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@TalkRoberto

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Presenter BBC Three Counties & BBC Northampton. Made in Sicily. Refined in the UK. Views mine. Retweets & 'likes' are not endorsements. Insta/TheRobertoPerrone

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Roberto Perrone
4 years
Wouldn't you love to know what this man was saying to Boris Johnson?
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
I have been overwhelmed, emotionally and physically by your incredible response across all platforms. Your love for #BBCLocalRadio @BBC3CR is profound. I will always respect that. Thank you.
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Roberto Perrone
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@AlbertoNardelli Three weeks ago, a listener called my show asking for help. Her daughter, along with another Brit, were stranded in India. They tried to contact the Foreign Office. No help. The German Ambassador in India intervened and flew both ladies to Frankfurt with German & EU citizens.
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
I can't stop crying. RIP my beautiful little Dolli. You have broken my heart.
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Roberto Perrone
5 years
Some jolly good news this morning. I have finally been granted permission to remain in the UK by #HMGovernment . I've only been here for 54 years! I will now have a cup of tea. With milk @the3million #SettledStatus
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
What a day! Luton Town are in the Premier League. It's a dream come true #Luton #LTFC
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Thank you to @AndyHolmesMedia for kindly looking after my show today @BBC3CR Thank you for all the messages of support, I feel really stupid, but the loss of my beloved little Dolli has left me very weepy. Bloody ridiculous really 💔
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Roberto Perrone
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24th June 1985. BBC Radio Bedfordshire sprang into life. Happy 34th birthday @BBC3CR These are the 'before & 'after' shots ...
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
When his country needed him most, he became the father of the nation. Thank you #CaptTomMoore You will never be forgotten @BBC3CR
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Omg! We're like radio twins! @TheOfficialJVS @BBC3CR #Radio
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Meet the latest member of my family, TEDDI the Pomeranian. He's hilarious, loves eating slippers & door frames.
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Roberto Perrone
6 years
Fantastic day watching production of the 4th series of @GomorrahSeries in #London today. Grazie @SalvioEspo and all the wonderful team at @SkyAtlanticHD
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
Happy 35th Birthday @BBC3CR I only went in to complain
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Roberto Perrone
5 years
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Someone you can trust. Teddi the Pomeranian. He only eats door frames, plaster off the wall and slippers. Other than that .... and a preference for pooping on carpet. He's brilliant.
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Following the rules looks like this.
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Roberto Perrone
7 years
Once again, I am so grateful to our amazing #NHS and all the staff who are working over Christmas. The @LandDHospital has become like a second home over the last few weeks. For everything you have done and are doing for my mum, thank you.
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Roberto Perrone
2 months
Rob Edwards is such a lovely guy. We've had a great laugh. Huge respect to Rob and the magic he's given Luton Town
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
One last walk in beautiful #Barcelona this morning & them off to the airport.
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Roberto Perrone
7 years
Thank your for your amazing messages. My mum is being looked after by the @LandDHospital #NHS and I am in awe of the stupendous care & attention. She may be here for a while but the way they are looking after her is humbling
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
The response from listeners to the proposals being suggested for BBC local radio has been incredible. I'm humbled by your support & love. Local radio is perhaps the only truly unique thing the corporation offers.
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Not a bad day to take a boat trip to visit the island of #Murano #Venezia #Italy
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
We've found him! #georgeclooney Well done @JustinDealey @BBC3CR #bradpitt is also in town ....
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Wish me luck. Taking Teddi for his 1st dog training class at 1pm. I fully expect to be asked to leave by 1.15.
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Even with all its faults, #italy can just take your breath away in a heartbeat.
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
That's it. I've had to delete and unfollow several people this morning. They're just too stupid.
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Thanks for all the birthday wishes and God bless #colinthecaterpillar for supplying the main story of the day for the show! I even got a present from my #Radio team @uazadnews @jonpblackwell
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Had to work quite hard to convince listener Rashid from Chesham on yesterday's show that @RealKenBruce is NOT the father of Fiona Bruce @BBCRadio2 #radio
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Roberto Perrone
10 months
Hello @BBCNorthampton lovely listeners - I'll be with you weekday afternoons from 2pm starting Monday 4th September 2023. We'll have fun and I won't let you down. Your story matters.
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
Good morning. How is everyone? #coronavirusuk When this is all over, hopefully soon, we'll look back and praise those who spoke & acted with dignity. Some people however. will face the consequences of their actions & deeds #StayHomeSaveLives
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Roberto Perrone
7 years
#Apple confirms what we've all suspected for years, older #iPhones are getting slower each time you update their software. Never understood the attraction of their products & I'm not impressed with their tax status either.
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Party time. Alarm is set for 3.30am
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
As Sunday morning walks go, this one of the better ones ❤ #Barcelona
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
“The recent argument about cutting back local BBC radio goes to the heart of what it should & should not do. The intimate connection between BBC local radio reporters & their home patch is irreplaceable. Uproot that & eventually the tree will topple” Andrew Marr/New Statesman
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
I can confirm that Teddi's 1st dog training class went well. Mostly. Until the dogs in the class had to choose a toy for a particular exercise. Teddi found a fox pelt (Dont ask) he literally went crazy #iamknackered
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
Hope everyone has had a peaceful weekend. I just want to tell you about my wonderful 📻team @KadyEliza & @Matt__Lockwood It's Sunday evening and we're all working on tomorrow's show. These guys are so supportive. I owe them my utmost gratitude & respect.
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
This was a moment of pure joy! Huge congratulations to everyone @LutonTown but special thanks to my colleagues @BBCSport3CR @GeoffDoyle1 @SimonOxley9 @Ashmead72 @JustinDealey @ChrisMilliganUK ... Monday, we'll turn the town ORANGE!
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Buongiorno da Roma. Its bloody hot!
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Some of the comments and opinions I have seen on #Twitter on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen have been simply repulsive and vile. What an awful place this platform has become.
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Thanks to Covid, there will be no birthday or Easter celebrations this weekend. Still, how many children were this cool at 5?
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
London in the 90's was bloody awesome and yes, I had a Filofax.
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
What an atmosphere
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
I do hope no MP is in Spain right now. Certainly no cabinet minister ... That would be awkward
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
The collapse of social media tonight is very distressing. I've had to talk to my wife this evening ... turns out she's actually quite nice 😂
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
I think its Tuesday. Time for a cute dog picture. Remember, no arguing. Plenty of time for that in 2022.
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
#BREAKING West Ham player Kurt Zouma has had two cats removed from his care while he is under investigation following social media footage of him kicking & slapping his cat.
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
Thank you for all the birthday messages 🎉 🎂
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
Thank goodness for @TalkingPicsTV I'm currently watching 'Trouble in Store' with Norman Wisdom. Laughing my socks off #comedy #bestofbritish
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
I am acutely aware of how privileged I am to be a #radio presenter but I wish I'd paid more attention when as a teenager, I worked in my dad's barbershop #needahaircut #Haircut
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Huge respect and love to England. Delighted Italia won but heartbroken it was against my adopted country. England's young players are a credit to the UK
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Wonderful support for my show & @BBC3CR in the House of Commons yesterday. Terrific support from Sir Mike Penning and @dean4watford Wasn't expecting name checks 😇😅
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Roberto Perrone
11 months
Look who was waiting for me when I got home. At least Teddi is always pleased to see me 🐶
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Thank you so much for your company on @BBC3CR this morning. Wasn't expecting such fabulous interaction. Taking young Teddi for a walk #HappyNewYear
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
Forget the #news Donny Osmond joining us on the show on Wednesday afternoon! @donnyosmond
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
Current #covid infection rates are horrific. If you want to live, treat everyone you meet as if they're infected. Forget about Christmas #healthiswealth
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
Tonight at 10pm across the East of England for BBC radio, I'll be standing in for the stand-in. I feel a late-night-love special coming on ...
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Wishing everyone a happy New Year. Thank you for listening and being part of my radio family. I'm blessed #NewYear #NewYear2023
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
I've been off for a week but I'm back on it from 2pm today. Do hope you can join me @BBC3CR
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
According to the government website, I should retrain to work in Government 😂 Maybe I should become an MP
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
This story has been driven by you. Carol is a regular listener to the show. She's dying from brain & lung #Cancer she wanted to speak to the @BBC3CR afternoon family & thank listeners for their love & support despite her rapidly deteriorating condition 💔 We're all in tears.
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Roberto Perrone
10 months
They'll never notice the 'memento' I've taken to remind me how brilliant everyone @BBCNorthampton has been ..... Monday afternoon from 2pm, a new show across two stations.
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
My amazing 📻 team @KadyEliza & @Matt__Lockwood .. although some hours later, one of us, ended up taking their top off in a nightclub in St Albans #MerryChristmas
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Presenting a #Radio show, it's like baking a fresh cake every day but with different ingredients every time. I'd like to think @bennynye learnt a few cake recipes when he first worked with me. Good luck in your new career Ben. [29th November 2012 in case you were wondering]
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
This is exactly why BBC local radio needs to be saved. This is producer @Matt__Lockwood performing his daily news dance @BBC3CR @KadyEliza @JaneKillick #bbclocalradio #Radio
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Having my #COVID19 booster jab & my #flu vaccination on the same day was, on reflection, not one of my best ideas. Everything hurts, even my testicles.
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Top and centre of the screen. Sitting in the chamber of the House of Commons at PMQs. I'll be back on-air [Hopefully] at 2pm tomorrow to tell you more
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Roberto Perrone
6 months
Happy New Year!
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
Thank you everyone for listening this week to my #Radio show. You have been brilliant listeners.
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Seeing this photo doing the 'rounds today has made me happy #christianeriksen continued good health!
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
This is listener Jake. He found @BBC3CR during the pesky pandemic. Met Jake & his lovely wife on Friday night. It was like meeting an old friend 📻 He is such a terrific guy. I'm blessed #Radio #radiofamily
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Roberto Perrone
8 years
Can't believe #Brexit is dominating the news agenda again. People voted. It's happened. Move on.
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Roberto Perrone
11 months
Italian shoppers have a spectacular choice of fresh produce. The basic daily ingredients are outstanding. It's a feast for the eyes 🇮🇹
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
The response from the radio family has been frankly, incredible. Listener Paul had his car stolen. He left his wife's medical notes in the vehicle. We've found the car - but it's not good news. Paul's wife Carol has #cancer & has just days left. Paul joins us after 2pm 📻 @BBC3CR
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
I've been mentioned in Parliament earlier today. Hope I'm not in trouble, again. I blame producer @Matt__Lockwood
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
"I used to have a small glass of jelly to keep me warm before walking to junior school, it was normal practice with my nan. Bless her, years later I found out my morning jelly was sherry! No wonder I was hopeless at my times table" Best comment this week comes from Lynda #Radio
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Italian night. £20,000 raised for Bedford hospital. Doubled by The Harpur Trust. Wonderful evening with friends #siciliani
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Roberto Perrone
2 months
Uncanny.
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
My 1st duty, I believe, is to my audience. I can't take strike action but I thank my colleagues @NUJofficial as they take a stand against the BBC's plans to change local radio. #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
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Roberto Perrone
6 years
I have absolutely no experience nor do I own or operate any kind of ship other than the dinghy I hire when on holiday. Please may I have a £13.8 million pound contract to run a no-deal ferry service? Oh, and I'd like a Kinghthood as well.
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
I've had the vaccine! Sunday morning, 8am #ThankYouNHS All I need now is an emergency haircut .... and a 🏝️
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Roberto Perrone
7 years
Child that died at the theme park was just a little girl. Tabloids describing her as Muslim shame us all. Thoughts & prayers to her family
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
It's always about our audience📻but a special thanks to a truly fantastic team who've made this week on the radio, something really special. @Matt__Lockwood @ChrisMilliganUK @jonpblackwell & @KimberleyJean99 @BBC3CR
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
I've just asked #Alexa to remind me when Wednesday comes 'round. I'm due to present my #Radio show between 3-6pm but frankly, I have no idea what day it is ...
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
What horrible news this morning. RIP #PaulOGrady extraordinary dog lover & champion. TV personality with real charm, a rare thing ... and a tremendous radio presenter. He will be missed.
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Waited so long for #007NoTimeToDie to return to the #Cinema .. it is brilliant. It does not disappoint.
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
Had an absolute blast hosting the Late Show for @JustinDealey Thanks @tobyfriedner for asking me to cover. Brilliant 📻 family.
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
How am I supposed to get this whopper home after the show? @Matt__Lockwood @JoeWilkinson925 @KadyEliza @BBC3CR
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
This is brilliant.
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Durham Roads & Armed Policing
1 year
Meet future PC Harry! Harry has had a truly awful time recently, and when we heard how much he loves his new Christmas present, an electric Police bike, we had to pay him a visit! Harry professionally led us round his street in full uniform. 👏 2244/2957/9533
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9 months
I've just played Tina Turner's Private Dancer on the show. Producer @Matt__Lockwood performed his 'sexy' Tina routine. Poor @emilykendall___
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Saturday breakfast show it is then. If I get up in time, we'll start at 6am. Great stories, lovely guests & we may talk about names. Are you happy with the name you were given & have you come across any unusual made-up names? @BBC3CR
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Gentlemen. Do not be tempted to wear shorts in the workplace during this brief spell of warm weather. We are not ruffians! #gentlemen
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Roberto Perrone
2 years
Isn't this an amazing bit of footage?
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BucksFlyTipping
2 years
Paul BOND (46 yrs) of Harrow Road, #LeightonBuzzard caught by riders dumping food waste in sacks at Partridge Hill, Great Brickhill, Bucks 15Jul'22 - fined £738 total 12Oct'22 after he cleared the waste away All thanks to the riders for their brave actions 🙏 #SCRAPflytipping
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Roberto Perrone
10 months
From 2pm we start a new adventure. Hello lovely @BBCNorthampton listeners, meet your new afternoon friends @BBC3CR I'm Rob. Meet producers @Matt__Lockwood & @emilykendall___ Matt loves his new whiteboard - it's got all our 'new' ideas on it.
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Roberto Perrone
1 year
Huge thanks to the lovely @BBCBabs_michel she's covering for me again today. I'm back on-air tomorrow afternoon 📻🇮🇹✈☕🕺
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
Twenty-one years ago today @FarmStChurch #weddingday
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Roberto Perrone
3 years
Went to work. Formed a new band with @Danny_Fullbrook & @JustinDealey Motorbikes will likely feature in our 1st video.
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Roberto Perrone
4 years
When anyone becomes ill, especially with this wretched #COVID19 - to belittle them, to mock them, whatever views you hold, is really undignified. #showalittlehumanity
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