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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 3h

biggest feud of the year isn't taylor swift v charlie xcx

its tom daley v kate garraway

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 4h

England exposed by winless Pakistan before rain spares their blushes

www.thetimes.com/article/1831...

England exposed by winless Pakistan before rain spares their blushes

England collapse to 78 for seven before weather intervenes, leaving World Cup campaign finely poised with sterner challenges looming against India and Australia

www.thetimes.com

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 9h

I have plenty of theories that might answer this question.

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JL Kaufmann @jlkaufmann.bsky.social · 1d

But if you were born here, you can carry right on being an illiterate little fuckwit who couldn't read a room if your career depended on it, eh?

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Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 2d

The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year 2025 nominations are open — vote here

www.thetimes.com/article/3eb6...

The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year 2025 nominations are open — vote here

Nominate the athletes and teams you think have been this year’s outstanding performers in women’s sport, at elite and grassroots levels

www.thetimes.com

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 2d

Jordan Cox: Broken thumb made me a nicer guy — now I want Test recall

www.thetimes.com/article/7b72...

Jordan Cox: Broken thumb made me a nicer guy — now I want Test recall

Jordan Cox, who has enjoyed a stellar summer, says broken thumb last year gave him time to improve himself as a person as he looks to get back in Ben Stokes’s plans

www.thetimes.com

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 7d

#celebritytraitors. Utterly ridiculous and utterly joyous. Very different dynamic to the regular people version. Already hooked in.

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 7d

The Celebrity Traitors live: Stephen Fry and Jonathan Ross kick off all-star show

www.thetimes.com/article/d49d...

The Celebrity Traitors live: Stephen Fry and Jonathan Ross kick off all-star show

Follow along as the new series — starring Tom Daley, Cat Burns, Niko Omilana and more in a castle in Scotland — begins tonight on BBC1

www.thetimes.com

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 7d

I assume we are all in for celebrity traitors.

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 7d

That is all happening. Lots of different programmes and initiatives and more to come

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 13d

England kickoff their World Cup campaign tomorrow. I had a chat with @isaguha about their chances and the broader picture. Many thanks to Isa and @takeherlead

www.thetimes.com/sport/cricke...

Isa Guha: England’s women can turn Ashes low into World Cup glory

Former England bowler-turned-broadcaster says team have talent, preparation and culture under Charlotte Edwards to go all the way and inspire next generation

www.thetimes.com

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 15d

Great to spend the afternoon with fabulous women at Take Her Lead event at Sixes cricket.

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 16d

The Women’s World Cup starts tomorrow. Here’s my preview of the tournament. On @thetimes.com

www.thetimes.com/sport/cricke...

Women’s Cricket World Cup: Can England upset odds v India and Australia?

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt believes tournament in India could be a ‘seismic moment’ but her side are less fancied than upwardly mobile hosts and the holders

www.thetimes.com

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George Dobell @georgedobell.bsky.social · 16d

Happy birthday to my friend @elizabethammon.bsky.social whose healthy diet remains an inspiration:

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 16d

The Women’s World Cup starts tomorrow. Here’s my preview of the tournament. On @thetimes.com

www.thetimes.com/sport/cricke...

Women’s Cricket World Cup: Can England upset odds v India and Australia?

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt believes tournament in India could be a ‘seismic moment’ but her side are less fancied than upwardly mobile hosts and the holders

www.thetimes.com

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Nat Guest @unfortunatalie.bsky.social · 17d

So we're going to force brown people to do unpaid labour against their will? The british do have previous on this one, but I think we gave it another name.

Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 17d

"Migrants will have to carry out community work or volunteering to qualify to permanently remain in the UK, according to the Home Secretary." [Telegraph]

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Elizabeth Ammon @elizabethammon.bsky.social · 19d

Wrote something on how Nottinghamshire won the title.

How Nottinghamshire ended 15-year wait for County Championship title

www.thetimes.com/article/af6e...