Ed Halford

Based in London, Uk
Reporter.

About me

Ed started his journalism career at the University of York where he was editor of Nouse, the student newspaper, and was nominated for best student news reporter of the year.

After training at News Associates in London, Ed spent 2023 working for the Oxford Mail and the Oxford Times as their politics correspondent.

Ed joined The Times in September 2023 and he is a general news reporter for the paper.

Ed is open to speaking on panels which involve the discussion of journalism and politics.

Contact

Email: edward.halford@thetimes.co.uk

X: @EdHalford1

Website: edhalford.co.uk

Testimonials

"Ed Halford is dedicated to ensure that journalism is conducted to the highest standard. He spends time thoroughly researching his subject prior to an interview and is therefore able to bring greater insight to his reporting and writing. He has a professional approach to journalism and is a credit to his profession."

Rachael Maskell, MP

"Ed interviewed me for an anniversary edition of Nouse and wrote an excellent write up, really capturing all the essential points and bringing the conversation to life. It was a pleasure to read back and see the interview presented in such a compelling way."

James Plunkett, Author

Work

Some of my work undertaken for The Times newspaper can be seen here.

Raymond Blanc’s restaurant pays to keep local bus running

The traders fighting Oxford’s £5 congestion charge

Inside the UK’s first drug consumption room in Glasgow

Striking doctors out on manoeuvres — until lunchtime

My music is blaring out on the Tube - will anyone challenge me?

Son of late footballer continues fight for defibrillators

Top Gear trio in gin battle as Richard Hammond launches own brand

Inside dawn raid with police as they target county lines gang boss

Why Scottish women are being forced to travel to England for abortions

Skills & Experience

Ed started his journalism career at the University of York, where he was editor of the student newspaper Nouse and was nominated for best student news reporter of the year.

He has written for a variety of local newspapers and made notable contributions to the Lowestoft Journal in Suffolk.

Ed trained at News Associates in London and after obtaining an NCTJ has worked as the Oxford Mail and Oxford Times’ politics reporter.

His career highlights include working outside Downing Street during the King’s coronation and reporting on Jeremy Clarkson’s planning appeals in Witney.

Ed is committed to holding powerful institutions and people to account and always protects his sources.