Matt Cole

Politics reporter for BBC. Former Europe Corr. Father, football fan, cyclist (rider of one of those folding bikes), former foster child, and occasional magician

[Matt Cole @BBCMattCole]

Around 50 people holding photos staging silent memorial outside day 1 of the COVID inquiry. The hearing starts at 10

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I'd like to think that was a practice game for Madrid #YNWA #LIVMUN

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@BBCJoannaG Really sad to hear that Joanna. You will be missed - as will the amazing chocolate brownies I still recall which you brought in one overnight shift long ago to cheer the team when you were presenting. Good luck with whatever is next!

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@dinosofos those Sheffield hills look even snowy than usual Dino

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@GWRHelp Finally, many thanks

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@GWRHelp hi can you tell me what's going on with the 1820 Paddington to Didcot train.we were rushed on to it as "it was ready to leave" but hasn't left, & says now not stopping at most stations. How are we supposed to get to stations between reading and Didcot (like Cholsey etc)?

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@GWRHelp Still not explained how one gets to those stations between reading and Didcot. Do I go to reading and hope, or can I go to Didcot and backtrack?

[Matt Cole @BBCMattCole]

@GWRHelp Sorry, you keep ignoring my question how does one get to any of the stations that are cancelled for this train? Are you putting on buses,or can one go to Didcot and backtrack?

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@GWRHelp And could you get the guard to walk down the train so we can all ask what's going on, there are no staff anywhere

[Jackie Leonard @JackieLeonard01]

ICYMI - The #GlobalNewsPod from v early Sunday 👇

https://t.co/CJfYCeshHW with @JamWaterhouse, @willintune, @paddymaguire, @BBCJustinR, @BBCMattCole, @sunita50, and @mrdiscopop. Sound magic from @thenewlove 💫

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PM's bruising local radio round - read my take here: https://t.co/aNWezfQYAQ via @BBCNews

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“Where have you been?” 🤔

Watch @TheRimaAhmed press the #PrimeMinister on the fallout of the mini budget on #RadioLeeds this morning. 📻

📲 Hear the full interview ➡️ https://t.co/uXU5eF3Yew

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The BBC Local Radio Network at is finest. Successive stations try and get answers out of the PM on the current economic situation. Worth a listen.
https://t.co/Z6WqUy7ru9

[Dino Sofos @dinosofos]

Sad to see lots of snobby tweets about local radio. These presenters are some of the best in the business and have a closer and better understanding of their listeners' lives than any network presenter. And these interviews are often the toughest for politicians.

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Not sure I could pull this off on my Brompton, but could really speed my commute....

[Ian Fraser @Ian_Fraser]

Italian cyclist Michael Guerra uses his knowledge of physics and aerodynamics to adopt a “plank” position and overtake his competitors.

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@petesaull To be fair it's sub-37 in the shade, and apparently doesn't count if not recorded in a Stevenson screen, which rather ruins the drama!

[Matt Cole @BBCMattCole]

Bit warm...

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