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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 18/01/2026

10 mile run along the Leeds-Liverpool canal, as we ran the Sir Titus Pie n' Pickle Plod, my first #running race of the year. Then BBC Radio Manchester #news shift on Sunday.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 16/01/2026

Steady 5-mile this evening ahead of the first race of 2026 in Saltaire tomorrow. Sir Titus Pie N' Pickle Plod tomorrow along the Leeds-Liverpool canal. Looking forward to this race #running #run

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 01/01/2026

Good news - I'm in. After a year off in 2025, I'll be running my 10th Snowdonia Marathon this October. Let the hard work begin. #running #run #Marathon #MarathonEryri #SnowdoniaMarathon

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 31/12/2025

2025 has been a busy and successful year. I got a promotion at the University, won an innovation award for my teaching, appeared in two Sky Crime documentaries, The Sound of Politics podcast was shortlisted at a national awards and I did 58 newsroom shifts. #HappyNewYear 🥂🍾🥂

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 20/07/2025

A sneak peek behind the scenes during a #news shift at @bbc5live.bsky.social.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 01/06/2025

This has been my office for the day. I'm on a late shift at BBC 5-Live. I've been popping up with the latest #news throughout the day.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 26/05/2025

Awful scenes in Liverpool. A car has collided with Liverpool fans celebrating their Premier League victory. Thoughts are with anyone caught up in this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...

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Man detained after car hits pedestrians at Liverpool FC parade, police say

Merseyside Police say they're responding to reports of a car colliding with pedestrians on Water Street. It is not yet clear if anyone is injured.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 26/05/2025

A lovely anniversary meal at The Ivy, Manchester.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 16/05/2025

My view this evening at Media City in Salford as I read the #news for the 39 local BBC #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 03/05/2025

Despite the miserable face (it's a natural look), I'm happy to be back in the 5-Live #newsroom popping up with the #news in-between a big afternoon of sport in the #EFL.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 25/04/2025

I'm here with your #news until midnight on the 39 local BBC #Radio stations across England and the Channel Islands.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 06/04/2025

"Good morning from S-11 at Media City, Salford." It's an early one ... ready to read the first update for 5-Live. I'm on #news duties until 2.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 09/03/2025

After a rare full weekend off last week, I'm back in #Media City. Today, I'm reading the #news for the 39 local BBC #radio stations in England and on the Channel Islands.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 23/02/2025

Another day, another studio. Today, I am on #news duty reading the bulletins for the 39 BBC local #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 22/02/2025

My desk for the day. I'll be popping up throughout the afternoon and evening on 5 live with the latest #news updates.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 16/02/2025

An early #news shift at 5-Live. Keeping you updated.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 14/02/2025

SERIES 3 of The Sounds of #Politics is out. In episode 1, Professor Stephen Coleman looks at the relationship between #journalists and #politicians. His guest is @TimesRadio presenter @darrylmorris. open.spotify.com/episode/5zaz...

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When journalists take on the politicians!

The Sound of Politics · Episode

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 09/02/2025

I'm back reading the #news for the 39 BBC local #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 30/01/2025

Last #news bulletin of the shift done. Prepared for a cold walk back to the car. As always, it was good to be popping up on the 39 BBC #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 26/01/2025

On #news duties at 5-Live. I'm popping up with the upates on a busy morning of sport as the station airs the #AusOpen live.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 19/01/2025

I'm on #news duties this afternoon for the 39 BBC local #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 18/01/2025

I love the idea of a board supporting their manager & looking to the future. It's refreshing. But Evatt has lost the backing of the most fans. The players are not performing; many of the players have lost the backing of the fans. Next, it will be the board unless they act. #bwfc

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 17/01/2025

Enjoyed sharing my thoughts at the Association For Journalism Education Winter Conference today. My presentation looked at how those working in both industry and academia can play a massive role in bridging the gap between #academia and #industry. It was great to hear from other speakers too.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 10/01/2025

Popping up with #news on BBC 5-Live this afternoon and evening.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 09/01/2025

I'm going to be presenting at The Association #Journslism Education winter conference 2025 next Friday. My presentation explores the pros and cons of working across both #academia and industry, asking “Does working across industry and academia come at a cost?” ajeuk.org/aje-winter-c...

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We are excited to announce some of the details for our AJE Winter Conference 2025. Event: Making a change: The challenges and opportunities in transitioning from industry to academia – and back aga…

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 07/01/2025

Here we go again ... another evening in W21 reading the #news for the 39 local BBC #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 06/01/2025

"Hello" from W21 here at Media City, in Salford. I'm on #news duties reading the bulletins for the 39 local BBC #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands until just after midnight. I'm keeping an eye on the #floods and other stories making the news tonight.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 30/12/2024

That's my #news reading at BBC 5-Live done for 2024. Looking back, I've covered some big stories over the last 12 months, and these last three days haven't eased up, ending with breaking the news about the death of #JimmyCarter. Time for a break before returning in 2025.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 20/12/2024

Last shift before Christmas. I'm reading the #news on 5-Live. A little out of breath for the first headlines having broken a golden rule; do not run in a #newsroom before the bulletin 😬 A little out of breath.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 17/12/2024

Back in W-21 at Media City and popping up with the #news on the 39 local BBC #radio station across England and the Channel Islands this evening.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 16/12/2024

On #news duties for the 39 BBC #radio stations in England and the Channel Islands this evening. Studio W-21 is my home for the night.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 15/12/2024

Graduated with my postgraduate certificate in Academic Practice. It's helped shape my teaching, introducing me to different pedagogies; scholarship research; and much more. I've also met some great colleagues from across the @universityofleeds.bsky.social who share my love of creative practice.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 12/12/2024

It was great to be part of the evening celebrating great work by students at the #bjtcawards. Best TV #journalism and best #TV newsday for students from the @UniversityLeeds at the @BJTC_UK awards hosted at Sky News. More recognition of the excellent work being done at the uni.

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Media and Communication @ University of Leeds @leedsunimedia.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

So proud of our Journalism graduates who are at Sky HQ right now at the @bjtc.bsky.social Awards waiting to know who won 🤞🤞🏻🤞🏾🤞🏿

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Media and Communication @ University of Leeds @leedsunimedia.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

🏆Winners🏆 of @bjtc.bsky.social Awards. Congratulations to our graduates 🏆

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 03/12/2024

Last night reading the #news for the 39 local BBC #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands. Tonight, freezing my *cough* fingers off at the Toughsheet. #BWFC.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 28/11/2024

We presented the VR Crime Scene Experience we introduced to @leedsunimedia.bsky.social at the Helix XR symposium. This #teaching resource allows #students to experience reporting from a crime scene in the safe environment of the #classroom.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 25/11/2024

Reading the #news for the 39 local BBC #radio stations across England and the Channel Islands this evening.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 24/11/2024

Back on #news duties ... Don't be tricked into thinking my dulcet Northern tones are taking over the world. Despite the mic shield saying differently, it's an early 5-Live shift.

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Media and Communication @ University of Leeds @leedsunimedia.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

🎧 For understanding all the 'Alchemists of Communication' from politics, to strategy and planning, to public sector, to business. Stephen Coleman hosts 'The Sound of Politics’ and the sound of this podcast is awesome because of @carlhartley.co.uk ➡️➡️ open.spotify.com/show/7kjQ9fV...

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The Sound of Politics

Podcast · Professor Stephen Coleman · Politicians speaking – on the news; in parliament; surrounded by whatever scenes might make them look like real people. How many of us are really listening to the...

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 19/11/2024

This is great news 👏🏻 We have such talented students studying #journalism at the University of Leeds, who work so hard to create some excellent content. So, it's always good when the work is recognised by other organisations.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 17/11/2024

Congratulations to the University of Leeds students Olivia Davies and Emma Jackson, who were part of the broadcast. It's great to see theirs and other students' hard work, being rewarded in this way.

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 17/11/2024

This is such sad news. Howard was so lovely to work with during my time at talRADIO. A talented broadcaster, a real #radio man, and genuinely lovely person.

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Stuart Clarkson @stu.fm · 16/11/2024

Here's a UK radio industry starter pack! go.bsky.app/JyDPi1W

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 16/11/2024

The latest episode of The Sound of #Politics is out. This #podcast explores the way #politicians communicate through talking to experts who have spent many years researching this topic. Informed conversation. Do take a listen. open.spotify.com/show/7kjQ9fV...

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The Sound of Politics

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Carl Hartley @carlhartley.co.uk · 15/11/2024

This week, I introduced my first year students at University of Leeds to the Virtual Reality #Newsday Experience. Students navigate a series of real-life scenarios applying #journalism skills, all in the safe environment of the #classroom.

Students taking part in the Virtual Reality Newsday Experience.

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