Journalism lecturer at MMU. Formerly News Associates. Reach PLC sub-editor. Ex-sports editor of Wigan Observer. ‘Moz’ ghost-writer.
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Joined April 2012
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Hi, some personal news. After 20 incredible years with the Wigan Observer/Post, I'm leaving. I've made many great memories and friends. Take care
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5Live World Cup phone-in...someone tweets in to say they love having Roberto Martinez living in Parbold, but don’t see why he has four green bins for his garden waste when everyone else only gets one...no town/club/community like this one... 🤣 #wafc
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Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie.
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Broadcaster and multi-sport commentator Jack Zorab took our sports journalism trainees through a commentary masterclass 🎙️
#TeamNA #StartedHere 👏
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Episode 21 of 'How to be a Journalist' with former BBC Newsnight producer and keynote speaker Sam McAlister is out NOW on all podcasting platforms 🎙️
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link… 🔗
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🗣️ Special guest announcement 🗣️
Our special guest for episode 21 of ‘How to be a Journalist’ is former BBC Newsnight producer @SamMcAlister1 🌟
Full episode dropping today 🎙️
#HTABJ 🎉
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News Associates’ ‘How to be a Journalist’ podcast hosted by Plamedi Mbungu is shortlisted for ‘Innovation of the Year’ at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2025 🌟
News Associates editorial development director Lucy Dyer said: "Plamedi pitched the podcast in his job interview and has since grown with it in the time he has worked with us."
Find out more below 👇 newsassociates.co.uk/how-to-…
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Totally agree with today’s Mirror splash headline.. few more deserving candidates for a knighthood than Kevin Sinfield after another astonishing achievement from this remarkable man who does so much for @mndassoc .
Please donate to his fundraising page: mndassoc.org/7in7together
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This story has travelled the world, fast. GB News, Times of India, Telegraph, Metro … Elon Musk himself. Very few have acknowledged that @ChrisBurn_Post spent months on this. It took courage, patience, skill and nous. Local journalism at its very best.
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Thrilled to say I’ll be joining @BBCSport in December. Been a dream of mine since I was a kid, so can’t wait to get started. Excited to work with such a talented team at the best in the game.
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“Bevan has had another great season for Wigan, so we always keep our options open.”
Australia coach Kevin Walters says he keeps tabs on the Super League and wouldn’t rule out picking players from the competition in future.
Story from @thematchdaypost 👇
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I'm not going to say 'only in Wigan', but today's half-time entertainment saw this couple trying to kick a ball on to a pizza to win...a pizza. They're dressed as a married couple...because they've just got married. At Wigan Crematorium. This town. 💙 #wafc
Front page of the Wigan Observer, Warriors stories in the nationals… feels like I’ve gone back in time five years! 🤣
Thrilled to be asked to write a testimonial for @WiganWarriorsRL’s Billy Boston special magazine. Some great pictures and stories, well worth a read.
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Promise they won't be signed by editor @PWilkinsonWIG (despite his best efforts) so full value will be preserved 🙏😀
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I went to Wigan Athletic, who have used more academy players than anyone else in England this season.
That offers a sign of new life here. It is also a grim reminder of what was almost lost forever.
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A super seven News Associates graduates won awards at the @NCTJ_news Awards for Excellence 2024! Well deserved for all of their hard work ✨
#TeamNA #StartedHere #NCTJAwards 🌟
ALT A group of NCTJ Award winners holding their certificates at a ceremony.
ALT Four News Associates grads with their award dressed smartly.
ALT News Associates grad holding an award smiling.
ALT Two News Associates grads holding their awards smiling.