
Alec Blackman
Broadcast Journalist at BBC CWR
Journalist for @bbccovwarks. Host of The Rugby Show, @WaspsRugby @CoventryRugby. I have opinions, but I'm not allowed to tell you what they are.
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Nov 18, 2024 |
yahoo.com | Chloe Hughes |Alec Blackman
The chair of a Warwickshire town's Armistice Day parade says he believes a specially-made soldier statue has been stolen. The 4ft (1.2m) statue, which depicts a Tommy - or soldier - leaning on a rifle, is one of several made for Bedworth's Remembrance Day parade, and was reported missing on Saturday. Ken Whitehead said police had been informed, and the rest of the silhouettes around the town had been taken down as a precaution.
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If you missed it, here’s a link to @BBCCWR’s tribute to John Butler, who’s stepping down from commentating on @CoventryRugby after 52 years behind the mic. It’s an absolute privilege to know and to have worked with JB. https://t.co/thY7HjcLvy

RT @BBCCWRSport: A special goodbye for BBC broadcaster John Butler after 52 years of broadcasting. You can listen to the tribute programme…

An early reminder that a special programme, honouring John Butler’s 52 years covering @CoventryRugby, can be heard on @BBCCWR for 6pm tonight. It’s a great listen, recognising an astounding career of a man I’m proud to call a friend.