to John Healey’s Budget at last night’s Newick Bonfire… “Sussex wunt be druv…” #BonfireNight #Halloween #Sussex
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Happy Invincibles Day to all those who celebrate… #Arsenal #Invincible #AFC
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Oh man, look what happened to Man City at Villa…shame… #AVLMCI
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The imminent departure of James Kirtley from Sussex is another massive tear out of the fabric of the club. It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the next chapter, but here’s hoping…🤞 #GOSBTS
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Good old @Se_Railway always knows how to help you end the week on a high. Thanks guys.
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Is this my greatest achievement? I’m not saying it isn’t… #Picle @thetimes
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How reassuring when the co-author of the defence review, Gen Sir Richard Barrons tells @KateEMcCann & @StigAbell on @TimesRadio he keeps a stock of water, tinned food, batteries etc… because he “accepts” assuming food, water and power will always be there “is a risk”?
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Paul Farbrace has informed Sussex Cricket of his decision to leave the Club at the end of October to join Lancashire Cricket Club as Director of Cricket. Thank you for everything, Farby. 💙 Full Story: bit.ly/47IYri5
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New: David Reuben - who previously topped the Sunday Times Rich List - has become the latest billionaire to leave the UK. thetimes.com/uk/politics/art…
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Happy birthday to the venerable, peerless @JPonpolitics…king of karaoke… @TimesRadio 🍾
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Desperate for that maiden century… #Picle @thetimes
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The day all bowlers come together and decide to retire… Cricket, eh? 😳
406 chased in 43.3 overs 🤯 India have cruised to a comfortable win in Guwahati, becoming only the second team to successfully chase a 400-plus total in ODI cricket 🇮🇳 #Cricket #INDvWI
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John Simpson was a wonderful signing for Sussex. His time at Hove was far more successful than I think most imagined it would be. His departure, following the painful loss of many others, is likely to be amongst the most significant. Next season could very tough indeed. #GOSBTS
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“The integrity of the game is not up for grabs”, says culture secretary Lisa Nandy, after Manchester City were found guilty of breaking Premier League rules. “We need to see this concluded swiftly and we need to see the integrity of the game upheld.” @LisaNandy
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“Is this the warmest reception you’ve had all week?” Hugo Rifkind and Ben Clatworthy go for a dip in the Mersey with a very cold Lisa Nandy and Al Carns. @HugoRifkind | @benclatworthy | @AlistairCarns | @lisanandy
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Find out who wins the most fearsomely competitive staring competition between @AlistairCarns and @JPonpolitics on @TimesRadio Drive this evening… #LabourConference #Defence
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