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andrewmisra.bsky.social
Reporter, Channel 4 News. Liverpudlian in Yorkshire.
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It's the UK-EU summit next week. On the menu? Fish. British fishermen tell us they fear another "betrayal" as a familiar post-Brexit battle line resurfaces...šŸŽ£ www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyDP...

As conflict escalates in Kashmir, we've been speaking to people in and around Bradford - which has one of the largest Kashmiri populations in the UK. Even 4000 miles away there is deep concern. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSSM...

How will Reform govern locally? They say by cutting waste, saving council cash and fixing potholes. It could be a bumpy ride... www.channel4.com/news/farages...

Reform UK takes Durham county council www.channel4.com/news/reform-...

Live in Birmingham last night after talks between @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social & @unitetheunion.bsky.social ended without a deal. The union says a deal to end the bin strike would be closer if the council put in writing what it's said to the media...

The PM visited Scunthorpe on Saturday, yesterday it was the Deputy PM, today it was the turn of the Business Secretary… Our latest live update on the steelworks ā¬‡ļø www.channel4.com/news/uks-las...

Downing Street rejects suggestions of industrial sabotage by Chinese owners of British Steel… Meanwhile China urges the UK not to politicise the row over the Scunthorpe site. Report below produced by @tobybakare.bsky.social www.channel4.com/news/everyth...

Govt. confirms local inquiries into grooming gangs in 5 areas will go ahead – after criticism the plans had been watered down. We’ve been hearing from those who believe Bradford should be the focus of an inquiry. www.channel4.com/news/will-th...

Cumbria's coal mine controversy has finally come to an end. West Cumbria Mining has withdrawn its planning application. More below on the background to this long-running saga... www.channel4.com/news/a-decad...

It’s the latest Premier League stadium - could it be the greatest?.. Make your own mind up by watching our report inside @evertonstadium.com ft. @metromayorsteve.bsky.social āš½ļø šŸŸļø šŸŽ„ www.channel4.com/news/inside-...

Our update tonight on Pickering Fishery Association & @fishlegal.bsky.social winning their court case against the govt - again. This could set a precedent for how every single water body in England is managed. www.channel4.com/news/yorkshi...

For years, Pickering Fishery Association & @fishlegal.bsky.social have fought to improve water quality in the Costa Beck. If the govt loses an appeal tomorrow, it could set a precedent for how every single water body in England is managed. www.channel4.com/news/david-v...

Whether it’s brinkmanship or not, the future of the UK’s last blast furnaces looks more uncertain than ever. Our report from yesterday ā¬‡ļø www.channel4.com/news/2700-jo...

In 2019 Hamza Choudhury was playing for England U21s & aiming to become the first South Asian to make a senior Three Lions appearance. After switching allegiance, the 27yo can make his Bangladesh debut tomorrow - he’s already seen as their biggest star. www.hindustantimes.com/sports/footb...

From the screen to the stage šŸŽ¬āž”ļøšŸŽ­ A Hollywood classic adapted by renowned director Emma Rice is on now in York. More in our piece below…. www.channel4.com/news/north-b...

May 1 emerges as likely date for first by-election since Keir Starmer became PM. Govt chief whip requests the writ for the Runcorn & Helsby seat, vacated by ex-Labour MP Mike Amesbury, to be issued on March 26. By-election has to take place 21 - 27 working days later.

At least 59 people killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire www.channel4.com/news/at-leas...

Captain charged over North Sea collision appears at court www.channel4.com/news/captain...

Ex-Liverpool mayor among 12 charged with corruption offences www.channel4.com/news/ex-live...

With President Trump making big choices on Ukraine, might Keir Starmer be forced to make a big choice between allies? We pushed the Prime Minister on that earlier, during his visit to a shipbuilding company in Merseyside. See what he said below ā¬‡ļø www.channel4.com/news/starmer...

Interesting chat with English Teacher ahead of the BRITs about their rapid rise, northern pride and more...šŸŽµ www.channel4.com/news/english...

The first by-election of this parliament might be on the horizon… Mike Amesbury becomes only the second sitting MP to receive a prison sentence this century. Live report tonight ā¬‡ļø www.channel4.com/news/x-labou...

BREAKING: MP Mike Amesbury sentenced to 10 weeks in prison for assaulting a man in his constituency. Could lead to a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby, which would be the first of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership. Mr Amesbury is currently suspended from the Labour Party.

Funeral held for 15-year-old knife attack victim in Sheffield www.channel4.com/news/funeral...

Hundreds gather outside Sheffield Cathedral for the funeral of Harvey Willgoose. The 15-year-old was stabbed to death at school earlier this month.

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for kissing Jenni Hermoso without consent. €10k fine, no prison time. Our report on the case that triggered a #MeToo style movement in Spanish football and beyond. www.channel4.com/news/rubiale...

"Everybody engages with poetry. They might not know it, but it’s there." Poet Laureate Simon Armitage talks to Andrew Misra about the National Poetry Centre in Leeds. Read and watch: www.channel4.com/news/poet-la...

ā€œWe didn’t have metaphors in my day. We didn’t beat about the bush.ā€ Come for Simon Armitage on the first ever National Poetry Centre…stay for the Fred Trueman quote! šŸ www.channel4.com/news/poet-la...

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of Harvey Willgoose at a school in Sheffield. He’s also been charged with possession of a bladed article and one count of affray. Due to appear at Sheffield Youth Court later today.

ā€˜My heart is broken’: tributes paid to Sheffield stabbing victim www.channel4.com/news/my-hear...

Ukraine Russia war: Zelenskyy asks Trump to discuss ceasefire plans www.channel4.com/news/ukraine...

Israel frees 183 Palestinians as three more hostages leave Gaza www.channel4.com/news/israel-...

We filmed at St Cuthbert’s Hospice in Durham just before redundancies and cuts to services took effect. The interactions we saw will stay with me for a long time. www.channel4.com/news/absolut...

Southport would love to get back to normal. The reality is that it will remain in the headlines for the foreseeable future, with the attacks now set to be the focus of a public inquiry. Read and watch here: www.channel4.com/news/southpo...

MPs warn SEND crisis creating a ā€˜lost generation’ of children www.channel4.com/news/mps-war...

Bentham has been called ā€˜the most PFAS polluted town’ in the UK. It’s left residents shocked & concerned about the impact of these ā€˜forever chemicals’ on their health. www.channel4.com/news/the-res...

This time last year…live at a packed pub in Luke Littler’s hometown ahead of his first World Championship final. No doubt nerves will be jangling again there tonight - can ā€˜the Nuke’ go all the way this time?šŸ’„ šŸŽÆ

Thanks for the nice feedback about our Bluesky report tonight. šŸ¦‹ The full piece, featuring @metromayorsteve.bsky.social & @drmaximilian.bsky.social, is below. Will be fascinating to see what the year ahead holds for this site and others… www.channel4.com/news/as-thou...

In September, the High Court blocked a plan for the UK’s first new deep coalmine in 30 years. As @andrewmisra.bsky.social explains, the decision came after a decade of controversy over the Whitehaven site in Cumbria. www.channel4.com/news/a-decad...

Five months after the viral Manchester Airport video, two men have been charged with assaulting police. The CPS says no officers will face charges over the incident. Live last night šŸ‘‡šŸ¼ www.channel4.com/news/two-men...

Hosting the 2034 World Cup is the latest prize for Saudi Arabia's rapidly expanding sporting portfolio. What next - the Olympics? Feels like a matter of time... A summary of the controversy below ā¬‡ļø www.channel4.com/news/saudi-a...

Up in Edinburgh for the Scottish budget - to get it through the SNP needs support of other parties. The ā€˜rabbit’ was the promise to scrap the two-child benefit limit. It marks a big challenge to Labour… www.channel4.com/news/scottis...

Tennis hit by another doping case involving one of its biggest stars. Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Świątek banned for a month. Follows men’s #1 Jannik Sinner avoiding suspension after failing doping test in March. He awaits outcome of an appeal by WADA.