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David Wooding
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Journalist, broadcaster and political commentator. Former national newspaper editor.London, U.K. 🇬🇧
Hallelujah! A great Christmas tradition is back…with a full chorus of approval. We’ve got our tickets for Handel’s Messiah, performed by the acclaimed @glyndebourne chorus and sinfonia at @RoyalAlbertHall on Dec 5. Guaranteed to get us in the festive spirit. Great ticket deals, too!
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. #lestweforget
November 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Sad to report the untimely death of Martin Townsend, a friend, former colleague and my predecessor as Editor of the Sunday Express. A talented journalist and a wonderful human being, he’ll be missed by many.
October 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The stars are aligned for Andy Burnham to mount a leadership challenge. Will he go for it? And is he the right person? In my column today, I take a look at his suitability and chances.
Andy Burnham should move against Starmer NOW. There couldn't be a better time
SOME Might Say . . . Andy Burnham is a shoo-in to be the next Prime Minister. All eyes will be on the popular Manchester mayor at the Labour conference next week amid fevered speculation he’s ready…
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September 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
So sad to learn of the death of former TV presenter John Stapleton. A superb professional and a great guy. I last saw him at a lunch a couple of months ago and he was in good spirits despite his illness. It was always a joy to see him and he’ll be missed by us all.
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Former BBC and ITV presenter dies peacefully in hospital aged 79
BROADCAST legend John Stapleton has passed away at the age of 79. Stapleton, who had Parkinson’s disease complicated by pneumonia, died peacefully in hospital early this morning, according to his a…
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September 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Sad to learn of the death of the legendary concert pianist Alfred Brendel. His recordings of Mozart and Schubert fuelled my early teenage love of music and I was later lucky enough to see him perform A giant who left us a great legacy.
June 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Standing room only as journalists and politicians said a sad farewell to former journalist, columnist and MEP Patrick O’Flynn today. A talent taken from us far too soon.
June 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Remembering the 39 football fans who died in the Heysel stadium disaster 40 years ago tonight. I’ll never forget. #ynwa #juventus #lfc
May 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Gary Lineker quits BBC. He will not front its 2026 World Cup coverage after explosive anti-Semitism. A big scoop!
Gary Lineker QUITS BBC & won't front World Cup coverage after hate row
GARY Lineker will announce he is leaving the BBC tomorrow and will not front the 2026 World Cup following an antisemitism row. The former Leicester City and England striker is bowing out by mutual …
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May 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Delighted to have met some of Britain's best construction and property talent at an awards ceremony hosted by the lovely ⁦Kate Garraway.
Britain's best construction and property talent honoured
The Sunday Express Construction and Property Awards celebrates the most innovative and enterprising people in a crucial sector
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May 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
MP charged with sexually assaulting two women at a London club.
Tory MP charged with sexually assaulting two women at London's Groucho club
A TORY MP has been charged with sexually assaulting two women at a star-studded private members club in London. Patrick Spencer, 37, will appear before magistrates next month after being accused of…
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May 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Pope Francis has died, aged 88, the Vatican has announced in a statement issued to news agency Reuters.
April 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Happy Easter to you all. A good time to hear some of the glorious cantatas written by J.S. Bach to celebrate the resurrection. Soli Deo Gloria.
April 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Thirty-six years on and never forgotten. Remembering on today’s sad anniversary the 97 Liverpool fans unlawfully killed in the Hillsborough disaster. #lfc #ynwa
April 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and sexual assault after Channel 4 Dispatches claims.

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Russell Brand charged with rape and sex assault
RUSSELL Brand has been charged with rape and sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police said. Detectives began investigating in September 2023 after receiving a number of allegations, which followed r…
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April 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Thrilled to be at the launch of Wendy Holden’s new book, The Teacher of Auschwitz. It’s based on the true story of young Jewish prisoner named Fredy Hirsch who protected children inside a Nazi concentration camp. @wendholden
January 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Jimmy Carter dead at 100: Longest-living former US president passes away 40 years after serving in White House

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Former President Jimmy Carter dead at 100 decades after White House tenure
FORMER President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died today after nearly two years in hospice care. The former president decided to live out the r…
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December 29, 2024 at 9:17 PM