Tara Mills
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Presenter of @bbcnewsline 📺 @BBCevex 📻 l Year ‘21 & Year ‘98 Podcast l Mental Health & Learning Disability l Event Host
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined February 2012
Thank you to everyone who has already watched. It was painstakingly and sensitively made by @MichaelFanning7 and the amazing team @belowtheradartv . I will be eternally grateful 🙏. Much love to everyone affected by suicide ❤️. It’s available here:.
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Busy day - lots of notes - turned the page to find this message from my daughter - just in case I forget 😂#notkeenonfish
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So very sad today to hear that our lovely colleague @DanStantonrep has passed away. He was funny, kind and a devoted dad to his beautiful daughter. Rest easy Dan. Condolences to his wife and the whole family.
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Presenting @BBCevex from home for the first time. Found this note from my daughter ❤️ At least we have back-up @NewsDeclan @karenenglish06 @elainedunseath
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I couldn’t love this any more! Go Max 😍.
Aspiring newsreader Max will be going through heart surgery for the third time in the new year - today Christmas came early when the nine-year-old got the chance to present @bbcnewsline (This is a correction of an earlier tweet which we have now deleted).
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How are you finding joy in 2020?. We’re talking about this @BBCevex tonight. This is my new pup Mabel - she’s helping A LOT 👇
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So deeply sad to hear that Dr Éamon Phoenix has died. He was a unique man, a master storyteller and a thoroughly decent human being. We are all much poorer for his passing. His story on the Year ‘21 podcast is worth a listen 👇💔.
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Principal of Lagan College tells @bbctalkback ‘chldren are not data, they’re not anomalies. we’ve let children down today’.
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Caring for adults with a learning disability during the pandemic. Maura Turley tells me how she is now struggling to look after her daughter full-time, despite their very close bond. @bbcnewsline
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Unbelievably sad news about Professor Jim Dornan. Such an ambassador for Northern Ireland and a shining light in the medical world. A truly lovely man. Deepest sympathies to Samina and his whole family. 💔.
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Years of reporting NI during the toughest years. What a privilege to see them both honoured tonight by @QUBelfast . @bigkenreid and @StephenGrimason 👏👏
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Back in the @bbcnewsline studio after having foot surgery. It’s trainers for the next few weeks 👟
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I’ve been working on this documentary for the last year. It’s on @bbconeni this Monday at 9pm. The most incredible families shared their stories - including Luke who is an absolute star 👇⭐️
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Along with filmmaker John O’Kane we spent months filming these extraordinary families. Painstakingly edited by the amazing @dave_vmh.
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Our Year ‘21 podcast won Silver in New York!. Thanks to all of our contributors for helping us tell the story. And a special mention to Dr Éamon Phoenix 🤩.
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Can Twitter help? . Mo Mowlam and children from Dundrum outside Castle Buildings on April 7th 1998. Anyone know the girl in this clip?. @bbcnewsline @bbcnewsni #GFA25
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Revealing and upsetting scenes in this film. These four mums are caring for their sons who have complex needs that result in distressing and harmful behaviour. They want to highlight the result of cuts in services.
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This is the 17 year old who took her own life inside NI’s Children’s Mental Health unit at Beechcroft. The Belfast Trust has apologised. Her mum speaks to @bbcnewsline about her grief and her anger. That her daughter died where she should have been safe. Join us at 6.30
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Our programme has looked very different this week. What you see on @bbcnewsline is supported by a big team of producers, editors, technical and support staff - we couldn’t do it without them 🙏 ❤️
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Overwhelmed by the reaction to the film. A huge thanks to the families and to Drumragh and Kilcooley. It took a huge amount of courage to let us in. And to the brilliant Jane Magowan, David Barker @HooperRachel and @starling_erica and of course the BBC!#TeensOnTheEdge.
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BREAKING Education Minister: schools will be back to full time, five days a week - including special schools.
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So terribly sad to hear the news about Professor Rick Wilford. A gentleman with an enormous brain and the best analysis of the workings of the Assembly. So many fond memories of interviewing him during Barack Obama’s visit to Belfast and many, many elections. RIP.
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Desperately sad to hear this. Impartial to the core, tenacious and above all a brilliant human being. We all learned so much from Stephen. RIP. Love to his family ❤️.
Stephen Grimason: Fiercely competitive, but always a team player
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Losing my voice tonight. If you see this on the @bbcnewsline set it’s hot blackcurrant . not red wine.
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A good excuse to share a pic of my new pup. Sitting in for William @BBCTalkback and we’re asking should we only get pups and kittens from registered breeders or rescue centres? Is that possible with all the other sources available? Tune in from 12.
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Thanks to @RTS_NI for our award tonight. Lough Neagh was the focus of the winning @bbcnewsline programme. Such a massive team effort 🙌
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This has made my day - actually my WEEK 👇. Just in case you didn’t know @NewsDeclan had a career before @bbcevex. via @YouTube.
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We’ll also hear from this ED team at the Ulster Hospital - they are so thankful to the public for their support - I felt the need to tell them not half as thankful as we are for their work 💙#NHSheroes @bbcnewsline
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Arlene Foster: ‘others wanted to close the schools for longer. but education is a fundamental right and life chances have to be protected’.
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An important follow up to our Spotlight film. The Health Minister pledges a multi-million pound funding package to help families of children with complex needs. Reaction on BBC Newsline at 1830.
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Just one of many tributes to the three teenagers who died in Cookstown.
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I’ve managed to drive around it for months but the massive pothole on the Gilnahirk Road finally got me tonight. Broken down at the side of a 60mph country road. Very thankful for the breakdown service 🙌. #potholes
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I started presenting @bbcnewsline 10 years ago today. Sadly the reason I remember this is because it was the day Nevin Spence died, alongside his dad Noel and brother Graham. A beautiful tribute by Ulster Rugby today.
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This is a deeply shocking film about the murder of a young woman . @Jen_O_Leary raises.so many questions about the police investigation and those around her killer who helped to protect him. Spotlight - Katie: Coerced and Killed - BBC iPlayer
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Anyone who has or knows a child should read this story. It’s shocking, almost beyond belief - and a huge warning for everyone looking after children’s welfare.
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The producer who always had your back. Seamus Kelters was the rock of our newsroom and the most compassionate man I've ever known.
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These are just some of the heroes in all of this 👇 thank you doesn’t feel quite enough - please, please listen to them ❤️.
Now is the time to stay at home. Our respiratory team have a clear message- stay at home to save lives #stayathome #fightback #COVID19 #jointhefightback
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Although it doesn’t look it our dog is loving lockdown - but how will dogs manage when it all ends? We’ll get advice on how to help them with any separation anxiety @BBCevex @WeatherCee
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We spoke to mums who are devoted to their sons. That devotion is matched by the dads. This is about them. #iamnotokay
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I had the privilege of going to London to interview Baroness Blood on her first day in the House of Lords. She talked with such passion about her work with SureStart - giving young children a better start in life. What a legacy she leaves.
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Little Ollie Grant needs a new heart. He’s from Co Down but has spent almost every day of his 7 months in hospital. I’ve been to meet him and his family at Birmingham Children’s hospital. More on @bbcnewsline @BBCNewsNI throughout the day. #organdonation #transplant
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A big @bbcnewsline welcome to Richard Beattie. He’s joining us as a signer for our the lunchtime news summary.
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Unusual phrase from Edwin Poots about Jim Allister on Good Morning Ulster: ‘he would have had his clock cleaned’ . What does it mean? This is what Google says 👇. (I’m sure the new Speaker meant it metaphorically…). @bbcradioulster @SJBretty @TaggartJoel
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So many memories of working with brilliant people in Primark Bank Buildings. Can’t believe the building is gone. Hoping everyone is looked after and it’s rebuilt soon 🙏.
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This boy is keeping me company presenting @bbcevex from home today - he doesn’t answer back unlike @NewsDeclan 😉😊 Join us from 4 @WeatherCee @karenenglish06 @hunts2011
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I had the privilege of presenting the amazing @ColmDavisNI with the Lifetime Achievement Award at tonight’s #Eastside awards. Here with his wife Vic, he was Principal of @TorBankSchool for 20 years. They’ve both dedicated their lives to helping SEN children ❤️
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This is amazing news for James and the whole team 👏👏. @robbeorn has been talking to James for @bbcnewsline at 1830.
An Irish Goodbye has just been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the Academy Awards. Earlier this month we spoke to James Martin, an actor with Down's syndrome, now taking Hollywood by storm.
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The Harkin Summit has arrived in Belfast. The key message this year is better disability inclusion in the workplace. Delighted to be hosting over the next two days. Thanks to the dynamo that is @ballyaltonboy for bringing it all together 🏆⭐️
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This is terribly sad. John was an absolute legend ❤️ his entire life was dedicated to radio and his listeners. Deepest sympathies to his family and many friends. John Bennett: Veteran BBC broadcaster dies aged 82 - BBC News
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The gauntlet has been thrown down @barrabest beat that 😂.
When they said try working from home I didn’t realise they’d expect me to do the music too @BBCNews @BBCNWT #BBCNewsTheme 🥁 #workingfromhome
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Jamie Dornan's mum died from pancreatic cancer. Now he's helping raise awareness of the symptoms. @BBCRichardM has been talking to him for @bbcnewsline 6.30.
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Deeply saddened by this terrible news. Colm was an exceptional man who dedicated his entire life to campaigning for disabled children. I feel very privileged to have known him. Condolences to his wife Vic, children and all the staff who worked with him at Tor Bank.
@MNDA_NI are deeply saddened at the death of committee member & Campaigns Contact Colm Davis OBE & extend their deepest sympathy to his wife Vic & family circle. @mndassoc @mndcampaigns
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I’m so very sorry to read this. We were neighbours for more than 10 years and Lady Stella was exactly that - an absolute Lady - she was also very funny and a dedicated wife and mother. Condolences to the whole family ❤️.
"A stalwart champion, not just of unionism, but of Northern Ireland.". Tributes have been paid following the death of Lady Stella Empey, the wife of former Ulster Unionist Party leader Sir Reg Empey.
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‘Frozen was dead to me three years ago’ . The amazing P5s from St John The Baptist talking about Encanto . 👏👏👏 @Maidenbelfast.
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"Now is not the time to forget what has happened to us". QUB virologist Professor Ultan Power warns against complacency as we come out of lockdown. "We're only at the foothills of this infection". @BBCevex.
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Welcome new signer @hollylane88 to the @bbcnewsline family 🥰. She’ll join Adam McCormack and Paula Clarke across the week on the 1.30 lunchtime news on @BBCOneNI
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It’s a cold Tuesday in January . We have a radio hug in the form of @skydavidblevins and his brother @stephenblevins9 . On what it’s like to be twins.on @bbcradioulster at 1645. An absolute joy to talk to them
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Heartbroken to hear about the death of our BBCNI colleague Neale Dickson. The funniest, kindest man who made every job an absolute joy. What I’ll remember most though was his absolute devotion to his darling wife Una and his daughters. Gone but never forgotten ❤️.
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Shocked and very sad to hear that Kim Lenaghan has died. It’s hard to believe we will never again hear her infectious laugh or see her beaming smile in Broadcasting House. Condolences to her family ❤️.
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This story is heartbreaking and Rita is not alone in taking this step. Children placed in emergency care over lack of respite services - BBC News
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Dogs are always welcome in the newsroom. Especially brave search and rescue ones. Max and owner Ryan Grey are just back from Turkey. On @bbcnewsline and #eveningextra tonight 🐾🐾
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The fantastically talented James Martin on @Channel4News. Can’t wait to see the movie ‘An Irish Goodbye’ . 🤩👏
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Can’t quite believe we’ve been nominated for the Smartest Podcast for Year ‘21. And I’m such amazing company too 🤩🤩. @NewsDeclan @graniamcfadden @Elaine_Dunseath @Paulamaccie.
The Smartest Podcast noms are:.A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris & Xand.Decode.Have You Heard @georgethepoet Podcast.@leckerpodcast.@stephenfrys Edwardian Secrets.@tanfrance's Queer Icons.Teach Me A Lesson w/ @gregjames & @BellaMackie.@TipOffPodcast.@viceworldnews.Year '21
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Gerard McLarnon's remarkable recovery. .
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Belfast peacelines 100 years ago. The parallels between 1921 and 2021 continue this week on the Year ‘21 podcast.
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She’s cool under pressure, top producer and a brilliant friend 🥰. @NewsDuffy leaves us for a year today 😢 can’t imagine the newsroom without you. You’ve earned the break but come back soon 😘. @BBCTalkback
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Hearing the Halifax call centre in Belfast has been closed for a deep clean #coronavirus staff told not to come in tomorrow - more to follow.
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So sad to hear these brilliant colleagues are leaving - immeasurable experience - but wishing them all the best 🥰.
Four of BBC News NI's best-known journalists are leaving the corporation.
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The final Year ‘21 episode available now. Huge thanks to all of the historians (too many to list!) . Producers @graniamcfadden @Elaine_Dunseath @Paulamaccie 🤩. And of course those who shared their family history so we could share it 🙌. @NewsDeclan .
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The Deputy FM tells @bbctheview says parents of SEN children ‘should not have to go to the courts to fight for their child’s education’.She said this was discussed at the Executive today and there would be ‘particular emphasis over the summer to support SEN children’ @bbcevex.
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Behind the scenes of making our Year ‘21 podcast in today’s @BelTel . Huge thanks to @aineltoner and @imjustasnapper . @NewsDeclan @graniamcfadden @Elaine_Dunseath
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He’s a superb storyteller so this is going to be good. @StepWalktv interviewed 100 people for the John Hume biography. Looking forward to getting stuck in 📗
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Does anyone remember the non- transfer test of 1978? When teachers decided the marks? We’re looking for anyone who taught P7 that year or who was in P7 that year 😊 RTs appreciated. @bbcevex.
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Stark warning from the Southern Health Trust on @bbcnewsline . The highest number of covid inpatients they had last year was 63. Tonight they have 231.
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Very interesting to see what the Republic’s Education system is planning for children with Special Needs in the summer @Nicholas808SEN @robbeorn
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Belfast Actor James Martin on his first TV role - I’ve been on set with him for tonight’s @bbcnewsline
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It’s not often you get to do a positive follow-up on a story. The toll this has taken on the man involved is enormous. His only motivation in talking about it is to warn others.
A County Down man who was scammed out of his entire pension pot and life savings has had almost all of his money returned. By @TaraMillsTV .
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BREAKING: Ashers bakery lose their appeal in the row over a cake supporting gay marriage.
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Face masks mandatory from Monday in enclosed places. Opening of pubs delayed to prioritise re-opening of schools AND all pupils to be back by the end of August .More @bbcnewsline.
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Premature baby Jane Armstrong was born 8 weeks ago. She got home from Craigavon Area Hospital this week. @Campbell_Cormac has been to find out how technology helped his parents keep in touch with her in the neonatal unit. Join me for @bbcnewsline at 6.30
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Dr Éamon Phoenix has guided us through 1921. On this week’s episode he tells us his link to 100 years ago. This is his grandfather Hugh Napier. The haunted expression is for good reason. Listen here
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This is Josephine Brown - she had coronavirus and died on Tuesday. We have a special @bbcnewsline at 6.30 tonight. We’ll hear from her daughter, from frontline health workers and have advice to please stay at home over Easter.
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Delighted @newsdeclan is joining us on the @bbcnewsline 6.30 presenting team 👏 . (very sad not to be on Evening Extra with him anymore though - was it something I said Declan??! 🤣).
Declan Harvey (@NewsDeclan) to be a new presenter of @bbcnewsline. The @BBCNewsNI broadcaster will join @taramillstv in presenting both BBC Newsline on @BBCOneNI and Evening Extra @BBCevex on @bbcradioulster
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As a result of today’s expected announcement from the DUP remaining covid restrictions will not be reviewed on Feb 10th @BBCGarethG says they’ll stay in place until the May election #bbctalkback.
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These teenagers turned the tragic death of their friend into something positive. An important story from @robbeorn on @bbcnewsline . @Lighthouse_Ire
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