Dad to Romeo the bulldog. Journalist, broadcaster ... Yorkshireman. Communication MSc. Exec Producer @BBCRadioManc ... 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🐶📻🎧🎵U=U
Manchester, England
Joined November 2008
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Looking forward to the expansion of the @nationaltrust garden on Castlefield Viaduct.
🥁 Drum roll please....
😁 We’re chuffed to reveal our plans for Phase 2 of Castlefield Viaduct. We want to extend Manchester’s sky park to the full 330 metre length of the historic structure.👉 Click here for more info: bit.ly/3XV7b0D #everyoneneedsnature #citygarden
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I will be holding the bi-monthly @deansgatelabour cllr drop in surgery. If you are a Deansgate resident and would like to talk to your councillor please drop in. Details below
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Ever wondered what the Art Deco building is as you drive down Chester Road in Stretford …. #Manchester #Cinema #ArtDeco
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jmlb…
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One of my favourite illustrations I did last year, that I'm glad I can finally share... for @arghkid's podcast Proper Manc... it's about the times in Manchester when the buses were orange and the trams were grey... bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0jm1…
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🚨 Very proud to bring you Proper Manc. A new BBC podcast series on Manchester at the Millenium. The first episodes are up now:
bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jm15s…
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Manchester is having another moment right now.
@neworder @Johnny_Marr @BlossomsBand all outstanding at the weekend.
And 2025 will be even bigger. 🙏🏻
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Gallagher brothers confirm Oasis reunion tour bbc.in/3XmCHo9
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Manchester is proud of its diversity and has led the way in fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. 🏳️🌈
This Saturday, we're proud to be walking in the @ManchesterPride Parade - celebrating and standing in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community.
Will you join us?
#ManchesterPride @bevcraig
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Everyone has the right to feel safe on our streets.
We are working hard alongside @gmpolice - they are well resourced to keep us safe and will not tolerate anyone intend in causing disorder.
We are a proudly diverse city and there will never be room for racism on our streets. We stand together.
We defeat hated by keeping calm and strong, and only sharing updates we know to be accurate and trusted 👇🏼
#UPDATE | A message to our communities.
These are challenging times, but we are immensely proud to see the majority of our residents standing together and condemning this unacceptable disorder. Your unwavering support has not gone unnoticed.
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I investigate social media at the BBC. I've repeatedly asked you for an interview. You accuse the media of not holding power to account. I want to ask you questions about your site and its role fanning the flames of UK riots. Will you speak to me?@elonmusk bbc.com/news/articles/cd1e8d…
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Chief Constable @gmpolice Stephen Watson is in the hotseat with Mike Sweeney taking your questions.
Listen live on BBC Sounds 🎧 bbc.in/manclistenlive
Live for the first hour of Sweeney's show today - the Chief Constable @gmpolice
Chief Constable of @gmpolice Stephen Watson has confirmed that 28 people have been arrested following disorder across Greater Manchester over the weekend.
Listen to the hotseat on BBC Sounds 🎧 bbc.in/manclistenlive
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Chief Constable of @gmpolice Stephen Watson has confirmed that 28 people have been arrested following disorder across Greater Manchester over the weekend.
Listen to the hotseat on BBC Sounds 🎧 bbc.in/manclistenlive
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I grew up in Wath, it used to be known as The Queen of Villages. My kids went to Wath Academy, I was there yesterday shopping. I know Wath. What has happened today, and why? Call me on BBC Radio Sheffield from 6pm tonight. 0800 111 4949
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After earlier pockets of disorder, this is the current scene in front of #Bolton Town Hall, with both sets of protestors kept apart by police lines
