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Journalist and freelance photographer covering Northamptonshire : also mother, wife, former TA. I love Wicksteed Park, Marmite & Spidey. All views are MINE .

Kettering, Northamptonshire
Joined November 2011
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3 years
My super-clever mother Mary died tonight. Cambridge science graduate, voracious reader, could speak several languages, widely travelled, married for 64 years to my dad who she adored and who cared for her so well. She liked hats and cats and loved strong-minded women. What a gal!
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2 years
Result of Oundle by-election Liberal Democrats win Charlie Best wins with 1,683 votes. Cons Ollie Curtis 1,423
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5 years
Tom Pursglove @VotePursglove re-elected as MP for Corby and East Northants #CorbyEN polling 33,410 votes
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Wellingborough Walks Action Group did it! Took the council and a massive developer to court - and won. It's been quite the story to follow from early protests to @paulpowlesland being arrested to the High Court. Off to Wellingborough for the next chapter
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14 months ago, @paulpowlesland climbed up one of the trees on the Wellingborough Walks. Today he is supporting Marion Turner-Hawes and WWAG
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Coventry Cathedral - amazing, awesome. Living in Kettering, over the years, I've been told many times you could see the glow of Coventry on fire during that dreaded blitz. I thought about my mate George, who watched the burning horizon from his isolation ward as a teenager.
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1 year
A week ago in Wellingborough, work scheduled for 5 days to clear 61 trees - part of the Victorian Walks avenue of limes leading down to the River Nene from the town centre - was due to begin. Since the trees form an iconic gateway to the town, residents objected
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3 years
@tinyattention This is horrendous and the others are just complicit in this
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10 years
Bringing sunshine to Loddington village fete @RevRichardColes singing with Market Harborough Ukele Group http://t.co/isG6S1xVUR
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3 years
Yes! Completed this classic from @Coldwar_Steve can't find our Cilla though - maybe she's in Rishi's scrimp 'n' save plastic bag
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4 years
Hello @scott_mills thanks for featuring my Facebook live video reporting on your show this morning I did the reports for the lovely readers of the @NTelegraph . Always a pleasure to have local newspapers given coverage by a national broadcaster such as @BBCR1
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1 year
In Wellingborough at London Road tree felling @paulpowlesland is up one of the 40 trees due to be felled in The Walks. He's coming down so there's a stand off between Mr Powlesland and @NorthantsPolice
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Genuine good guy, top bloke, smart cookie, and servant to local sport - ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls - I present Jon Dunham @JonDunhamNT . He filed his last match report for the Northants Telegraph today. Good luck for the future. It's been a privilege working with you
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3 months
Winner! Kyren Wilson World Snooker Champion!
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1 year
Currently waiting outside the NNC council offices in Wellingborough where @PeterBoneUK , @RobBridge7 and @SmithersJason are due to meet with top bosses from developers Vistry regarding the felling of trees - or not -in London Road
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5 years
A Kettering⚽️ legend at The Latimer Arts College today...oh there's Sean Dyche too 😉 @JonDunhamNT
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6 years
Dear @Coldwar_Steve I humbly submit this photo taken on my Saturday morning shopping trip in #Kettering I'm sure the residents would be thrilled to have it used for one of your masterpieces. Keep up the good work!
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2 years
Team Telegraph at the #CorbyPoleFair @FauldsCallum @Katie_Cronin and some dafty on the right. Follow us @NTelegraph - we have a live blog all day
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A bit of a kerfuffle in court as Mr Grant barrister for NNC says River Nene (Neen), not River Nene (Nen). That's made people sit up and listen!
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3 years
I've just had a money-can't-buy Kettering experience - saw Ricky Evans outside the Argyll Club. It's the equivalent of bumping into Malcolm the Fishman down the Three Cocks or James Acaster hugging Wicky Bear
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4 years
@Coldwar_Steve Where's Cilla, Toyah? It's a mystery!
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3 years
At the @NCTJ_news awards. As you csn see I've already had all my prosecco
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3 months
Heading down to London tomorrow to the High Court judicial review for the Wellingborough Walks trees case. It'll be interesting to hear the evidence surrounding the legal status of the 16 trees that were felled ...follow the proceedings @NTelegraph
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4 years
Just want to thank all the staff at @KettGeneral Hospital for all their care looking after my mum. Each time I've phoned I've been put through to a member of staff, spoken to the doctor treating her, the nursing and ward staff too. Excellent communication and such a relief. 👍🏻👏🏻
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3 years
@simongerman600 Sorry, someone might have already asked, but what about poor little Rutland?
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3 years
That's me on the left btw
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4 years
I'm so pleased to be part of this group with these amazing women.
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Huge congratulations to @AlisonBagley1 @BeckyBeardmore1 @EShepherdChron and @Lisa_w_JP who have become the first Community News Project reporters to achieve the gold standard diploma, having started from scratch as part of the project 🌟 Read more:
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3 years
Kettering
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5 years
I have 14 hours left to find the @Coldwar_Steve Big Issue t-shirt I bought the husband for his birthday, I put it 'somewhere safe', and now can't find at all. Any ideas anyone?
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6 years
@AFCRD celebrate their promotion
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6 years
Christmas cards arrived today @Coldwar_Steve So excited...🎄🎼I'm dreaming of a Pricilla White Christmas
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4 years
Mum back home after a week in hospital, reunited with dad. Met at uni in 1954 and still very much in love.
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1 year
Back to Wellingborough to see the fate of the London Road trees. A five-hour stand-off between protesters and road workers meant tree surgeons couldn't begin cutting down the trees - a thread
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4 years
Well that's me officially a guinea pig in a vaccine trial. I've done the health check, the the blood test, and a Covid test and been injected with something that might be the vaccine or saline. I reckon I got the placebo but there's no way of knowing yet 😷💉 #vaccine #novavax
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5 years
The camera never lies: Bum Hole Foods - producers of egg products. 😷💨 Artisan fart manufacturers?
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2 months
Day four of the gross misconduct hearing into Chief Constable of Northants Nick Adderley has more twists and turns than a James Bond novel that was referenced today by the top cop's legal team. Coincidentally, Bond was a Commander in the Royal Navy.
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2 years
In the past week I have not only given a High Court judge a thumbs-up, I managed to compare Her late Majesty The Queen to a T-Rex, live, on the radio. It's all going very well. I used to consider myself a safe pair of hands. Must try harder.
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3 years
Here's my piece on Rev Richard Coles' moving memoir The Madness of Grief. @RevRichardColes
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Alison Bagley
5 years
I'm going to be at the Corby and East Northants constituency count in #Corby later tonight with my marvellous colleague @Katie_Cronin covering every angle for the @NTelegraph If you're staying up all night give us a follow.
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2 months
Day two from the Nick Adderley gross misconduct hearing. A medal expert told the panel the medal he was sent by investigators was a copy, not a real South Atlantic medal. Then Mr Adderley declined to take the stand and give evidence
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4 years
Yippee! Thanks @samcoopernews
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3 months
I'm at the Nick Adderley (Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police) disciplinary hearing in Northampton. Here's what the room looks like.
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2 months
Nick Adderley: Medal expert Chris Hayward is on the 'stand'. He's just described the difference between a replica medal bought from a dealer and an authentic MOD-issued medal. It's all about the swivel, the weight, and the engraving. The medal he examined was not genuine.
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2 months
So today, I attended the final day of the gross misconduct hearing for Nick Adderley - the now former Chief Constable of Northamptonshire. It's started with this...
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2 years
Last service at St Michael's Church, Kettering for the absolutely wonderful @alicelydiajoy . Thank you Alice for being you and supporting us.
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1 year
As contractors work to clear trees from the historic Wellingborough Walks, campaigners will return to London Road and the Embankment today protesting to save as many trees as they can. Here's the latest
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2 months
The cost to tax payers in Northamptonshire for the gross misconduct hearing of Chief Constable Nick Adderley has been revealed - but there's more to come as the panel is due to reconvene
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2 months
No Chief Constable Nick Adderley at the hearing. Independent Chair Calkum Cowx had been 'directed' to attend, but he has not arrived. John Beggs KC counsel for the OPFCC has begun his summing up
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3 years
Breakfast in the garden the night after rain. You can almost hear the plants growing. Birds cheeping in every tree and bees busy with bee business - and the sun's out. It's a glorious day on planet earth.
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2 months
DAY 3 ....Morning from Northampton Saints and the Nick Adderley gross misconduct hearing concerning the probe into the Chief Constable's integrity and behaviour in office.
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Alison Bagley
4 years
I ❤ my Scum Media bag - a present from the fabulous @Katie_Cronin
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2 years
Saturday night was made all the better as @watsoncomedian gave the people of Kettering a laugh & paid for refreshments at an impromptu free gig in the town centre. There was a BIG crowd & the guys from the Kino did a splendid job bringing out wine & beer
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2 years
We'reoutsdie the Kino in #Kettering watching @watsoncomedian do an impromptu gig
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1 year
Yesterday (Monday) saw more disruption with protesters standing in the way and being warned they would be arrested for aggravated trespass if they didn't move. Meanwhile, barrister @paulpowlesland has been combing documents and advising campaigners. So Day 6 dawns...
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4 years
News Journalist of the Year nominee @Katie_Cronin will always be our winner. Covering local news with passion and integrity. She's a superb role model, mentor and colleague. Always sticking up for her community #winner #jpimediaawards
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2 months
Morning from Northampton and the County Ground hosting today's gross misconduct hearing of Nick Adderley (Chief Constable) He arrived in good spirits and appeared happy.
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3 years
Back at KLV Kettering Conference Centre for parish and town council counts. Green Party making history with two more seats in Brambleside Kettering
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2 months
Philip Hollobone watched closely by Rosie Wrighting at tonight's Kettering hustings
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Alison Bagley
5 years
. @Zanussi_UK hiya, my oven door fell off and shattered all over the kitchen floor last night. I emailed your customer service dept who said they 'couldn't diagnose the problem'. The problem is the door fell off and now there's no door. Please advise. TY
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1 year
Wellingborough trees Another big day on London Road. Yesterday @SmithersJason sent an email to developers Vistry asking for a 'pause' in felling. Last week @PeterBoneUK asked in the House for the same thing - no 'pause' took place.
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1 year
Snow still coming down in Kettering @NTelegraph @NNweather heard that main roads are clear just a bit dodgy on side roads
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1 year
To the kind lady on the London train from Leicester who stepped in to extract me from being trapped by some drunk Spurs fans - thanks. Also thanks to the couple from Market Harborough who also defended me from some verbal nonsense. Good people out numbered the bad.
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1 year
As Mothering Sunday approaches. If you have lost your mum (or someone who you looked on as a mum), then my thoughts go out to you at this time. Each 'how to treat your mum' ad is an unavoidable stab in the heart. So go and treat your mums and give her an extra big hug ❤️
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2 years
Oh my! What a joy to see @Reverend_Makers at @roadmender tonight 👏🏼. They are life-affirming and made me very happy - although my knees are done in after so much bouncing
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4 years
I know it's human nature to want to provide for you and your family but anyone who has been panic buying needs to take a good long look into their heart/soul. Seriously, you have been found wanting. #greed #Humanity #getagrip
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6 years
Christmas bargains in B&M #Kettering Only 10p your 2018 diary. That's half a penny a day for the rest of the year #reducedtoclear @WHS_Carpet
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4 years
Meanwhile, a man in #Kettering asks
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9 years
Unexpected item in the bagging area! genuinely lovely #moviestar @WarwickADavis highlighting charity @LPUKOnline
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4 years
Woken up by a blackbird doing its best to out-sing a wood pigeon. Normally I try to block it out and go back to sleep, but hearing nature carrying on is comforting. So, good morning world!
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2 months
Morning from The Saints and the gross misconduct hearing of Chief Constable for Northamptonshire Nick Adderley. We believe we will hear from Mr Adderley and a medal expert.
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2 years
Gig cancelled but @watsoncomedian doing at set starting outside Kettering Arts Centre in the street
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4 years
How kind. Thanks to my lovely kind colleagues for these flowers and some sweeties to cheer me up when I faced a lockdown crisis. @SamWildmanNT @LocalDemSarah @weaver_steph @Katie_Cronin @PhoebeRad
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Obviously, I can't take photos in court. There are about 30 supporters in the court as well as counsel for Wellingborough Walks Action Group (WWAG), North Northants Council (NNC), and the interested party Stanton Cross Developments LLP.
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5 years
Found Cilla! But there are 999 others in my @Coldwar_Steve jigsaw. Trying to explain the picture to my mother-in-law has been tricky. "I'm not sure I understand it", she says, as she finds another hellish demon. #BoxingDay
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4 years
Bit late but it had to be done
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3 years
Brixton O2 Academy to see The Stranglers @StranglersSite
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2 months
Morning from Northampton, where the gross misconduct hearing for Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Nick Adderley. Rumours are that he is unlikely to appear before the panel in person, which is disappointing for the TV cameras...
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1 year
One final thing, I've been thanked for covering this story - it's day 10 for me today. I've met some very passionate people with different approaches and seen good-natured protests, but as the trees come down today, the mood could change. I'll be there in my hi-vis reporting
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5 years
Success! In the back of the wardrobe. Hurrah.
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2 months
First strawberry of the year. It's a beauty.
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3 months
John Beggs has finished setting out his evidence. The only person responsible for the dishonest assertions is Nick Adderley. Assertions include that he was in the Royal Navy for 10 years, served in the Falklands War and that he was a Commander and negotiated in Haiti.
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Alison Bagley
6 years
Meanwhile in the pub in #Kettering #Malcolm #legend
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Alison Bagley
1 year
Down at London Road. No police this morning -yet.
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2 months
Matthew Holdcroft, who is defending Nick Adderley is arguing that the Legally Qualified Chair of the gross misconduct hearing of the Chief Constable should recuse himself from the panel and the panel because he has a 'concluded view' and is therefore has already made a judgement
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2 years
People on the news saying 'bring back Boris'. What a total farce and an omnishambles. I'm embarrassed that some think the answer to the problem is bring back a disgraced PM.
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3 years
Card from my boy for Mothering Sunday with some @Coldwar_Steve vibes going on featuring the best of Wicksteed Park - poor new style Wicky Bear
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Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Nick Adderley's gross misconduct hearing will reconvene after the panel deciding his fate rejected a legal challenge against them. Back on June 20.
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Alison Bagley
3 years
1969. Space hopper ✔Cowboy outfit ✔garish jumper✔massive TV✔Coal scuttle✔Record player✔ Oh for a time machine.
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My dad (on the right) with his best man and school pal Charles. Mates for more than 75 years. They met up for lunch yesterday 😍
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3 years
Who says time travel isn't possible? Marmite on bread just took me back to 1973. Back to my parents' home - the tinkle of teaspoons in china cups. The sound of the sideboard door. The smell of toast and the drum ping of the cake tin lid being removed. Who needs a Delorean?
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So, people of Wellingborough, Rushden, Higham, Finedon, Wollaston, Bozeat, Irchester, and the places around and in between, YOU and only you, can vote for your next MP. Polling stations close at 10pm, and don't forget your ID. #WellingboroughByElection #Wellingborough
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Alison Bagley
4 years
People of #Kettering and #Corby be grateful for we have the legend that is Malcolm the Fishman. (Other fishmen may be available)
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Prawns, Cockles, Mussels, Seafood....Who remembers the Cockle man doing the rounds in the Pubs and Clubs?
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Back to Wellingborough when, for a fourth day, residents will take action to try to stop contractors felling 40 trees in London Road, part of the Victorian lime tree Walks
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7 years
Have just kept pace with the checkout man @LidlUK item for item. Even had my card ready to pay when he said the total #winner #legend #Dab
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1 year
@DBanksy Cogenhoe in Northamptonshire. You'll never guess it. (Cook-ner)
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Alison Bagley
2 months
Some more legal chat at the Nick Adderley hearing. But it looks as if he will be standing the stand soon. A 'voluminous' 400-page character evidence bundle has been submitted in the Chief Constable's defence but only received yesterday. Looks like there will be another break...
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Alison Bagley
2 months
So, the gross misconduct hearing has opened into the Nick Adderleycase. Evidence given to the hearing in two books - An Extraordinary Sacrifice and Lured to their Deaths - both written about two Greater Manchester Police Officers murdered on duty included quotes from Mr Adderley
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It's been a stop-start day at the gross misconduct hearing into the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Nick Adderley. Much of the day was spent assessing new evidence presented to the panel - quotes attributed to Mr Adderley in an interview
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