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Abi Smitton

@abismitton

Cost of Living Producer @BBCNews. IRN 2019 Winner 🏆 and 30 Under 30 Class of 2019. Brownie Leader 🦉 and excessive baker🎂. Got a story? [email protected]

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The father of a British police officer killed in the line of duty has taken his campaign for a medal to recognise their sacrifice to the USA. Bryn Hughes, whose daughter Nicola was murdered, met Haylee - widow of a US officer killed by a carjacker bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

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The parents of Alice Ruggles and Gracie Spinks have met for the first time to campaign for better support for victims of stalking. Both their daughters were killed, after reporting being stalked to the police ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-637458…

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Doddie Weir in his own words. On #BBCBreakfast we spoke Doddie many times as he raised awareness of #MND - and this is our tribute to the former rugby union star after his death was announced aged 52 bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un…

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'Every time we go to a job, every time we show people humanity, there's a little bit of William in there' James Anderson, a plumber who works for free for vulnerable people, told #BBCBreakfast the heartbreaking reason why @Depheruk helps so many people bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

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Just a few minutes until Gary McKee hits the road for his final marathon of the year. 365 marathons in 365 days. What an incredible send off for an amazing achievement!

Just a few minutes until <a href="/Marathon_Man365/">Gary McKee</a> hits the road for his final marathon of the year. 365 marathons in 365 days. What an incredible send off for an amazing achievement!
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Do you remember the first episode of Breakfast TV? 40 years ago the UK’s first morning television programme Breakfast Time was launched – watch to take a trip down memory lane 📺⬇️ #BBCBreakfast bit.ly/3WdaU5z

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Bill and Jo's story: "I want to see change happen and stand on the rooftops and shout dementia". Rest In Peace Jo. Dementia Matters stephen fildes Jeremy Cooke @Alzheimerssoc Vicky McClure MBE #bbcnewsten #dementia #socialcare

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Struck by the words of friend & colleague of Emma Pattison, the head shot by her husband. “Emma’s loss reminds us it doesn’t matter how successful or accomplished or brilliant you are as a woman. You are only as safe as your male partner allows you to be.” CEO of @GDST

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Please see link below to the recent interview I did with the lovely Kathryn Stanczyszyn BBC Breakfast highlighting what we believe needs to change in relation to gun licencing. Pleased to have since heard from the Home Office and have a meeting arranged for March bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-eng…

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Absolutely incredible day at the relaunch of the #BBC500Words competition. Jon Kay ☕️ surrounded by the unbelievably enthusiastic pupils and staff at Conway Primary - thank you so much for letting us take over your school this morning!

Absolutely incredible day at the relaunch of the #BBC500Words competition. <a href="/jonkay01/">Jon Kay ☕️</a> surrounded by the unbelievably enthusiastic pupils and staff at <a href="/Conway_Primary/">Conway Primary</a> - thank you so much for letting us take over your school this morning!
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Tim's daughter was shot dead on Xmas Eve He could have been consumed with rage & grief instead he's trying to make a difference I spent 2 days with him & top bloke John May We laughed, I cried, & I was blown away by them both♥️ BBC Breakfast

Tim's daughter was shot dead on Xmas Eve
He could have been consumed with rage &amp; grief instead he's trying to make a difference
I spent 2 days with him &amp; top bloke <a href="/thatjohnmay/">John May</a> 
We laughed, I cried, &amp; I was  blown away by them both♥️
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4pm in Liverpool today - it's going to be an incredible and moving moment when Tim and John May (walking Lands End to John o' Groats for Weapons Down Gloves Up ⚪️) walk through the city centre surrounded by supporters.

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A story of hope, love and the wonders of medical science. 20 years after being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer Linda Schofield is enjoying a day she never thought she'd see. On #BBCBreakfast Jayne McCubbin met Linda and her husband Gary

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Thank you so much to Dorothy and Melvin for letting us into your home. They've been together for 48 years. She is his fulltime unpaid carer. It's having a huge impact on her physical and mental health but she's refusing to give up on the man she loves. BBC Breakfast Carers UK

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Alfie, from Liverpool, set up Alfie's Squad after he lost his dad to suicide. It's the only club of its kind providing support for young people bereaved by suicide. They're all the loveliest people, and the other weekend they went diving with sharks to raise money BBC Breakfast 🦈