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RTS award winning BBC TV & Radio Journalist. BBC London. Always keen to hear your stories: victoria.cook @bbc .co.uk

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Gathering in #Hydepark to remember the life of rapper #Cadet
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Huge hostility to the media at #Grenfelltower - @jonsnowC4 is being mobbed.
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Lovely to watch HRH Prince William meeting students & swapping fun stories of uni days
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Have you been affected by the @metline disruptions over the last couple of months? We are looking into this on @BBCLondonNews -please email victoria.cook @bbc .co.uk - we specifically want to hear how it has impacted your life / work. @Councillorsuzie @DuncanFlynn81 please RT! #TFL
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@handlt10 So sorry to hear about the church and what has happened. I’m one of the journalists at BBC London and wondered if I could get in touch directly and find out more? Im on Victoria.cook @bbc .co.uk - thanks
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I recently met an amazing woman called @KamSarian -She gives her time & money to tackle #FGM -Her small shop in Peckham doubles up as a safe space for women, but some horrible people have smashed up her shop sign. I'm raising £ to replace it! Can you help?
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@OliverBerlau @willintune Hi Oliver - would you mind if I used your photo on BBC London TV news this afternoon? ... we are so upset about the tree being destroyed we want to run a story on it! thank you
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@metline This is extremely poor. This is the third week of horrendous delays and cancellations. The train service & customer service is a shambles. I think customers need more than tweet apologies. You need senior managers on platforms at rush hour talking to commuters. And apologising.
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The Justice for Grenfell March stops outside the Home Office - where the dept for Housing is based @officialJ4G
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@surplustakes Hi David, did you take this photo yesterday morning? May we use it for BBC News online today? (with a credit). Kind regards, Victoria Cook
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@BulldogEvo3 His character name is James T Kirk and his real name is William Shatner. Neither of these people are #kirkdouglas
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@Franfrinmusic Hi Fran - we just got a call at the BBC News to alert us to what's happening there. We've started to look into it. Would it be possible for us to use your video?
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@GillsSarah @OliverBerlau @willintune I've asked the BBC press office why it has been cut down, why it couldn't be moved, why this wasn't thought about before the tree was put up (when an election was already known about) - I've asked how much the tree cost and how much the replacement will cost (license fee payers)
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Marching past parliament calling for justice for Grenfell @officialJ4G
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6 years
So lovely to film the world’s oldest bell ringer-Dennis Brock-ringing the quarter peal on his 100th birthday! (That’s an HOUR of bell ringing). He’s been a bell ringer at St Mary’s since he was 11. Vicar @devicesadesires says he’s incredibly special to the community. #bellringing
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Getting ready to go live with Simi @IsleofWight_Zoo
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Are you stuck on the @metline again? I’ve asked @tfl management what their message is to customers &asked if they‘ll apologise with a period of free travel like this: @BBCLondonNews is hoping to run the news piece this Sunday (tbc) @LonTravelWatch #metline
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I can’t believe what this teacher has just said. How can this be normal? #BBCLKW
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East London teacher @cfoleypoetry sees children bleeding from wounds in the classroom. #BBCLKW
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So chuffed I won a Royal Television Society award for the @thameremembers series! Thank you @RTSSouthernCent
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Chants of "save our beating heart" across Chelsea #BromptonPatientsMatter asking @NHSEngland to reconsider closures @RoyalBrompton
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I recently met an amazing woman called @KamSarian -She gives her time & money to tackle #FGM -Her small shop in Peckham doubles up as a safe space for women, but some horrible people have smashed up her shop sign. I'm raising £ to replace it! Can you help?
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Filming @MPSHackney officers for @BBCLondonNews warning boat owners near Clapton on violent attacks on the towpaths #northeastlondon
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I recently met an amazing woman called @KamSarian -She gives her time & money to tackle #FGM -Her small shop in Peckham doubles up as a safe space for women, but some horrible people have smashed up her shop sign. I'm raising £ to replace it! Can you help?
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I LOVE Twitter during moments like this. Watching #OpeningCeremony with the rest of the world.
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@tomdwatson112 @metline Interviewing TfL today. Piece should go out next week.
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8 years
Prince William meeting staff at the new Blavatnik School of Government - the largest pane of glass in Europe!
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8 years
The crowds have started arriving here for #GBHeroesLDN at Trafalgar Square... the choir is warming up ... a beautiful day!
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@alistaircoleman @willintune Me too! I’m actually really sad. That tree spent so long growing ...
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@metline How can this many people be so angry and yet only 600 odd people have signed the petition? @Councillorsuzie ?! I feel people maybe don't know about it? There's also talk of a protest. Someone needs to organise and focus all this Twitter anger!
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@hmrc_mr @tomdwatson112 @metline @TfL @LondonAssembly I live near Uxbridge and work near Great Portland St !! The Met Line is ruining my life! Keen to hear from anyone affected so we can put this to TFL. Sometimes a story affects the reporter too!
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6 years
Enjoyed interviewing @guidedogs Chad and his owner Dave Kent today. Have been hearing how restaurants in London turn them away because they misunderstand the law. Guide dogs are allowed in! Dave says it’s “humiliating” when it happens. #guidedog
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6 years
It was such an honour to read a poem at the @thameremembers end of project event. The entire 4 year mission has been a huge success, mainly because of the impressive community effort. Well done Thame and the organisers! #Remembrance2018
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We all had a jolly time in Leicester Square’s public loo learning about how blocked London’s sewers are from all the plastic people flush away. (wet wipes/pads). Fish in the Thames are digesting this stuff. Stop using the loo as a bin. @thameswater @CarolineRussell @Thames21
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@14ds1 @metline @LonTravelWatch I’ve already interviewed @lontravelwatch for the piece. Rest being filmed next week. Will update!
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@Franfrinmusic Thanks Fran. That is hugely frustrating. I hope you do get a refund.
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7 years
"We did our best I promise". Heartbreaking #GrenfellTowerFire #lfb
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I’m on the bridge! #VLM2019 #bbcradiolondon come and chat to us!
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5 years
Thanks Angela. There should be a longer version of this piece on @BBCLondonNews TV on BBC 1 at 18:30 tomorrow (unless there's breaking news). @LonTravelWatch @metline @TfL @tflcustomerhell @DuncanFlynn81 @Councillorsuzie
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6 years
Here in Thame for the #beacon lighting ceremony and to mark the end of #thameremebers @thameremembers #RememberanceDay2018
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@timwye @willintune I know, right? If only someone had mentioned that. And if only the BBC had a GIGANTIC PIAZZA to move it around in so it wasn’t in the way.
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It's thought more than a thousand people are marching through Chelsea right now for #BromptonPatientsMatter march
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7 years
Hundreds have started gathering here in Chelsea for the #BromptonPatientsMatter march. I'm hearing some incredibly emotional stories
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5 years
@2wenty4s Hi - please could we use your video with a credit? IT's for BBC London TV news - thanks
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6 years
I'm reporting from windy Canary Wharf this morning with @emma_saund & @mikewills_sport they're eating breakfast at the moment so I'm taking pictures of myself #londonmarathon #SpiritOfLondon #GetInspired
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10 years
Princess Sophie, The Countess of Wessex has a go at Archery at Stoke Mandeville Stadium @BBCSouthNews http://t.co/zrk33hnp3F
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5 years
ENOUGH NOW @metline - we have all been stuck (standing) on a train in the Finchley Rd tunnel FOR NEARLY AN HOUR. Signals failed-AGAIN. Enough is enough. I feel sick and faint and can’t sit down. What are you doing about this totally unacceptable service? #metline @DuncanFlynn81
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@StuartWatson3 @AST_arsenal @UEFA Hi Stu, would your friend like to share his frustrations on the BBC News? We're covering this issue today. My email is victoria.cook @bbc .co.uk - would it be possible to get in touch?
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8 years
Thank you Isle of Wight. I am coming back tomorrow. Perhaps with a little less animal-print attire. Maybe.
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5 years
@metline The status board needs updating... it says "minor delays"
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6 years
Reporting friends! @BBCRadioLondon - we're at Canary Wharf near mile 15 & 19 @emma_saund & @mikewills_sport #londonmarathon #getinspired
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I hope people know that @BBCLondonNews is here to HELP not hinder -please contact me if you want to appeal for missing people #Grenfell
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7 years
Out with Dave filming @HiraVirdee in Lincoln's Inn Fields. He's launched @mopedspotted trying to help the police fight moped crime for free!
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4 years
@elfie_woods @metline @ITV @BBCNews We ran this on @BBCLondonNews in Dec: -was told by @tfl things would be better by end of Jan. Last night I spent 40 mins stuck in the Finchley Rd tunnel. A 2 hour commute home. I basically had time to eat, sleep and return to work. So fed up.
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@FRfestivals @qotsa Not enough bars. The queue is nearly an hour long in the blistering sun.
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5 years
Go go go! #VLM2019
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8 years
My first bit of @BBCWorld news! Thanks @alpapatel xx
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@victoriacook watching your piece on British Jews applying to become German citizens after Brexit going out on @BBCWorld & @BBCNews
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10 years
My first go at presenting in the new swanky @BBCSouthNews studios in the @BBCOx ford newsroom - Hi selfie chins! http://t.co/yDxlaigAGa
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@RichPreston @GillsSarah @OliverBerlau @willintune Oh yeah! I’m obviously too angry to spell correctly anymore!!
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4 years
@curiouswilds Hi Rachel, this is lovely! Could I get in touch with you for @BBCLondonNews ? Victoria.cook @bbc .co.uk
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4 years
@JustinDealey Massive congrats guys!! 2020 babies rule 😀 Enjoy these first few days and weeks. If you’re like us, you’ll spend the whole time staring at him and randomly being so overwhelmed with love that your eyes leak!! Sending lots of love and recovery wishes to Marina xx
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9 years
Laying a wreath at Thiepval Memorial. Remembering 9 men from Thame. @thameremembers
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8 years
Filing HRH Prince William at Magdalen College in Oxford to see new investment in library @CameramanJamesW
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6 years
@alisonedge @FRfestivals @EmmHanlon @qotsa I have got some money in my pocket here that I was willing to part with for some beverages, but you seemed not to be too bothered about that, so your profit is coming home with me on the train #totalfail
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5 years
Good news! We’ve found a lovely company called @LAwnings who have agreed to install the new shop sign for @KDLK10 ! It’s being designed now which is wonderful. @KamSarian is very happy! We’re just £110 off our target on the fundraiser though. Can you help? #fgm #peckham
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I recently met an amazing woman called @KamSarian -She gives her time & money to tackle #FGM -Her small shop in Peckham doubles up as a safe space for women, but some horrible people have smashed up her shop sign. I'm raising £ to replace it! Can you help?
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Hi @richardbranson - a big hello from 2000ft from @holzandmiz - you've made #balloonpleasebranson a success! #virginballoon
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6 years
Proof of work today!
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7 years
Out in beautiful Highgate Woods today with scientists from @OfficialZSL @ZSLScience @UCL trying to find where the #Hedgehogs have gone
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9 years
LOVED "Teddy" by @tristanbernays @swkplay . Got to jive on the stage at the end! I fully recommend -as does everyone http://t.co/6XqpW5LZPH
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8 years
Back in Thame today with @cameramanjon to do some more filming with @thameremembers - and we're using the new dolly!
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@KateOsamor Hi Kate, we are covering this news on BBC London TV & Radio today. Might you be free to speak to us as part of this? I've sent an email over with more info and contact details. Kind regards, Victoria
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7 years
Lovely being back with @BBCSouthToday -and great to continue the @thameremembers story
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We also have BBC Oxford news with us and our friend @victoriacook #Thame
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If you are stuck on a delayed met line train, please film! Ideally no more than 30 secs -filming yourself talking about how much you are delayed & how it has affected your day & how you feel. (Filmed in landscape-not portrait!) Tweet vids to me. May be used on BBC London
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9 years
Hello @BanburyPhonebox - I enjoyed my visit to you today! I asked some locals all about you & they'll be on BBC1 at 6:30pm! @BBCSouthNews
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8 years
Athletes arrive on stage to a heroes welcome! #GBheroesLDN
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10 years
Out filming "Make Lunch" in Aylesbury- free meals for children in the school hols who might not eat well otherwise http://t.co/WkvUjL65RK
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First boxes arriving here in Banbury. Counters told they may have to wait a while for the most rural places http://t.co/c6wpNoCXjW
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@lucentsyrops @metline I’m working on it Freddie!
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10 years
Red balloons released at the West Mersea Regatta to remember those who lost their lives during WW1 http://t.co/6crECR0CuJ
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It was fantastic to discover the secrets found in Van Gogh’s house in Stockwell - and lovely to meet you all too! My longer report about to go out on @BBCLondonNews in a few mins #vangogh #history
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Catch us and @RocketPulp on @BBCLondonNews tonight 6.30pm, or watch the earlier segments in @BBCiPlayer - great to have met @victoriacook and talk about the project
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Hi @DunelmUK @DunelmService - you’ve sent me a mirror in the post in a broken cardboard box with no packaging, padding or tape. Not only has it arrived smashed to pieces, the whole thing has snapped in two. I’m sure you will replace this, but that’s not the point. What a waste.
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I think the Penguins love to be on camera more than me! @SpikeKingPeng @BBCSouthToday here's me & Maggie- the newbie!
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The moment "Big Chick" -1st King Penguin born in England for 7 years meets it's family at @Birdland_ @BBCSouthNews http://t.co/gjluRiSt89
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Good luck Frank!
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6 years
So- my Dad says people are turning up at his furniture & antique shop @PortobelloCooks looking for Jeremy Corbyn - looks like his supporters have accidentally tweeted that he’ll be there giving a speech (at 289 Portobello Rd) now! - my Dad can confirm this WILL NOT be happening
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What a lovely sunny day! There is no better way to enjoy the sun than by joining Emma and @jeremycorbyn campaigning in K and C. TODAY 5pm 289 Portobello Road. RT and join us
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10 years
Like platform 9 3/4! Train stn magically appeared in Oxford for 1 day only! Could be real one day @chilternrailway http://t.co/dgxae7rR9w
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10 years
Only 100 people invited on one-off @chilternrailway train to experience planned new route from Oxford to business prk http://t.co/1qClIOuIsU
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5 years
@tomdwatson112 @metline We’re doing some filming today and will film the rest next week depending on people’s availability. Just waiting to hear back now. Will keep people updated via twitter as to when it is going out
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@SimonDGriffiths Good morning! It's Victoria C here from BBC London TV - wondered if I could get in contact with you or one of the Teddington Swimmers about a potential interview today? victoria.cook @bbc .co.uk - thanks!
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8 years
You can't hear him because the music is pumping! - but here's @MayorofLondon talking to @BBCLouisa - you'll hear it later. He's proud!
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8 years
I do love a good high-vis jacket.
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8 years
Great fun filming with @victoriacook for @BBCLondonNews this morning, raising awareness for
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11 years
Job done!! “ @deejaycrox : Break a leg @victoriacook presenting tonight's South Today from Oxford in 17 minutes...! http://t.co/VLY3CJTtyV”
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10 years
Getting ready to read the BBC news. This is how excited we are about @TheWalkingDead in England! @wwwbigbaldhead http://t.co/pUOM3K0ElP
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5 years
Reporting for BBC Radio London at the Marathon today! #VLM2019 #towerbridge
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8 years
Protest has formed outside the Ministry of Justice following the death of Jamal Mahmoud - calling for safer prisons
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5 years
@ChrisHallUK @metline It’s horrendous. It feels like North West London had a working tube line one day, and the next day it just disappeared. And there’s nothing we can do?
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9 years
Editing is underway for @thameremembers - around 4 hours of footage to turn into 4 films!
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