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Covers:  Politics, Society, Investigations, Interviews
Reporter at @huntspost and @elystandard 📰 Email me: oliver.murphy@newsquest.co.uk. Opinions my own. He/him 🏳️‍🌈

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Oliver Murphy’s Biography

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I am a freelance journalist reporting on UK politics, society and investigations. I have bylines in a range of media platforms, including: 'The Times', 'The London Economic', 'Byline Times', 'The Article' and 'Open Democracy'.

I am passionate about investigative work and reporting on stories wherever they may go, particularly ones that focus on the lives of individuals and help to give a voice to those who may be overlooked.

No-one influences the topics I choose and I am particularly intereste…

Oliver Murphy’s Journalist Portfolio

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The 2020 Euros saw a spike in domestic abuse - will it be same for World Cup?

The 2020 Euros saw a spike in domestic abuse - will it be same for World Cup?

Standing by the living room door after the football match had ended, Sharon Bryan glanced nervously at her hu…

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Being LGBT in Afghanistan: 'If they catch me, they will kill me'

Being LGBT in Afghanistan: 'If they catch me, they will kill me'

For the hundreds, if not thousands, of LGBT+ Afghans who remain trapped in Kabul, life in their home country …

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Death on the streets: Is the latest scheme to help homeless really working?

Death on the streets: Is the latest scheme to help homeless really working?

'If I do die, then it's God's will,' said John Scott Wrench to a group of outreach volunteers as he tucked hi…

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'Life should be better than this': Turmoil looming over households facing cuts to Universal Credi...

'Life should be better than this': Turmoil looming over households facing cuts to Universal Credi...

A cut to Universal Credit this autumn will be a hammer blow to millions of people- here's why.

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'My life is in danger': LGBT+ Afghans fear 'execution' at the hands of the Taliban

'My life is in danger': LGBT+ Afghans fear 'execution' at the hands of the Taliban

One Taliban judge said that gay men will be executed by stoning or having walls toppled on them.

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Single homeless applicants still not securing housing despite new legislation

Single homeless applicants still not securing housing despite new legislation

The Homelessness Reduction Act of 2017 was supposed to give protection for single households.

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Burglar caught trying to sell items he stole from house

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By Oliver Murphy Verified
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A burglar has been sentenced after he was caught trying to sell property stolen from a home in Peterborough. Sebastian Hart, 46, was convicted of burglary for the third time after breaking into a house in College Park, off Eastfield Road, on September 2 last year. Hart entered the house through an open kitchen window while the occupants were out and stole electronic items, computer games, and a purse containing bank cards.
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See inside incredible 11-bedroom former rectory on the market for £1.5million

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By Oliver Murphy Verified
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A stunning Victorian former rectory with mature gardens, stables and a heated outdoor pool has hit the market. Dating back to around 1872, Doddington Hall is described by estate agent Country and Equestrian as a "most impressive and substantial" property. Sprawling across more than 9,000 square feet over three floors, it is currently for sale with a guide price of £1.5million.
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Police growing 'concerned' for missing man with links to Cambridgeshire

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By Oliver Murphy Verified
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Police are growing concerned for a missing man with links to Cambridgeshire. Piotr was reported missing from Croydon, in London, and last seen on April 15. The Metropolitan Police is appealing for the public's help has urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 2344/25APR26. Sharing the force's appealing, a spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "Can you help our colleagues find missing Piotr, who has links to Peterborough?" Have you got a story you want to share?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first commissioned assignment was to interview Marcus J Ball, the private prosecutor intending on bringing legal action against the PM.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Never. Times have moved on

How is social media changing news?

Drastically. The ability to access news on demand is now easier than ever, which makes finding stories far more effective.
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