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Culture reporter @bbcnews | Arsenal columnist @goonerfanzine |

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Annabel Rackham

11 months

I loved writing for the @GoonerFanzine last season and am delighted to be returning again as a columnist. Seeing as the Premier League is finally back I thought I’d share some of my football work as I’d love more opportunities to talk about Arsenal in the upcoming campaign ❤️🤍

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2 months

Me watching the City game tomorrow

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Hope ITV do a split screen option so you can watch Love Island and the vote of confidence results at the same time

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One of the biggest perks of working from home is being able to have a nice lie down on the floor when it all gets a bit too much

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Anyone else go straight to Dua Lipa��s Instagram story to see what she could possibly be doing to warrant turning down performing with Elton?

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2 years

Whoever is running the ⁦ @BBCSport ⁩ Transfer Deadline Day live page, you’re a legend

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There was no greater satisfaction this morning than going to my gym, in a predominantly Spurs supporting area, in my Arsenal kit 🔴⚪️

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2 years

The verdict is in for Stephen Bear's revenge porn trial. He's been found GUILTY of one count of voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs or films with intent to cause distress.

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1 year

Just found the clip of the Ben White interview and the laughing in the background makes it so much funnier

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3 years

Might tell my ex to move there

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Northern Ireland faces clown shortage 🤡

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2 years

Thank you so much to Georgia Harrison for sharing her story on what it’s been like having her life on hold for the last two years. You can read my interview with her now

Georgia Harrison: Revenge porn experience felt like 'grief'

The former Love Island contestant told the BBC she wants the government to simplify laws in the UK.

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2 years

Delighted to be writing for @GoonerFanzine this season! Despite being a journalist for six years I’ve never had my name in print so this feels pretty exciting. My first column is out today 🔴⚪️

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4 years

When in Spain @arseblog

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1 year

One of the best clubbing venues in the UK is closing today - Printworks has played host to some of the best dance acts in the world over the last six years but now will be turned into office space. I went to one of its final events for @BBCNewsEnts

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Printworks: Final show for famous dance music venue

The London club, which has hosted the Chemical Brothers and Aphex Twin, will become an office block.

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3 years

Stealing this headline for my next Instagram caption

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Before my blue tick disappears forever I just want everyone to see how cute my dog looks in red and white

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On Saturday I had my first coronavirus vaccine, it felt like a huge relief as someone with an auto-immune disease and compromised immune system. I've written about my experience for @BBCNews @BBCNewsbeat and how it feels to see a way out of lockdown

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Young shielders: Covid vaccine is a ticket back to normal

Shielders have been receiving their first coronavirus jabs as part of the next stage of the rollout.

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@DannyWittenberg We all love a nice brunch but come on

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Hardly believe I am typing these words but I interviewed Rihanna! She spoke to me about maternity fashion and rediscovering herself after having kids...

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Rihanna says fashion has helped her personal 'rediscovery' after having children

The singer says being able to dress fashionably in public again "does something for you as a woman".

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Having to pack for all eventualities this morning, will I be home at 7pm or 7am? Are my shoes comfortable enough to run down Upper Street in? It’s all too much

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3 years

Excited to say today is my first day as the @BBCNewsbeat entertainment reporter! Taking over for the next month so open to story suggestions ✨

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@IzzyZinaLock The burrata can wait!!!!

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So good to be back on the red carpet!

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Stephen Bear has been convicted to 21 months in prison

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Annabel Rackham

3 years

I interviewed @mollymaehague on her new job at PLT, fast fashion culture and removing her fillers, you can read it here or listen to the radio version on @BBCNewsbeat at 12.45 📻

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Molly-Mae: 'I’m not just an influencer any more'

The former Love Island contestant is taking on a new job as a creative director in fashion.

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3 years

It's the 'these things happen' for me

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Sam Fender appearing on BBC Breakfast with a raging hangover is the only video you need to watch today.

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3 years

My red carpet chat with @ladygaga and @JaredLeto about House of Gucci is on @BBCNewsbeat at 12.45 today!

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3 years

What a day 😍

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Trossard is very good at football

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2 years

"It affects you for a really long time, I've always compared it to grief - sometimes you think you're ok and then suddenly you are just in sheds of tears and you just can't help it."

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Rule number one of journalism is not to make the story about yourself, but on this occasion I've made an exception. Thanks to @BBCFood for letting me write about eating disorders, I hope it can provide comfort for those who might need some

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How I learnt to enjoy food again after an eating disorder

It’s been a long road, but my relationship with eating is more positive now than it’s been for decades. This is my story...

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Annabel Rackham

2 years

Wrote this piece to try and explain why for people with eating disorders, eating in restaurants can be really tricky. Thank you to @isabellavclark and @beatED for helping me tell the story

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BBC News (UK)

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What's the problem with calories on restaurant menus?

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2 years

Went from listening to @scott_mills on the way home from school to him and @Chris_Stark soundtracking my afternoons at work just metres away in the @BBCNewsbeat office. Today's last @bbcr1 show is going to be an emotional one 😢

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2 years

Solidarity with everyone else who went to the supermarket today because they needed a few little bits, it’s a jungle out there

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@DannyWittenberg She would have been much better off with one of those giant Yorkshire puddings they sell near the Pyramid stage

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@gregjames As a former @BBCNewsbeat employee I received this text the other day and was very confused until I put on Radio 1

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2 years

Written this piece for @BBCNewsEnts about demand based pricing for gigs tickets. We’re used to it with stuff like flights and hotels - but its now been introduced by Ticketmaster and fans say they’re being priced out the market

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Ticketmaster demand-based pricing system criticised

New dynamic pricing model is designed to stop touts from profiting on the secondary market.

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2 years

Thanks to @DiabetesUK for helping me tell the story of how hot weather affects people with both type 1 and type 2, which you can read here:

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Why hot weather makes managing diabetes harder

Many people with diabetes have found it difficult to manage their blood sugar during the heatwave.

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4 years

So this article I wrote last year was part of the winning entry for Most Impactful Multi-Platform Story at the #bbcnewsawards today! Amazing work from the whole team who worked on the endometriosis story 🥳

'Extreme pain ruined my sex life'

Young women share the impact of the condition on their relationships and fertility.

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It was great to speak to @theadamcollard today about Love Island and the aftercare given to contestants on the show

How do reality TV shows care for their stars?

ITV say they are going to improve their after-care after the death of a Love Island star.

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7 years

Charlotte Crosby criticised for 'one size fits all' social media diet plan

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Charlotte Crosby criticised for 'one size fits all' social media diet plan

Personal trainers say the Geordie Shore star's one week diet plan is "awful" and "ridiculous".

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3 years

Petition for Monzo to get more aggressive with their transaction notifications, 'looks like you might go over your budget this month' just isn't doing anything to stop my incessant spending anymore

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Annabel Rackham

3 years

Speaking to Zara McDermott today on @BBCNewsbeat about her new documentary about sexual assault in schools, was a really great watch and you can hear more about it at 12.45 📻

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2 years

Just about recovered from #TheBrits last night! @Santandave1 put on the most incredible performance ever and @edsheeran x @bmthofficial was the collab I never knew I needed in my life until now

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2 years

I interviewed ⁦ @FatboySlim ⁩ and chatted about mental health and music for my first TV piece! You can watch the digital version here:

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Fatboy Slim: 'Music helped my mental health'

Norman Cook is volunteering for an NHS scheme to help those with severe mental health problems.

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4 years

If you’ve ever spent a Friday night here then you don’t need to worry about what’s in the vaccine

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3 years

Buzzing to be covering the sport on @BBCNewsbeat today! Got the latest on #Wimbledon , some transfer news in the Premier League, more managerial-merry-go-rounds and a Spanish TV channel being a bit extra… 📻 On Radio 1/1Xtra and Asian Network at 12.45!

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1 year

Me every time I see another take on this Arsenal mascot eye contact situation

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I think the highlight of my birthday so far has been the @BBCNewsbeat team all trying to sing happy birthday at once over Zoom. Both incredibly optimistic and chaotic all at once...

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3 years

Everyone I've spoken to for my @BBCNewsbeat festivals piece today has apologised for having no voice left and I'm very much here for it

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7 years

Wrote this for @BBCNewsEnts and got to speak to @Popjustice in the process!

Are these 00s singers still relevant?

Kate Nash took to Twitter to criticise the music industry for how they "dispose" of artists.

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1 year

Trossard has only just turned 28, everyone calm down

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1 year

My facial expressions may tell a different story but I was actually delighted to be invited back by the @premierleague to chat all things Arsenal 🔴⚪️

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4 years

Also because I’m not very good at tweeting about my own work sometimes.... I’m addicted to I May Destroy You atm- here’s my interview with @MichaelaCoel from last week:

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3 years

On @BBCNewsbeat at 12.45 with my first interview as entertainment reporter - chatting to the legend that is @ewanmcvicar_ about his song climbing the charts, quitting his job and having his own football chant 📻

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Annabel Rackham

4 years

Got some insight today into how a joke about a kidney transplant feels when you've actually had one - wrote this for @BBCNewsbeat

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Saved By The Bell apologises to Selena Gomez for kidney transplant joke

A new Saved By The Bell episode included a joke about Gomez, who had a transplant in 2017.

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3 years

Happy Birthday to the place I’ve wanted to work at since I first heard it on the car ride home from after school club when I was about 12 ❤️

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This Day 1973. @BBCNewsbeat born. 1230 in Johnnie Walker show/530 in @BBCR1 Club/Rosko. "Ed Stewart and the Newsbeat team find the news". #radiomoments

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There's just over a week left to apply for the BBC's journalism trainee scheme. It is the most incredible opportunity to work in some of the best newsrooms in the country and receive great training alongside it! @BBCGetIn

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Thinking of the wonderful @tashafearne tonight who was my first friend when I joined the BBC in Birmingham four years ago. She was an incredible person to be around, ambitious, talented and positive even at 5am before a breakfast show. She was committed to creating stories for...

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When I spoke to Tasha’s dad he said he noticed on screen how good Andrew was with her cochlear implant and I’m so glad her deafness was addressed in both their speeches in such a positive way #LoveIsland

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If you like your news in podcast form I’ve also done something for @BBCSounds too!

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Another Messi supporter to add to the list @PeterCrouchPod

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What. A. Final. Congratulations to Argentina and to Messi. 🐐?! Commiserations to France - both teams played brilliantly. W

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2 years

Proper handbags at full time. These manager post-match interviews are gonna be spicy 🔥

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4 years

Can Apple just let me be miserable in peace please

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Good luck to the guy I’ve just seen enter the Emirates for the Arctic Monkeys gig in a Spurs shirt

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Interview time with Anna Wintour doesn’t come around often, so it was a privilege to speak to her and Edward Enninful about their new Vogue event - London’s answer to the Met Gala for @BBCNewsEnts

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Anna Wintour: Vogue editor says 'art scene is so important' to UK

A new event aims to raise money to help UK arts organisations suffering from financial difficulties.

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2 years

While reporting on Stephen Bear's trial, his guilty verdict felt like a landmark moment for revenge porn survivors. I've written this with the help of @NotYourPorn and I hope it highlights @georgiaharisonx 's bravery in this case too

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Stephen Bear: Revenge porn conviction 'sets a precedent'

Bear was found guilty of sharing a video of himself having sex with Georgia Harrison without her consent.

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3 years

It might be coming home but what business does my local pub have charging £25 to watch the semi final tomorrow. Not even a packet of crisps included might call the police

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Til August ❤️🤍

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Wrote some words about Paul Cattermole’s death and how big an influence S Club 7 were to many of us as kids for @BBCNews

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4 years

I spoke to @Luke_Lambourne who's club Leyton Orient are organising a huge FIFA tournament for charity to help us all survive without football!

Coronavirus: Premier League players join charity FIFA 20 tournament

It's been organised by League Two club Leyton Orient to keep fans entertained while games are postponed.

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3 years

Feel like I’m too young for my Grand Designs obsession. None of my friends care about it so I have to ring up my Nan to discuss it every week

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3 years

Had a great chat with @Oobahs and @JulieAdenuga about what they’ve discovered as hosts of Catfish UK and don’t worry it’s spoiler free 👉🏼

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Online dating: 'In 2021 everyone is a kind-of catfish'

The hit US reality show is getting its own UK version - hosted by Julie Adenuga and Oobah Butler.

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1 year

Gambling front-of-shirt sponsors could be banned today by the Premier League - a reminder of my article on why they present problems for fans

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Gambling: Who are the betting firms sponsoring your team?

Government changes to Premier League shirt sponsors could mean an end to some gambling companies.

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4 years

A simpler time for us all at @BBCNewsbeat really

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5 years

Wrote about the Jaclyn Hill cosmetics scandal 💄💄💄

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BBC Newsbeat

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Some people who bought Jaclyn's lipsticks said they'd found hairs, holes, plastic balls and even shards of metal in the products. But she's now promised to refund everyone - even if they haven't complained

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After a day of feeling particularly horrible, I’m so glad I did this episode with Lydia as it always serves as a reminder to me to be a bit kinder to myself!

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Lydia June Meredith

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Episode 3 of The Gutted Podcast is all about #crohnsdisease 💩🎙✨ I chat to @annabellimor about her #Crohns & dealing with it growing up & throughout university. #crohnsdiseaseawareness #theguttedpodcast #autoimmunedisease #ibd #crohnsandcolitis

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I support this club purely for the drama

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I was so sad that Jerry Quy aka our famous & loyal mascot @Gunnersaurus and integral part of our club was being made redundant after 27 years. As such, I’m offering to reimburse @Arsenal with the full salary of our big green guy as long as I will be an Arsenal player...

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If you're having a bad day I recommend you join the Wetherspoons Facebook group where people count how many chips they've been given

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The title race has got me sat here conspiring about Villa losing which gives Spurs a chance at top four again and a reason to beat City but then West Ham are getting absolutely cooked and play City on the last day so what does it all really mean anyway

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It’s my birthday weekend so the greatest present you could give me is by reading my newest investigation on children using skincare for @BBCNews !

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Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists

Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.

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I've been ghosted by the builder who is meant to be making my wardrobes and honestly its more devastating than when a man does it, please just answer my calls Steve

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She is a BIG mood

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This lady is very excited outdoor pools can now open in England. More on what is and isn't allowed to open in different parts of the UK here:

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We couldn’t afford to pay a man who dressed as a dinosaur literally six months ago?

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We are one of 12 Founding Clubs of the European Super League

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Great to chat to @HolHumberstone about winning the Brits Rising Star award, we also discussed her collab with @samfendermusic and a pretty huge tour she’s supporting next year… on @BBCNewsbeat just before 1!

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CBBC’s average viewer age is about to go up exponentially

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The biggest cheer of the night has been for Ross and Diane #BRITs #britawards

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90 minutes of absolute hell but I could not be happier ❤️🤍

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Early twenties: Gliding through a full day of waitressing on three hours sleep and a hangover Late twenties: Having two drinks, eight hours sleep and enough water yet waking up feeling like I’ve been dragged backwards through a hedge

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I am lighting this #yellowcandle in memory of Jacha Wrobel who was murdered at Auschwitz aged 26.

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Yeah this one’s good

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Will Ebanana Scrooge discover his Christmas spirit? #AldiAmazingChristmas #KevinTheCarrot

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I have the UK in the @BBCNewsbeat sweepstake and the person who comes last gets a prize 👀 #Eurovision

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Happy 100th Birthday @BBC ! Thanks for six years of employment and a lifetime of amazing content 📻

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Found out Teddy supports Arsenal and now everything makes sense, he’s used to constantly being in pain #LoveIsland

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4 years

I had a great chat with @AnneMarie about her experience of bullying at school and how it's affected her as an adult!

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BBC Newsbeat

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Anne Marie writes empowering songs telling fans to be themselves and never settle for less… but more recently, she’s been exploring the bullying she suffered at school for the first time. She’s been talking about the effect it had on her long-term mental health

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I've spoken to those involved in the Stephen Bear case about today's prison sentence and what it means for revenge porn victims going forward

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Stephen Bear: Revenge porn prison sentence 'sends clear message'

The reality TV star was convicted of voyeurism and disclosing private sexual videos in December.

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My view recording today’s piece for @BBCNewsbeat ... find out where I am at 12.45!

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Chase and Status and Becky Hill definitely brought the most energy of the evening, people actually stood up!! #BRITs

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Annabel Rackham

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My new column for the @GoonerFanzine is now out! It’s all about the rise of Granit Xhaka this season 🚀

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Annabel Rackham

3 years

Ergh I love Taylor Swift more than anything #BRITs

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Annabel Rackham

3 years

Laughing at the fact that developers at Twitter probably spent months delicately crafting this brand new platform for discussion and debate only for it to blow up because Declan Rice did some karaoke on it

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