Alex Pope
Online Writer at BBC
Online writer for BBC East based in Bedfordshire. Married drama queen of 1. Views are all mine and not the BBCs. Sometimes prances about on a stage.
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bbc.com | Alex Pope
Centuries old ring found 'gleaming in the sunshine'Alex PopeMalcolm WealeThe Gawdy ring, which is in a very good condition, includes a depiction of a tiny skull - believed to be a reminder of mortalityA mental detectorist has discovered a gold mourning ring dating from the 16th Century "gleaming in the sunshine". Malcom Weale, 53, unearthed the ring in August, in a field in Norfolk.
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bbc.com | Alex Pope
Man attacked neighbour with knife after bins rowAlex PopeBBC News, NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshire PoliceMichael Sergio Smith was jailed for the attack that happened in July 2024A man who seriously injured his neighbour with a knife after a row about bins has been jailed. Michael Sergio Smith, 45, from Corby, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of cannabis.
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ca.news.yahoo.com | Alex Pope
Michael Sergio Smith was jailed for the attack that happened in July 2024 [Northamptonshire Police]A man who seriously injured his neighbour with a knife after a row about bins has been jailed. Michael Sergio Smith, 45, from Corby, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of cannabis.
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bbc.com | Alex Pope
Underpass art to represent 'light and positivity'Alex PopeAndy WillsherYoung children from Castle Newnham School helped to paint colourful designsAn underpass that needed some "tender loving care" has been updated and renovated with a vibrant design to represent "light and positivity". The subway by the Embankment and Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford was prone to flooding and has fully reopened after being closed for several weeks.
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bbc.co.uk | Alex Pope
Image source, Aleksandra WarcholImage caption, Thousands of people lined the streets of Luton to see the carnival in 2024The organisers of an annual carnival that attracts thousands of people say it aims to celebrate a town's "amazing diversity" again. The theme for the 49th Luton International Carnival, on Sunday, 25 May, is "Back to the Future". The event, hosted by the UK Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA), started in 1976 and was inspired by African-Caribbean culture.
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When you wear a dress to go into the big city and you hear a complete stranger say - “that women’s dress is nice”. It took all I’ve got not to say .. “thanks it was in the sale from George at Asda!” Instead I smiled inwardly and walked taller. Sadly it doesn’t have pockets! https://t.co/aLoP5AUVwg
I had the pleasure of talking to students from @BiddenhamIntSch about the massive @eastwestrail development.. this is what they think about it. https://t.co/8lVHlLDsNn
When a family keeps popping up on your socials, you realise they are in your news patch, talk to them for nearly an hour and get to write about it…. https://t.co/BZV1qPrZd1
