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Alex Pope

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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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  • 1 week ago | bbc.com | Alex Pope |Andy Collins

    Look-alike dad mistaken for hip-hop star PitbullAlex Pope & Andy CollinsPhil MansfordPhil Mansford did not need to wear a bald cap to look like the hip hop star Pitbull A father-of-four who was mistaken for the rapper and singer Pitbull and mobbed by fans at one of his concerts says the whole experience has been "crazy". Phil Mansford, 49, from Shefford, Bedfordshire, decided to go a gig at the O2 Arena in London dressed as the Latin hip-hop star in a "standard suit" - with shades on.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andy Collins |Alex Pope

    Case of true love for partners in crimefightingAndy Collins & Alex PopeBBC News, BuckinghamshireLily-May Symonds/BBCEd and Madge Ryan have together worked for Thames Valley Police all their adult livesWorking for the police takes a certain kind of personal strength, resilience and dedication - much like marriage, some might say.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Pope

    'Neglected' corner of churchyard transformedAlex PopeBBC News, NorthamptonshireNorthampton Town Centre BIDThe churchyard now features large wooden planters with flowers and benchesA "once neglected" corner of a churchyard described as an "eyesore" has been renovated and transformed by students and volunteers. The area of St Giles churchyard in Northampton town centre was now a "beautiful and useful space", said Kardi Somerfield from the church's community group.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Pope

    Major dual carriageway to close for four nightsAlex PopeNational HighwaysNational Highways hope the road will be fully open in two years' time, as this artist's impression showsThe northbound stretch of a major dual carriageway is due to close over four nights. National Highways said the stretch of the A1 would shut between Tempsford in Bedfordshire and the Black Cat roundabout, which is close to St Neots in Cambridgeshire.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Pope

    Three drivers clocked at over 100mph in an hourEssex PoliceAn officer from Essex Police was carrying out checks on the A12 on Friday afternoon when the high speeds were recordedA road policing chief said he was left "horrified" after three drivers were caught driving at over 100 mph on a stretch within the space of an hour.

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Alex Pope
Alex Pope @Popea50
14 Jun 25

A farm is helping students at a Kempston school feel safe, cheerful, calm and is also teaching them amazing life skills. Read the full story here. https://t.co/gQNTQSSDZl

Alex Pope
Alex Pope @Popea50
9 Jun 25

When it’s the only plaster you can find in the house - who says a 50-year-old can’t wear a superhero plaster … https://t.co/ZlBUpkEdNq

Alex Pope
Alex Pope @Popea50
7 Jun 25

Lockdown businesses thriving five years after Covid https://t.co/urbMOoCKay