Jason Horton
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Netflix couldn’t do this - neither could Amazon Prime - but BBC Local Radio can. We live in our communities and we are there when they need us
@BBCYork
@BBCLeeds
They’re on air right now & throughout the night.
@BBCYork
&
@BBCLeeds
Public Service Broadcasting.
From the BBC.
Read more v/
@BBCNews
#StormDennis
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The team
@BBCGuernsey
camping in the office overnight to ensure they can serve their audiences in the morning
#StormCiaran
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In 21 years working for the BBC I have never been more proud of my colleagues across Local Radio & Regional Television. Information and help you can trust - made by people who live where you do
#covid_19
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Despite not knowing what today will bring calm, considered, insightful analysis from
@JamWaterhouse
in Kyiv on
@BBCBreakfast
just now. Stay safe
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The most watched half hour of news on British Television - trusted by audiences across the country when the going gets tough
#Coronavirus
@BBCSouthNews
@BBCLookEast
@BBCLondonNews
@bbcsoutheast
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If you live in a Tier 4
#Covid19UK
area - your BBC Local Radio Station will guide you through the next little while - we are always by your side
@BBCRadioLondon
@BBCRadioKent
@BBCSussex
@BBCSurrey
@BBCRadioSolent
@BBCBerkshire
@BBC3CR
@BBCCambs
@BBCEssex
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So proud of our teams across the country who have worked so hard to serve their communities over the last 18 months 📻
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As I was saying….first class teams, great questions and close to their communities - this is BBC Local Radio
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I have worked with Stewart on and off for 20 years. He is a class act. Not many people are as encouraging and lovely to you on your first day as a trainee in Norwich as they are when you become a boss. He was. And he was the same again today…
Stewart White says farewell on BBC Look East after 37 years.
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Harry was everything our broadcasters should be - the bloke next door who cares about life where we live. The audience loved him, his colleagues loved him and we are all the poorer for losing him.
Our much loved friend and colleague Harry Gration died suddenly today. We are absolutely heartbroken to give you this news.
Tonight our hearts go out to Harry's wife Helen, their children and all of Harry's family and friends.
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Richard Cartridge was the most generous and warm hearted man in Radio. A huge loss for his family and his
@BBCRadioSolent
audience. That voice will live on forever.
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This is what we do - the BBC at your side
#proud
#COVID19Pandemic
BBC to deliver biggest push on education in its history - 14 weeks of educational programmes and lessons to every household in the country - whatever your child’s age, beginning on 20 April:
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A 4am evacuation of the
@HolidayInn
Media City Salford. I think we all need to know what the boyfriend has done....
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Proud of the team
@BBC_Cumbria
Listen to the Snow Special now via
@BBCSounds
or on FM/DAB across the county
@BBC_Cumbria
is on-air with a special programme tonight after a major incident was declared by police.
Listen on BBC Sounds.
Many drivers are trapped in cars due to the heavy snow.
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Last day for
@BBCBerkshire
in Caversham Park today - a building full of memories for so many and home to one of the best BBC Local Radio Stations
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So proud to work for this amazing organisation. It’s a privilege and I never forget that. Here’s to the next century of informing, educating and entertaining
#BBC100
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This is so lovely - a really classy tribute from
@BBCSteveR
to
@GrationHarry
and his amazing career
Shocked to learn of the death of broadcasting legend Harry Gration. A lovely man who made TV presenting look so easy. Here’s my musical tribute to a true pro. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace Harry.
#HarryGration
@BBCLookNorth
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With the team
@BBCLondonNews
this evening - always in awe of how they work so seamlessly together to make it all happen!
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We might be on the ‘other side’ but
@FDinenage
is a friend to everyone in Regional TV. A first class presenter, a true gent and the best of competitors - in truth we have always been on the same side - holding those in power to account and celebrating life round here.
#Legend
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So proud of the teams at
@BBCOxford
@BBCBerkshire
@BBCSouthNews
and the stories they told for
#RAF100
With huge thanks to our friends
@RAF_Odiham
@RAFBenson
@RAFBrizeNorton
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Viewing figures show that people have been turning to
#BBCNews
bulletins during the coronavirus crisis.
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‘The BBC is something that belongs to all of us. Every one of us.’
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Thank you to
@nickowentv
for sharing his story. We are all behind you Nick. And to any man - if something isn’t right - go to your GP, please 🙏
Our colleague and friend Nick Owen has undergone surgery for prostate cancer.
Full story:
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Congratulations to
@BBCBerkshire
who brought together communities across the county to make Bunting for the
#RoyalWedding
- it’s 1km long - has 1000 flags and is made by the people of Berkshire
#proud
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The power of BBC Local Radio - John from Weymouth captures it in one card sent after his death - so proud of the team in Dorset
Well, this has knocked our socks off at
@BBCRadioSolent
. One of our most faithful listeners organised for a card to be sent to us after his death...
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Lots of talk about BBC Local Radio tonight - can’t think why! Listening to
@BBCLeeds
@BBCNorfolk
@BBCRadioKent
@BBCLancashire
@BBCNottingham
@BBCTees
@bbcrb
or
@BBCRadioStoke
for the first time tomorrow? Discover fantastic teams talking about stories that matter where they live..
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Good on Fred and our friends over
@itvmeridian
- plenty of time to watch
@BBCSouthNews
as well now 😉 Seriously, stay well.
Our very own Fred Dinenage has taken the decision to
#selfisolate
with his wife given the latest
#coronavirus
guidelines around social distancing. Despite having no symptoms he's decided to take this precaution.
We can't wait to see him back on our screens in the near future! 📺
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Dorset looking gorgeous today - Chesil Beach and Weymouth from Portland
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Really proud of our teams across BBC England who have served audiences across Local Radio, Regional TV and Online during
#StormEunice
Always there when you need us most
@BBCEngland
#ThisIsOurBBC
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So PROUD of our teams out and about across the South covering the snow story - Grateful that our Radio Station’s
@BBCBerkshire
@BBCOxford
and
@BBCRadioSolent
are staying local into the night to bring you the latest.
@BBCSouthNews
will be back at 2230 on BBC 1 with more
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Bringing Us Closer - wherever you are we are by your side...
A message from all of us, to all of you. Together we'll get through.
‘Don't Quit' read by
@IdrisElba
More info >
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Wherever you are across England your BBC Local Radio Station is on air through the night with the results of
#vote2019
Here in the South & East tune to
@BBCRadioSolent
@BBCBerkshire
@BBCOxford
@BBC3CR
@BBCEssex
@BBCCambs
@BBCSuffolk
@BBCNorfolk
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If this doesn’t give you a smile… huge congratulations to
@OwainWynEvans
and the drummers - £2m raised for
@ChiIdreninNeed
What a moment!
The BBC News theme like you've never heard it before - performed by our very own
@OwainWynEvans
and a group of his fellow drummers as part of his 24-hour Drumathon.
Show your support at
#Drumathon
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Always proud to lead BBC South particularly on the big days!
@BBCRadioSolent
@BBCBerkshire
@BBCOxford
@BBCSouthToday
folk are very talented
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The BBC's role in the local news sector
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One of our very best…. heartbreaking for Sophie’s family and the many colleagues and friends who had the privilege of working with her.
So very sad that our friend and colleague Sophie Shardlow has died.
From working on Dennis McCarthy’s afternoon radio programme to running our stations in Nottingham and Leicester - she was was a brilliant radio producer and a fantastic manager who was loved by all.
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Can't quite believe I am writing this but I loved
@LittleMix
at the
@TheAgeasBowl
Nothing Ike a bit of Dad Dancing to embarrass the girls!
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Congratulations to the BBC South Current Affairs team who produced tonight’s
@BBCPanorama
#rippedoffjointheclub
#proud
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This is what we do...we are here for you...
Today, England goes into its second national lockdown. Your local BBC radio stations and regional news are here for you, and together, we will get through this.
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Your BBC Local Radio Station Making a Difference when you need us most
In England’s third national lockdown, we are proud to see our communities still coming together to help each other.
Thank you for making a difference 💜
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Durdle Dor and Lulworth Cove on a gorgeous spring afternoon. Good for the soul
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This is fab - always proud to have grown up in an RAF family - literally saw the world
25 UK Armed Forces aircraft will fly over the National Commemorative Event in Portsmouth tomorrow, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Here's the full line-up
#DDay75
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Our BBC is Their BBC
You can listen for updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on BBC World Service live online 📱
And the map shows our shortwave radio reach in
#Ukraine
📻 15735 kHz 16:00 – 18:00 GMT +2
📻 5875 kHz 22:00 – 00:00 GMT +2
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In the first two weeks of 2021, 46% of people in England watched the regional news on
@BBCOne
.
Our teams will continue to bring you the latest news and information throughout the lockdown.
📲
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Gorgeous day on Mudeford Quay with
@MudefordRNLI
Fun Day topped off with a Spitfire display celebrating
#RAF100
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How amazing is this country? Less than 2 weeks after Manchester, less than 24 hours after London we're doing this
#OneLoveManchester
❤️
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#StandAgainstRacism
- fantastic idea - this is the UK I am proud of
Christmas is a time to come together. This year, we’re coming together with
@AldiUK
@asda
@coopuk
@IcelandFoods
@LidlGB
@marksandspencer
@sainsburys
@Tesco
&
@waitrose
to stand against racism. If you’re not into that kind of thing, feel free to unfollow.
#StandAgainstRacism
#Ad
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I know it’s on the TV but for the passion of the FA cup listen to
@bbcoxfordsport
on
@BBCSounds
or 95.2FM in the county
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Fantastic commentary from
@bigadamsport
on
@BBCRadioSolent
as
@SouthamptonFC
go all the way to Wembley BBC Local Radio - It's what we do
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Yesterday morning Sir David Amess MP was on BBC Essex campaigning for Southend to become a City. Today he died doing his job.
@DaveMonkEssex
is on
@BBCEssex
now leading the tributes and trying to make sense of what has happened
It was only yesterday morning when Sir David Amess spoke to BBC Essex about his passion project - getting city status for his beloved Southend.
He promised on-air to keep campaigning "until someone says yes".🔊⬇️
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Bringing us Closer....
“One day I will tell you there are no new cases… until then we’ll be here to help you understand what’s happening every step of the way”
Follow the latest news on the pandemic, with BBC News:
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Fantastic evening at the
@BBCNottingham
Make a Difference Awards. Amazing people making a difference where they live ❤️
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Really proud of the news teams in England - working so hard to deliver for audiences across BBC Local.
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So proud of the teams across
@BBCRadioSolent
@BBCSouthToday
and BBC South Digital who provided fantastic coverage of
@HMSQnlz
coming home
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In sympathy with Christchurch New Zealand 🇳🇿 flags at half mast in Christchurch Dorset UK 🇬🇧
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Julian has the rare gift of being able to connect with his audience day after day for best part of three decades. He’ll be missed hugely by the audience of
@BBCRadioSolent
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@NickyHorne
@alanbeswich
@BBCRadioManc
You must have missed the two hour special that
@BBCRadioManc
have just broadcast….
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Busy day ahead? Watch this - it’s beautiful ❤️Dorset
Watching the Sunrise though the arch...a rare and special moment at
#DurdleDoor
🌅
#Dorset
@BBCRadioSolent
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The folk
@British_Airways
are advertising for one of these....you could probably name your price this weekend!
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With the
#bbcaq
team in Portsmouth where the audience were subjected to me ‘warming them up’
#lovemyjob
@ The University of Portsmouth Students' Union
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Fantastic! Made by BBC audiences across England
#makeadifference
the BBC News channel counted down the BBC News theme with BBC News viral star
@OwainWynEvans
and a team of musicians
#BigNightIn
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A gorgeous service for an amazing man. Gerald Hine-Haycock was a journalist, trainer, mentor and friend. A generation of BBC colleagues owe him so much.
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This is fantastic
@BBCOxford
Breakfast is being produced by
@Libby_Dancing
who is deaf. Our first signed breakfast show!
Today's Breakfast Club is signed live on Facebook!
▶️ Watch the live-stream:
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Another Make A Difference Awards to end a memorable week for BBC Local Radio - this time the amazing people of Oxfordshire being recognised at the
@BBCOxford
awards evening!
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My friend
@StephMarshalls
and I are hiring a PA based in Bristol Southampton or London. Interested? 👇
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Lots of happy memories of
@BBCCambs
- my first time through the door was as a trainee in 1999. I left after 4 years as Editor in 2009. A special place with an amazing group of people serving audiences across the county
Happy 40th to BBC Radio Cambridgeshire! Happy happy days..
#pressgang
@fatimamanji
@GabbyColenso
@JasonHorton_uk
@chrisozz
@jeremysallis
@markrwilliamson
@SammaJamma
@RealAndieHarper
@NickCarterTweet
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Local Radio - there when you need it most - Good luck to all our friends at the ABC
#AustraliaFires
For the latest
#Bushfire
information in Southern NSW, Listen Live now to 📻ABC Radio in the Illawarra or online 📻 ABC Radio in the South East or online 📻 ABC Radio in the Riverina or online
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So very sad…
It is with deep sadness that the BBC is announcing the death of its much-loved journalist and presenter George Alagiah.
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Bill Heine was a unique broadcaster who knew his home city inside out and held politicians to account for decades. He’ll be missed.
Some sad news this morning, it’s being reported that former BBC Oxford presenter and much-loved local figure Bill Heine has died. More details to follow.
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It’s not only Take That on stage in Southampton this evening
#EuroElections2019
@BBCRadioSolent
@BBCSouthNews
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Listen to your BBC local radio station for the latest on
#UKsnow
#Snow
has been particularly heavy in
#Bournemouth
overnight with some bus routes affected and hazardous driving conditions reported in places.
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This is an amazing thread....
Thread: Remembering the 7 people killed by enemy action at Broadcasting House
#OTD
1940. Four were from
@BBCMonitoring
. Survivor Mrs G.C. Browne said, despite a warning of nearby unexploded bomb, they stayed at their posts to operate the teleprinter link with Monitoring’s HQ. 1/7
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This is such a gorgeous way to prove that we have more in common...credit to
@BBCLookNorth
and
@itvcalendar
from your friends in the South
Yorkshire's TV news programmes came together, for the first time in 49 years, in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
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The team at
@BBCRadioManc
live from Old Trafford all morning as they remember Sir Bobby Charlton
Live from Old Trafford this morning on
@BBCRadioManc
as fans pay tribute to
#SirBobbyCharlton
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Massively proud of the
@BBCCiN
Southampton choir - a long day but all 205 children were amazing - more on
@BBCSouthNews
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With thanks to
@AdrianMills
for sharing... Everyone working in our industry should read this. Then think. Then act. I need to do more....we all do.
Here are a few words I wrote about what it's like being black and working in the UK television industry:
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Fantastic effort from the
@BBCSouthNews
team walking in aid of
#hike4mike
Proud so much money was raised for a wonderful family
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Incredibly proud of the teams across BBC South for fantastic
@BBCCiN
coverage and fundraising - more than £4.6m was raised in this region!
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To everyone who works in the NHS - thank you for everything you are doing - with love from BBC England
#ClapForCarers
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Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals had 250 Covid-19 patients on Thursday - 3 days later there are 319 patients. This is just one hospital trust in Dorset.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Three hours ago I posted the latest Covid patients at
@UHD_NHS
Poole and Bournemouth hospitals as 308.
It’s now 319.
Please share to let as many people as possible what’s happening and how fast it’s happening.
@Bournemouthecho
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